Before Oktoberfest, join us for the CAA/CSE All-Alumni Fun Bike Ride
9-11 a.m.
The day begins with the first annual All-Alumni Fun Bike Ride. The 15-mile ride along MLK Drive and the Lake Erie shoreline begins and ends at the Case Alumni Association offices on Chester Avenue. Beverages and power bars will be provided at the finish line.
Click here to register. For more information, check out the event flyer, call 216-231-4567 x2232 or e-mail Delia Mannen at delia.mannen@casealum.org.
To register for Oktoberfest 2006, click here or call 800-866-6280.
 Celebrating in the true tradition of Oktoberfest, Case Western Reserve University's 2006 Alumni Weekend & Homecoming celebration will include authentic German music, dancing, singing and the very best in German food and drink.
Hosted by the Case School of Engineering and the Case Alumni Association, Oktoberfest 2006 also will include a Pumpkin Drop competition, the "engineering" of sausages and beer, and fun for the whole family! Representatives from our engineering and science departments will be on hand to discuss the latest Case innovations in research and education.
The Oktoberfest Buffet
4-5 p.m.
 The complimentary Oktoberfest Buffet features assorted bratwursts, sauerkraut, cabbage and noodles, German potato salad, parslied buttered potatoes and rolls. There will be a cash bar for beer and other beverages.
Hank Haller Ensemble
4-6 p.m.
Prolific polka recording artist Hank Haller has produced 62 albums and three videos, with an estimated 250,000 albums sold. Haller's 1987 album, Thank You Dear and Give Her Roses, was nominated for a Grammy. Haller (CIT '57, GRS '60) also earned a master's degree in aerospace engineering from CIT and is retired from NASA.
The Pumpkin Drop Competition
5-6 p.m.
 The Pumpkin Drop contest is an activity designed to promote engineering and science in the community. The Pumpkin Drop is a fun way to get kids involved and encourage them to go into technical fields. The objective of the competition is to design a device that will protect a small pumpkin from breaking when it is dropped - Pumpkin Drop supplies will be provided for each team. The rules are to protect a pumpkin during a fall from a predetermined height while using the provided parts and increasing the accuracy of the drop. The winning team will receive unique Pumpkin Drop trophies. We'll also give out fun prizes to other entrants such as the Most Creative and the Biggest Splat.
We're currently taking entries into this first annual contest. If you're interested in putting together a team of no more than four members fill out the entry form and return it to John Keller, Director of Alumni Relations & Annual Giving, at 503 Nord Hall, or contact John at 216-368-4349 or john.keller@case.edu for registration details.
The Generation Gap
6-9 p.m.
Over the past two years, Generation Gap has played parties, regattas, weddings, and bars throughout Greater Cleveland. The band has gained a solid following with their great energy and unique blend of rock, rhythm and blues, spanning five decades and enjoyed by all generations. Check out their Web site and demos here.
To register for Oktoberfest 2006, click here or call 800-866-6280.
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