January 2008                                    A monthly newsletter for Faculty, Staff and Friends of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
 
Homecoming 2008 Weekend Kicks Off Friday, Feb. 1


Islander men's basketball will face off against the University of Texas at San Antonio during Homecoming 2008.
  
Join us as we “Celebrate 60!” during Homecoming and Parents' Weekend 2008 with a treasure chest of festivities Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2. From reunions and an awards brunch to the Islander men’s basketball game against the University of Texas at San Antonio, there’ll be plenty to enjoy.

Homecoming highlights include the Islander Revue on Friday, Feb. 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center. Student groups and organizations will compete on stage during this music and dance extravaganza. General admission is $10; $5 for University students with SandDollar ID.

The Islanders will face off in basketball action with the University of Texas at San Antonio on Saturday, Feb. 2, at 4 p.m. at the American Bank Center. Watch the Homecoming parade at 2 p.m. in downtown Corpus Christi as it trails to the American Bank Center. The Shrimp Boil, open to University alumni, begins at 2:30 p.m.

After the game, two free post-game bashes featuring great music and food will be held at the Water Gardens and the Art Museum of South Texas in downtown Corpus Christi. Texas country rockers, The Scott Wiggins Band, will bring their boot scootin’ tunes to the Water Gardens. And the University’s Jazz Ensemble will pipe out memorable jazz hits at the Art Museum of South Texas.

For more information on all Homecoming events, call 361.825.3895 or go to http://homecoming.tamucc.edu/.

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