TIFFIN UNIVERSITY, TIFFIN, OH— Tiffin University’s Homecoming will take place the weekend of October 4-6. According to Vickie Galaska, TU’s new Director of Alumni Relations, “Homecoming is a special event that unites students, alumni, faculty, staff, and the Tiffin community, to celebrate Tiffin University pride! New this year is our Dragon Parade on Saturday, October 5 at 10:00 a.m. Those who wish to participate (the public is invited) must fill out a Parade Participation Form and return it to Jennifer Spangler in the TU Athletics Office. To obtain the form, email Jennifer at spanglerj@tiffin.edu. Deadline is Friday, September 20.”
The weekend will kick off on Friday, October 4 with a Women’s Soccer game vs. Northern Michigan University at 12:00 p.m. at the Paradiso Athletic Complex. A Men’s Soccer game will follow at 2:00 p.m. vs. Saginaw Valley State University at Paradiso Athletic Complex.
The Aaron Ciak Memorial Golf Outing starts at 1:00 p.m. at the Seneca Hills Golf Course. Registration starts at 11:00 a.m. To pre-register, contact Emily Delong at 260.422.5511 ext. 205 or edelong@lamplightcommunities.com
From 3-5:00 p.m. TU Alumni from the School of Criminal Justice and Social Sciences will talk about real world experiences. For more information, contact Jaimie Orr orrj@tiffin.edu. Also from 3-5:00 p.m. TU Alumni from the School of Business will talk about real world experiences. For more information, contact Danielle Foster FosterDC@tiffin.edu.
There will be a Track & Cross Country Alumni Pre-Party at the Heminger Center, 350 Miami Street- Upstairs classrooms, from 4-5:30 p.m. Alumni are invited to join fellow Track & Cross Country family and friends; with special guests of honor, Crystal Long and Sara Riley, 2013 Hall of Fame inductees. To RSVP, contact Jeremy Croy CroyJN@tiffin.edu or 419.448.3338.
On Friday evening, TU will host their Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner, Silent Auction and Induction Ceremony at 5:30 p.m. in the Heminger Center located at 350 Miami Street. Tickets are available for $50 per person on a pre-sale basis only. For ticket information, call 419.448.3334.
The 2013 Hall of Fame Honorees are: Sarah Fieler ’03, Women’s Soccer; Crystal Long ’02, Track & Field; Rob Piekarczyk ’01, Men’s Soccer; Phil Sabatka ’03, Baseball; and Sara Riley ’03, Track & Field and Volleyball.
Bassel & The Supernaturals Soul-Jazz Band is putting on a concert at Osceola Theatre- Gillmor Student Center at 8:00 p.m. Admission is free and open to all current students and alumni.
The Official Hall of Fame After-Party starts at 9:30 p.m. All alumni, family, and friends are welcome to attend the party at Shell Shuckers, 1927 Rt. 53, Tiffin.
On Saturday, October 5, the day begins with the 25+ Year Reunion Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. Join us for breakfast and catch up with friends at the Heminger Center. Reservations are required. To reserve, call 419.448.3595 or galaskaVM@tiffin.edu.
Baseball alumni are invited to attend the Baseball Alumni Breakfast at 9:00 a.m. Join fellow baseball alumni, family, and friends with special guest of honor, Phil Sabatka, 2013 Hall of Fame inductee. To RSVP, contact Jim RichardsonJM@tiffin.edu or 419.448.3290.
The Dragon Parade starts at 10:00 a.m. Students, families, friends, alumni, and community members are invited to join us for a Dragon Parade beginning at the Heminger Center and traveling east to Frost Parkway and ending at Frost-Kalnow Stadium; just in time for tailgating fun! Featured participants are President and Mrs. Marion, Homecoming Court, student organizations, TU band, Greek fraternities and sororities, athletic teams, TU cheerleaders, local high school bands, and many community groups.
Guided Campus Tours will be given from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All tours will be begin at the Gillmor Student Center and include Main Campus, Nature Preserve, Paradiso Athletic Complex, Living Learning Community, and Heminger Center.
Prior to the 1:30 p.m. kick-off of Dragon football vs. Malone University game on Saturday, the Alumni Office is hosting a pre-game tailgate party at the Tiffin Frost-Kalnow Stadium parking lot starting at 11:00 a.m. Featured fun includes a food tent, a children’s game tent, a kid’s craft tent, and alumni tent. Pre-game events also include the introduction of the 2013 Athletic Hall of Fame Members. Half-time will feature the introduction of the Homecoming Court, a parade of former Homecoming Royalty, and performances by the TU Marching Band and Choir with special alumni guests. Choir and Band Alumni are invited to join the TU Choir/Band for the National Anthem and Fight Song. To participate, contact Emma Sipes at sipesen@tiffin.edu or 419.448.3366.
After the football game, there will be an All Alumni Whiffle Ball Game at 5:00 p.m. Alumni, family, and friends are welcome to participate in a friendly game of whiffle ball at the Heminger Center- Turf Room. If you don’t play whiffle ball, there will be refreshments available for spectators. There will be special recognition for the 1993 Women’s Softball Team (the first TU women’s team to make the National Tournament).
The Music Alumni Reception begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Loft, 66 S. Washington St. To RSVP, contact Emma Sipes at sipesen@tiffin.edu or 419.448.3366.
On Sunday, October 6, the Women’s Soccer team will take on Michigan Tech University at Paradiso Athletic Complex at 12:00 p.m. The Men’s Soccer game will follow at 2:30 p.m. vs. Northwood University.
Homecoming Weekend 2013 will end with a Soccer Alumni Cookout with friends starting at 1:00 p.m. Friends and family are invited to hang out with the Hall of Fame inductees, Sarah Fieler and Rob Piekarczyk, at the Paradiso Athletic Complex. To RSVP, contact Melissa Bigg at BiggM@tiffin.edu or 419.448.3362, or Rudy Brownell at RBrownel@tiffin.edu or 419.448.3286.
For further details regarding Homecoming Weekend 2013, please contact Vickie Galaska, Director of Alumni Relations at 419.448.3595 or view the complete Homecoming agenda on-line at www.tiffin.edu/alumni/events/.