2008 Woodie Awards
Homecoming aims to unite alumni, current students
By: Jennifer Ginger
Issue date: 9/6/07 Section: Lifestyle
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Drag Ball, Springfest and "free" are words that capture the attention of many Webster students. Add Homecoming 2007, also tagged as Fallfest, to the list.
Celebrated at Webster University since the 1960s, Homecoming is a weekend when alumni return to campus to catch up with friends and see campus changes, said Billy Ratz, development officer for alumni programs and a Webster alum. Homecoming 2007 will have a variety of art, sporting and music events designed to spread school spirit among students, alumni, staff and families. Most of the events are free.
Freshman Mandy Whaley, a dance major, said she is excited to attend this year's Homecoming celebration.
"From what I've heard from (those who attended) last year, it sounds like a lot of fun," Whaley said.
Homecoming previously centered on a theme, but this year Homecoming is designed to appeal to students' common interest - a love of the university. Katie McComb, graduate assistant for Campus Activities, said a spirit-oriented theme would be employed.
Student organizations will host events for students from Sept. 24-27, culminating with the Sept. 28-30 Homecoming celebration. Beth Blumfelder, a senior art history major and Campus Activities program manager, said the Homecoming Committee, which includes Campus Activities, wanted more student involvement and programs leading up to Homecoming 2007. As a result, Blumfelder said she has contacted student organizations, including Potterheads Anonymous, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and the Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs, and asked them to host events to entertain students.
The Harmony Concert, one of several Homecoming events introduced within the past three years, is meant to bridge the gap between current students and alumni, Blumfelder said. Blumfelder said Campus Activities and the Alumni Association try to book a performer whose name is recognizable to students and alumni. This year, musician Matt Kearney will perform.
Celebrated at Webster University since the 1960s, Homecoming is a weekend when alumni return to campus to catch up with friends and see campus changes, said Billy Ratz, development officer for alumni programs and a Webster alum. Homecoming 2007 will have a variety of art, sporting and music events designed to spread school spirit among students, alumni, staff and families. Most of the events are free.
Freshman Mandy Whaley, a dance major, said she is excited to attend this year's Homecoming celebration.
"From what I've heard from (those who attended) last year, it sounds like a lot of fun," Whaley said.
Homecoming previously centered on a theme, but this year Homecoming is designed to appeal to students' common interest - a love of the university. Katie McComb, graduate assistant for Campus Activities, said a spirit-oriented theme would be employed.
Student organizations will host events for students from Sept. 24-27, culminating with the Sept. 28-30 Homecoming celebration. Beth Blumfelder, a senior art history major and Campus Activities program manager, said the Homecoming Committee, which includes Campus Activities, wanted more student involvement and programs leading up to Homecoming 2007. As a result, Blumfelder said she has contacted student organizations, including Potterheads Anonymous, the Student Athlete Advisory Committee and the Multicultural Center and International Student Affairs, and asked them to host events to entertain students.
The Harmony Concert, one of several Homecoming events introduced within the past three years, is meant to bridge the gap between current students and alumni, Blumfelder said. Blumfelder said Campus Activities and the Alumni Association try to book a performer whose name is recognizable to students and alumni. This year, musician Matt Kearney will perform.
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