October 15. Northeastern State University. Homecoming 2011

Gather here for NSU Homecoming 2011. From Paint the Town Green to Come Home to the Dome—it only happens at Northeastern, and this year it's happening October 9-15.


Visit the Alumni Association Events page to purchase tickets.

Schedule of Events

Tahlequah Area Accommodations

Opportunity Ahead. Graduate Programs.

2011 Alumni Honorees

Distinguished Alumni

Image of Mary Battenfield. Image of Joe Sears. Image of Barbara Staggs.
Mary Battenfield, '60 Joe Sears, '72 Barbara Staggs, '63

President's Award for Community Service

Image of Drew Edmondson.
Drew Edmondson, '68

Outstanding Young Alumna

Image of Carrie Underwood.
Carrie Underwood, '06

 

Image of students participating in paint the town green event.
Paint the Town Green


Image of students participating in the street party.
Block Party


Image of Queen and King candidates riding in the parade.
Parade


Image of Alum at the Alumni Lifetime Luncheon.
Alumni Lifetime Luncheon


Image of football player making a touchdown.
Football Game


Image of the homecoming queen and king.
Homecoming Queen & King

 

Sponsored By:

Century 21 Wright Real Estate logo   Tahlequah City Hospital 

BancFirst logo    Keetoowah Cherokee Casino logo       

Sodexo. Making every day a better day logoLiberty Mutual logo

 

Tahlequah Area Accommodations

Best Western, (918) 458-1818
Comfort Inn, (918) 431-0600
Holiday Inn Express, (918) 456-7800
Oak Hill Inn & Suites, (918) 485-1200
Tenkiller Lodge, (918) 453-9000
Western Hills Guest Ranch, (918) 772-2545

Schedule of Events

Sunday, October 9

Paint the Town Green
Muskogee Avenue
Noon – 5:00 p.m.

Go up, up and away to NSU Homecoming Week. Get things started off right by painting downtown Tahlequah green in honor of this year's superhero theme.



Monday, October 10

Block Party presented by BancFirst
Second Century Square
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Cowabunga! Get the party started with an evening of music, entertainment, food vendors, game and the annual Northeastern Student Government Association Chili Cook-off.



Tuesday, October 11

Movie Night presented by NAB
7:00 p.m., Norris Park
Transformers: Dark of the Moon



Thursday, October 13

Bonfire and Spirit Rally
Beta Field
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.

Flame on! This homecoming tradition includes music, hot dogs and good old school spirit as you prepare to cheer on the RiverHawks at the big game.



Friday, October 14

Alumni Association's
Green & White Golf Classic presented by Liberty Mutual
Cherry Springs
10:00 a.m.
SOLD OUT
Golf Team Registration Form (pdf)
Holy golf tournament, Batman! Alumni and friends are invited to play in this annual golf classic. Show off your superhero strength as you knock a few balls around the links. White earning your superhero cape, you'll also be helping raise funds for the NSU Alumni Association Legacy Scholarships. For more information, read Golfers invited to play in NSU Green and White Classic.

Alumni Association's
Champagne Fashion Palooza presented by Century 21 Wright Real Estate
University Center Sen. Herb Rozell Ballroom
11:00 a.m.
Purchase tickets
Oh my stars and garters! Alumni and friends are invited to relax at this fashion show extravaganza, complete with champagne, the latest looks and all the latest news from friends you haven't seen
in years. For more information, read Homecoming weekend at NSU features Champagne Fashion Palooza.

Nifty Fifties Reunion
Branscum Alumni Center
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

For more information, email realokie@sbcglobal.net.

Haunted Seminary Hall Tour
Seminary Hall
7:00 p.m.
For more information, read Haunted Seminary Hall tours begin Sept. 30 at NSU.

Alumni Association's
Come Home to the Dome presented by Keetoowah Cherokee Casino 
Indoor Practice Facility
8:00 p.m. – Midnight
Purchase tickets
I stand for Truth, Justice and the Northeastern Way! This ceremonial kick off to homecoming gives you the chance to meet up with old friends and make new ones. Enjoy live entertainment and dancing. For help organizing a reunion, contact the Office of Alumni Services, (918) 458-2143 or alumni@nsuok.edu. For more information, read Come Home to the Dome starts homecoming weekend Oct. 14 at NSU.

Lambda Chi Alpha Alumni Association
Gathering at Come Home to the Dome
8:00 p.m. 

Also join for Parade Watch Party @ Continuing Ed Parking Lot (old Welcome Center) and
Pre-Game Tailgating

For more information, contact Brian Konieczny, konieczn@gmail.com, (918) 808-4338



Saturday, October 15

Athletic Association Breakfast
University Center Sen. Herb Rozell Ballroom
8:00 - 9:30 a.m.

Please contact NSU Athletics at (918) 444-3900 for more information or visit the Athletics web site

NSU Band Reunion 
NSU Jazz Lab
Parade Watch 10:00 a.m. followed by lunch

Contact Dave Rader for more details or to RSVP dradercpa@hotmail.com.

Delta Zeta Reunion
Parade watch party
Group picture immediately following parade at Seminary Hall
Tailgating
Contact: Amber Helwick, (918) 931-8794 or ahelwick22@yahoo.com

Homecoming Parade presented by Tahlequah City Hospital

Downtown Tahlequah to NSU
10:00 a.m.

I have the power! Show your school spirit as NSU celebrates superheroes during the annual Homecoming Parade.

Alumni Association Life Member Luncheon
President's back yard
11:00 a.m.

Interim President & Mrs. Tadlock invite the Alumni Associations's lifetime members to this exclusive casual gathering in the backyard of the President's Home. Please RSVP with the Office of Alumni Services at (918) 458-2143 or alumni@nsuok.edu.

Reunion Tailgate Party
Doc Wadley Stadium north parking lot
11:00 a.m.

You won't like me when I'm hungry! Gather at the Doc Wadley Stadium for some good old tailgating Bring your favorite food, beverages and lawn chairs as you get ready for the afternoon game.

Alumni Association's
Green & White Network Cook-Out presented by Sodexo 
Football Practice Field under the green and white tent
Noon

My Northeastern sense is tingling! Before heading in to the big game, drop by the this cookout presented by the Alumni Association.

Football Game: NSU vs Harding
Doc Wadley Stadium
2:00 p.m.
Purchase tickets
It's clobberin' time! Cheer on the RiverHawks as they take on the Harding Bison for the highlight of
the weekend.

Women's soccer: NSU vs. Central Oklahoma
Dr. Dan F. DeLoache Field
7:00 p.m.
We're the best there is at what we do! Don't forget to drop by the soccer fields to watch NSU take on the Bronchos.