Homecoming 2007

Homecoming month is off to a great start!  This weekend is packed with Shaw University's and NCCU's homecoming games taking place just miles from one another.  Both universities have homecoming events taking place all week.  Keep your eyes open; you might see the CIAA mobile marketing truck crusing around an event near you.

Join us this weekend as we participate in NCCU's homecoming parade taking place on Fayetteville Street in Durham, NC.  The parade begins at 10 a.m.  Also, Shaw University's first official homecoming game at the Durham We will be setting of the CIAA mobile marketing vehicle along with tournament premium items and information about tournament activities.  Don't miss out on your chance to get the most up-to-date information on the 2008 CIAA Tournament.

Also, join the mobile marketing tour on Monday, October 15 at Exploris Musemum in downtown Raleigh for the L.I.F.E Expo (Life Improvements for Everyone).  This event includes exhibits, career, college financial and health related workshops and screenings, offers the community an entire day filled with information and resources focusing on your overall well-being.  The L.I.F.E Expo will take place from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.  So come join the CIAA and improve your L.I.F.E.

Until next time!

Lodging & Dining

Within walking distance of the Charlotte Bobcats Arena, Charlotte's center city has over 150 restaurants, entertainment and arts venues and 4,100 hotel rooms to suit all tastes and budgets. Visit these two links for more details:

Transportation

Charlotte's brand-new LYNX light all line makes Uptown more accessible than ever! Pair that with the free Gold Rush shuttle, and you've got great ways to get where the action is without using your car.

Click here for more info about Charlotte's transit system.

Parking

Growing cities have growing pains, and Charlotte is no exception! Take a few minutes to plan ahead for your parking needs. Plenty of parking is available within blocks of the Charlotte Bobcats Arena as are free shuttles via the Gold Rush!

Click here for more info about Center City parking.