HOMECOMING 2009 ~ Saturday, October 10

Cheer on Tufts as the Jumbos face the Bowdoin College Polar Bears and the Colby College Mules at Homecoming 2009! Join us for a full day of activities for the entire family on J-Field. Visit Homecoming Village for free food and beverages, free giveaway items, and lots of Jumbo spirit. Don’t forget to bring future Jumbos to Kids Corner for arts and crafts and other games.

Schedules and events continue to be planned, so check often for updates.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, October 9

Peace and Justice Studies—25th Anniversary
5:30 pm - reception
6:30 pm - program
51 Winthrop Street, Medford/Somerville campus
Inside the Activist's Study. 
Amy Goodman, host of the award-winning "Democracy Now!" and David Goodman, prominent investigative journalist, will have a lively discussion about the problems and promise of media to bring about social change.

This new series will bring prominent journalists, actors, filmmakers and a wide array of activist leaders who have advocated positive social change and to bring about social justice. Modeled on the popular similarly titled television series, "Inside the Activist's Study" will feature in-depth interviews and afford time for much audience participation.

Register for this event.

For more information, contact Dale Bryan at dale.bryan@tufts.edu or 617-627-2261.

Athletics Distinguished Achievement Awards
Distinguished Achievements Awards Ceremony
7:30 pm, Cohen Auditorium

Saturday, October 10

The Jumbo Stampede
7:30 - 8:45 am - bib pick up and late registration
9 am - Stampede begins
10 - 11 am - post-race party and awards
Run with the herd! Join alumni, students, friends, and dignitaries for a 5K around campus. Pass by memorable highlights of your Tufts experience. Post race party will feature breakfast, sports massages by Elisabeth Grady massage therapists, and a stretching clinic by Tufts BSOT.
More information and registration.

Tufts Homecoming Bike Ride
8:30 am, Cousens Gym Parking Lot
8:45 am - Bus departs to the Grafton campus
Join alumni and members of the Tufts Community for a fun-filled Homecoming bike ride from the Grafton campus to the Medford campus, arriving at the Ellis Oval gates by 2:30 pm.
More information and registration.

TUAA Homecoming Committee Hospitality Tent
9:30 am to 11 am, Jumbo Tent
For the early birds out there, come by and meet members of the Tufts University Alumni Association and the Homecoming Committee while enjoying coffee and donuts. Help welcome and receive our runners from the Jumbo Stampede.

Jumbo's Tent
11 am to 4 pm, J-Field
The festivities get under way on J-Field. Bring the family, catch up with classmates, and enjoy free food. Don’t forget to visit Kid’s Corner where little Jumbos can have fun with games and crafts.

Tailgaters' Village
11 am to 4 pm
Join fellow alumni for this annual homecoming tradition. Bring your best bbq and food display to show off your fellow alumni. Prizes awarded for Best of Tailgate, Best Food Display, and Best Use of Brown and Blue. To reserve a space, download and return this form (PDF).

Sport Events
Note:  All sporting events below take place on Saturday, October 10 unless otherwise noted.  For more information and directions to facilities, please visit the Athletics Department website.

12:30 pm, Women's Cross Country, Franklin Park, Boston
1:00 pm, Men's Football, Ellis Oval
1:00 pm, Men's Cross Country, Franklin Park, Boston
1:00 pm, Women's Field Hockey, Bello Field
1:30 pm, Men's Soccer, Kraft Field
3:30 pm, Women's Soccer, Kraft Field

Homecoming 2009 Young Alumni Party
8 pm - 11 pm
Tavern in the Square
1815 Massachusetts Avenue, Porter Square, Cambridge
Join fellow young alumni as we cap off Homecoming 2009 festivities. The evening includes appetizers and an open bar.
Register online for this event.

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