Friday, September 14, 2007
The Hotel Washington
7:00 p.m. - Cocktail Reception
7:30 p.m. - Dinner

Join area alumni and friends for a reception and dinner at the historic Hotel Washington, located at 515 15th Street NW, Washington, DC (across the street from the White House). President Jo Ann Gora will give a brief presentation on Education Redefined and provide an update on the university. Other guests include: Ben Hancock, Vice President for University Advancement; and Tom Collins, Ball State Athletics Director. Cost of the host reception and dinner is $60.00 per person. Attire: jacket suggested for gentlemen/business professional.

September 15, 2007
11:30 a.m. - Escorted Tour of the U.S. Naval Academy
Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center, 52 King George Street, Annapolis, MD  21402
$7.50 per person

• Historical tour highlights life at the U.S. Naval Academy past and present. Tour includes Lejeune Hall, Delgren Hall, Bancroft Hall, Tecumseh Court, Herndon Monument, the Chapel (when open)) and crypt of John Paul Jones, Revolutionary War naval hero. Tour lasts one hour, 15 minutes.

2:00 p.m. - Alumni Pregame Outing at NavyFest
Tent located in the north end of the stadium parking lot (the water tower area)
$55.00 per person for tailgate and game ticket package
$25.00 per person for tailgate only

• Cost of the pregame includes soft drinks, beer, and a BBQ lunch catered by Bayside Bull. Menu items include: Beef BBQ, Hickory Smoked Pulled Pork Barbecue, Egg Potato Salad, Creamy Cole Slaw, Italiam Tri-Colored Pasta Salad with Fresh Cut Veggies, BBQ Baked Beans with Brown Sugar, Assorted Cookies and Brownies with Fresh Berries, and Fresh Potato Knot Rolls

4:30 p.m. - Midshipmen March
A Navy pregame tradition, the Midshipmen will march into the stadium, then stop to salute Ball State fans and Navy fans.  The fly-over will follow shortly after.

5:00 p.m. - Kick-Off: Ball State vs. Navy Football
Jack Stephens Field at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

Game tickets are $30 each. Order as part of your pre-game package, or contact the BSU Ticket Office for game tickets only at 888-BSU-TICKET. 

The official BSU party will be staying at the Greenbelt Marriott, 6400 Ivy Lane, Greenbelt, MD  20770. Deluxe rooms (two double beds) are available for $179.00 per night. Contact the hotel directly at (301) 441-3700 for addition information or to make a room reservation.

Click here to learn about time and activities that will take place before the game.