Murray State
Celebrates
Normal Schools first band performs on the steps of Lovett Auditorium. In 1926, Normal School became the Murray State Normal School and Teachers College. There were 19 members in the band at the time. A man sits atop of Wilson Hall, overlooking the Quad. Wilson Hall was originally known as the Classroom Building. At one time it also held the basketball court.
H OMECOMING E VENTS S CHEDULE
Photos courtesy of Murray State University archives
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Saturday, Oct. 13
9:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade When: 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Where: Downtown Murray 10 a.m. Annual 'Breds Alumni Baseball Game
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When: 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Where: Reagan Field
Left, a Campus Lights performance in 1953 at Murray State College, another name the University has held. Murray State College became Murray State University in 1966 when the General Assembly authorized the Board of Regents to change the name. Above, the Murray State cheerleaders, during 1974, perform their routine to cheer the Murray State University team on to victory. Right, Head mens basketball Coach John Miller led the 1946-47 team. His teams won 68 games and lost 49 in the six years he was coach. In 1948, Harlan Hodges succeeded Miller. Hodges teams won 109 games and lost 65 in six years. During his time as head coach, the team won the Ohio Valley Conference in 1951 with a 21-6 record. Under Hodges leadership, the team again won the OVC in 1952 with a 24-10 record.
The events listed below were courtesy of the Murray State Alumni Association. For further details on each individual event visit raceralumni.com.
Friday, Oct. 12
9 a.m. Alumni Golf Scramble When: 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Where: Miller Memorial Golf Course 12 p.m. "Here We Grow Again" Agriculture Luncheon When: 12 p.m. 2 p.m. Where: Curris Center Stables 2:30 p.m. Arthur J. Bauernfeind College of Business Dedication When: 2:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Where: Arthur J. Bauernfeind Business Building Front Entrance, 16th Street
4 p.m. Heritage Hall Dedication and Alumni Reception When: 4 p.m. 5 p.m. Where: 926 N. 16th St., Murray 5 p.m. 31st Annual 5K Run When: 5 p.m. 6 p.m. Where: Susan E. Bauernfeind Student Recreation and Wellness Center 5:30 p.m. "Here We Grow Again" Agriculture Homecoming Picnic When: 5:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Where: Curris Center Stables 6 p.m. Pi Kappa Alpha - Dr. Hal E. Houston House Dedication & Reception
When: 6 p.m. 12 a.m. Where: 103 N. 16th St., Murray 6 p.m. Sigma Sigma Sigma 70th Anniversary Reunion When: 6 p.m. 9 p.m. Where: CFSB Center, Entrance B 6 p.m. School of Nursing Alumni Association Dinner When: 6 p.m. 8 p.m. Where: Mason Hall 7 p.m. Miss Black and Gold Pageant When: 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Where: Wrather Museum
7 p.m. Rowing Registration and Row Call When: 7 p.m. 9 p.m. Where: 1321 Olive Blvd., Murray 7 p.m. MSU Volleyball vs. SIU Edwardsville When: 7 p.m. 8 p.m. Where: Racer Arena 9 p.m. "Racer Madness" - A Preview of the 2012-13 Basketball Season When: 9 p.m. 12 a.m. Where: CFSB Center 9 p.m. KickOff Bash When: 9 p.m. 12 a.m. Where: Lovett Auditorium
8 a.m. "M" Club Breakfast When: 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Where: Curris Center Ballroom 8 a.m. 27th Annual College of Education Homecoming Breakfast When: 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Where: Murray Middle School Cafeteria, 801 Main St.
When: 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Where: Pat Spurgin Rifle Range, Roy Stewart Stadium 12 p.m. MSU Volleyball vs. Eastern Illinois When: 12 p.m. 1 p.m. Where: Racer Arena 2:30 p.m. Homecoming Pregame Festivities When: 2:30 p.m. 3 p.m. Where: Roy Stewart Stadium 3 p.m. Racers vs. UT Martin When: Sat, October 13, 3pm 6pm Where: Roy Stewart Stadium 7 p.m. MSU Rowing Homecoming Banquet
10 a.m. The Race for the Homecoming Cup When: 10 a.m. 12 p.m. Where: Kenlake State Park 11 a.m. 23rd Annual Tent City Homecoming Festival When: 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Where: Roy Stewart Stadium 11 a.m. 1996-2002 White College Reunion When: 11 a.m. 2 p.m. Where: White College 11 a.m. Rifle Team Exhibition
When: Sat, October 13, 7pm 9pm Where: TBA 7:30 p.m. NPHC Step Show When: 7:30 p.m. 10 p.m. Where: Lovett Auditorium
Sunday, Oct. 14
9:30 a.m. Rowing Farewell Breakfast When: 9:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Where: TBA 1:00 p.m. Murray State Softball vs. Southeastern Illinois College When: 1 p.m. 5 p.m. Where: Racer Field
