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HOMECOMING 2007
Complete Schedule of Events

Grand Marshall Rex 2007 Ronald J. French, M.D. Tulane University is privileged to have the honor of Dr. Ronald French to serve as Grand Marshall for Homecoming 2007.

Dr. Ronald French grew up in Houston, Texas.  After coming to New Orleans to attend Tulane University, he never left, and went on to Medical School after just three years as an undergraduate.  He graduated Tulane Medical School in 1963 and practiced otolaryngology for the past 44 years.  Dr. French is credited with the invention of the Emergency Pocket Airway that has saved countless lives.

Dr. French has served on endless committees, cultural and charitable organizations.  He currently serves at the Director of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

Dr. French married his college sweetheart, Flora Fenner in 1960 and they are the proud parents of 5 sons and grandparents to 8 grandchildren.

Dr. French is the reigning King of Carnival – Rex 2007!

Sunday, October 21

7 p.m.
Stepshow
 Pocket Park. Performances by NPHC Organizations and Delta Xi Nu. Lighting Ceremony. Introduction of Court

Monday, October 22

2 - 5 p.m.
RHA Painting Competition
LBC and Pocket Park. All Campus Pomping Event. Coverband

Tuesday, October 23

12 - 2 p.m.
TAA Snoballs
Pocket Park. Green Envy Performance

Wednesday, October 24

11:30 a.m.
Newcomb Class of 1942 Reunion Luncheon
New Orleans Country Club

5 -7 p.m.
Multicultural Food Fest
Pocket Park

Thursday, October 25

Time TBA
Hullabalooza
UC Quad. A Tidal Wave Homecoming Music Festival! Check back to see what bands will be playing!

4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Emeritus Reception
Honoring the Reunion Classes of 1957, 1952, 1947, 1942, 1937, and 1932. Home of President and Mrs. Scott S. Cowen

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Pre-Game” Patron Party
 Private Tour of Turchin Stadium and reception in the new Baseball Clubhouse and in Turchin Stadium. Orchestrated by coaches and current student-athletes $125 per ticket – RSVP due to limited space! Casual Dress. For tickets: call 504-865-5356 or e-mail: taf@tulane.edu.

6 - 8 p.m.
 Newcomb Alumnae Reception
Woodward Way, Newcomb Art Gallery, Woldenberg Art Center. For more information, click here.

7:00 p.m.
Evening with Hope Edelman
Kendall Cram Room, Lavin-Bernick Center. Sponsored by the Newcomb College Center for Research on Women and the Jewish Endowment Foundation. All members of the Newcomb Alumnae and university communities are invited to attend.

7 - 9 p.m.
School of Science and Engineering Board of Advisors Reception
Audubon Golf Clubhouse

7 - 10 p.m.
Athletics Hullabaloo
James W. Wilson, Jr. Athletics Center. Open reception. $50.00 per person. The Tulane Athletics’ Premier Event. Tour of the brand-new Turchin Stadium. Fabulous Auction Items. Open Bar, Great Food and Entertainment! To RSVP, call Lindsey Labit at 865-5356 or e-mail llabit@tulane.edu.

Friday, October 26

8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
School of Science and Engineering Board of Advisors Meeting
Goldring/Woldenberg Hall II

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Day of Service

Each participant must sign the Center for Public Service waiver form. Click here to print.

For more information, click here.

8:30 a.m. – Noon
Tulane Medical Alumni Study Club
Tulane University School of Medicine Auditorium. 1430 Tulane Avenue.

9:30 a.m.
Newcomb Alumnae Association Board of Directors Meeting
Lavin-Bernick Center.

10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Parent/Family Weekend
Check In

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Parent/Family Weekend
Opening Lunch with Student Affairs Staff

11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Parent/Family Weekend
Family Pictures with Riptide

Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Athletics Hall of Fame Inductions
James W. Wilson, Jr. Athletics Center. LBC: 1834 Club.  To RSVP call Sue Bower at 865-5513 or email sbower@tulane.edu.

12:30 p.m.
Tulane Medical Alumni Dean’s Lunch
Loews New Orleans Hotel

12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Parent/Family Weekend
Off Campus: Optional Events
New Orleans School of Cooking
Blaine Kern’s Mardi Gras World

1:00 - 2:00 pm.
Newcomb Alumnae Association Annual Meeting
Myra Clare Rogers Memorial Chapel

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Parent/Family Weekend
On Campus: Events
Greek Life will be doing something

1:30 – 2:50 p.m.
TAA Club Presidents Meeting
LBC Stibbs Room

3:00 – 5:45 p.m.
TAA Board Meeting
LBC Stibbs Room

3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Open House
Newcomb College Institute for Newcomb Reunion Classes. More details to come.

4:00 p.m.
Parent/Family Weekend
President’s Ring Ceremony
Kendall Cram Lecture Hall in the Lavin-Bernick Center. Reception following in the 1834 Club. Open to Tulane Ring recipients and their families.

4:30 (Registration) - 5:30 p.m. (Race)
Parent/Family Weekend
McAlister Mile Run/Walk

6:00 - 7 p.m.
Parent/Family Weekend
Pep Rally and Fireworks
LBC Quad. Homecoming Processional

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 
Wave 07 Alumni Reunion Reception
LBC Ballroom
For more information, go to reunions.tulane.edu.

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. 
Tulane School of Social Work
“Supporting Social Work: Opportunity of a Lifetime”
Room 103 at Tulane School of Social Work. Admission fee: $25. For more information, call 800-631-8234.

7 – 8 p.m.
Tulane Medical Alumni Cocktail hour
For all class dinners.

7:00 p.m.
Parent/Family Weekend
Buses Load for Mulate’s

7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Parent/Family Weekend
Dinner and Cajun Dancing at Mulate’s

8 p.m.
Tulane Medical Alumni Class dinners
Various locations

Saturday, October 27

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Parent/Family Weekend
Mother/Daughter Breakfast (Sponsored by Newcomb College Center for Research on Women and Newcomb Institute

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Parent/Family Weekend
Open for anyone wanting to do a Father/ Son Breakfast

10:00 - 11:00 am
Parent/Family Weekend
Parent Association Meeting (Sponsored by Parent Program)

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Homecoming Village at the Superdome
Tailgating featuring music from Bag of Donuts
Class of 1982 25-year Silver Reunion Tent
Class of 1987 20-year Reunion Tent*
Class of 1997 10-year Reunion Tent
Reunion Tent  (food and drink provided) - (Sponsored by Associates, TAA and T Club Boards)
School of Science and Engineering Tent
. . . and many more!

*For information about the class of 1987 reunion, contact Steve Slattery at steveslattery@tulanealumni.net or 202.986.2017.

11:30 a.m.
Newcomb Class of 1977 Reunion Luncheon
Commander's Palace, Patio Room. Cost: $40

11:30 a.m.
Newcomb Class of 1952 Reunion Luncheon
New Orleans Country Club

Newcomb Class of 1947 Reunion Luncheon
New Orleans Country Club. Cost: $38

2:00 p.m.
Tulane v. Memphis Football Game in the Dome
(For tickets call 504.861.WAVE)

7:00 p.m.
Newcomb Class of 1967 Reunion Dinner
Home of Tatine McGinnis Frater

Sunday, October 28

9:00 a.m.
Parent/Family Weekend
Breakfast at Bruff

Executive MBA 25th Anniversary Alumni Reunion
EMBA Déjà Vu
Featuring Professors John Trapani and Jeffrey Barach

EMBA Alumni Brunch
Courtyard
Goldring/Woldenberg Hall II (new building)

For details, log on to www.emba.tulane.edu/reunion

For a list of Hotel Discounts:
http://alumni.tulane.edu/benefits/travel.html#hotel 


Photos
(click the links below)
Homecoming 2005
Homecoming 2004
Homecoming 2003
Homecoming 2002