Schedule of Events
10/4 | 10/5 | 10/6 | 10/7 | 10/8 | 10/9
- Alumni event 
- Student event (must present APSU ID)
Monday, Oct. 4
Banner Contest
Student organizations decorate Homecoming-themed banners to be displayed during the week in the Morgan University Center. Sponsored by Govs Organization Council (GOC). Judging throughout the day in the Morgan University Center. Prizes will be awarded.
Contact Student Life and Leadership, (931) 221-7431
Homecoming T-Shirt Distribution
12 p.m., Morgan University Center Plaza (rain location – Memorial Health Gym) Students can pick-up their complimentary homecoming t-shirt. Sponsored by Student Government Association.
Step-Off
12:30 p.m., Morgan University Center Plaza (rain location – Memorial Health Gym). Enjoy the traditional Organization Step-Off.
Contact Student Life and Leadership, (931) 221-7431.
Lobby Decorating Contest
Judging at 3 p.m. All academic and administrative offices will compete for a traveling trophy for best-spirited lobby.
Contact Student Life and Leadership, (931) 221-7431.
Tuesday, Oct. 5
Govs Games
6 p.m., Intramural Field
Sponsored by Interfraternity Council (IFC), Panhellenic Council (PC) and National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). Tug of War, Chariot Races and Corn Hole Tournament.
Contact Coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, (931) 221-6570.
Bonfire/Cookout/Homecoming Court Announcement
7 p.m., Intramural Field / Drane Street (rain location - Memorial Health Gym)
Free and open to APSU main campus students. Come enjoy the traditional bonfire while eating dinner. Meet the 2010 Homecoming Court with appearances by APSU head football coach Rick Christophel, the Governors Marching Band, cheerleaders and pom squad. Sponsored by Athletics, Student Life and Leadership, Govs Ambassadors, University Facilities, Student Government Association and Alumni Relations.
Contact Student Life and Leadership, (931) 221-7431.
Wednesday, Oct. 6
Chili Cook-Off
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Morgan University Center Plaza
Free and sponsored by staff senate and Student Life and Leadership. Contact (931) 221-7431.
Shave With the Peay
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Morgan University Center plaza- Sponsored by Hispanic Cultural Center. Students can enjoy traditional shaved ice with some fun Homecoming freebies. Contact Hispanic Cultural Center, (931) 221-6645.
APSU Apollo (student talent show)
7 p.m., Memorial Health Gym (Red Barn)
Free and open to the public. Sponsored by Govs Programming Council. Students amaze the audience with their talent.
Contact Student Life and Leadership, (931) 221-7431.
Thursday, Oct. 7
Twisted Luau
4:30 p.m., Killebrew and Cross Parking Lot- Sponsored by Housing/Residence Life. Lei and Laugh at a Twisted Luau. Join us for fun and games and the chance to make your own homecoming decorations. Contact Housing/Residence Life, (931) 221-7444.
Concert
7 p.m., Memorial Health (Red Barn) Gym
Sponsored by Govs Programming Council (GPC). Artist - TBA. Main campus students can pick up tickets on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 7 and 8 and on Monday and Tuesday of Homecoming Week. Faculty, staff and Fort Campbell students may purchase tickets on Wednesday and Thursday, if available.
Contact Student Life and Leadership, (931) 221-7431.
Friday, Oct. 8
32nd Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament
8 a.m., Swan Lake Golf Course
$60 per person. Open to the public. Sponsored by Budweiser of Clarksville.
Fee includes ditty bag, refreshments on the golf course and light lunch. Nelson Boehms (’86) and Frazier Allen (’99), co-chairs.
Contact Alumni Relations Office, (931) 221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586.
http://www.apsu.edu/sites/apsu.edu/files/Homecoming/32nd_annual_Golf_tourney_team_sign_up_form.pdf
Pep Rally / t-shirt swap
11:30 a.m. – noon, Morgan University Center Plaza
Sponsored by Student Life and Leadership. Contact Student Life and Leadership (931) 221-7431.
Fight Song Competition
12 p.m., Morgan University Center Plaza
Sponsored by Student Life and Leadership. Contact Student Life and Leadership (931) 221-7431.
44th Annual Alumni-Varsity Golf Match
1 p.m. shotgun start, Clarksville Country Club
Men’s varsity golf alumni compete against the current men’s golf team in this annual event. Includes lunch from noon - 1 p.m.
Contact Jim Smith, (931) 645-6586 or (931) 648-0343.
20th Annual Dave Aaron Reception
6 p.m., Riverview Inn Montgomery Room, 50 College St.
Free. Open to the public. RSVPs are recommended. Friends and former players of the late Dave Aaron are encouraged to reunite during this special event. George Fisher (’52), Hendricks Fox (’51), Dick Hardwick (’49), Brandon Buhler (’51) and Bill Cashion, co-chairs.
Contact Alumni Relations Office, (931) 221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586.
African-American Alumni Mixer
7-9 p.m., Riverview Inn, 50 College St.
Free. Light refreshments. Makeba Webb (’00), president.
Contact Alumni Relations Office, (931) 221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586.
APSU Soccer Alumni Reception
Immediately following the APSU vs. Jacksonville State soccer game (game start time, 7 p.m. at Morgan Bros. Soccer Field) 9 p.m., Post-game Reception (Dunn Center) Details TBA. Contact Coach Kelley Guth, (931) 221-7972.
Homecoming Street Dance
8 p.m.-midnight, Strawberry Alley (downtown)
Free admission and open to the public. Reunite with friends and dance the night away to music by Mike Robinson. Food and beverages for sale. Sponsored by Budweiser of Clarksville and the Front Page Deli. Terry (’80) and Debbie Griffin.
Contact Alumni Relations Office, (931) 221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586.
Saturday, Oct. 9
Homecoming Scholarship 5K Run
8 a.m., Clement Building, front lawn, College Street.
Registration $20 in advance, $25 day of race. Open to the public, all ages. Fee includes T-shirt and refreshments; prizes and cash awards. Mike (’78) and Lisa (’81) Kelley, co-chairs, along with Gloria Henshaw (’82), Amelia Wallace (’66), Bill Harpel (’74), Lori O’Shoney (’87), Sandra Fladry, Anna Murray (’83), Jimmy Clark (’07) and Doug Molnar.
Contact Alumni Relations Office, (931) 221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586.
http://www.apsu.edu/sites/apsu.edu/files/Homecoming/2010_5_k_run_brochure.pdf
Governettes Reunion
8:30 a.m., Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill. Free. All former Governettes, Twirlers and Band Members from this era are invited to reunite for this special event. For more information or to RSVP, contact Chair Linda Robertson Long, (931) 647-6259 or jwllrl@bellsouth.net.
Football Lettermen Chapter Breakfast
9-11 a.m., Dunn Center (Governors Club area, third floor) Free. All former football players are invited to reunite for this special event in support of APSU football. Advance reservations requested.
Contact Alumni Relations Office, (931) 221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586.
Honors Commons Breakfast Open House
9:30-10:30 a.m., Honors Commons (formerly Red Barn Fitness Center). The Honors Commons is a newly renovated space for studnets in the Honors Program and President's Emerging Leaders (PELP). For more information, contact Linda Barnes at barnesl@apsu.edu.
Agriculture Alumni - Family Farm Fun Day
9:30 – 11:30 a.m., APSU farm (Environmental Education Center). All APSU Agriculture Alumni and their families are welcome to come out to the APSU farm to see some of our new additions including Belted Galloway cattle, a prize Angus bull and renewable energy technologies. Other activities will include hayrides and games for the kids. Refreshments will be served. Contact Dr. Don Sudbrink or Chad Pugh, (931) 221-7272 or sudbrinkd@apsu.edu.
Alumni Awards Brunch
11 a.m., Morgan University Center Ballroom
$25 per person. Open to the public. Advance reservations required by Monday, Oct. 4. Meet and mingle with other alumni and friends as we honor this year’s selection of outstanding alumni award recipients.
Contact Alumni Relations Office, (931) 221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586.
Alumni Art Exhibit and Reception
11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Trahern Gallery
In conjunction with the exhibit, a free reception will be held on the front lawn of the Trahern Building for presenters and attendees.
Contact Gregg Schlanger, (931) 221-7789 or schlangerg@apsu.edu.
Alumni Band Rehearsal
12 p.m., Music/Mass Communication Building
Band alumni are invited to dust off their instruments and batons for the 2010 edition of the Alumni Band. APSU’s band staff looks forward to continuing this great tradition, which will feature a special performance during the Homecoming game. For more information and to RSVP, contact Matt Whitt (’03), president at cvilletn81@yahoo.com or (931) 801-8870.
APSU Soccer Alumni Tailgate
12-4 p.m., Soccer Alumni Tent. Tailgate Alley (west side parking lot). Contact Coach Kelly Guth, (931) 221-7972
African American Alumni Chapter "Stroll Off"
12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., UC Plaza. Free Event. For more information, please contact Makeba Webb (’00) at webbm@apsu.edu.
Homecoming Parade
1 p.m., (8th Street, down College Street and back to campus). Free and open to the public. APSU gathers together to celebrate Homecoming 2010. Tailgate Alley opens at 2 p.m. Contact Athletics to reserve a spot, (931) 221-7904.
APSU Cheerleaders Alumni Reception
1:30 p.m., Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill. Judy Cherry (’65) and Barbara Sledd (’66), co-chairs. If you are a former APSU Cheerleader and you are interested in attending the Cheerleader Reunion, please contact the Alumni Relations Office by calling (931) 221-7979 or e-mailing Nikki Loos Peterson at petersonn@apsu.edu to update your contact information.
College of Business Alumni Reception
2-3 p.m., Kimbrough Building. Dean Rupp cordially invites you to attend the College of Business Alumni Reception. Free. For more information, contact the College of Business at (931) 221-7674.
Alumni Hospitality Tent
(Alumni Chapters that will be present at the Alumni Tent are listed below)
2-4 p.m., Tailgate Alley (west side parking lot). Stop by to meet and mingle with other alumni, check and/or update your alumni information, register for a door prize and pick up the latest alumni trinkets. If your group is interested in setting up a table at the Alumni Tent, contact the Alumni Relations Office. Alumni Relations Office, (931) 221-7979 or 1-800-264-2586.
- Governors Band Alumni Chapter -Matt Whitt (’03), president.
- Hispanic Alumni Chapter -Rosa Ponce (’03), president.
- Nursing Alumni Chapter -Dr. Doris Davenport (’91), president.
- African-American Alumni Chapter -Makeba Webb (’00), president
- Lady Govs Softball Alumni Chapter -Cheryl Bidwell (’85), District Director
- Football Letterman Chapter -Gary Shephard (’73, ’80), president
Homecoming Game – APSU vs. Tennessee Tech
4 p.m., Governors Stadium
Open to the public. Presentation of 2010 Homecoming King, Queen and court at halftime.
For admission prices, contact Athletics Ticket Office, (931) 221-7761.
NPHC Homecoming Step Show
7:30 p.m., Red Barn (Memorial Health Gym). $10 APSU Students with I.D., $15 in advance online; $20 at the door. Contact Student Affairs, (931) 221-7341.