Homecoming Contests

 

Faculty, staff and students -- as well as "little Lions" -- can get in the Homecoming spirit by participating in a variety of cooking and decorating contests:

 


Homecoming Door Decorating Contest ... a Homecoming favorite --


The Alumni Association, in conjunction with the Dream Team, is sponsoring the annual Homecoming Door Decorating Contest, a traditional favorite of faculty and staff.  Offices across campus are invited to compete to see who can best carry out the Homecoming 2009 theme, "Roomie's Got Game."

A registration form, complete with guidelines, can be obtained from the Dream Team at 549-2233 or Student Union room 110.

First, second and third prizes, compliments of the Alumni Association, will be awarded in the form of catering gift certificates from Aramark in $100, $75 and $50 denominations for the winning department.

The deadline to register is Friday, Oct. 9, 3 p.m. Doors must be completed by noon on Monday, Oct. 12, and must remain in place throughout Homecoming Week, Oct. 12-17. Winners will be announced at Gumbo Ya Ya on Wednesday, Oct. 14.

 


TAILGATERS: Let your decorating talents "roar"!


Tailgaters are being invited to let their decorating flair "roar" at Homecoming, Oct. 17.

There is no charge for tailgating groups in Friendship Circle to enter the "Decorate Your Tailgate" contest.  Participants can give a "Lion twist" to this year's Homecoming theme, "Roomie's Got Game," or create decorations inspired by the university's green and gold colors.

Judging will take place from noon until the 2 p.m. Homecoming parade.  A Sweepstakes Winner and prize for Most Creative Decor will be announced during the 6 p.m. Lions vs. Sam Houston State football game in Strawberry Stadium.

For more information, call 985-549-5861.


Faculty and Staff Celebrate Homecoming at Roomie’s Got Game Tailgating Cook-off
 
All Southeastern Faculty and Staff are invited to participate in the “Roomie's Got Game” Tailgating Cook-Off, sponsored by the Alumni Association, as a part of the Homecoming 2009 Festivities.


The Cook-Off will be Friday, October 16th at 12:00 p.m. in the Student Union Commons, located outside of Career Services. Drop off is at 11:00 a.m., judging begins at noon, and tasting will begin around 12:20 p.m. Entries will be judged on taste, originality and presentation.  Participants are strongly encouraged to consider the homecoming theme, “Roomie’s Got Game” when planning entries and table decorations.  All entries must be original recipes.  Prizes will be awarded in two categories: sweet and savory.  This year, participants will also have the chance to judge each other’s dishes and one recipient will receive the “Golden Spoon” award, based on the scores given by their fellow participants.

  
To enter your dish, please email Amanda Robbins at Amanda.Robbins@selu.edu by Monday, October 12th, 2009. Please include the following information in your email: Name, dish, category (sweet or savory) and the department you are representing.  Remember, your display should include the name of your dish.

Tangi Children Get In the Game- Alumni Sponsors Homecoming Decorating Contest


Southeastern Alumni Center is sponsoring a decorating competition for children ages 6-13 to celebrate Homecoming 2009. Children can show off their talents by creating and decorating a shoebox “game” using this year’s Homecoming Theme, “Roomie’s Got Game”.   The “game” does not have to be playable.


Prizes will be awarded within each age category (6-7 year old, 8-9 year olds, and 10-13 year olds). Entry forms can be picked up from Amanda Robbins at the University Housing Office located in Pride Hall. Entry forms are also being distributed through local school system.


“Games” and entry forms should be brought to the Southeastern Alumni Center on or before Monday, October 12, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. Winners will be announced on Wednesday, October 14, 2009.


All of our little Lions are encouraged to participate! Have fun creating your game and don’t forget Southeastern’s mascot, Roomie. For more information, please email Amanda Robbins at Amanda.Robbins@selu.edu.

Phi Kappa Phi Homecoming Quiz Bowl ... Another kind of 'athletic competition' --


The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is inviting faculty and student teams to join in the Homecoming Quiz Bowl competition.

"We can only accept eight teams, preferably four student and four faculty teams, and we already have one student team signed up," said Quiz Bowl coordinator and PKP secretary Joan Faust. "So get your team members together and join us on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Student Union ballroom."

She said that once again the prizes will be $100 to the first place faculty and student teams, $50 to second place teams, and consolation prizes to all who participate.

To obtain a registration form, contact Joan Faust at 392 D Vickers or jfaust@selu.edu or visit www.selu.edu/phikappaphi. Deadline for registration is Tuesday, Oct. 6, and optional practice session is set for Monday, Oct. 12, at 2-3:30 p.m.

"We hope you join us for another afternoon of camaraderie and love of learning," Faust said.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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