Events Registration
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Seating is limited at ticketed events. Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets and reservations are not required for free events.
Parents’ Forum Please let us know if you will be attending. (Please circle one.)
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Super Saturday Brunch
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777 Dedham Street Newton, MA 02459
Mount Ida College
Address Service Requested
Football Tickets
Alumni Tailgating
only be used once at the brunch.)
(Free for Mount Ida students. Meal plan cards can
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Free with ID
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Children Staff, Faculty, Students
featuring Metro Steel
Candlelight Dinner (Free for students with college meal plan. Meal plan
$5
Bed and Breakfast Service, Greater Boston Hospitality 617.393.1548
Host Homes of Boston 617.244.1308
During the fall season, hotel rooms are often difficult to find in the Boston area. To assist with your plans, we have provided the phone numbers of several area properties. Please make your reservations directly with the hotels.
Other Sources of Information
Where to Stay
cards can only be used once at the dinner.)
Boston Duck Tour and Dinner at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant *price includes cost for Duck Tour, dinner and round-trip transportation
Gospel Sunday Brunch (Free for students with college meal plan. Meal plan
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cards can only be used once at the dinner.)
Total Due:
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(Please make check out to Mount Ida College.)
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Reservations will be taken on a first-come, firstserved basis. If you have any questions, please call the student affairs office at 617.928.4046 or email Ibti Samman at isamman@mountida.edu.
Local Hotels
Boston Marriott Hotel - (Newton, MA) 617.969.1000 Fairfield Inn Boston - Dedham 781.326.6700 Hilton at Dedham Place - 781.329.7900
Holiday Inn Boston - Dedham Hotel & Conference Center 781.329.1000 Hotel Indigo - Newton 617.969.5300
Residence Inn Marriott - Dedham 781.407.0999 Sheraton Needham Hotel - 800.325.3535
The Colonnade Hotel Boston - 617.424.7000
Local Restaurants
You may want to make plans to eat at one of our favorite restaurants: Anthony’s Pier 4 - Boston - 617.423.6363 - 8 miles from campus
Cheesecake Factory - Chestnut Hill - 617.964.3001 - 2 miles from campus
Joe’s American Bar and Grill - Boston - 617.536.4200 - 7 miles from campus Legal Sea Foods - Chestnut Hill - 617.237.1300 - 2 miles from campus Tony’s Place - West Roxbury - 617.323.9690 - 2 miles from campus Yard House at Legacy Place - 781.326.4644 - 5 miles from campus
Schedule of Events Alumni, students and their families, faculty, and staff are invited to join Mount Ida College at the biggest event of the year — Homecoming and Family Weekend 2010! Whether you’re a parent of a current student or recent or not-so-recent alum, there isn’t a better time to visit campus than Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Friday, September 24, 2010 Homecoming Kick Off 7:00 pm
Alumnae Hall
Homecoming Float Parade
FREE
Kick off Homecoming and Family Weekend with introductions of the fall athletes and 2010 Homecoming Court. There will be live performances by the Mount Ida College Dance Team and Step Team followed by live music from the Urban Nerdz.
Stick around after the game and cheer on the floats presented by the various clubs, organizations, and academic departments represented at Mount Ida College. The parade will be led by the Mustang Cheerleaders and this year’s Homecoming King and Queen.
Boston Duck Tour and Dinner at Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Always Sells Out!
3:45 pm
Shaw Courtyard
Family and Friends Tailgating
$50 per person (includes Duck Tour, dinner and round-trip transportation)
10:00 am
Space is limited. Reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
Longfellow Parking Lot
Pack your hibachi, burgers and your chairs and head to campus early to get
Transportation will depart from Shaw Courtyard at 3:45 pm. History unfolds
your prime tailgating spot! The Mustang Tailgating sections will open at 10:00
before your eyes as you explore Boston by land and water aboard the unique
am, but keep in mind that space is limited! Tailgaters will be directed to the
DUCKS, classic World War II amphibious vehicles. You’ll view diverse forms
reserved (and limited!) tailgating sections on a first-come, first-served basis,
of architecture, examine local art and learn about Boston’s lore and legend.
so be sure to get to campus early to reserve your spot!
After the Duck Tour, we have arranged special seating at one of Boston’s
Homecoming and Family Weekend Information Tent
popular restaurants, Maggiano’s, where you will be welcomed with open
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
dinner, where everyone talks at once and the food just keeps coming!
arms and attentive service. You’ll enjoy an evening reminiscent of a big family
NEI Courtyard
This is the place to pick up tickets and find out what’s going on this weekend.
Candlelight Dinner featuring Metro Steel
Lacrosse Alumni vs. Varsity Reunion Game
4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
11:00 am
(only one swipe of card permitted for this event), $10.00 for all others
Malloy Field
Wingate Dining Hall
FREE with a Mount Ida ID
This year’s annual lacrosse alumni reunion game will again be played during
Wingate Dining Hall will be transformed for this special Homecoming and
Homecoming and Family Weekend. Immediately following the reunion
Family Weekend event. Enjoy a candlelight dinner complemented by the
game, join us for a Caribbean themed lunch under the Alumni Tent on the
smooth island sounds of Metro Steel.
main athletic field, where you can reminisce with other alumni and cheer on the Mustangs!
Parents’ Forum 11:30 am
Dodge Auditorium, NEI Building
This is an opportunity for Mount Ida parents to connect with each other, exchange information and ideas, and hear about College updates. For more information, please contact Donna Johnston at dfjohnston@mountida.edu or 617.928.4526.
Super Saturday Brunch 11:30 am – 2:00 pm
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Night featuring Co Coa Brown, Cory Miller and Rodney Johnson
Wingate Dining Hall
FREE with a Mount Ida student meal plan, $5.00 for all others
8:00 pm
Enjoy a great breakfast and sample some tasty island fruits!
Alumnae Hall
Free
Seating is limited. Please arrive early!
The concession tent, located on the main athletic field, will also be open
Spend the evening with comedians Co Coa Brown, Cory Miller and Rodney
throughout the afternoon’s events; proceeds will go directly to the
Johnson. Multitalented comedienne Co Coa Brown has your Richard
Athletic Department.
Pryor meets Jerry Lewis wit with a Whoopi Goldberg coolness. Next up is internationally-renowned comedian, rapper, actor, and poet Cory Miller. Cory
Mustang Pep Rally Noon
has been featured on Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam and several network
Lower Athletic Field
and cable television showcases. Gifted in the art of producing laughter,
Join us as we gather together to show our school spirit for the Mount Ida Mustang Football Team. Watch performances by the Mustang Cheerleaders and the Dance Team! Make sure you pick up your souvenir noisemakers to
Rodney Johnson is known for his quick wit improvisations and spontaneous comedy. He will be sure to leave you rolling out of your seats.
cheer on the Mustangs as they make their way onto the field.
Headliner: Mount Ida vs. Norwich University Football Game 1:00 pm
Athletic Field
FREE with a Mount Ida ID, $5 adults, Children under 12 free
Headliner: Women’s Volleyball vs. Johnson & Wales University 11:00 am
Root the Mustangs onto victory against Norwich University. Just prior to kick-off, Mustang fans of all ages are invited to form a spirit tunnel on the field.
Athletic Center
Athletic Field
Free
Headliner: Women’s Tennis vs. Anna Maria College 11:00 am
Mustang Street Fair 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Tennis Courts
Free
Gospel Sunday Brunch
FREE
The Mustang street fair is the place to be during the football game! Challenge
11:30 am – 1:00 pm
your family and friends in the Defender Dome or in a game of Lazer Tag. Make
FREE with a Mount Ida ID, $5.00 for alumni, family, and friends
the day memorable and pose for pictures with your family and friends, make
Enjoy a delicious all-you-can eat buffet while taking in uplifting and energetic
personal photo dog tags or spin art your souvenir stunner shades.
music from a live gospel choir.
Alumni Tailgating
Headliner: Men’s Soccer vs. Suffolk University
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Main Athletic Field
1:00 pm
$10 per person
21 + only Join us under the exclusive alumni tent for a Caribbean themed lunch as we continue our Homecoming tradition with a little island twist. If great food, sport and camaraderie appeal to you, then Homecoming and Family Weekend is the place to be.
Wingate Dining Hall
Athletic Field
Free
Game Show Mania! 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Carlson Hall Great Room
Free
Take a few spins at the Wheel of Fortune or guess the number one answer at Family Feud. There are plenty of chances to win some of our fabulous prizes.
Events, times and places for Homecoming and Family Weekend activities are subject to change. For the most up-to-date schedule of events, please visit www.mountida.edu/homecoming. Also, please be sure to visit the Information Tent, located at NEI Courtyard, on Saturday to learn more about homecoming weekend activities and pick up any event tickets.
Mount Ida College Homecoming and Family Weekend September 24-26, 2010
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REGISTRATION FORM
Please complete both sides and return by September 17, 2010
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(Please complete the back of this form.)
Please mail or fax this form by September 17, 2010 to:
Ibti Samman, Office of Student Affairs Mount Ida College 777 Dedham Street Newton, MA 02459 617.928.4046 Phone 617.928.4608 Fax