Homecoming Activities for Saturday, October 13, 2012

Homecoming Activities for Saturday, 

October 13, 2012

Homecoming parades and football games are standard traditions at college campuses all across the United States. Ball State is no exception. And tailgating? Oh yeah, that’s another one and you don’t want to miss any of these! These are all “typical” American experiences. You have the opportunity to take part in these activities this coming Saturday along with some of the IEI faculty.

First of all – the parade: It begins at 10 am starting at Central High School (near downtown). If you want to get a good viewing spot, come to the Veterans Memorial Bridge along Wheeling. This is at the end of White River Blvd. You can take Riverside or University straight west until they come to an end and then take a right. You will see the bridge – and all the people just ahead.

I'll let you in on a little "secret" (Our very own Dr. Leusman just might be seen somewhere in that parade.... I'm just sayin') 

Then, after the parade, several IEI faculty will be gathering to tailgate. 

What is tailgating? 

Well,…

The (n) tailgate is the back end of a car, truck, SUV, etc. As a verb, it means to hang out with friends at the back of your vehicle and have a fun party. It originated because people would gather in the parking lots at stadiums all over the country and “party” (v.) before a big game. It became so popular that the word actually made it into our normal lexicon.

So if you want to experience this American tradition, go to the stadium parking area on Tillotson. Tailgating is from noon to 3pm. You don’t have to bring anything, but of course, chips, drinks, sweets, etc. will certainly be welcome.

Finally, the football game! Ball State students can get into the game for FREE with your student ID.

For more information, check out the flyer on the bulletin board just outside the IEI office.

I sure hope you will take advantage to do one or all of these activities with your fellow IEI faculty and classmates. And let me know what you think about it! Send me comments and/or pictures that I can post here on the blog.

Happy Homecoming, all!  

Chirp! Chirp!