Welcome to “School Daze!”
Homecoming 2017– Event Schedule
Saturday, February 11, 2017
“School is in Session!”
"Homecoming Kick Off” (Mini Concert and Rally)
Sponsored by the Office of Campus Life
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
9:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight
Cost: $10.00 per student (Students Only)
Come and join in the fun as your favorite organizations, clubs and
groups show their talents!
Sunday, February 12, 2017
“Let the HAWKS Soar!”
"Brunch and Worship”
Sponsored by the Office of Campus Life
Student Services Center Ballroom
11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
It would not be Homecoming without our traditional Homecoming
Gospel Show, featuring both University and community gospel
artists and choirs.
"Homecoming Pep Rally” (Student Pep Rally)
Sponsored by the Office of Campus Life
Tawes Gymnasium
6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m.
The Pep Rally will kickoff at 6 p.m. with an introduction of the Men’s
and Women’s Basketball teams, the 2016-2017 Royal Court who
will help rally the crowd with help from the Thunderin’ HAWKS Pep
Band, and UMES Cheerleaders! Come join the fun!
Monday, February 13, 2017
“Let’s Go HAWKS”
HAWKS Basketball Game
UMES HAWKS vs. Bethune-Cookman University
Sponsored by the Department of Athletics
William P. Hytche Athletics Center
Main Arena- Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Women’s Basketball– 5:30 p.m./Men’s Basketball– 7:30 p.m.
(Doors Open: 4:30 p.m./Doors Close: 7:00 p.m.)
Cost: $10.00
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
“First Period”
"UMES / MSC Alumni Couples Spotlight!”
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Campus Wide
The Office of Alumni Affairs will spotlight married couples that
graduated from the University. Every hour a new couple will be posted to social media about their road to “education and matrimony.”
"Back 2 Cool” Organization Showcase
Sponsored by the Office of Campus Life
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
A free showcase of dance, modeling, and music performances from
both UMES students and other institutions. Featuring our own BME,
ASA, CIC, Ambiance and more.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
“Remembering The 90’s”
Tri County Chapter “’90s Fashion Style” Celebration
Sponsored by the Alumni Affairs & Tri-County Alumni Association
Peaky’s Restaurant
5:01 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Free Admission
Come party with the Tri-County Alumni Association. Prizes for best
dressed!!!
Shore Enough “Bonfire”
Sponsored by the Student Government and Office of Campus Life
Athletic Pavilion (Parking Lot Area)
7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Free Admission
The bonfire is one of the most memorable, and sporadic, of all
traditional UMES activities! Let’s celebrate the HAWKS Basketball
Teams! Come out and enjoy!
"The Homecoming Roll Bounce- ‘90s Skate Party!”
Sponsored by the Student Government Association and Office of
Campus Life
Fruitland, Maryland (The Crown Skating Rink)
9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 per person (UMES Students Only)
The Homecoming Roll Bounce Skate Party will feature 90’s music
and be a lot of fun, so bring your friends and get ready for a great
time!
Thursday, February 16, 2017
“Welcome Back to the NEST!”
Alumni Central Opens
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center- Room 1135
9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Check in and register for all of the weekend’s Alumni activities!
Make Alumni Central your first stop on your homecoming journey.
Stop by and receive a list of all Homecoming activities and, of
course, your Alumni goodie bag. Light refreshments will be
available.
Graduate Students Homecoming Reception
Sponsored by the Division of University Relations
HAWKS Corner – Princess Anne, Maryland
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Open To The Public!
Alumni, Graduate Students, and faculty are invited to celebrate
homecoming at HAWKS Corner Graduate Reception. There will be
heavy hors d'oeuvres, great music and networking.
UMES Homecoming Concert
Sponsored by the Student Government
William P. Hytche Athletic Center
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
(Doors Open: 7:00 p.m./Doors Close: 11:00 p.m.)
Artist: Migos and A Boogie
Cost: $40 UMES Students Only -Advance Ticket
$50.00 General Public and Day of Ticket
(More for the younger generation.)
Friday, February 17, 2017
“Recess Begins!”
Alumni Central Opens
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center- Allen J. Singleton Multi-purpose Room
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Alumni “Welcome Home” Day Party
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center- Allen J. Singleton Multi-purpose Room /
Greek Lounge
12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m.
Open House for Professional Schools
Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and University Relations
Campus Wide
12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m.
Representatives from the Professional degree programs will be
available to discuss areas of study, new trends and achievements.
This event is free and open to the public.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. “Welcome Home” Reception and
Homecoming Registration
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center- Allen J. Singleton Multipurpose Room
3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
It’s Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.- Pi Epsilon 70th Anniversary
Celebration! Check in and register for all of the weekend’s Alumni
activities!
National Alumni Association “Hall of Excellence”
Sponsored by the National Alumni Association and Alumni Affairs
William P. Hytche Athletic Center
Reception- 5:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Dinner- 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $65.00 per person
The National Alumni Association is particularly proud to host the
2017 awards event, which honors and recognizes distinguished
alumni who excelled in their careers, life choices, contributions to
the UMES Community, and the community at large.
Alumni Homecoming Concert
Sponsored by The Department of Athletics
William P. Hytche Athletics Center
8:15 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
(Doors Open: 7:00 p.m./Doors Close: 10:00 p.m.)
Artist: Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes
Cost:
$35.00 with advance ticket purchase to the “Hall of Excellence”
$40.00 General Public
$50.00 Table seating with one free beverage ticket
The first of its kind! We are going to take you back, way back, into
time!!! (More for the Seasoned Crowd!)
Homecoming Fashion Show
Sponsored by Student Government and Bazaar Models
Entertainment
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
8:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight
(Doors Open: 8:00 p.m./Doors Close: 11:00 p.m.)
Cost:
$10.00 UMES Students Only- Advance Ticket
$15.00 General Public
This will be an event you won't want to miss. This year's show will
feature a variety of fashion concepts and spotlight student models at
our university.
Alumni “Welcome Home” Party
Sponsored by the National Alumni Association
La Quinta Inn- Salisbury, Maryland
10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Cost: $10.00 per person
Saturday, February 18, 2017
“The Big Game Day!”
Alumni Central Opens
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Engineering & Aviation Sciences Complex 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Student Services Center - Office of Alumni Affairs- 10:30 a.m.
until 3:30 p.m.
The President’s Breakfast
Sponsored by the Office of the President
Engineering & Aviation Sciences Complex
8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Donations to the “Takeoff 2017” will be accepted.
“Open to all Alumni, Parents, Friends and Community Partners”
Join our Alumni from near and far as they gather to hear Dr. Juliette
B. Bell, 15th President, share the successes of UMES from the past
year. This event will be a time of food, fun, fellowship and sharing of
“HAWK LOVE!!!”
National Alumni Association- National Meeting
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Engineering & Aviation Sciences Complex
10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon
Open to the public!
All UMES Alumni are invited to participate in the annual meeting of
the UMES National Alumni Association as the Board of Directors
shares accomplishments of the past year.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.- Pi Epsilon 70th Anniversary
Brunch
Sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Student Development Center- Lobby Area
10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Tickets will be sold in advance and at the door.
After brunch, participants will hear inspiring words from brothers on
what the great founders had in mind and why we are celebrating the
70thAnniversary this year.
“The Old School Pep Rally!”
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Tawes Gymnasium
12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.
Let’s celebrate the HAWKS!!! The HAWKS will set the stage for the
win over the Eagles. This will be followed by the Old School Step
Show, and Old School Cheerleaders. It will be great entertainment
for the homecoming crowd!
Homecoming Tailgate Party
Sponsored by the Student Government
Tawes Parking Lot
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please call the Office of Campus Life for a registration packet.
(410) 651-6434
Homecoming Basketball Game
UMES HAWKS vs. North Carolina Central University
Sponsored by the Department of Athletics
William P. Hytche Athletics Center
Main Arena- Doors open at Noon
Women’s Basketball– 2:00 p.m./Men’s Basketball– 4:00 p.m.
(Doors Open: 12:00 p.m./Doors Close: 5:30 p.m.)
Cost: $25 (one cost for both games per person)
“OVERTIME!” and HAWKS Homecoming Dance
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center- Ballroom
6:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m.
Cost: $5.00 per person
Join us for some post-game action featuring live DJs, hors
d’ oeuvres and a cash bar immediately after the game, as we
celebrate our Hawks Homecoming Victory!
“Eastern Shore Greek Reception”
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs and the Greeks of the
Eastern Shore
Richard A. Henson Center- Ballroom
7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Cost: $10.00
Join us for some post-game action, featuring live DJs, hors d’ oeuvres and a cash bar immediately after the game as we celebrate
being GREEKS of the Eastern Shore!
Homecoming Stroll Competition
Sponsored by the National Pan-Hellenic Council
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
(Doors Open: 7:00 p.m./Doors Close: 10:00 p.m.)
Cost: $12.00 General Public
Join us as we celebrate Greek-lettered organizations at this year’s
stroll competition. Groups will showcase their talent and creativity as
they compete for the title of “Stroll Champion!”
Music On The Yard!
Sponsored by the Office of Campus Life
Student Services Center Courtyard
11:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m.
Open To The Public
Sunday, February 19, 2017
“Reflection and Graduation!”
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. “Worship Service”
Sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Student Services Center- Allen J. Singleton Multipurpose Room
10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.- Delta Nu Chapter Anniversary Brunch
Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Student Development Center- Lobby Area
11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $35.00 per person
Brother and their guest will hear inspiring words during brunch. Funds will be donated to the
“Legacy of the
“Tour The William P. Hytche Gallery
Sponsored by the William P. Hytche Legacy Committee
William P. Hytche Athletic Center
Friday, February 17, 2017
5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, February 18, 2017
12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Help Us Raise
The Alumni Giving Rate!!!!
AlumniIt's Time To Claim
Your Seat!!!!!!
We are looking for
2,017 Alumni
to participate in
this year’s campaign!
This year's campaign will be "Takeoff 2017!"
The goal of the campaign will be to raise the alumni participation rate for UMES. Our goal is
not based on a dollar figure but more of an increase in the number of alumni participation through
giving, no matter how small or how large the gift.
The Importance of Alumni Participation Rates Brings:
The Value of a UMES Degree
Parents and prospective students look at national rankings and alumni participation rates show as indications of
how satisfied alumni are with the school and the quality of the degree.
National Rankings
External evaluators such as the U.S. News and World Report use participation rates when calculating rankings.
Right now, UMES’ overall alumni giving rate lags behind other national universities and colleges.
Financial Resources
Annual giving is an essential resource for the University. Corporations and foundations often want to know about
internal support before committing external dollars. Alumni giving is a key measure of internal support.
No matter the size of your gift, please consider making a gift to the University this year.
Your personal involvement will send a strong message to former classmates, fellow alumni
and potential students and donors to help raise the participation rate.
You may make an online contribution or write a check payable to the UMES Foundation!
Once you do this, you have “claimed your seat” and shown the system that we can be
"THE BEST" at garnering support!
Our Students Deserve It! Thank You For All You Do!
Dr. William P. Hytche arrived in Princess Anne, Maryland in 1960 as a math
instructor and over the ensuing 37 years rose through the faculty ranks to
become the president of University of Maryland Eastern Shore. View the three
phases of the construction of the Hytche Museum: the handcrafted portrait of
Dr. Hytche by Simmie Know, the expansion of the UMES history told through
pictures, letters, and historical artifacts and the lastly, the statue of this
remarkable man.
Thank You To Our Sponsors!
Ticket Information!!!
Tickets can be purchased at www.umestickets.com for friends, family, guests, and alumni!
Registered students can log on to their Campus Center Account to purchase tickets
through their HAWKCARD. Remember Alums, take advantage of the Alumni package that is
available.
All students are required to have a ticket to enter the Homecoming Games and Events.
This ticket may be a hard ticket and for some events, you may swipe your HAWKCARD.
Only students who have paid an athletic fee (12 credits or more) will be eligible to receive
a free basketball ticket. Part-time students (less than 12 credits) and graduate students are
not included because an athletic fee is not charged. Individuals with a student ticket are
required to present a Valid HAWKCARD with the ticket to be admitted into the game and
events. There are no refunds on any type of ticket.
February
12-19, 2017
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, Maryland 21853
www.umes.edu For more information, please contact:
Office of The President
J. T. Williams Hall
(410) 651-7684
Office of Alumni Affairs and National Alumni Association
Student Services Center- Suite 1135 (410) 651-7606
Office of Campus Life
Student Services Center- Suite 2104
(410) 651-6434
All Alumni- Come by “Alumni Central”
to Pick Up Your Homecoming Tickets and Alumni Gear!