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Homecoming week is finally upon us, and the University Events Calendar is packed with no shortage of activities. This week includes many of the normal, and highly popular, homecoming events such as the Tuesday night Lip Sync Competition, the Friday night bonfire and a Saturday filled with reunions, the parade and the big Bulldog football game against Ashland, a battle of nationally-ranked and undefeated teams.
Check the dates and times below to see how this week’s homecoming activities will fit into your schedule.
Here are some of the highlights:
Monday, Sept. 19
Spirit Day: ‘Merica Monday
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. IRC Connector, Latin@ Heritage- Trailblazer Exhibit
6 to 7 p.m. University Center 121B, Entertainment Unlimited E-board Meeting
7 to 8 p.m. University Center 121B, Entertainment Unlimited General Assembly Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 20
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. IRC Connector, Latin@ Heritage-Trailblazer Event
11 a.m. Science 102, Keys to Success in Spanish Class
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. University Center 211, Academic Service Learning Information Lunch
11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. Getting Hired Series: Elevator Pitch
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Student Government General Assembly Meetings
7 to 9 p.m. Williams Auditorium, Homecoming 2016 Lip Sync Competition
9:11 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Informational
Wednesday, Sept. 21
Homecoming Spirit Day: Tourist Day
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. IRC Connector, Latin@ Heritage-Trailblazer Event
11 a.m. to 12 p.m. University Center 213, Study Abroad Information Session
12:05 p.m. - 12:40 p.m. FLITE 438, Self-Compassion Practices for the Classroom, Boardroom and Living Room
2 to 3 p.m. FLITE 108, Web-Conferencing with Blackboard Collaborate
7 to 8:30 p.m. IRC 131, Latin@ Heritage- Film Night
Thursday, Sept. 22
2:30 to 4 p.m. University Center 16, “Shark Tank” Coffee Talks
4:30 to 7p.m. University Center Fine Arts Gallery, Artist Reception and Presentation for “Spreading Light and Joy” by David Zinn
8 p.m. Williams Auditorium, Homecoming Comedians- Michael Che and Natasha Leggero
Friday, Sept. 23
Homecoming Spirit Day: Ferris Pride
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. IRC Connector, Latin@ Heritage-Trailblazer Event
12 to 2 p.m. FLITE 133, Institute on Inclusion and Inclusive Classrooms
12 p.m. Ewigleben Sports Arena, Volleyball hosts Walsh
Bulldog Volleyball
5:30 to 9 p.m. University Center Ballroom, 1966 Golden Eagles Class Fall Reunion
8 p.m. Lot 61 (south campus), Homecoming Bonfire
Saturday, Sept. 24
11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Top Taggart Field Parking Lot, Alumni Homecoming Welcome Tent
12 p.m. Downtown Big Rapids, Homecoming Parade
3:30 p.m. Top Taggart Field, Bulldog Football hosts Ashland
Bulldog Football