2008 Woodie Awards
Homecoming hoopla hits campus
Current and former Gorloks come together to celebrate Fallfest 2007 with art, movies, sports, seminars and more
By: Amber Russell
Issue date: 10/4/07 Section: Lifestyle
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Fallfest, also known as Homecoming, is an annual event designed to bring current Webster students and alumni together to interact and have a good time.
Terri Williams, a Webster alumna, served as 2007 Homecoming chair of the Alumni Board. The Alumni Homecoming Committee is responsible for planning the events for the festival. This committee works with students to plan events that will be enjoyed by current students and alumni, as well as by members of the community.
"Traditionally, Homecoming has been more of a reunion for the alumni," Williams said. "We want to encourage students this is 'their' university and participate in homecoming activities. We also want them to be aware of how important it is for current students to establish relationships with the alumni."
Williams also said networking with Webster alumni can really help students to make connections with those working in their chosen career field. This networking is an important thread intertwined into the fabric of homecoming.
Fallfest 2007 featured a wide range of activities from Sept. 24 to Sept. 30 to suit different tastes and interests. "Quadditch," a takeoff of Quidditch from the "Harry Potter" book series, was sponsored by the Potterheads Anonymous club and was held on the Quad. The third annual students vs. alumni flag football game was held Sept. 30 to appeal to those who wanted to compete with the alumni. The Webster alumni team won the game the past two years. Lectures, a poetry reading and a dance performance were some other Homecoming events featured this year.
Terri Williams, a Webster alumna, served as 2007 Homecoming chair of the Alumni Board. The Alumni Homecoming Committee is responsible for planning the events for the festival. This committee works with students to plan events that will be enjoyed by current students and alumni, as well as by members of the community.
"Traditionally, Homecoming has been more of a reunion for the alumni," Williams said. "We want to encourage students this is 'their' university and participate in homecoming activities. We also want them to be aware of how important it is for current students to establish relationships with the alumni."
Williams also said networking with Webster alumni can really help students to make connections with those working in their chosen career field. This networking is an important thread intertwined into the fabric of homecoming.
Fallfest 2007 featured a wide range of activities from Sept. 24 to Sept. 30 to suit different tastes and interests. "Quadditch," a takeoff of Quidditch from the "Harry Potter" book series, was sponsored by the Potterheads Anonymous club and was held on the Quad. The third annual students vs. alumni flag football game was held Sept. 30 to appeal to those who wanted to compete with the alumni. The Webster alumni team won the game the past two years. Lectures, a poetry reading and a dance performance were some other Homecoming events featured this year.
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