NCCU Homecoming (October 23-November 1)

For additional details, visit North Carolina Central University’s Homecoming Website.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009

Centennial Comedy Show

Description: The comedy show will feature Kevin Hart, Benji Brown, and Corey Holcomb. [Purchase Tickets]

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: McDougald-McLendon Gym

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009

Homecoming Eagle Jam and Pre-Dawn Dance

Description: Join the students and the Eagle family for an evening of fun and dance during the Pre-dawn Dance. Shawty Lo will be performing at this event. NCCU student ID required.

Time: 10 p.m.
Location: LeRoy T. Walker Complex

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009

Mr. & Miss NCCU Coronation

Description: You will find royalty at its best when Chavery McClanahan and Tremain Holloway are crowned Mr. and Miss NCCU. The royal court and organization queens and kings will be presented in a setting of royalty. Please dress for the occasion.

Time: 6 p.m.
Location: B. N. Duke Auditorium

MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009

Choir Ball

Description: The Choir Ball is a variety show with members of the University Choir showcasing their
talent in song and dance. Meet many of today’s top artists through the imitations of talented choir members. Only one show will be held for Homecoming 2009.
[Purchase Tickets]

Time: 8 p.m.
Location: B. N. Duke Auditorium

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2009

Lyceum Event: Tye Tribbett

Description: Grammy nominated gospel artist, songwriter, producer, director and singer, Tye Tribbett, will perform at this program.

Time: 7 p.m.
Location:McDougald-McLendon Gym

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2009

The Centennial Revue Faculty and Staff Variety Show

Description: New on this year’s schedule is the Centennial Revue, a variety show by faculty and staff.

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: B. N. Duke Auditorium

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2009

SGA Fashion Show

Description: "To Kill A Runway: The Fashion Massacre" presents the fashion troupes of NCCU in rare form. They design the clothes and choreograph the routines. [Purchase Tickets]

Time: 8 p.m.
Location: B.N. Duke Auditorium

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2009

Founder’s Day – SOGE Induction

Description: The Class of 1959 will be inducted into the Society of Golden Eagles. Dr. Mattie Giles, ’59 will be the Founder’s Day Convocation speaker.

Time: 9 a.m.
Location:McDougald-McLendon Gym

Society of Golden Eagles Luncheon

Description: Members of the Society of Golden Eagles will gather for their annual luncheon. The society members, 50-year graduates, will welcome the class into the fold. This event is invitation only.

Time: 12 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Imperial Hotel

Homecoming Golf Tournament

Description: Hosted by North Carolina Central University and Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial, the Homecoming Golf Tournament proceeds will help support the NCCU Student-Athlete Book Fund Scholarship.

Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Hillandale Country Club

Class Reunion Registrations

Description: While our university is growing rapidly and some changes are inevitable, preserving the tradition of class reunions on homecoming weekend remains a strong foundation of Eagle pride.  Come out and show your eagle pride as we celebrate those classes ending in 4s and 9s. [Download Headquarter Hotel Listings]

Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Class Headquarters

Mock Funeral & Eagle Cook-out

Description: The Eagles will host a mock funeral for the Central State Marauders. The NCCU football team, coaches, and cheerleaders will be present to witness this sad occasion for the Marauders. The Mock Funeral will be followed by the Eagle Cook-out at 3 p.m. This event is for students only.

Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Ruffin Hall Amphitheatre

Tribute to Ernie Barnes

Description: NCCU will honor noted artist and alumnus Ernie Barnes with an exhibit of his work. Barnes famous 1971 Sugar Shack appeared on the television sitcom Good Times and on the cover of the Marvin Gaye album, I Want You.

Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Art Museum

All-Class Reunion Banquet

Description: The 11 reunion classes will unite for an elegant evening of dining and dancing. Each class will present a Centennial gift to the university. [Purchase Tickets]

Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Imperial Hotel

Pan-Hellenic Step Show

Description: The 9 fraternities and sororities of the Pan-Hellenic Council will do their thing in the annual step off. A winner will be declared from the sororities and the fraternities. [Purchase Tickets]

Time: 8 p.m.
Location:McDougald-McLendon Gym

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2009

Homecoming Parade

Description: The parade will begin at W.G. Pearson Elementary School on Fayetteville Street travel to Lawson Street, ending at the Mary Townes Science Building on campus. [Download Application]

Time: 9 a.m.
Location:Fayetteville Street

Homecoming Game

Description: The NCCU Eagles will take on the Central State University Marauders from Ohio. Prior to the game, enjoy E-Town, the pre-game show, half-time activities with the NCCU Marching Band, and the post-game show with the Central State University Marching Band. [Purchase Tickets]

Time: 1:30 p.m.
Location: O’Kelly-Riddick Stadium

Alumni Dance

Description: All alumni are invited to attend the annual Alumni Dance. Sandy B. and the All Stars will be the featured band for the evening. Doors will open at 8 p.m. Purchase tickets online at www.nccualumni.org, the Office of Alumni Relations, Eagleland or Ideas Coffee House.

Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Imperial Hotel

Dance Show

Description: "Bad Habits Unleashed: Dawn of the Dead" showcases the talent of NCCU dance troupes. [Purchase Tickets]

Time: 7 p.m.
Location: B.N. Duke Auditorium

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Gospel Concert

Description: The NCCU Worship and Praise Choir will celebrate their anniversary with a concert featuring college and university gospel choirs. Choirs will be represented from various colleges and universities throughout North Carolina.

Time: 4 p.m.
Location: B. N. Duke Auditorium