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AROUND THE QUADS

Homecoming 2005 Offers Sports, Carnival, Poetry

By Lisa Palladino

The Lion greets young fans last year. PHOTO: CHRIS TAGGART

Join College alumni, students, faculty and other members of the Columbia community on Friday– Saturday, October 14–15, for Homecoming Weekend, which will feature campus events, sports at Baker Field and the Dodge Fitness Center and a poetic gathering at The West End.

The weekend events begin on Friday at 4:30 p.m. in Faculty House with a panel on “The Future of Columbia Athletics,” moderated by University trustee and former Lions football coach Bill Campbell ’62. Panelists will include Athletics Director M. Dianne Murphy and men’s basketball coach Joe Jones. At 7 p.m. in the Dodge Fitness Center, the Lions will take on Penn in women’s volleyball. Admission is free.

The band helps fans cheer on the Lions at last year’s Homecoming game. PHOTO: CHRIS TAGGART

Cap off Friday evening at The West End from 8–10 p.m. with a lively poetry and music event, “Howl: Poetry and Jazz in Honor of Columbia’s Beats,” which will feature student and alumni poetry, readings from Allen Ginsberg ’48’s Howl and live jazz. This event was a big hit last year during the Columbia250 festivities; here is another chance to enjoy Columbia’s Beat legacy. This event requires an RSVP; please contact alumni-events@columbia.edu or call 877-854-ALUM (2586).

On Saturday morning, head to Baker Field to enjoy an Alumni Picnic under the big tent.

Everyone enjoys the annual Alumni Picnic. PHOTO: EILEEN BARROSO

A hearty barbecue lunch, which will be served from 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m., is a great chance to mingle with classmates, other alumni and students. Youngsters can have fun at the Homecoming Carnival adjacent to the tent, where games and amusements will keep them busy and happy. To purchase advance barbecue tickets or for more information, visit the Columbia College Events Web site.

After lunch, the Lions will take on Penn at 1:30 p.m. in Wien Stadium. Football tickets may be purchased through the Athletics Office: 212-854-2546 or the Columbia Athletics Web site.

Still want more? Take the 1 train to campus after the football game and head to the Dodge Fitness Center for a
4 p.m. women’s volleyball game vs. Princeton. Admission is free.

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