As you scroll across campus, you can hear the swish of your feet as they track through piles of red, yellow, and orange leaves, scattering them everywhere. A cool breeze plays with your hair and chills your face. Pulling your coat more tightly around you, you can't help but note that unmistakable feel of fall in the air. And as you head toward the cound of cheering, laughing and band music, you smile to think that with the advent of this blustery season, Eastern's annual Homecoming festivities have arrived at last!

Catch the e-motion @ www.homecoming.ewu.edu

This year, EWU has teamed up with GTE Wireless Company to bring you one of the best Homecoming celebrations ever. From dancing to art to reunions to football, there should something for everyone this year. So mark your calendars for October 20 and 21 as the GTE Wireless Homecoming 2000 Celebration comes to Eastern.

Events taking place

Homecoming Parade Through Cheney
Enjoy this tradtional line of floats, cars, music and fun on First Street in Cheney, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 19.

Homecoming Happy Hour
Bayou Brewery Did you graduate from EWU within the past 10 years? Savor the flavor of New Orleans at one of Spokane's hippest restaurants and night spots. Join us for happy hour and some good cheer with other recent alumni. Date: Friday, Oct. 20, 2000 Time: 5:00 - 8:30 p.m. Site: The Bayou Brewery Co., 1003 E. Trent Avenue, Spokane Cost: No cover charge for participants.

EWU Volleyball
The Eagles play against the University of Portland Pilots at Reese Court, 7 p.m. on Friday, October 20.

An Evening of Music, Memories and Munk
Once again, EWU alumni will gather to reminisce, enjoy a dessert buffet, reconnect with old friends, and get in on a rehearsal session by our own Alumni Band. Artist and EWU alumnus Ivan Munk will have paintings of historic EWU scenes on display. Date: Friday, Oct. 20, 2000 Time: 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Site: WestCoast Grand Hotel (formerly Cavanaugh's Inn at the Park) 303 W. North River Dr. Cost: No cover charge for participants.

Class of 1950 Reunion Breakfast
Meet or get reacquainted with other graduates from 1950 while you start the morning right with a full breakfast and all the hot coffee or tea you can drink. Date: Saturday, October 21, 2000 Time: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Site: Pence Union Building - Room 263 Cost: $12 each

EWU Alumni Association Past Presidents' Gathering
Past presidents of the EWU Alumni Association will meet with current board members to share ideas, advice and good jokes. Date: Saturday, October 21, 2000 Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Site: PUB 267

EWU Spirit Barbecue
Food, fun, friends and music - what better way could there be to get ready for the big game. Date: Saturday, October 21, 2000 Time: 10:30 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Site: Cheney Campus Central Mall Cost: Activities- free; BBQ $3.00

Football Game
EWU vs. Sacramento State University Simply the best football action around! Date: Saturday, October 21, 2000 Time: Kick-off 12:35 p.m. Site: Woodward Stadium Cost: For ticket information, call (509) 359-4339 or 1-800-648-7697

Post-game Alumni Gathering
Join EWU alumni for a victory celebration at Showies. Date: Saturday, October 21, 2000 Time: following the game. Site: Showie's - 414 First Street, Cheney

Need a Place to Stay?
Try one of these three hotels and ask for the EWU Homecoming Rate WestCoast Grand Hotel (formerly Cavanaugh's Inn at the Park) 303 W. North River Dr. WestCoast Ridpath Hotel 515 W. Sprague, Spokane Westcoast WestCoast River Inn 700 N. Division Call 1-800-325-4000. Be sure to ask for the EWU Homecoming Rate.

Travel
Fly Southwest Airlines and receive up to 10 % off their already low fares. Call 1-800-433-5368 and say that travel is for event A6221 Be sure to visit the EWU Homecoming Web page at www.homecoming.ewu.edu

For More Information on these events
Contact EWU Alumni Relations, 1-888-EWU-ALUM, locally 359-6303; ewualum@mail.ewu.edu or check out the EWU Homecoming website at: www.homecoming.ewu.edu

Do you know a potential EWU Eagle?
If you know of someone interested in attending EWU, they should also come on Oct. 21! The Admissions office will be hosting an Open House from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. For more information, call 1-888-740-1914