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The Centennial Celebration ends with Homecoming Weekend October
26-27, 2007!
Join us for a weekend full of events - of old traditions and
new, of pageantry and party, and of reflection on the past and hope for the
future.
Don’t miss the end of the celebration!
Friday, Oct. 26, 2007
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Bus Tour of the City of Redlands, 2 p.m – 3:30 p.m., cost $10 per person
Please go to the Alumni Relations webpage for more information on the specific offerings.
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UR in Plein Air Gala, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
UR in Plein Air Gala, 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Peppers Art Center
$15 for Town & Gown Members
$20 non-members
Be one of the first to view and have the opportunity to purchase the exceptional artwork completed during the one-time-only UR in Plein Air competition in honor of the University of Redlands Centennial. Mingle with the artists as you enjoy hors d’oeuvres and live entertainment. Two complimentary beverages included.
Click here to make reservations.
Saturday, Oct. 27, 2007
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Mini-courses, 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. and 10 – 11 a.m.
Please go to the Alumni Relations webpage for more information on the specific offerings.
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UR in Plein Air, Exhibit & Sale/Meet the Artists, 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
UR in Plein Air, Exhibit & Sale/Meet the Artists: 10 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Peppers Art Center/ Peppers Lawn
Own a one-of-a-kind fine art keepsake of the Centennial. Exhibit and sale will include campus and City of Redlands scenes painted in “plein” or open air.
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Centennial Quad Fair, Homecoming Parade, and All-School BBQ, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Centennial Quad Fair, Homecoming Parade, and All-School BBQ
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sylvan Park (corner of University St./Colton Ave.)
Greet old friends and meet new ones while you visit booths representing the latest in UR on campus activities and organizations. The parade around Sylvan Park begins at 12 noon. All this and lunch is provided to start out your Homecoming Saturday!
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Football Game vs. the University of LaVerne, 1 p.m.
Football Game vs. the University of LaVerne
1 p.m., Ted Runner Stadium, $5 adults; $2 non-U of R students and senior citizens
We’ll wrap up the Centennial Celebration with an exciting football game for Homecoming 2007. Meet us at Ted Runner Stadium and cheer the Bulldogs on to victory!
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Greek House and Residence Hall Open Houses
Greek House Open House, 12 noon – 4 p.m.
Come by the Greek Houses for a tour and see all the recent renovations.
Residence Hall Open Houses, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Residence halls, no charge
How long has it been since you visited your old dorm? Revisit your old haunts and check out the latest renovations and new additions to campus housing!
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All-Greek Wine and Cheese, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
All-Greek Wine and Cheese
4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Stauffer Science Complex courtyard
Meet, mingle, and catch up with friends from other Greek organizations in the pleasant ambiance of one of the University’s newest and nicest outdoor venues. Appetizers and non-alcoholic punch provided, no-host bar.
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Centennial Grand Finale and Awards Ceremony:
- Centennial Awardee Reception, 5 p.m.
- Centennial Grand Finale and Awards Ceremony, 7 p.m.
Centennial Grand Finale and Awards Ceremony
5 p.m. Centennial Awardee Reception, South Quad, no charge
Meet and help us honor our more than 100 Centennial awardees as well as the families of our Heritage Award recipients on the Quad before the start of the Centennial Grand Finale.
Appetizers will be served and a no-host bar available.
7 p.m., Centennial Grand Finale and Awards Ceremony, Memorial Chapel steps and Quad, no charge
Join us in front of the Chapel for the Centennial Grand Finale, where we will relive the Centennial year, recognize our Centennial awardees, and formally close the Centennial Celebration.
We will celebrate with music of the century, a video highlighting the events of the Centennial year and an incredible fireworks display.
A grand finale to our year of celebration – don’t miss it!
No charge and reservations are not required. Seating for the Centennial Grand Finale is first come/first served.
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