Alumni Reunion Days return with expanded lineup, Lambeau Cottage event

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay will host its second annual Alumni Reunion Days on campus Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25.

The 2014 celebration will pair some of the more popular elements from last year’s inaugural weekend — sporting and entertainment events, an all-campus brunch — with new offerings including an afternoon gathering at Shorewood clubhouse, hayrides, an outdoor campfire and indoor social at historic Lambeau Cottage, an alumni photography show and more.

Friday night’s events from 6 to 11 p.m. at Lambeau Cottage could draw one of the largest public gatherings at the facility since its refurbishing nearly a decade ago. NFL Hall of Fame coach and Packers founder Curly Lambeau had the small home designed and built in 1941. He often entertained there, especially when the Packers held training camp at Rockwood Lodge (now Bayshore County Park) near Dyckesville, about 10 miles away. It was acquired by the state in 1978 to complete campus holdings along the bay. In recent years the University has used the cottage as a campus-community gathering space for staff retreats, donor entertaining, informal receptions and meetings.

The $25 registration fee is good for one or two people. Each additional guest is $5. Pre-registration is strongly advised so tickets can be included when guests arrive to pick up their packets at the University Union’s Alumni Room. To learn more or to register.

THE LINEUP

Friday, Oct. 24
3-9 pm Registration, Alumni Rooms in the Union
3-6 pm Shorewood social (1970s prices on select beverages)
6-11 pm Campfire and social at Lambeau Cottage
6:30-11 pm Chancellor’s Scholarship Dinner*
6:30, 9 pm CheapSeats movie (‘Planes: Fire & Rescue’)
7:30 pm UWGB theatrical event ‘Uncommon Women and Others’*

Saturday, Oct. 25
7:30 am-7:30 pm Registration , Alumni Rooms in the Union
8 am-4 pm Shorewood golf (9 holes with power cart)*
8-11 am: Intramural Co-Rec Volleyball Tournament
9 am-1 pm Balloon making and face painting
9 am-4 pm Historic UWGB exhibit with “Phorever Phoenix” scan-a-thon
11 am-12:30 pm SchmoozaPalooza Lunch with faculty, staff
12:30-1 pm Phoenix Pride T-shirt unveiling and alumni photo
1-3 pm Alumni ‘Photographs with a Purpose’ photo show, wine and cheese tasting
1-3 pm Phoenix Women’s Soccer vs Youngstown State
1-5 pm Guided, indoor walking campus tours (on the hour)
1-5 pm Hayrides through campus (on the 1/2 hour)
1-5 pm Phoenix Fan Fest
1-5 pm Interactive kids zone
1:30, 4, 6:30 pm CheapSeats movie (‘Planes: Fire & Rescue’)
3-5 pm Green and White Scrimmage, dunk contest, 3-point contest, Phlash’s birthday celebration, alumni/student competition and more
5 pm Specific reunions for student orgs, affinity groups (TBA)
7 pm Comedy City performance
7:30 pm UWGB theatrical event ‘Uncommon Women and Others’*
7:30 pm 360 All Stars ‘urban circus’ show at the Weidner*
8 pm Bingo and ice cream
Events with an asterisk (*) are available at an additional charge

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