CONCORD UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES HOMECOMING EVENTS
CONTACT: Nicole Smith, Public Relations Manager
Concord University Office of Advancement
PO Box 1000, Athens, WV 24712
(304) 384-6312
nlsmith@concord.edu
www.concord.edu
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 14, 2024
CONCORD UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES HOMECOMING EVENTS
ATHENS, WV – Concord University welcomes alumni and friends to attend the Homecoming football game and activities coming up next week! Spectators will line Vermillion Street on Thursday, followed by a bonfire in The Valley. Additional events that require RSVP are listed below.
Thursday, October 17
- 6:00PM – Parade on Vermillion Street
Grand Marshall: Jean Dickens - 7:00PM – Bonfire
Friday, October 18
- 5:00PM – 7:00PM – CU After Hours: Homecoming hosted by The CUAA at University Point – RSVP
ALUMNI AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED TO:- Young Alumnus of the Year – Jonathan Gore ’17, ‘22
- Outstanding Alumnus of the Year – Kara Dense ’95 and Dr. Jennifer George Bailey ‘06
- Alumnus of the Year – Eddie Adkins ‘78
- Golden Alumnus – Paul Hodges ‘64
Saturday, October 19
- 9:00AM – 50 Year Reunion for Class of 1974 at University Point Alumni Lounge – RSVP
- 10:00AM – 1:00PM – Keg & Eggs at University Point – RSVP
- 1:00PM – CU Mountain Lions vs. Glenville State – Tickets available at the gate
Jean Dickens has been a tireless supporter of Concord and the local community, exemplifying a life of service in helping others. In honor of her late husband, Dale, who was Concord’s first Admissions Director, she established “Dale and Jean Dickens Scholarship Fund”. The Dickens’ supported students many times in many ways throughout their time at Concord. They attended all sporting events, plays, picnics, banquets, graduations, and any other activity involving Concord students. They delighted in the accomplishments of students and enjoyed encouraging them on their path to success. As a result of their tireless efforts, Concord University awarded Honorary Doctorate Degrees to both Dale and Jean on December 9, 2017 for their dedication to the University in all areas.
Because of these rich experiences with students, Jean decided to establish this scholarship fund. Jean recalls, “Each day was a new and exciting opportunity. We were never bored in all our years at Concord. There was always something that kept us looking forward.”
Click here for more information and to purchase your 2024 Homecoming t-shirt!
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Persons with disabilities should contact Nancy Ellison, 1-304-384-6086 or 1-800-344-6679 ext. 6086, if special assistance is required for access to an event scheduled by the University on campus. Concord University may take pictures at these events for publicity purposes.
