Saturday, February 11, 2017 “School is in Session!” "Homecoming Kick Off” (Mini Concert and Rally) Sponsored by the Office of Campus Life Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center 9:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight Cost: $10.00 per student (Students Only) Come and join in the fun as your favorite organizations, clubs and groups show their talents!

Sunday, February 12, 2017 “Let the HAWKS Soar!” "Brunch and Worship” Sponsored by the Office of Campus Life Student Services Center Ballroom 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. It would not be Homecoming without our traditional Homecoming

Gospel Show, featuring both University and community gospel

artists and choirs. "Homecoming Pep Rally” (Student Pep Rally)

Sponsored by the Office of Campus Life Tawes Gymnasium 6:00 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. The Pep Rally will kickoff at 6 p.m. with an introduction of the Men’s

and Women’s Basketball teams, the 2016-2017 Royal Court who

will help rally the crowd with help from the Thunderin’ HAWKS Pep Band, and UMES Cheerleaders! Come join the fun!

Monday, February 13, 2017 “Let’s Go HAWKS” HAWKS Basketball Game UMES HAWKS vs. Bethune-Cookman University Sponsored by the Department of Athletics William P. Hytche Athletics Center Main Arena- Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Women’s Basketball– 5:30 p.m./Men’s Basketball– 7:30 p.m. (Doors Open: 4:30 p.m./Doors Close: 7:00 p.m.) Cost: $10.00

Tuesday, February 14, 2017 “First Period” "UMES / MSC Alumni Couples Spotlight!” Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs Campus Wide The Office of Alumni Affairs will spotlight married couples that

graduated from the University. Every hour a new couple will be post-

ed to social media about their road to “education and matrimony.” "Back 2 Cool” Organization Showcase Sponsored by the Office of Campus Life Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. A free showcase of dance, modeling, and music performances from

both UMES students and other institutions. Featuring our own BME,

ASA, CIC, Ambiance and more.

Wednesday, February 15, 2017 “Remembering The 90’s” Tri County Chapter “’90s Fashion Style” Celebration Sponsored by the Alumni Affairs & Tri-County Alumni Association Peaky’s Restaurant 5:01 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Free Admission Come party with the Tri-County Alumni Association. Prizes for best

dressed!!!

Shore Enough “Bonfire” Sponsored by the Student Government and Office of Campus Life Athletic Pavilion (Parking Lot Area) 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Free Admission The bonfire is one of the most memorable, and sporadic, of all

traditional UMES activities! Let’s celebrate the HAWKS Basketball

Teams! Come out and enjoy! "The Homecoming Roll Bounce- ‘90s Skate Party!” Sponsored by the Student Government Association and Office of Campus Life Fruitland, Maryland (The Crown Skating Rink) 9:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Cost: $5.00 per person (UMES Students Only) The Homecoming Roll Bounce Skate Party will feature 90’s music and be a lot of fun, so bring your friends and get ready for a great

time!

Thursday, February 16, 2017 “Welcome Back to the NEST!” Alumni Central Opens Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs Student Services Center- Room 1135 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Check in and register for all of the weekend’s Alumni activities!

Make Alumni Central your first stop on your homecoming journey. Stop by and receive a list of all Homecoming activities and, of

course, your Alumni goodie bag. Light refreshments will be

available. Graduate Students Homecoming Reception Sponsored by the Division of University Relations HAWKS Corner – Princess Anne, Maryland 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Open To The Public! Alumni, Graduate Students, and faculty are invited to celebrate homecoming at HAWKS Corner Graduate Reception. There will be heavy hors d'oeuvres, great music and networking. UMES Homecoming Concert Sponsored by the Student Government William P. Hytche Athletic Center

9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Doors Open: 7:00 p.m./Doors Close: 11:00 p.m.) Artist: Migos and A Boogie Cost: $40 UMES Students Only -Advance Ticket $50.00 General Public and Day of Ticket (More for the younger generation.)

Friday, February 17, 2017 “Recess Begins!” Alumni Central Opens

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs Student Services Center- Allen J. Singleton Multi-purpose Room 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Alumni “Welcome Home” Day Party Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs Student Services Center- Allen J. Singleton Multi-purpose Room / Greek Lounge 12:00 noon until 5:00 p.m. Open House for Professional Schools Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and University Relations Campus Wide 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. Representatives from the Professional degree programs will be

available to discuss areas of study, new trends and achievements.

This event is free and open to the public. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. “Welcome Home” Reception and Homecoming Registration Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs Student Services Center- Allen J. Singleton Multipurpose Room

3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. It’s Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.- Pi Epsilon 70thAnniversary

Celebration! Check in and register for all of the weekend’s Alumni

activities!

National Alumni Association “Hall of Excellence” Sponsored by the National Alumni Association and Alumni Affairs William P. Hytche Athletic Center Reception- 5:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Dinner- 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Cost: $65.00 per person The National Alumni Association is particularly proud to host the 2017 awards event, which honors and recognizes distinguished

alumni who excelled in their careers, life choices, contributions to

the UMES Community, and the community at large.

Alumni Homecoming Concert Sponsored by The Department of Athletics

William P. Hytche Athletics Center 8:15 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. (Doors Open: 7:00 p.m./Doors Close: 10:00 p.m.) Artist: Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes Cost: $35.00 with advance ticket purchase to the “Hall of Excellence”

$40.00 General Public $50.00 Table seating with one free beverage ticket The first of its kind! We are going to take you back, way back, into

time!!! (More for the Seasoned Crowd!)

Homecoming Fashion Show Sponsored by Student Government and Bazaar Models Entertainment Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 midnight (Doors Open: 8:00 p.m./Doors Close: 11:00 p.m.) Cost: $10.00 UMES Students Only- Advance Ticket $15.00 General Public This will be an event you won't want to miss. This year's show will

feature a variety of fashion concepts and spotlight student models at our university.

Alumni “Welcome Home” Party Sponsored by the National Alumni Association La Quinta Inn- Salisbury, Maryland 10:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Cost: $10.00 per person

Saturday, February 18, 2017 “The Big Game Day!” Alumni Central Opens Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs Engineering & Aviation Sciences Complex - 7:30 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Student Services Center - Office of Alumni Affairs- 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. The President’s Breakfast Sponsored by the Office of the President Engineering & Aviation Sciences Complex 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Donations to the “Takeoff 2017” will be accepted. “Open to all Alumni, Parents, Friends and Community Partners”

Join our Alumni from near and far as they gather to hear Dr. Juliette

B. Bell, 15th President, share the successes of UMES from the past year. This event will be a time of food, fun, fellowship and sharing of

“HAWK LOVE!!!”

National Alumni Association- National Meeting Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs Engineering & Aviation Sciences Complex 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon Open to the public! All UMES Alumni are invited to participate in the annual meeting of

the UMES National Alumni Association as the Board of Directors

shares accomplishments of the past year.

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.- Pi Epsilon 70th Anniversary Brunch Sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Student Development Center- Lobby Area 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tickets will be sold in advance and at the door.

After brunch, participants will hear inspiring words from brothers on

what the great founders had in mind and why we are celebrating the

70thAnniversary this year. “The Old School Pep Rally!” Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs Tawes Gymnasium 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. Let’s celebrate the HAWKS!!! The HAWKS will set the stage for the

win over the Eagles. This will be followed by the Old School Step Show, and Old School Cheerleaders. It will be great entertainment

for the homecoming crowd!

Homecoming Tailgate Party Sponsored by the Student Government Tawes Parking Lot 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Please call the Office of Campus Life for a registration packet. (410) 651-6434 Homecoming Basketball Game UMES HAWKS vs. North Carolina Central University Sponsored by the Department of Athletics William P. Hytche Athletics Center Main Arena- Doors open at Noon Women’s Basketball– 2:00 p.m./Men’s Basketball– 4:00 p.m. (Doors Open: 12:00 p.m./Doors Close: 5:30 p.m.) Cost: $25 (one cost for both games per person) “OVERTIME!” and HAWKS Homecoming Dance Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs Student Services Center- Ballroom 6:30 p.m. until 1:00 a.m. Cost: $5.00 per person Join us for some post-game action featuring live DJs, hors d’ oeuvres and a cash bar immediately after the game, as we

celebrate our Hawks Homecoming Victory!

“Eastern Shore Greek Reception” Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs and the Greeks of the Eastern Shore Richard A. Henson Center- Ballroom 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. Cost: $10.00 Join us for some post-game action, featuring live DJs, hors d’ oeu-

vres and a cash bar immediately after the game as we celebrate being GREEKS of the Eastern Shore!

Homecoming Stroll Competition Sponsored by the National Pan-Hellenic Council Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Doors Open: 7:00 p.m./Doors Close: 10:00 p.m.) Cost: $12.00 General Public Join us as we celebrate Greek-lettered organizations at this year’s

stroll competition. Groups will showcase their talent and creativity as

they compete for the title of “Stroll Champion!” Music On The Yard! Sponsored by the Office of Campus Life Student Services Center Courtyard 11:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m. Open To The Public

Welcome to “School Daze!” Homecoming 2017– Event Schedule

University of Maryland Eastern Shore Princess Anne, Maryland 21853

www.umes.edu For more information, please contact:

Office of The President J. T. Williams Hall (410) 651-7684 Office of Alumni Affairs and National Alumni Association Student Services Center- Suite 1135 (410) 651-7606 Office of Campus Life Student Services Center- Suite 2104 (410) 651-6434

All Alumni- Come by “Alumni Central” to Pick Up Your Homecoming Tickets and Alumni Gear!

February 12-19, 2017

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

Ticket Information!!!

Tickets can be purchased at www.umestickets.com for friends, family, guests, and alumni! Registered students can log on to their Campus Center Account to purchase tickets through their HAWKCARD. Remember Alums, take advantage of the Alumni package that is available.

All students are required to have a ticket to enter the Homecoming Games and Events. This ticket may be a hard ticket and for some events, you may swipe your HAWKCARD. Only students who have paid an athletic fee (12 credits or more) will be eligible to receive a free basketball ticket. Part-time students (less than 12 credits) and graduate students are not included because an athletic fee is not charged. Individuals with a student ticket are required to present a Valid HAWKCARD with the ticket to be admitted into the game and events. There are no refunds on any type of ticket.

Sunday, February 19, 2017 “Reflection and Graduation!” Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. “Worship Service” Sponsored by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Student Services Center- Allen J. Singleton Multipurpose Room 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.- Delta Nu Chapter Anniversary Brunch

Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Student Development Center- Lobby Area 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Cost: $35.00 per person Brother and their guest will hear inspiring words during brunch. Funds will be donated to the

“Legacy of the

This year's campaign will be "Takeoff 2017!" The goal of the campaign will be to raise the alumni participation rate for UMES. Our goal is

not based on a dollar figure but more of an increase in the number of alumni participation through giving, no matter how small or how large the gift.

The Importance of Alumni Participation Rates Brings:

The Value of a UMES Degree Parents and prospective students look at national rankings and alumni participation rates show as indications of how satisfied alumni are with the school and the quality of the degree. National Rankings

External evaluators such as the U.S. News and World Report use participation rates when calculating rankings. Right now, UMES’ overall alumni giving rate lags behind other national universities and colleges. Financial Resources

Annual giving is an essential resource for the University. Corporations and foundations often want to know about internal support before committing external dollars. Alumni giving is a key measure of internal support.

No matter the size of your gift, please consider making a gift to the University this year. Your personal involvement will send a strong message to former classmates, fellow alumni and potential students and donors to help raise the participation rate.

You may make an online contribution or write a check payable to the UMES Foundation! Once you do this, you have “claimed your seat” and shown the system that we can be

"THE BEST" at garnering support! Our Students Deserve It! Thank You For All You Do!

Alumni- It's Time To Claim

Your Seat!!!!!! We are looking for

2,017 Alumni to participate in

this year’s campaign!

“Tour The William P. Hytche Gallery Sponsored by the William P. Hytche Legacy Committee

William P. Hytche Athletic Center Friday, February 17, 2017 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 18, 2017 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

Dr. William P. Hytche arrived in Princess Anne, Maryland in 1960 as a math instructor and over the ensuing 37 years rose through the faculty ranks to

become the president of University of Maryland Eastern Shore. View the three phases of the construction of the Hytche Museum: the handcrafted portrait of Dr. Hytche by Simmie Know, the expansion of the UMES history told through

pictures, letters, and historical artifacts and the lastly, the statue of this remarkable man.

Help Us Raise The Alumni Giving Rate!!!!