Join the Department of Biological Sciences on Saturday for Homecoming

As part of this year's Homecoming festivities, the Department of Biological Sciences will be hosting a series of alumni events and activities just for you and your fellow graduates. Please join us on campus this Saturday (Oct. 22) to tour our building, experience campus traditions such as the annual Homecoming parade and tailgate, and relive great memories!

Schedule of Events

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011 

Homecoming Parade - 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Parade Map >>

Biological Sciences Open House - 10-11:30 a.m.
(2040 Life Sciences Building)
Join us for a meet-and-greet in the Life Sciences Building. Tour the facilities, visit with current and retired faculty members, and catch up with fellow classmates. A limited number of discounted football game tickets will also be available for purchase by attendees.

Fishing at the Pond - 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
(Campus Pond Southeast of O’Brien Stadium)
Bring the family (kids included!) and enjoy fishing at the campus pond.

Alumni Tent City - 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
(Practice Fields South of O’Brien Stadium)
All colleges will be represented at this annual tailgating event. Be sure to stop by the College of Sciences' tent for a complimentary lunch and free raffle. Other tailgate attractions will include kids’ games, EIU giveaways and a performance by Jason and the Haymakers.  

Homecoming Football Game - 1:30 p.m.
(O’Brien Stadium)
Come cheer on EIU as we take on UT Martin at O’Brien Stadium! Tickets may be purchased in person (EIU Athletic Ticket Office, Room 2530 in Lantz), by phone (217-581-2106) or online.

Biological Sciences Open House - 4-5 p.m.
Or immediately following the football game
(2040 Life Sciences Building)
If you missed it the first time, join us for our second meet-and-greet at the Life Sciences Building.

Registration Information

If you intend to attend any of the events listed above please let us know. Simply, email the Department of Biological Sciences at biosci@eiu.edu or call us us at (217)-581-3126.

For more information on the weekend, please visit "Greatness in Blue" EIU Homecoming 2011.