ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ will celebrate its Homecoming Saturday, Oct. 5. This yearβs Homecoming theme, βNew and Old, Forever Blue and Gold,β will honor ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Stateβs past while looking to the universityβs future.
βThis yearβs theme really embodies the transitions ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State and the community are going through now,β says Joy Foreman, assistant director of outreach and Homecoming chair. βThe university is constantly evolving, but no matter what changes on campus, thereβs always that ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State pride. That always stays consistent.β
Sponsored by the ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Alumni Association, the festivities will begin with the 13th annual Bowman Cup 5K race at 8 a.m. followed by the complimentary alumni continental breakfast and parade viewing at the Williamson Alumni Center, 1200 Main St. in ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ.
The Homecoming parade will begin at 11 a.m. this year, an hour later than previous years. Alumni, fans, faculty, staff and students can expect a variety of parade entries from numerous campus organizations and the community. Following the parade, the ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Alumni Association will host tours of newly rejuvenated downtown ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ aboard Lolly the Trolley.
Other activities will include the May 4 Visitors Center Open House, the third annual Kiss on the K and a free concert featuring Flash in the Pan, ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ Stateβs own steel drum band. New this year, the ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State Fashion School will host a grand opening reception for the TechStyleLAB and a Fashion Walk on the new Esplanade extension.
The whole family should come watch the Golden Flashes battle the Northern Illinois Huskies at 3:30 p.m. at Dix Stadium. Flashesβ fans are asked to take part in a βGold Outβ at the game and wear ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State gold to show support for the team. Homecoming 2013 shirts are available in gold and can be purchased at the university bookstore. Fans also are encouraged to purchase tickets early to avoid long ticket lines on game day. A Family Fun Zone with inflatables, caricature artists and other family friendly activities will be located on the south side of the stadium. The 2013 Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during halftime.
βHomecoming is the best time for ΜμΜμ³ΤΉΟ State to come together to celebrate the past and future,β Foreman says. βWe have so many activities planned β there really is something for everyone.β
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