Homecoming is right around the corner and we have a lineup of all the events to come. Embrace the journey throughout the campus this week and roar with pride for all things State has to offer.
Dance Competition & Homecoming Concert, Sunday, Nov. 5
Kick off Homecoming Week with the Dance Competition and Homecoming Concert on Sunday evening. Penn State dance organizations will go up in a head to head dance off to see who is the best of the best. Penn State Homecoming is excited to team up again this year with the Penn State Student Programming Association to put on the Homecoming Concert. At 8 p.m., Cheat Codes will rock Alumni Hall in the HUB-Robeson Center. In this three hour concert, the band will be playing their top hits such as “No Promises,” “Stay with You” and “Shed a Light”. The concert is free to all Penn State students with a student I.D. and will be a great beginning to Homecoming Week.
Pollock Party, Monday, Nov. 6
Liven up your Monday at the Pollock quad with Pollock Party. Upperclassmen can return to their roots while freshmen can discover theirs. This carnival-style event will be fun for all with food and games galore. Come hang out with the Nittany Lion and enjoy a day full of fun!
Past to Present, Tuesday, Nov. 7
In the HUB-Robeson Center, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Penn State Homecoming will host an opportunity for all Nittany Lions to come together and learn about our Penn State past. A Penn State museum will be on display for all to see and learn the history of our dear alma mater. There will also be the chance to see performances, eat food and engage in activities throughout the day.
For The Glory Talent Show, Tuesday, Nov. 7
Student organizations involved in Penn State Homecoming have tried out and are ready to compete in the final round of the For The Glory Talent Show where Penn Staters will incorporate their Homecoming themes into their talents. Come to Eisenhower Auditorium to see your organization perform and show them support! The talent show is open to everyone and the tickets are free of charge. Tickets will be available the week prior at Eisenhower Auditorium, the Bryce Jordan Center and the Downtown Theatre Center.
Best of Penn State Carnival, Thursday, Nov. 9
A day full of fun awaits at the HUB-Robeson Center during the Best of Penn State Carnival. A carnival full of music, treats, games, inflatables and a live petting zoo is sure to liven up your week and get you excited about the weekend festivities. From 1-6 p.m., members of the student body and community will unite together to celebrate our Penn State family.
Ice Cream Social & Parade, Friday, Nov. 10
Alumni and students will gather together at the Hintz-Family Alumni Center on Friday to enjoy every true Penn Stater’s favorite treat: Berkey Creamery ice cream! As the day progresses, students, alumni, faculty and members of the community will line up along College Avenue to watch the annual Homecoming Parade, the largest student-run parade in the nation. The parade will feature 2017 Grand Marshal John Urschel and Honorary Grand Marshal Scott Shirley. Organizations will put their banners and floats on display, which will be judged by esteemed members of the Penn State community. The 2017 Homecoming Courts will be honored, student groups will be featured and alumni will also have the chance to walk in the parade.
Tailgate Comp, Homecoming Game, Saturday, Nov. 11
The day has finally arrived! Penn State welcomes back alumni to cheer on the Nittany Lions as they face off against Rutgers University. This matchup is sure to be a great game, but that’s not all that’s planned for the day. Before the game, a tailgate competition will be held where contestants will be judged on creativity, pride, food and quality. The winners will be announced and receive prizes before fans begin to enter the game. During halftime, the Homecoming Courts will be honored and the 2017 Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned.
More information about Homecoming events can be found at homecoming.psu.edu. For the glory!