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Homecoming week abuzz with activities

University pride runs deep again during this year’s Sacramento State Homecoming Week—from Oct. 2 to 7—with numerous opportunities for alumni, faculty and staff to reconnect with their University. Activities span a range of interests and include a visit from Sacramento Kings announcer Jerry Reynolds, class reunions, the University’s annual Green and Gold Gala and the Homecoming football game.

The week kicks off with an Alumni Association Breakfast Club event featuring Jerry Reynolds, the TV voice and former coach of the Sacramento Kings. Reynolds, the first in this season’s series of Breakfast Club speakers, will share his experiences in professional sports on Tuesday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 a.m. in the Alumni Center. Admission is $10 general, free to Alumni Association members. Call 278-6295 to reserve a space.

Later in the day, alumni, students, faculty and staff are invited to join the giant inflatable mascot Herky the Hornet in the annual “Swarm Day photo” at noon in the Library Quad. The photo, updated every year, is used in University publications and on the website as the “face of the campus” and reflects the spirit of the University.

The Golden Grads Lunch will provide a reunion of the Sacramento State classes of 1949-1957 on Wednesday, Oct. 4 at 11:30 a.m. in the Alumni Center. Reservations are $30. Call 278-6295 to reserve a space. Entertainment includes live music from the ‘50s and ‘60s.

A rousing rally will be held on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. in the University Union Serna Plaza featuring athletes, coaches, Sacramento State’s marching band and dance team, pep squad and Herky the Hornet. The Homecoming King and Queen coronation will follow the rally. After the rally and coronation, a free outdoor screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest will be held in Serna Plaza.

A highlight of Homecoming Week is the University’s Green and Gold Gala. This year’s gala will celebrate the University’s 60th year and philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. The event, which promises an evening of arts, music and the unexpected, will be held Friday, Oct. 6 in the University Union Ballroom, beginning at 5:30 p.m. For ticket information, visit www.csus.edu/gala or call 278-7043.

The 2006 Fall Faculty and Staff Homecoming Event will round out Homecoming week this year. The event, held on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 3 to 6 p.m., will take place at the Alumni Center. Activities will include a barbeque, live music, dance performances and a "Kids Zone" with face painting, games and prizes.

Homecoming activities include:

(Events are free unless otherwise indicated)

Tuesday, Oct. 3
Breakfast Club Speakers Series featuring Jerry Reynolds, TV commentator for the Sacramento Kings, 7:30 a.m., Alumni Center, $10 general/free for Alumni Association members. RSVP required. 278-6295.

Wednesday, Oct. 4
Golden Grads Lunch, honoring alumni from the classes of 1949-1957, 11:30 a.m., Alumni Center, $30. Reservations: 278-6295.

Thursday, Oct. 5
Homecoming Rally and King and Queen coronation, 6 p.m., University Union Serna Plaza.

Outdoor screening of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest, 7 p.m., University Union Serna Plaza.

Friday, Oct. 6
Green and Gold Gala, 5:30 p.m., University Union Ballroom, for tickets call 278-7043 or visit www.csus.edu/gala.

Saturday, Oct. 7
Fall Festival, 3 p.m., Alumni Center, reserve tickets for Festival and football game at www.csus.edu/president/ffsr.htm.

Football game, Sacramento State vs. Weber State, 6:05 p.m., Hornet Stadium, tickets 278-4323 or tickets.com.

Additional homecoming week activities may be added. Visit www.calendar.csus.edu/ for a list of University events.