Homecoming 2009

October 8-10

"Grow With Murray State!"

Grand Marshals of the Homecoming Parade are

Bill '50 and Irene Morgan of Benton, Ky.

Parade: 9:30 a.m.

Tent City: 11 a.m.

Game: 3 p.m., MSU vs. JSU

Thursday, Oct. 8

7:30 p.m.

"The Three Sisters," by Anton Chekhov, at the Robert E. Johnson Theatre on MSU's campus. Presented by the MSU Theatre Department. A poignant story of three provincial sisters who long to go to Moscow. Tickets are $8-10 and reservations are recommended by calling the MSU Theatre Department at (270) 809-4421.

Friday, Oct. 9

5 p.m.

28th Annual 5K Run through MSU's campus. Entry fee: $15; $20 day of race. Pre-registrants receive t-shirts on race day. Check in: 4 p.m. at Student Recreation and Wellness Center. Prizes will be awarded to 1st place finishers in each age group, male and female. For information, call Campus Recreation at 270-809-6791.

5:30 p.m.

"Come Back to the Farm" Homecoming Cookout. Fellowship, fun and food for MSU School of Agriculture alumni and their families. Children's and family activities begin at 5:30, including a corn maze, pony rides, petting zoo, duck races, cornhole, hay loft slide, climbing wall, swings, petal tractors and inflatable horses. Dinner and program begins at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required by calling Stephanie Peck at (270) 809-3936.

7:30 p.m.

"The Three Sisters," by Anton Chekhov, at the Robert E. Johnson Theatre on MSU's campus. Presented by the MSU Theatre Department. A poignant story of three provincial sisters who long to go to Moscow. Tickets are $8-10 and reservations are recommended by calling the MSU Theatre Department at (270) 809-4421.

Saturday, Oct. 10

8 to 9:30 a.m.

24th Annual College of Education Homecoming Breakfast. Murray Middle School Cafeteria. Cost: $5 for adults, $2.50 for children, and reservations are required. Contact Kellie Harlan at (270) 809-3817 or kellie.harlan@coe.murraystate.edu.

9:30 a.m.

Homecoming Parade, featuring Bill '50 and Irene Morgan of Benton, Ky., as Grand Marshals, and the Racer Band. Begins downtown and ends at 15th and Main Streets on campus. For information, call the Student Government Association at (270) 809-6951.

11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Sid Easley Alumni Center will be open. Visit the center, pick up an alumni decal and view your brick in the patio area!

Tent City Homecoming Festival, Roy Stewart Stadium. Tents for academic colleges, Athletics, Murray Training School alumni, Bookstore, Alumni Association, Residential Colleges, Greek Row and more. Variety of food available. Free admission, open to the public. Enter through the north or south end zone gates. For information, contact Sabrina Mathis at (270) 809-3279.

2:30 p.m.

Homecoming Pre-game festivities, Roy Stewart Stadium. Includes crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen.

3 p.m.

MSU vs. Jacksonville State, Roy Stewart Stadium. Tickets are $10 for adult reserved bleacher seats ($6 for children 3-18), $7 for general admission ($4 for children 3-18). Reserved chair seats are $12 and must be purchased in advance. For tickets, call the MSU Ticket Office at (270) 809-3000. For more information, contact Susan Darnell at (270) 809-4895. Tickets also available at www.ticketmaster.com.

7:30 p.m.

"The Three Sisters," by Anton Chekhov, at the Robert E. Johnson Theatre on MSU's campus. Presented by the MSU Theatre Department. A poignant story of three provincial sisters who long to go to Moscow. Tickets are $8-10 and reservations are recommended by calling the MSU Theatre Department at (270) 809-4421.