T-shirt Exchange

Monday, October 17, 2011
Pray-Harrold/Kiosk
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Rec/IM

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

Pie in the Face

Monday, October 17, 2011
Pray-Harrold/Kiosk
Time: 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sponsored by: Student Government

Choose your EMU A-list target at our pie-in-the-face fundraiser.

TRUEMU Homecoming Kick-off

Monday, October 17, 2011
EMU/Rec-IM
Time: 7 p.m.
Sponsored by: Campus Life / EMU Rec/IM

Teams compete in an array of field day activities. The activities include tug-of-war, dodgeball and a relay race. Each team is made up of five members. There will be two brackets: female and male. Any team that consists of a male member will automatically be assigned to the male bracket. Register your team today by filling out the registration form .

No Limit Texas Hold 'em Poker Tournament

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
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 $4.00 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.

Common: "One Day It'll All Make Sense"

Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Student Center Ballroom
Time: 7 p.m.
Sponsored by: Campus Life

Lonnie Rashid Lynn, commonly known as Common, will pay Eastern Michigan University a special visit for a lecture and book signing for his recently released book One Day It'll All Make Sense. His book is a gripping memoir, both provocative and funny. Common shares never-before-told stories about his encounters with everyone from Tupac and Biggie to Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela. Through it all, Common emerges as a man in full. Rapper. Actor. Activist. But also father, son, and friend. Common's story offers a living example of how, no matter what you've gone through, one day it'll all make sense. [Amazon.com] Free, no tickets required.

TRUEMU Spirit Photo Booth

Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Student Center Food Court
Time: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Sponsored by: Campus Life

Capture your Homecoming pride on film in this year's TRUEMU Spirit Photo Booth.

EMU Black Alumni Chapter - Young and Successful Event

Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Phelps-Sellers Lounge
Time: 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Black Alumni Chapter

Young & Successful is one of EMUBA's annual efforts aimed at supporting professional development and building excellence in EMU students. If you are interested supporting this effort or would like further information please contact Leslie Smith: leslielove.smith@gmail.com

5th Annual Homecoming Spirit Police

Thursday, October 20, 2011
Various Campus Locations
Time: All-day
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.

Campus Green & White Day

Thursday, October 20, 2011
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!

Tailgate Thursday

Thursday, October 20, 2011
Student Center
Time: 11 a.m.- 1 p.m
Sponsored by: EMU Athletics

Visit the Student Center for prizes, games, spirit and fun. You'll have a great time hanging with Swoop, the Cheer Team and members of your EMU football team.

TRUEMU Homecoming Dinner

Thursday, October 20, 2011
The Commons
Time: 4-8 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Dining Services

Students, faculty and staff are invited to join Dining Services for a Homecoming tradition and dinner in The Commons.

TRUEMU Homecoming Block Party

Thursday, October 20, 2011
Student Center Patio
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Sponsored by: Eastern Michigan University

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 20, 2011
University Park
Time: 8-8:45 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Athletics

A longstanding 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.

Campus Life: Laugh Lounge

Thursday, October 20, 2011
Student Center, Room 300
Time:9 p.m.
Sponsored by: Campus Life

Campus Life invites all students to come experience the student favorite Laugh Lounge, a haven for stand-up comedy fans. Local stand-up comedians come together to make your night worth remembering in a relaxed atmosphere with a great view.

Residence Hall Decorating Contest

Friday, October 21, 2011
EMU Residence Halls
Time: 10 a.m. - Judging begins
Sponsored by: Residence Life

So you are living on campus huh? You go to school at Eastern, attend your classes and do college kid stuff right? Let us ask you this:  Do you bleed green? If you're not sure ask yourself if you scream like an eagle and dress for spirit success at football games. If you answered yes, take a break from the to and fro and get ready to defend your EMU honor. If you said no, that's alright‚ and not everyone can handle bleeding that much green‚ but everyone likes to win so show some pride in your University and your home away from home. Join your fellow residents and your Leadership Advisory Board in decorating your hall lounge or lobby for this year's homecoming game and win your claim to EMU fame.

Women's Soccer - EMU vs Ball State

Friday, October 21, 2011
Scicluna Field
Time: 3 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Athletics

For more information, visit: www.emueagles.com

Women's Volleyball - EMU vs Buffalo

Friday, October 21, 2011
Convocation Center
Time: 7 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Athletics

For more information, visit: www.emueagles.com

Annual Latino Heritage Month Closing Celebration: Salsa Night

Friday, October 21, 2011
Student Center Ballroom A & B
Time: 8 - 11 p.m.
Sponsored by: Center for Multicultural Affairs, Latino Advisory Council of Staff and Faculty, Latino Student Association, Latino Alumni Chapter

The Center for Multicultural Affairs, Latino Advisory Council of Staff and Faculty, Latino Student Association, and Latino Alumni Chapter present Salsa Night featuring the music of Ozzie Rivera and The Orquestra La Inspiracion. Admission into the Salsa Night event is $5; proceeds will go toward providing scholarships who actively participate in the Latino/Hispanic student community at EMU.

Campus Life: Friday Night Movie

Friday, October 21, 2011
Student Center Auditorium
Time:8 and 10:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: Campus Life

Wanting something to do on a Friday night but short on cash and you want to go out with your friends? Then 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! The tentative movie for this week's Friday Night Movie is "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. II".

Student Organization Tailgate

Saturday, October 22, 2011
Porter Park - Rynearson Stadium
Time:10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sponsored by: Campus Life

Are you looking for another free fun event for Homecoming? Come join us at the 2011 Student Organization Tailgate right before the Homecoming game on October 22nd ! Have a great time while socializing with many student organizations! Open from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Porter Park, directly across Hewitt Rd. (west) from Rynearson Stadium. Student organizations, sign up for your tailgate space and training session today! Deadline to register is October 13, 2011 .

Equipment Rental Form
Student Org Tailgate Registration Form
Tailgate admission policy

Parade of Nations

Saturday, October 22, 2011
Rynearson Stadium
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Office of International Students

Enjoy a parade displaying more than 90 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

Saturday, October 22, 2011
Rynearson Stadium
Time:1 p.m.
Sponsored by: Eastern Michigan University

The Eastern Michigan Eagles led by Coach Ron English will take on the Western Michigan Broncos at Rynearson Stadium on Saturday October 22, 2011 for the annual Homecoming celebration. The 1961 football team will be serving as honorary team captains for the game.

Boyce Avenue Concert

Saturday, October 22, 2011
Pease Auditorium
Time:7 p.m.
Sponsored by: Eastern Michigan Universityand The Blind Pig

Come check out Boyce Avenue, presented by Blind Pig at Eastern Michigan University. Boyce Avenue is a Florida-based band popular for its strong acoustic roots and melodic rock sound, consists of the three brothers Alejandro, Fabian, and Daniel Manzano. Currently on tour in Europe, Boyce Avenue will be returning to the U.S. to begin their summer tour which will end on October 22, 2011 with their show at Eastern Michigan University!

Tickets are $18. For more information regarding the venue, ticket pricing or to purchase tickets go to www.emutix.com or call the EMU Ticket Office, Monday-Friday 10:00am-5:00pm at 734-487-2282.

Women's Volleyball - EMU vs Akron, DIG PINK!

Saturday, October 22, 2011
Convocation Center
Time: 7 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Athletics

Free admission for wearing pink. Or, bring your piggy bank that you received from the Oct. 8 match to receive free admission as well as a voucher redeemable for a hotdog and soda.

There will be Dig Pink t-shirts for sale as well as a silent auction of many pink items throughout the match.

For more information, visit: www.emueagles.com

Women's Soccer - EMU vs Toledo

Sunday, October 23, 2011
Scicluna Field
Time: 1 p.m.
Sponsored by: EMU Athletics

For more information, visit: www.emueagles.com