Paint the Town Purple
Viva Highlands
October 1 – 7, 2012
Monday, October 1
Office Decorating Contest Begins – Decorate your office and compete for a grand prize – Judging will take place on Friday, winner announced during halftime on Saturday. To enter, please contact the Office of Campus Life at 454.3495/454.3590/454.3201
Community Contest Begins – “Paint the Town Purple” – Judging will take place on Friday with the winner announced during halftime on Saturday.
To enter, please contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at 454.3248
Painting of the “H” – 11 a.m. Meet in front of Student Center at 10:45 for a caravan up to the “H”. Dress comfortably.
Tuesday, October 2
Absentee Voting – Student Center – 9 a.m – noon and 1- 4 p.m. You must present valid HU ID
Homecoming Sashing BBQ/Introduction of Candidates – Melody Park – ll a.m.- 1 p.m. – You must present valid HU ID
Wednesday, October 3
Absentee Voting – Student Center – 9 a.m – noon and 1- 4 p.m. You must present valid HU ID
Roadway to Perkins Stenciling – 2:30 p.m. – Meet in front of the Student Center
Dive-In at the Natatorium - 6 – 9 p.m. – “Vegas Vacation” - Must present valid HU ID
Thursday, October 4
Dedication of Henry O. Sanchez Court – Wilson Complex – 4 p.m.
H Club Induction Banquet – 5 p.m. – Wilson Complex - For further information call Ron Maestas or David Luna
Homecoming Pageant – Ilfeld Auditorium – 7 p.m. – General Admission - $3.00, NMHU Faculty/staff/students and children under 10 (accompanied by an adult) - Free
Friday, October 5
Don Gibson Classic Golf Tournament – Gene Torres Golf Course – 9 am – For further information call Kevin at 575.779.0135
Door/Office Decorating Contest Judging (winner will be announced at halftime)
Community Contest Judging (winner TBA at halftime)
Purple Pride Day – Show your support by wearing PURPLE
Alumni Open House – Kennedy Lounge – 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
President’s Coffee – President’s House – 8:30 – 9:30 am
Royalty Voting – Student Senate Chambers – 9 am – 4 pm – Must present valid HU ID
Emeriti Reception – Kennedy Lounge – 10 a.m.
Walk thru of New Student Center - 1:30 – 4 pm (Tours every ½ hour)
Distinguished Alumni Banquet – Plaza Hotel Ballroom - 5:30 pm – For further information contact 454.3248
Cowgirl Soccer vs. Fort Lewis College – Perkins Stadium – 7 pm – Adults - $7; NMHU Faculty/staff - $5; Children, Senior citizens (65+), non-NMHU students with valid ID - $3; NMHU students with valid NMHU ID and children under 5- FREE
Cineflix in Ilfeld – Dark Shadows – 7:30 p.m. – Rated PG-13
Saturday, October 6
Class of ’62 Breakfast – Plaza Hotel - 8:30 am – For further information, contact 454.3248
Homecoming Parade – Downtown Las Vegas – 10 am, lineup at 8:30 am
Tailgating – Music Building Parking Lot – Space on a first come, first served basis – 12 noon
Cowboy Football – NMHU vs. Western State College of Colorado – Perkins Stadium – 2 pm – Adults - $7; NMHU Faculty/staff - $5; Children, Senior citizens (65+), non-NMHU students with valid ID - $3; NMHU students with valid NMHU ID and children under 5- FREE
Club HU/Homecoming Dance – Sala de Madrid – 11 pm – 2 am – You must present valid HU ID
Sunday, October 7
Delta Zeta Breakfast – Plaza Hotel – By invitation only