(October 26, 2009, New Orleans, La.) - In celebration of the Privateers' first football homecoming in 40 years, the University of New Orleans International Alumni Association will host a tailgate party with music by Bag of Donuts on Saturday, November 7 outside Tad Gormley Stadium.

Look for the UNO Alumni tents off Marconi Drive in front of the stadium. The event begins at 2 p.m., the musical performance at 3:45 p.m. and kickoff for the game between UNO and Xavier (Ohio) is 7 p.m.

Game day tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for UNO students and children 17 and under. Advance tickets offering a $2 per ticket discount are available at the UNO Recreation and Fitness Center.

For more information, visit http://www.alumni.uno.edu/. For more information on the UNO Club Football Team, visit www.privateerfootball.com. 

The University of New Orleans (UNO), the urban research University of the State of Louisiana, provides essential support for the educational, economic, cultural and social well-being of the culturally rich and diverse New Orleans metropolitan area. It opened its doors in 1958 as part of the Louisiana State University System "to bring public-supported higher education to Louisiana's largest urban community." Today, UNO offers 43 undergraduate degree programs, 37 masters, and 11 doctoral programs. The 340-acre main campus sits on the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, offering easy access to all parts of the metro area. For more information, visit www.uno.edu.

Johanna M. Schindler  

Director of Communications and Publications

(504) 280-6939

Fax (504) 280-7061

jschindl@uno.edu