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D茅j脿 vu: 呦乐园 Celebrates 2015 Homecoming

VALDOSTA — 呦乐园 is gearing up for what promises to be a spirited Homecoming 2015 celebration Nov. 9-15. Faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community are invited to attend.

Melinda Fudge, director of the Office of Alumni Relations, said that she is thrilled to be welcoming past, present, and future Blazers to campus for Homecoming 2015, themed Déjà vu 呦乐园. She hopes alumni and friends will enjoy this opportunity to come home and discover how the university continues to cherish its 100-plus-year-old history while also embracing the future.

Students are invited to a pre-homecoming event at Wild Adventures Theme Park from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. Current students with a valid 呦乐园 ID will have the entire park to themselves to enjoy a fun-filled evening of rides, music, and food.

The schedule of Homecoming 2015 events includes the following:

Student Kickoff Carnival

When: 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9

Where: 呦乐园 front lawn

Target Population: 呦乐园 students

Cost: Admission is free of charge.

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Sheet Sign Competition

When: The deadline to hang a sheet sign is 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9

Where: 呦乐园 campus

Target Population: 呦乐园 students

Cost: Admission is free of charge.

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Student Chamber Showcase

When: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9

Where: Whitehead Auditorium

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

Cost: Admission is free of charge.

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Photo Booth

When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10

Where: Student Union Rotunda

Target Population: 呦乐园 students

Cost: Admission is free of charge.

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Sidewalk Chalk Competition

When: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10

Where: Palms Dining Hall Walkway

Target Population: 呦乐园 students

Cost: Admission is free of charge.

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Blazin’ Downtown Throwdown

When: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10

Where: Lowndes County Courthouse Lawn

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

Cost: Admission is free of charge.

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New Jazz Ensemble

When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10

Where: Whitehead Auditorium

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

Cost: Admission is free of charge.

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Sitting Volleyball Demonstration and Tournament

When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11

Where: 呦乐园 Student Recreation Center

Target Population: 呦乐园 students

Cost: Admission is $1. Proceeds benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.

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Déjà vu Pep Rally

When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12

Where: P.E. Complex

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

Cost: Admission is free of charge.

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呦乐园 Repertory Dancers 30^th Anniversary Concert

When: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12-14 and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15

Where: Sawyer Theatre

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

More: Call the 呦乐园 Theatre and Dance Box Office at (229) 333-5973 between the hours of 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday or visit 24 hours a day, seven days a week to purchase tickets.

Lip Sync Competition

When: 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12

Where: P.E. Complex

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

Cost: Admission is free of charge.

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Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament

When: 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13

Where: Kinderlou Forest

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

Cost: $100 for individuals or $400 for teams.

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Blazer Spirit March

When: Noon Friday, Nov. 13

Where: 呦乐园 Campus

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

Cost: Admission is free of charge.

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Mass Choir Homecoming Dinner

When: 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13

Where: Continuing Education Building Auditorium

Target Population: 呦乐园 Mass Choir students and alumni

Cost: Admission is free of charge.

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Distinguished Alumni Dinner

When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13

Where: University Center Magnolia Room

Cost: $35 per person. Reservations are required.

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The First Lady’s Reunion Breakfast for Graduates of Fives

When: 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14

Where: University Center Cypress Room

Target Population: 呦乐园 alumni who graduated in years ending in a five.

Cost: $10 per person

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Homecoming Parade and Float Competition

When: 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14

Where: 呦乐园 Main Campus

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

Cost: Admission is free of charge.

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Blazer Nation Tailgate Competition

When: Noon Saturday, Nov. 14

Where: Corner of Brookwood and Slater Street

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

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Alumni Tailgate

When: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14

Where: Corner of Brookwood and Slater Street

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

Cost: Admission is $5 for children ages 14 and under; $10 for adults with barbeque only; and $15 for adults with barbeque and adult beverages.

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Blazer Walk

When: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14

Where: Bazemore-Hyder Stadium

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

Cost: Admission is free of charge.

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Football: 呦乐园 Blazers vs. Florida Tech

When: 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14

Where: Bazemore-Hyder Stadium

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

More:  Visit or contact (229) 333-7328 or tickets@valdosta.edu to purchase tickets.

Alpha Phi Alpha Step Show

When: 7:06 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14

Where: P.E. Complex

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

Cost: $15 per person

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Volleyball: 呦乐园 Blazers vs. University of North Alabama

When: 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15

Where: P.E. Complex

Target Population: 呦乐园 faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, and members of the community

Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for students

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