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TRUEMU Homecoming Kick Off Campus Bash

 

Sunday, September 30, 2012

In front of Buell Hall

Time: 6 p.m.

Sponsored by: Residence Life and Residence Hall Association

Come on out and join in the carnival like festivities where we kick off Homecoming week in TRUEMU style 'Together' with food, music, and fun!


Homecoming House Calls

 

Monday, October 1, 2012

First Year Residence Halls

Time: 6 - 9 p.m.

Sponsored by: Residence Life & Residential Services

Be home on Monday, October 1st from 6-8 p.m. EMU faculty, staff members and student leaders will be dropping by your room to see how your first weeks at EMU are going. This is great time for freshmen to ask any questions and to get to know the staff. Raffle Prizes include 3 credit hours of in-state tuition for an EMU course in Winter 2013 semester, EMU Apparel/Memorabilia and much more!

For more information about the event, contact us at the Residence Life Office at 487.1300 or housing@emich.edu


T-shirt Exchange fb logo 

 

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Lawn between Pray-Harrold and the Kiosk

Time: 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: EMU Rec/IM

Trade in a gently used college or university clothing item for a free EMU T-shirt!


Homecoming Field Day

 

Monday, October 2, 2012

Softball practice fields (near the Convocation Center)

Time: 4:30 p.m.

Sponsored by: Campus Life and Rec IM

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 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.

For more information contact Campus Life: 734-.487-3045 or Rec/IM: 734-487-1338.


No Limit Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament

 

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Rec/IM Building

Time: 7 p.m.

Sponsored by: EMU Rec/IM

Registration will run from 6:30-7 p.m. in the Rec/IM building. The tournament will begin at 7 p.m. Entry fee is $4. Participants will enjoy pizza, beverages, and prizes. All skill levels are welcome. For more information, contact Lou Gianino or Michelle Owens at the Rec/IM by phone at 734-487-1338.
 

6th Annual Homecoming Spirit Police  Facebook

 

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

EMU Campus

Sponsored by: Office for Alumni Relations

Throughout the day, EMU students and employees spotted wearing non-EMU college paraphernalia will be given a "ticket", which is a coupon to the Rec IM Pro-Shop. Those spotted wearing EMU clothing will be given a special EMU-branded prize.


Green & White Day   Facebook

 

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

EVERYWHERE

Time: All-Day

Sponsored by: Homecoming Committee

Alumni, students, faculty and staff, wear green and white all day, no matter where you are in the world!


Campus Picnic

 

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

EMU Student Center - North Patio

Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sponsored by: President's Office

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.


Residence Hall Room Spirit Contest 

 

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Residence Halls

Time: 5 - 7 p.m.

Sponsored by: Residence Life and Residence Hall Association

Live the full experience! Living on campus allows you to show your TRUEMU pride in your own room! Residence Life will host a room decoration competition in the Residence Halls. The rooms will be judged on creativity and spirit. If you are interested in participating please email mmirasbo@emich.edu by October 1, 2012 by 9 p.m. with your name, room number and phone number. Winners will be announced at the Homecoming football game and receive EMU Swag!


TRUEMU Homecoming Block Party Facebook

 

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Student Center Patio

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Sponsored by: EMU Marketing

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.


Young and Successful

 


Wednesday, October 3, 2012
 
Student Center, room 300 
 
Time:  7 - 8:30 p.m.
 
Presented by: EMU Black Alumni Chapter, NPHC and Celebrating Y.O.U. (Your Opportunity to Unite)

Co-sponsored by: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Chapter

Young and Successful is an EMUBA tradition aiming to encourage and motivate current EMU students by connecting them with EMU Alumni in an engaging and interactive workshop format.
 

TRUEMU Homecoming Pep Rally   Facebook

 

Thursday, October 4, 2012

University Park

Time: 8-8:45 p.m.

Sponsored by: EMU Athletics

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.


Bringing Back Tradition fb logo

 

Friday, October 5, 2012

Time: 9 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

Eastern Michigan University Student Center

Presented by: EMU Black Alumni Chapter, NPHC and Celebrating Y.O.U. (Your Opportunity to Unite) 

Co-sponsored by: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Chapter, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Rho Chapter

Bringing the tradition back will consist of a fun, educational and informative day catered to freshmen students, stressing the importance of higher education. Student organization leaders will provide mentorship, conduct educational workshops, and facilitate tours of Eastern Michigan University beautiful campus. In addition the EMU Foundation will provide three high school students with a $500 scholarship.


Homecoming Yard Show fb logo

 

Friday, October 5, 2012

Location: Big Bob's Lakehouse

Time: 7 p.m.

Presented by: EMU Black Alumni Chapter, NPHC and Celebrating Y.O.U. (Your Opportunity to Unite) 

Co-sponsored by: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Chapter

Provide an opportunity for the National Pan-Hellenic Council both current and alumni to showcase and share the tradition of stepping with the university community.


Campus Life: Friday Night Movie  

 

Friday, October 5, 2012

Student Auditorium

Sponsored by: Campus Life

Want something fun to do with your friends on a Friday night, but short on cash? Come by the Student Center Auditorium for a FREE movie. Kick it with friends and enjoy some of the newest movies on the big screen with exciting surround sound every week!


Student Organization Tailgate

 

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Sponsored by: Campus Life

Equipment Rental Form
Student Org Tailgate Registration Form
Student Tailgate Flier


Black Homecoming Tailgate   fb logo

 

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Rynearson Stadium

Time: 10 a.m.

Presented by: EMU Black Alumni Chapter, NPHC and Celebrating Y.O.U. (Your Opportunity to Unite)

Co-sponsored by: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Xi Chapter

 Provide an environment for current students to socially engage with alumni creating lasting relationships as well as promoting unity between the EMUBA and African American Students.


EMU Alumni and Friends Homecoming Tailgate  fb

 

Saturday, October 6, 2012 

Rynearson Stadium

Time: 11 a.m - 1 p.m.

Sponsored by: EMU Alumni Association

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 so come enjoy EMU's‚ amazing hospitality on game day before cheering on the Eagles as they take on the Kent State Golden Flashes! Giveaways, historic EMU t-shirt sales, a caricaturist and more await our faithful graduates 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.

Alumni Chapters/groups with tables reserved include:

Aviation Alumni Chapter

1962 Football Team Reunion

Class of 1962 Golden Years Reunion

Construction Management Alumni Chapter

German Alumni Chapter

Huron Restoration Alumni Chapter

Kappa Phi Alpha Alumni

Latino Alumni Chapter

Social Work Alumni Chapter

Young Alumni Council


Parade of Nations

 

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Sponsored by: EMU Office of International Students

Enjoy a parade displaying more than 80 flags from EMU students' home countries. To register to be a flag bearer or for more information, contact the Office of International Students at ois@emich.edu


TRUEMU Homecoming Football Game   Facebook

 

Saturday, October 6, 2012

Rynearson Stadium

Time: 1 p.m.

Sponsored by: Eastern Michigan University

The Eastern Michigan Eagles led by Coach Ron English, will take on Kent State on Saturday, October 6, 2012 for the annual homecoming celebration!

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