INSTITUTE, W.Va. — West Virginia State University (WVSU) will host a full roster of Homecoming activities Oct. 1-4 featuring cookouts, a parade, a football game, and much more.
Homecoming event registration and ticket pickup begins Thursday, Oct. 1, and will run from 1-5 p.m. at the Embassy Suites in Charleston. The WVSU National Alumni Association Board Meeting will take place at 3 p.m. at Embassy Suites.
The Homecoming Coronation and crowning of Mr. and Miss State will take place from 4-6 p.m. Thursday in the P. Ahmed Williams Auditorium of Ferrell Hall.
Also on Thursday, there will be a Young Alumni Homecoming Mixer beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the WVSU Center located at 107 Capitol Street in Charleston. This free event will offer light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments as well as a cash bar.
Friday’s events begin at 8 a.m. with a 5k run and 2.2k walk around the university campus sponsored by WVSU and the Alpha Delta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. To register to participate in the run or walk visit https://tristateracer.com/race/13449.
Also on Friday at 8:30 a.m. the ‘W’ Club will meet at James C. Wilson University Union, room 131. Homecoming event registration and ticket pickup will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday at the Embassy Suites in Charleston.
At noon on Friday at Dawson Hall the WVSU National Alumni Association will host an Adopt-a-Room Dedication ceremony. The association raised funds for new furniture for the rooms in Dawson Hall.
The annual ROTC Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. in the lobby of the Walker Convocation Center. An ROTC Hall of Fame Open House will follow from 2:30-4 p.m. at the Ferguson-Lincoln Building.
A Homecoming Cookout will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Friday at the WVSU Student Plaza located outside the James C. Wilson University Union. At 3 p.m. on Friday, gather for an alumni Homecoming group photo.
At 6 p.m. on Friday at the Walker Convocation Center, the 2006 Yellow Jackets women’s volleyball team will be recognized on the 20th anniversary of their winning the first conference championship of any women’s athletic team for WVSU. Following the ceremony, WVSU will face West Virginia Wesleyan in women’s volleyball with the first serve set for 6:30 p.m.
The Homecoming Awards Banquet will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday at Embassy Suites. Join the National Alumni Association for the William L. Lonesome Awards Dinner and Class Reunion to honor alumni award winners and recognize classes ending in 6 and 1 who are celebrating reunion years.
A Homecoming Party will take place after the awards banquet at 10 p.m. at Embassy Suites. Admission is $20.
Saturday’s events kick off with the ‘W’ Club Sports Hall of Fame Induction Brunch at 8:30 a.m. in the James C. Wilson University Union. Admission to the brunch is $20.
The Homecoming parade and tailgating will start at 10 a.m. on the WVSU campus, followed by the Homecoming Family Fun Zone, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the WVSU campus at Earl Lloyd Way. The Family Fun Zone will offer games and activities for children of all ages, as well as food from local vendors.
The Homecoming football game against West Liberty University kicks off at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday at Dickerson Stadium. Admission to the game is $20.
The Step Show will start after the football game at approximately 4 p.m. in Fleming Hall, Mark Cardwell Court. All Greek organizations will be represented. Tickets are $5 for WVSU students with ID, and $10 for general admission.
Homecoming festivities conclude with the WVSU National Alumni Association Homecoming Masquerade at 9 p.m. at Embassy Suites. Admission is $30.
For more information on WVSU Homecoming activities, including registration, visit https://connect.wvstateu.edu/Homecoming26.
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