News release Public Information Office  SLU 10880   Hammond, LA 70402   phone: 985-549-2341   fax: 985-549-2061 publicinfo@selu.edu Spring 2004 news releases Public Information home News archive Contact: Christina Chapple Date: 10/8/04   SLU HOMECOMING: PARADE CANCELED, BUT MANY EVENTS STILL ON      HAMMOND – Rain is not dampening Southeastern Louisiana University’s Homecoming spirit.       Despite dreary weather predictions for Homecoming Day – Saturday, Oct. 9 – many of planned festivities will still go on – they will just take cover in Twelve Oaks dining hall or the War Memorial Student Union, said Alumni Association director Kathy Pittman.      However, some activities which cannot move indoors have been canceled or postponed. The 2 p.m. Homecoming parade has been called off as well as the marketplace shopping. The marker dedication for Hammond Hall, scheduled for 4:15 p.m., is moving to Oct. 30 in conjunction with the Southeastern-Alcorn State football game.      The variety of reunions and Alumni Association “inside tailgating,” all scheduled for Twelve Oaks, are still on for Saturday, Pittman said. Tailgaters who want to gather before the 6 p.m. Southeastern vs. Northern Colorado football game in Strawberry Stadium can either reserve space at Twelve Oaks for $10 by calling the Alumni Association at 985-549-2150 or they can transport their pre-game parties to the Student Union, Pittman said.       “We’ll have tables and chairs set up in the union and we want all our alumni, friends, neighbors, and visitors to come on out, participate in tailgating and have fun,” she said. Tailgaters are asked not to bring grills or fryers for use under the union mall.      The Student Union will house plenty of games for children and families, Pittman said, including megaphone painting, a “roaring” contest, face painting, and music. Televisions will also be set up and the Alumni Association will give away pom-poms, t-shirts, and other prizes. For additional information, call the Alumni Association, 985-549-2150 or 1-800-SLU-ALUM.