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10 | Urbana Update | Fall 2011 Let’s Make Some NOISE! UU Brings Back an Old Tradition There won’t be a ship coming into port or a church service during the Homecoming football game. It will be history coming to life when bells sound every time Urbana scores! The story, passed down from employee to employee, is that Urbana’s first president Milo Williams, began the day calling students to class by ringing a bell. Williams’ bell, a true University artifact, is housed in the Johnny Appleseed Educational Center and Museum and is a shining symbol of Urbana’s history. As time progressed, another bell was placed outside of Barclay Bailey and it resided there until the construction required it to be moved and placed in storage. This is the first bell in our victory pair. The second bell is on loan from Urbana University trustee Mike Major and belonged to his great-grandfather, Dr. Backus, a physician in Kentucky in the early to mid-1900s. The bell, a part of the Backus homestead, was an alert if there was a medical issue when the doctor was working the farms or visiting neighbors. The idea to bring back an old tradition quickly became a campus conversation starter and it was suggested that the University start ringing the bell at football games again. “One of the goals our students express is that they want to increase Blue Knight spirit --- what a better way than to have our students ring in Blue Knight victories at athletic events with a bell that combines old tradition with new,” shared Melissa Closser, head cheerleading coach. Kat Steiner, director of Alumni Relations, reports the bells have been a part of Urbana’s history and an important connection with the past. “Whether it’s truth or legend, it ties us back to another generation of our Urbana family,” Steiner said. “It brings us a little closer together - the current generation and yesterday’s generation of Blue Knights.” Both bells are painted in the University’s colors (see photo to right). The bells will make their Urbana debut at the first home football game, scheduled for Saturday, September 24th against Walsh University. Be a part of UU history by attending the game, there will be lots of ringing in the air! ■ *A special thanks to Urbana University trustee Mike Major, Urbana University Campus Facilities, and the employees of Desmond-Stephan Manufacturing Company for their contributions.
Schedule of Events Saturday, October 15 brought to you by: ESPN Radio 1410, Security National Bank, and White’s Auto Group 9 a.m. 5K Fun Run coordinated by the Student Athletic Training Association Contact jfrey@urbana.edu for details 9:30 a.m. Softball scrimmage between alumni and current team Contact dlowe@urbana.edu for details 10 a.m. Interview with head football coach Dave Taynor ‘99 10 a.m. Alumni band gathering Contact jgore@urbana.edu for details 10:30 a.m. Alumni cheerleading gathering Contact mclosser@urbana.edu for details 10 a.m.-noon Alumni Advisory Board happy hour 11 a.m. Spirit March from Student Center to UU Stadium Noon Game Kick Off: Urbana University vs. St. Joseph’s College Halftime Royalty introduction & crowning Third Quarter Football players from ‘05, ‘07, and ‘09 are invited to the end zone for a group photo & free drink. Post Game All are welcome in the beer tent after the game. Contact the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@urbana.edu or (937) 484-1282 with questions about Homecoming! Remember!!! Homecoming October 15, 2011 Urbana Update | Fall 2011 | 11
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