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HU TO
HOST HOMECOMING 2003
Hampton, VA - Hampton
University is celebrating Homecoming 2003 with a week-long schedule
of events, Sun., Oct. 19 - Sun., Oct. 26, 2003. This year’s
theme is “Seize the Pirate Spirit.” All events are open
to the public.
Sun., Oct. 19:
- Miss Hampton Pageant/Coronation,
Ogden Hall, 4 pm. Admission: $8 in advance, $10 at the door.
Mon., Oct. 20:
- Volkswagen will host, “The Art of Performance Driving,” an
interactive activity village to include test drives of Volkswagen vehicles,
games, rock climbing and giveaways, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Student
Center.
- Volkswagen will also host a drive-in movie, “The Pirates
of the Caribbean,” beginning at dusk at the Student Center.
Both events are free.
Tues., Oct. 21:
- “Battle of the Rap,” 7:30 pm, Ogden Hall. Admission
is $2. An emcee battle to find the best impromptu rapper. Contestants
for this event
have previously auditioned.
Wed., Oct. 22:
- “Poetry Slam 2003,” 7:30 pm, Student Center Ballroom.
Admission is $3 in advance, $4 at the door.
Thurs., Oct. 23:
- SGA presents “Laugh Fest 2003,” a comedy show featuring
Michael Blackson, Cocoa Brown, Red Bone and Willie Brown, 7:30
pm, Ogden Hall. Admission
is $7 in advance, $10 at the door.
Fri., Oct. 24:
- “HU Spirit Day.” 102.1 FM presents the nationally syndicated “Russ
Parr Morning Show,” live from Ogden Hall, 6 am to 10 am. Admission is
free.
- The Homecoming Bazaar, featuring food and clothing vendors from
across the country, two sound stages with new, up and coming artists,
will be held from
10 am to 5pm at the Student Center.
- The Student Union Board will host the annual Step Show at 8
pm at the HU Convocation Center. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20
at the door.
Sat., Oct. 25:
- The annual Homecoming Parade will begin at the Hampton City Hall at 10
am, then proceed to King Street, Armstead Avenue and finish at Settler’s
Landing Road. Russ Parr will serve as the Grand Marshall.
- The football game versus South Carolina State University will begin at
2 pm at Armstrong Stadium.
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The “Best of All Worlds Tour,” homecoming concert, featuring
Busta Rhymes and the Backyard Band will begin at
9pm at the HU Convocation Center. Tickets for the general public
are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.
Package prices include the Friday night step show and concert
for $30. Package tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets
go on sale Saturday,
Oct. 18 at
Ticketmaster and Monday, Oct. 20 at 12 noon at the HU Convocation
Center.
Sun., Oct. 26:
- The Hampton University museum will host a Jazz Brunch featuring the HU
Jazz Ensemble at the museum, 11:30am to 4 pm.
- The HU Choir will perform in concert at 3 pm in Ogden Hall.
For more information about Homecoming 2003 contact the Office
of Student Activities at 757-727-5691 or visit www.hamptonu.edu. |
