Oct 10, 2015 (All day)
Register Now for CFAES Homecoming Weekend 2015!
Primary tabs
Register now for CFAES Homecoming 2015, Oct. 9-10 at The Ohio State University.
Reconnect with fellow alumni and friends of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences during this weekend, which gets bigger and better every year.
The college offers two days of activities leading up to the Ohio State Buckeyes’ game against the University of Maryland Terrapins, who are making their first visit to Ohio Stadium as members of the Big Ten Conference. Events will take place at Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center, 2201 Fred Taylor Drive, a short walk to Ohio Stadium.
Please update your Ohio State University Alumni Association contact information at the alumni portal and return regularly to stay on top of updates regarding the weekend events.
Just click on go.osu.edu/cfaeslogin then select “Update Your Info.” Hotel information can be found here.
Questions can be directed to the CFAES Development Office at 614-292-0473 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Hope to see you there!
SCHEDULE FOR HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2015
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2015
CFAES PROGRAMMING DAY - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
8 to 9 a.m. – Continental Breakfast
9 to 10:15 a.m. – Dean’s State of the College Address
10:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. – Alumni Morning Activities
1. 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. – Golf Cart & Walking Tour (originating from the 4-H Center) of the new Student Success Center, enCORE (Ohio State’s solar-powered, student-designed and -built house) & Chadwick Arboretum
2. 11:50 a.m.to 12:40 p.m. – Tour of Parker Food Science & Technology including discussion of current projects and research.
12:45 p.m. – Buffet Lunch
Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
2 to 4 p.m. – Alumni Bus Tour/Activities
1. 2:10 to 2:55 p.m. – Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory
2. 3:05 to 3:55 p.m. – The Wilma H. Schiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park
Alumni Programming Day Fee - $35 for all day activities
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
HALL OF DISTINCTION INDUCTION CEREMONY & RECEPTION
4:15 to 5:30 p.m. - Dessert & Beverage Reception Following Ceremony
EVENING ON YOUR OWN*
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2015
CFAES FALLFEST TAILGATE
8:30 to 11 a.m.
Ohio 4-H Center
Brunch catered by Bob Evans Restaurants
Cash Bar – All Drinks are $4.00 Each*
Bloody Marys
Mimosas
Columbus Land Grant Brewing Company – 1862 American Kölsch Ale, Stiff Arm I.P.A., Greenskeeper Session I.P.A., and Glory American Wheat
Cincinnati Madtree Brewing Company – The Great Pumpcan Beer
Wine – Chardonnay and Riesling
*Cash only. Largest denomination we can accept is $20 bill; No credit cards or checks accepted.
9:30 a.m. – Fallfest Program
Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Dean – Dr. Bruce A. McPheron
Young Alumni Emcee – John Torres
Future Alumni Student Emcee – Joel Penhorwood
Anniversary Recognition: 5, 10, 15, 25, 35, 45 & a special gift for 50 Years
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AT OHIO STATE
Noon
Ohio Stadium
Fees for football game ticket and Fallfest Tailgate - $115 for alumni, $105 for young alumni, $85 for Class of 1965
Fees for Fallfest Tailgate only - $30 for alumni, $20 for young alumni, free for Class of 1965
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2015
CELEBRATION OF THE 50-YEAR CLASS (UNIVERSITY WIDE)
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Ohio Union Archie M. Griffin Ballroom
By invitation only to 50-year Alumni from the University
HOTEL INFORMATION
We reserved a block of rooms at two nearby hotels. Please call the hotel of your choice directly for special rates, Homecoming Weekend offers and policies. Ask either hotel for the CFAES Homecoming Rate.
1576 West Lane Avenue
Columbus, OH 43221
614-488-1500
CFAES Homecoming rate available until September 8, 2015.
3045 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43202
614-447-1212
CFAES Homecoming rate available until September 1, 2015
