EOU gears up for homecoming

LONG DRIVE COMPETITION: Mini golf is all part of the fun at EOU Homecoming and Oktoberfest (EOU photo).

LA GRANDE - Just as the harvest carnivals and the first frosts signal the start of fall, Eastern Oregon University is preparing for its own autumn celebration.

EOU's annual Homecoming and Oktoberfest weekend is set for Oct. 12-13 and organizers hope the celebration will bring alumni, students, faculty, staff and the community together as the university looks forward to a new academic year.

Included in the lineup of events is the Mountaineer Booster Club Scholarship Scramble, which raises money for student athletes; the Alumni Honors Ceremony, recognizing individuals who make a difference in their communities; and the Homecoming Parade and Oktoberfest booths featuring local vendors and student organizations.

"However you choose to participate, we hope Homecoming will signify renewal of the Mountaineer spirit we feel as alums and friends of EOU," said Karin Tsiatsos, Alumni Association board member and homecoming committee chair.

For more information or to RSVP call EOU's university advancement office, 962-3740; e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or visit www.eou.edu/alumni.

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HOMECOMING AND Oktoberfest events

FRIDAY, Oct. 12

• 10 a.m. — Mountaineer Booster Club Scholarship Golf Scramble, 10 a.m., Buffalo Peak Golf Course. For information or to sign up call 962-3236.

• 11:30 a.m. — Oktoberfest Luncheon, Hoke Union Building dining hall. An all you can eat buffet will available for $6.50 per person.

• 1, 2 and 3 p.m. — Campus tours will be conducted. Register in the alumni room, Ackerman 209. Each tour will last about 45 minutes.

• 5 p.m. — Alumni Meet and Greet, Hoke Union Building main lounge. The event is open to alumni and their guests. People will have a chance to meet over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

• 6 p.m. — EOU Alumni Honors Reception, Loso Hall foyer.

• 7 p.m. — EOU Alumni Honors Ceremony, McKenzie Theatre, Loso Hall.

• 7 p.m. — EOU volleyball, Quinn Coliseum. EOU will play Warner Pacific College.

• 9 p.m. — Annual Mountaineer Spirit Bonfire, next to EOU's track and field complex. This is a rally for students and alumni.

• 9 p.m. — Alumni "After Hours,'' Ten Depot Street restaurant. Alumni will have a chance to visit with friends.

SATURDAY, Oct. 13

• 8 a.m. — Alumni reunion breakfast, Hoke Union Building, room 309. The breakfast is free.

• 9 a.m. — EOU Mountaineer Cross Country Open, track and field complex.

• 10:30 a.m. — Alumni softball game at EOU's softball field.

• 11 a.m. — EOU Homecoming Parade. The parade begins on the 1500 block of Adams Avenue. There will be many festive floats and much free candy.

• 11:30 a.m. — Oktoberfest booths and activities, along Seventh Street of the EOU campus.

• 1 p.m. — EOU football game, Community Stadium. The Mountaineers will play the University of Montana-Western.

• Immediately following the football game — 5th Quarter Party, Hoke Union Building main lounge. Alumni are invited to join the team, friends and family for free food and entertainment.

•7 p.m. — EOU volleyball, Quinn Coliseum. Eastern will play Cascade College.