Eastern Michigan Athletics
You're Invited to This Week's EMU Homecoming Activities
9/27/2012 10:31:00 AM | General
Here are some highlights!
Make sure to take note of the featured events below and visit emich.edu/homecoming for details on all of the Homecoming festivities.
TRUEMU Homecoming Kick Off Campus Bash
Sunday, September 30, In front of Buell Hall
Time: 6 p.m.
Residence Life & Residential Services hosts carnival-like festivities to kick off Homecoming week in TRUEMU style 'Together' with food, music, and fun!
Homecoming Field Day
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Softball practice fields (near the Convocation Center)
Time: 4:30 p.m.
On October 2, you and your team of 4 can compete in Homecoming Field Day! Up to 15 teams will challenge each other in various activities like a 3-legged race, egg toss, wheelbarrow race and more, all leading up to the Eagle Dash! Come prepared to play in the mud. Registration runs from September 26 until October 1, at 12:00 p.m. There is no registration fee; each team member must have a valid EMU-ID to enter. Please meet on October 2 at the Softball Practice Fields (near the Convocation Center/Westview) at 4:30 p.m. to sign your team in. The Homecoming Field Day competition starts at 5:00 p.m. Good luck! To register you can visit emich.athleague.com/league.
T-shirt Exchange
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Lawn between Pray-Harrold and the Kiosk
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Trade in a gently used college or university clothing item for a free EMU T-shirt!
Green & White Day
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
EVERYWHERE
Time: All-day
Alumni, students, faculty and staff, wear green and white all day, no matter where you are in the world! Throughout the day, EMU students and employees spotted wearing non-EMU college paraphernalia will be given a "ticket" by the Homecoming Spirit Police, which is a coupon to the Rec IM Pro-Shop. Those spotted wearing EMU clothing will be given a special EMU-branded prize.
Campus Picnic
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
EMU Student Center - North Patio
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
EMU President Susan Martin invites all members of the EMU community to celebrate Homecoming and welcome newcomers to the University. For more information, contact the Office of Special Events at 734.487.2360.
TRUEMU Homecoming Block Party
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Student Center Patio
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Collect FREE discounts and giveaways from participating Ypsilanti-area businesses in the Eagle Discount Card Program. Show your EMU identification card and save at these and the other Ypsilanti-area businesses year round. Enter contests. Play Spin to Win. Walk steps away to the Homecoming Pep Rally (see below) near the Lake House to show your school spirit immediately after this event.
TRUEMU Homecoming Pep Rally
Thursday, October 4, 2012
University Park
Time: 8 - 8:45 p.m.
A longstanding EMU tradition‚ show your TRUEMU spirit at the annual Homecoming Pep Rally. EMU Marching Band, giveaways and prizes. Support your team and find out who the Homecoming king and queen finalists are. Rain or shine.
EMU Alumni & Friends Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Rynearson Stadium
Time: 11 a.m - 1 p.m.
Join us this year in our Alumni tent at our usual spot outside the main gates to the stadium. We have something for everyone and for all ages. Giveaways, historic EMU t-shirt sales, a caricaturist and more await our faithful alumni and friends who return to support their University. Did we mention the food? Come hungry and head into the stadium satisfied wearing your green and white and ready to cheer on the Eagles! $5 per person.
TRUEMU Homecoming Football Game
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Rynearson Stadium
Time: 1 p.m.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles led by Coach Ron English, will take on Kent State on Saturday, October 6, 2012 for the annual homecoming celebration!
Remember, this is only a partial list of all the events taking place. Please visit www.emich.edu/homecoming for a full list of activities.
Questions about any of these events? E-mail: homecoming@emich.edu
