Idaho State University alumni Homecoming events planned Sept. 29-Oct. 1

Idaho State University's Homecoming 2011 with the theme "Bengals- Forever Orange" will feature a variety of ISU Alumni events culminating Oct. 1 with the Homecoming Parade at 10 a.m. and football game at 1:30 p.m. in Holt Arena.

"Homecoming this year promises to be a very special one," said K.C. Felt, director of Alumni Relations. "Our award recipients are an extraordinary group of individuals whose support and commitment to Idaho State is remarkable, and several are from Pocatello which always adds a special flavor to our activities.  We have a full slate of events planned for alumni and friends and are anxious to welcome all back to campus, especially our 1961 graduates- our Golden Bengals and our 1981 championship football team reunion group."  

For more information on Alumni Relations events, call (208) 282-3755, visit www.isu.edu/alumni/homecoming.shtml or e-mail alumni@isu.edu. Below is a listing of ISU Homecoming events sponsored by the ISU Office of Alumni Relations and the ISU Alumni Association.

• Thursday, Sept. 29:

• 7-10 p.m. – Alumni Homecoming Kickoff Celebration at Pinehurst Nursery and Floral, 4101 Pole Line Road, (just off N. Yellowstone Ave) in Pocatello. Cost is $20 per person and includes dinner, beverage tickets and commemorative glass. Reservations requested, please contact (800) 933-4781, (208) 282-3755 or alumni@isu.edu.

• Friday, Sept. 30:

• 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. – Founder's Luncheon in the Wood River Room of the Pond Student Union. Cost is $15 per person. Reservations requested, please contact (800) 933-4781, (208) 282-3755 or alumni@isu.edu.

• 6 p.m. – Presidents' Alumni Recognition Reception and Dinner in the Main Ballroom of the Pocatello Red Lion Hotel. Scheduled events include a reception at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and Recognition of Alumni Award recipients at 8 p.m. Cost is $40 per person. Reservations required, please contact (800) 933-4781, (208) 282-3755 or alumni@isu.edu.

• Saturday, Oct. 1:

• 10 a.m.-noon – Homecoming Parade through downtown Pocatello, ending at Holt Arena parking lot

• 1:30 p.m. – Homecoming football game in Holt Arena versus Portland State with Homecoming Award recipients recognition at halftime.

• 7:30 p.m. – Steve Eaton Group, with Guest Mike Sanders, Tribute Concert for Roger Williams, Jensen Grand Concert Hall in the Stephens Performing Arts Center. Tickets for the Eaton and Sanders concert can be purchased at the Stephens Performing Arts Center Box Office by phone at (208) 282-3595, online at www.isu.edu/tickets or at Vickers Stores in Idaho Falls and Pocatello.

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