The University of Vermont expects a record turnout for its annual Homecoming and Family Weekend, Thursday-Sunday, October 4-7, 2007. About 3,000 alumni, parents, and family members will participate in a variety of events happening on campus and around the greater Burlington area over the course of the weekend.

Except as noted below, a $30 per family registration fee covers admission to most of the weekend's events and includes a button that entitles the wearer to special discounts and giveaways at various locations in and around Burlington, admission to open classes on Thursday and Friday, and complimentary admission to the Fleming Museum all weekend.

For registration materials and further information stop by the Dudley H. Davis Center Thursday from noon to 9 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., or Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., or contact the UVM alumni office toll-free at 1-888-458-8691, or visit the website at http://www.alumni.uvm.edu/homecoming/

Among this year's highlights:

Featured Event

• Dudley H. Davis Center Dedication—Friday, October 5, 3:00-3:30 p.m., Davis Center Oval (Rain site - Olin Atrium in the Davis Center)
The entire UVM and surrounding communities are invited to attend the ceremonial opening of the Dudley H. Davis Center, the spectacular new "front door" to campus. Named for the late Dudley H. Davis '43, a towering figure in the Vermont business community, the Davis Center is the realization of a longstanding need for a gathering place for the UVM community.

All Weekend

• Visit the brand new Growing Vermont student-operated Vermont products store on the first floor of the Dudley H. Davis Center, a not-for-profit, one-of-a-kind retail shop dedicated to showcasing Vermont businesses and their products on campus, educating consumers about the benefits of buying local, and providing experiential learning opportunities for UVM’s aspiring entrepreneurs. Open Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Robert Hull Fleming Museum
The Fleming Museum presents Material Pursuits, a major exhibition exploring how contemporary American artists are using methods, materials, and strategies usually associated with craft to create large-format artwork with a conceptual perspective. The exhibition features an array of media and working methods, including paper, pipe cleaners, Sculpey, mosaics, crocheting, quilting, embroidery, and flocking. In the Wolcott Gallery is an exhibition of 19th- and early 20th-century travel photography from the Museum's collection. In the Wilbur Room is Shoes!, a selection of footwear from a range of world cultures drawn from the Fleming Museum's costume collection. Visit www.flemingmuseum.org for more information. Complimentary admission for alumni, parents, and students.

• Bailey/Howe Library
Bailey/Howe Library is hosting an exhibition on the history of science instruction and research using photographs, historic documents, and artifacts from Special Collections, the University Archives, and other departments. Learn about over 200 years of science education at UVM.

Thursday, October 4

• Open Classrooms—All Day
Experience the best UVM has to offer. Parents, families, and alumni are invited to sample academic life at UVM by attending selected classes. Class listings available at Registration Headquarters in the Dudley H. Davis Center.

• Homecoming & Family Weekend Registration—noon-9:00 p.m., Davis Center, third floor
Registration is the place for all parents, families, alumni, and University volunteers to pick up tickets, find out what's going on in the area, and ask any questions.

• Homecoming Concert - UVM Department of Music—7:30 p.m., Davis Center, Grand Maple Ballroom
Featuring the University ensembles in a Gala Homecoming Concert.

• Found a Peanut—7:30 p.m., Royall Tyler Theatre
The UVM Theatre Department opens its 2007-2008 season with the Donald Margulies play, Found a Peanut, directed by Gregory Ramos. Additional performances Friday, October 5 and Saturday, October 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, October 7 at 2 p.m. Contact the UVM Theatre Box Office at 802-656-2094 for ticket availability. Tickets are $7 for UVM Students (2 ticket max.; must be purchased at the box office); $17 for adults; and $14 for UVM faculty/staff, non-UVM students, and seniors 55+. ASL-interpreted performance on October 4 and audio description on October 5.

Friday, October 5

• Open Classrooms— All Day
Experience the best UVM has to offer. Parents, families, and alumni are invited to sample academic life at UVM by attending selected classes. Class listings available at Registration Headquarters in the Dudley H. Davis Center.

• Ask a UVM Parent—All Day, Davis Center, Olin Atrium
UVM parent volunteers will be on hand to answer all of your questions and provide information about UVM and the Burlington area. Sponsored by the UVM Parents Council.

• Homecoming & Family Weekend Registration—9:00 a.m.– 9:30 p.m., Davis Center, Olin Atrium
Registration is the place for all parents, families, alumni, and University volunteers to pick up tickets, find out what’s going on in the area, and ask any questions.

• Eighth Annual UVM Fall Foliage Golf Classic—9:00 a.m.– 3:00 p.m., Vermont National Country Club
Enjoy a fun day of golf with alumni, staff, athletes, families and friends to support the Victory Club. Cost: $200* for individuals ($50 tax deduction); $750* for a foursome ($200 tax deduction); $300 for tee sponsorship; $900* for tee sponsorship and foursome ($400 tax deduction). (*Fee includes lunch from Quizno's, a Select Design giveaway, greens fees, and BBQ Luncheon.) Pre-registration is required. Contact: Victory Club, 802-656-0956, victory.club@uvm.edu.

• Careers in Marketing: From Imagination to Innovation—9:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m., Kalkin Hall Classrooms
The School of Business Administration invites all Homecoming participants and students to enjoy panels and discussions featuring alumni, parents and friends. Hear experts in the fields of marketing, media, communications, advertising, sports, and entertainment.

• Tours of the Dudley H. Davis Center—10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tours of the Davis Center will be held at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. Space is limited. To sign up for a complimentary tour, please visit Homecoming & Family Weekend Registration located in the Olin Atrium. Tours last approximately 1 hour and leave from the Hoffman Family Information & Resource Center.

•UVM Authors & Artists Event—11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Davis Center - UVM Bookstore
-Todd Pritchard, Professor of Nutrition and Food Sciences. Photography is one of his many hobbies (11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.).
-Bernd Heinrich, Professor Emeritus, is the author of a number of books about nature writing, behavior, biology, ecology, and evolution (noon-1:00 p.m.).
-Alex Stewart, Associate Professor of Music and author of Making the Scene: Contemporary New York City Big Band Jazz, an in-depth look at big band jazz in contemporary New York City (noon-1:00 p.m.).
-Amy Huntington, Vermont illustrator and author of whimsical, country-themed picture books for children (noon-1:00 p.m.).
-Sylvia Parker, Senior lecturer of music. An active performing pianist who frequently plays solo programs (12:30-1:30 p.m.).
-David Huddle, Professor of English at UVM and the Bread Loaf School of English at Middlebury College. He is a multi-genre writer of poems, essays, and short stories (1:00-2:00 p.m.).
-Major Jackson, Associate Professor of English. Author of two collections of poetry - Hoops and Leaving Saturn (1:00-2:00 p.m.).
-Jeffrey Marshall, Associate Professor, archivist, and curator of manuscripts at UVM (1:00-2:00 p.m.).
-Mark Usher, Associate Professor of Classics. In addition to academic books and articles, he has written a children's picture book about Socrates - Wise Guy: The Life and Philosophy of Socrates (1:00-2:00 p.m.).
-Anthony Magistrale, Professor of English He has written several books about Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe. His most recent book is Abject Terrors: Surveying the Modern and Postmodern Horror Film (3:00-4:00 p.m.).

• Careers in Marketing: From Imagination to Innovation—12:45 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Kalkin Hall Classrooms
The School of Business Administration invites all Homecoming participants and students to enjoy panels and discussions featuring alumni, parents and friends. Hear experts in the fields of marketing, media, communications, advertising, sports, and entertainment.

• Toward a New U.S.-Middle East Dialogue: Building Grassroots Partnerships—1:00-2:30 p.m., 108 Terrill
Listen to an enlightening panel discussion on U.S.-Middle Eastern relations. Panelists include UVM political science professor F. Gregory Gause; David Marash, the new English-speaking anchor for Al Jazeera; and David Hamod, President of the National U.S.-Arab Chamber of Commerce. For additional information, contact Craig Wells at Craig.Wells@uvm.edu.

• World Wide Wiz: Become an Internet Expert—2:00-3:00 p.m., Bailey/Howe Library Instruction Center (main floor)
Do you sometimes find yourself spending hours on the Internet trying to find information? Would you like to know more about how to locate the best online resources? Learn how to maximize your research and get the most out of popular search tools such as Google. A member of the Bailey/Howe Library’s professional reference team will demonstrate tricks of the trade. Participants are invited to bring sample questions and research topics for investigation.

• Career Services Open House—2:00-4:00 p.m., Living/Learning E-140
Explore Career Services, meet the career counselors, relax on our funky office furniture, or get a quick resume review (for students and alumni). Refreshments will be served.

• The Dudley H. Davis Center Dedication—3:00-3:30 p.m., Davis Center Oval; Rain site - Olin Atrium in the Davis Center
The entire UVM and surrounding communities are invited to attend the ceremonial opening of the Dudley H. Davis Center, the spectacular new "front door" to campus. Named for the late Dudley H. Davis '43, a towering figure in the Vermont business community, the Davis Center is the realization of a longstanding need for a gathering place for the UVM community.

• Time Capsule Dedication—3:30-4:00 p.m., Davis Center, Hoffman Family Information & Resource Center
Following the Davis Center Dedication, a time capsule that marks what it is like to be a student at UVM in the year 2007 will be sealed in place. A short ceremony followed by snacks and opportunities to talk with our student leaders.

• Lake Champlain Cruise—4:00 –5:30 p.m.
Take a scenic cruise aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen III and learn a little more about the “greatest” lake. Tickets are required ($10 per person) and are non-refundable. A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase at Registration. Cruise leaves from the boathouse at the foot of College Street. Sponsored by the UVM Parents Council.

• 2nd Annual "Finding Unity In Our Diversity” Reception—4:00-6:00 p.m., Davis Center - Henderson's Café
Discover the history of UVM through a different perspective. Learn about the people and events that have contributed to our campus community. Event features the premiere of the newest panel additions to the "Remembering Our Past, Envisioning Our Future" project. Established in 2006, this project highlights ALANA and LGBTQA members and events from throughout history that have enhanced the discourse around diversity at UVM. Refreshments will be served.

• Shabbat Dinner—6:00 p.m., Waterman Manor
UVM Hillel cordially invites parents and their students to enjoy a Shabbat dinner and a short service. Watch for an announcement of our special guest for the evening. Tickets $22.50 per person.

• Found a Peanut—7:30 p.m., Royall Tyler Theatre
See Thursday's schedule for details.

• The UVM Lane Series presents Fred Hersch—7:30 p.m., UVM Recital Hall
Highly-acclaimed pianist and composer Fred Hersch has been widely recognized for his ability to reinvent the jazz piano repertoire. He has recorded more than two dozen albums as a solo artist standard jazz repertoire, infusing classics with his keen insight and extraordinary techniques. Nominated for Grammys for Best Instrumental Composition as well as for bandleader, he also was awarded a Guggenheim Memorial Fellowship for composition in 2006 and a Rockefeller Fellowship for a composition residency at the Bellagio Center in Italy. Call 86-FLYNN for tickets; order early to avoid disappointment.

Jazz after Hours—9:00 p.m.-midnight, Dudley H. Davis Center - Brennan’s Pub & Bistro
An evening of coffee, wine, dessert, and student jazz combos.

Saturday, October 6

• Homecoming & Family Weekend Registration—8:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m., Dudley H. Davis Center - Olin Atrium

• Ask a UVM Parent—All Day, Dudley H. Davis Center - Olin Atrium
UVM parent volunteers will be on hand to answer all of your questions and provide information about UVM and the Burlington area. Sponsored by the UVM Parents Council.

• 15th Annual Kevin Roberson ’93 Memorial Run—9:00 a.m., Archie Post Field
Participants must register at Archie Post Field; the 5K run begins at 9:30 a.m. Registration fee of $10 benefits the Kevin Roberson Scholarship Fund.

• UVM Admissions Group Information Session and Campus Tour—9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., Admissions Visitor Center, 184 South Prospect Street
Prior registration is required. RSVP at www.uvm.edu/admissions or by calling 802-656-3370. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your session. The information session and tour will last approximately 2½ hours.

• Men's Soccer Alumni Game and Locker Room Dedication—9:30 a.m.
All current and former UVM athletes and their families are invited to attend the following events. RSVP to Assistant Coach Gregg Olson at 802-656-9868. Locker Room Dedication, 9:30 a.m., Patrick Gym; Alumni Game 11:00 a.m., Archie Post Field.

• Lake Champlain Cruise—10:00 –11:30 a.m.
Tickets are required ($10 per person) and are non-refundable. A limited number of tickets may be available for purchase at Registration. Cruise leaves from the boathouse at the foot of College Street.

• Pi Beta Phi Annual Pancake Breakfast—10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Pi Phi House, 369 South Prospect Street
Tickets may be purchased at the door.

• Tours of the Dudley H. Davis Center—10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tours of the Davis Center will be held at 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1:00 p.m. Space is limited. To sign up for a complimentary tour, please visit Homecoming & Family Weekend Registration located in the Olin Atrium. Tours last approximately 1 hour and leave from the Hoffman Family Information & Resource Center.

• Academic Open Houses—10:30 a.m.
Various undergraduate schools and colleges will host receptions so families may explore the academic experience at UVM and see firsthand how the Campaign has impacted the University.
- Arts & Sciences, 438 College Street
- Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, 104 Aiken Center
- Education & Social Services, Memorial Lounge, Waterman
College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Brickyard Lounge, Rowell
- Engineering & Mathematical Sciences, 100 Perkins

• UVM Authors & Artists Event—noon-4:00 p.m., Davis Center - UVM Bookstore
Major Jackson, Associate Professor of English. Author of two collections of poetry, Hoops and Leaving Saturn (noon-1:00 p.m.)
Anthony Magistrale, Professor of English He has written several books about Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe. His most recenet book is Abject Terrors: Surveying the Modern and Postmodern Horror Film (noon-2:00 p.m.).
Phyllis Chase, Vermont artist, will set up easel and work at Henderson's Café (noon-5:00 p.m.).
Robert Ivker, guest author/speaker, "One Town's Terror: 9/11, Iraq and Burlington, Vermont" (1:00-3:00 p.m.)
Denise Youngblood, Professor of History, has written extensively on Russian and Soviet cinema. Her most recent book is "Russian War Films" (2:00-3:00 p.m.).
Jeffery Marshall, Associate Professor and archivist and curator of manuscripts at UVM. He is author of The Inquest (2:00-4:00 p.m.)

• 10th Annual Homecoming Parade and Family Picnic—noon-2 p.m.,CBW Green, under the tent adjacent to the Fleming Museum
Hosted by the Offices of the President & Provost.

• UVM Fanfest—noon, Centennial Field
Join Catamount fans at noon before the men's soccer game for free food, live entertainment and lots of giveaways.

• Men's Soccer, UVM vs. Albany—1:00 p.m., Centennial Field

• Third Annual CALS Harvest Festival—1:30-3:00 p.m., CBW Green, adjacent to Cook Chemistry Building (east side) and Bailey/Howe Library (north side)
Festivities include riding/dressage demonstrations, "cow patty" bingo, an apple cider press, mum sale, pumpkin sale, and educational displays from groups, clubs, and departments comprising the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. Sponsored by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and Alpha Zeta.

• Fraternity and Sorority Open Houses for Alumni and Families—2:00-4:00 p.m.

• Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game—2:30 p.m., Moulton Winder Field
All current and former UVM athletes and their families invited to attend. RSVP to Head Coach Jen Johnson at 802-656-7709 or Jennifer.Johnson@uvm.edu.

• Live Music at Henderson's Café—3:00-5:00 p.m., Dudley H. Davis Center - UVM Bookstore - Henderson's Café

• Robert Hull Fleming Museum Reception—5:00-6:30 p.m.
Enjoy a casual reception while touring the exquisite Fleming Museum. Alumni, parents, friends and students are all invited.

• Spirit of Ethan Allen III Dinner Cruise—6–8:30 p.m.
Pre-purchased tickets are required ($33 per person) and may be picked up at Registration Headquarters in the Dudley H. Davis Center.

• Soul Food Social—6:30-9:30 p.m., Dudley H. Davis Center - Grand Maple Ballroom
The Soul Food Social, a signature event of the Black Student Union, is an opportunity for students, faculty, staff, and friends to enjoy good quality food, fun, entertainment, and fellowship. Sample traditional, authentic Soul Food. The Black Student Union relies solely on donations to make this event possible. Contributions will help BSU to continue the tradition.

• Thirty-ninth Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner—7:00 p.m., Wyndham Hotel Burlington
Seven inductees will be admitted into the UVM Athletic Hall of Fame. For ticket information, contact the UVM Ticket Office at 802-656-4410 or 1-866-4-CAT-TIX (1-866-422-8849).

• UVM Club Football vs. Central Maine Warriors—7:00 p.m., Burlington High School
Join the UVM club football team as they welcome the Central Maine Warriors. Support the boys in green and gold and be sure to wear your Catamount colors as UVM battles the Warriors. There will be free shuttle busses every 15 minutes from Patrick Gym to Burlington High School starting 1 hour before the game, and for 1 hour after. Purchase your game day tickets at the Patrick Gym Ticket Office for $5.

• Found a Peanut—7:30 p.m., Royall Tyler Theatre
See Thursday's schedule for details.

• Homecoming and Family Weekend Concert—8:00 p.m., Ira Allen Chapel
Featuring UVM’s student a cappella singing groups: the Top Cats, the Cat’s Meow, and the Hit Paws. Tickets $5 for students and faculty, $10 for others. Pre-purchase is encouraged. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door beginning at 7:30 p.m.

• Guster—8:00 p.m., Patrick Gymnasium
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. All tickets $25. Come rock out with SA Concerts and Guster. Tickets are going fast. Log onto www.uvmtickets.com or call 802-656-4410 for ticket information. Also, $1 of every ticket sold will go to the Michelle Gardner-Quinn Memorial Fund for Environmental Studies.

• Pub Quiz – UVM Trivia—9:30 p.m.-midnight, Brennan's Pub and Bistro
Join us for Pub Quiz! Interactive, fun, trivia that will focus on the history of UVM. How much do you really know about this institution of higher learning? Test out your skills, knowledge, and guessing power.

Sunday, October 7

• Mass at the Catholic Center
The Catholic Center invites all parents and alumni to Mass at the Catholic Center followed by a pancake breakfast. For Mass times, check our website at www.uvmcatholic.com, call 802-862-8403 or e-mail catholiccenteruvm@gmail.com.

• Camel's Hump Day Hike—9:00 a.m.
Meet at the Outing Club. Breakfast, lunch, gear, and a ride included. RSVP at outside@uvm.edu or 802-656-3439. Donations welcome.

• UVM Hillel Brunch—9:30-11:00 a.m., Dudley H. Davis Center - Silver Maple Ballroom
Join UVM Hillel and President Fogel for brunch, conversation and a silent auction. Special guest is Larry Baras, UVM parent and founder of the new professional Israel Baseball League. Mr. Baras will tell us about this inaugural season and will bring some paraphernalia to share. No charge for this event.

• George V. Kidder Homecoming Lecture—11:00 a.m., Dudley H. Davis Center - Sugar Maple Ballroom
Featuring Richard Sugarman, Professor of Religion, presenting "On the Ethics of Generational Responsibility." What kind of responsibility does one generation have for the next? Given the fact that we come to be and pass away, why do, or should we care about posterity? We will explore some of the moral underpinnings of these issues. More precisely, how does the other person's future affect my sense of the present? And in what sense am I responsible for the past of others who come before me? What is it that we can hope for, especially in a time of historical crisis?

• Jazz Brunch at the Dudley H. Davis Center—noon-2 p.m., Dudley H. Davis Center - Livak Ballroom
Back by popular demand. The Diversity & Equity Unit programs — ALANA Student Center, LGBTQA Services, Women's Center, and Affirmative Action — invite you to join us for a feast of great food and cool jazz. Free for students; everyone else $10. Pay at the door. Space is limited, so reserve seats early by e-mail to eli.clare@uvm.edu. To make reservations by phone or for more information, call 656-1762.

• National Society for Collegiate Scholars Induction Ceremony—1:00 p.m., Dudley H. Davis Center - Silver Maple Ballroom
Reception following. For more information, call Student Life, 802-656-2060.

• Women's Soccer vs. Stony Brook—1:00 p.m., Centennial Field

• Found a Peanut—2:00 p.m., Royall Tyler Theatre
See Thursday's schedule for details.

• Men's Hockey vs. Acadia—4:00 p.m., Gutterson
Followed by Fanfest. All tickets holders are welcome to attend the women's game at 7:00 p.m. Live broadcast in Brennan's Pub & Bistro.

• Women's Hockey vs. Sacred Heart—7:00 p.m., Gutterson