HOMECOMING 2008: Schedule of Events
©Courtesy Pine Creek Golf Course
Friday, October 3
9th Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament -- It's time to put on your golf cleats and participate in our 9th Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament at Pine Creek Golf Course in Mt. Juliet, TN. Look for a tee time at about 12 p.m. (noon) and lunch to be included! Click here for all of the information about the Golf Tournament.
Baseball Open House (5:00 until 7:00 p.m.) --Stop by the Jeanette C. Rudy Clubhouse to have a meet and greet with this year's baseball team! Contact Coach Woody Hunt at (615) 708-0727 for more details.
Volleyball vs Mid-Continent (6:00 pm) -- Cheer on the VolleyDawgs at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center as they battle conference rival Mid-Continent. Contact Dwayne Deering for more details at (615) 547-1318 or by e-mail at ddeering@cumberland.edu
A Taste of Cumberland Reception (6:30 until 8:00 p.m.) -- Join fellow alumni and friends for a casual, family-friendly reception in Baird Chapel. Our reception this year will feature past, present, and future to go along with our "C Where U Made History" theme. We will feature heavy hors d’œuvres and drinks at each station featuring a different CU building from the past, present, and future. What a great opportunity to experience where you made history, and to be a part of the future. This free event will offer a great opportunity to meet and greet old friends while unwinding from the day's events! Please contact Justin Bradford, Alumni Relations Officer at 615.547.1253 or at jbradford@cumberland.edu to make reservations.
Spirit Rally (8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) -- Come help rev up the crowd and cheer on the Bulldogs at the Spirit Rally on Memorial Lawn. Hear the Phoenix Drum and Bugle, watch our cheerleaders perform, and cheer on your Cumberland Bulldogs!
9th Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament -- It's time to put on your golf cleats and participate in our 9th Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament at Pine Creek Golf Course in Mt. Juliet, TN. Look for a tee time at about 12 p.m. (noon) and lunch to be included! Click here for all of the information about the Golf Tournament.
Baseball Open House (5:00 until 7:00 p.m.) --Stop by the Jeanette C. Rudy Clubhouse to have a meet and greet with this year's baseball team! Contact Coach Woody Hunt at (615) 708-0727 for more details.
Volleyball vs Mid-Continent (6:00 pm) -- Cheer on the VolleyDawgs at the Dallas Floyd Recreation Center as they battle conference rival Mid-Continent. Contact Dwayne Deering for more details at (615) 547-1318 or by e-mail at ddeering@cumberland.edu
A Taste of Cumberland Reception (6:30 until 8:00 p.m.) -- Join fellow alumni and friends for a casual, family-friendly reception in Baird Chapel. Our reception this year will feature past, present, and future to go along with our "C Where U Made History" theme. We will feature heavy hors d’œuvres and drinks at each station featuring a different CU building from the past, present, and future. What a great opportunity to experience where you made history, and to be a part of the future. This free event will offer a great opportunity to meet and greet old friends while unwinding from the day's events! Please contact Justin Bradford, Alumni Relations Officer at 615.547.1253 or at jbradford@cumberland.edu to make reservations.
Spirit Rally (8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) -- Come help rev up the crowd and cheer on the Bulldogs at the Spirit Rally on Memorial Lawn. Hear the Phoenix Drum and Bugle, watch our cheerleaders perform, and cheer on your Cumberland Bulldogs!
Saturday, October 4
With tailgating, and the big game versus Bethel College, Saturday will see thousands descend upon One Cumberland Square.
Baseball Breakfast (8:30 a.m.) -- All former and current players are invited to this breakfast at the Benton Jennings Hitting Facility. Contact Coach Woody Hunt at (615) 708-0727 for more details.
Homecoming Parade (10 a.m.) -- Watch in the square as Homecoming attendants, the Phoenix Drum and Bugle Corps, floats, fire trucks, clowns, and much more parade through downtown Lebanon in support of your Cumberland University Bulldogs!
Alumni Reunions (10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.) -- Please contact Justin Bradford, Alumni Relations Officer, at 615.547.1253 or at jbradford@cumberland.edu for details.
Campus Tours (10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.) -- Has it been been awhile since you have visited campus? Want to see what is in the near future? We will gladly take you on a campus tour to re-familiarize yourself with the CU campus! *As requested
Tailgating (11 a.m. until 1 p.m.) -- Sponsored by the Wilson County Sports Council Be sure to arrive at Lindsey Donnell Stadium a bit early for a tailgating experience like no other! Enjoy delicious food and camaraderie with old friends and fellow Bulldog football fanatics. There will also be plenty to do for the little Bulldogs-to-be, including free inflatables near the Alumni Tent.
The Big Game (1:30 until 4:30 p.m.) -- Come cheer on the Bulldogs as they take to the gridiron against the Wildcats of Bethel College!
With tailgating, and the big game versus Bethel College, Saturday will see thousands descend upon One Cumberland Square.
Baseball Breakfast (8:30 a.m.) -- All former and current players are invited to this breakfast at the Benton Jennings Hitting Facility. Contact Coach Woody Hunt at (615) 708-0727 for more details.
Homecoming Parade (10 a.m.) -- Watch in the square as Homecoming attendants, the Phoenix Drum and Bugle Corps, floats, fire trucks, clowns, and much more parade through downtown Lebanon in support of your Cumberland University Bulldogs!
Alumni Reunions (10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.) -- Please contact Justin Bradford, Alumni Relations Officer, at 615.547.1253 or at jbradford@cumberland.edu for details.
Campus Tours (10:30 a.m. until 12 p.m.) -- Has it been been awhile since you have visited campus? Want to see what is in the near future? We will gladly take you on a campus tour to re-familiarize yourself with the CU campus! *As requested
Tailgating (11 a.m. until 1 p.m.) -- Sponsored by the Wilson County Sports Council Be sure to arrive at Lindsey Donnell Stadium a bit early for a tailgating experience like no other! Enjoy delicious food and camaraderie with old friends and fellow Bulldog football fanatics. There will also be plenty to do for the little Bulldogs-to-be, including free inflatables near the Alumni Tent.
- Tailgating guidelines
- All vehicles must enter and set up by 11:00 am
- No vehicles will be allowed to enter after 11:00 am
- No glass containers
- No alcoholic beverages
The Big Game (1:30 until 4:30 p.m.) -- Come cheer on the Bulldogs as they take to the gridiron against the Wildcats of Bethel College!
Sunday, October 5
Alumni Baseball Game (1:00 p.m.) -- All baseball alumni are invited to play in this game at Woody Hunt Stadium. Contact Coach Woody Hunt at (615) 708-0727 for more details.
Alumni Baseball Game (1:00 p.m.) -- All baseball alumni are invited to play in this game at Woody Hunt Stadium. Contact Coach Woody Hunt at (615) 708-0727 for more details.
