TRAP KARAOKE
Tue Oct 15, 2024 | 8 - 10 p.m. | Student Center Ballroom
Come sing/rap songs of your favorite trap artists. Hosted by Kings of Color!
KICKOFF PICNIC
Wed Oct 16, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Student Center lower level dining room
The entire Eastern community is invited to kick off Homecoming Week at our campus-wide picnic. Help us create an enthusiastic atmosphere so our Eagles bring home a victory!
SHIRT SWAP & BUILD AN EAGLE
Wed Oct 16, 2024 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Student Center - First Floor
Swap out a T-shirt from another school or make a donation to Swoop's Food Pantry for a brand new EMU Homecoming T-shirt! Then, stuff your very own EMU eagle (while supplies last).
THE COLLEGE TOUR WATCH PARTY
Wed Oct 16, 2024 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Student Center Auditorium
Come and watch the premiere of Eastern Michigan University's episode of The College Tour on Amazon Prime! Host Alex Boylan takes you on a journey through EMU to discover what it truly means to be an Eagle, showcasing the drive, passion, and dedication that define our student body.
REVEL @ THE REC
Wed Oct 16, 2024 | 5 - 7 p.m. | REC/IM
Whether you enjoy competition or you simply enjoy the spirit of comradery, join us for an afternoon of organized chaos as we create memories that will last a lifetime!
BLACK HOMECOMING COOKOUT & ALUMNI MIXER
Thu Oct 17, 2024 | 5 - 7 p.m. | Student Center Patio
Join us for the 2024 EMU Black Homecoming Family Reunion Cookout. We invite all EMU Black alumni, faculty, staff and students in this opportunity to come together, engage, and reconnect. We will have Black student organizations tables, food trucks, games, music and lots of fun!
The Black Alumni Mixer is sponsored by the Whirlpool Corporation in partnership with EMUBA (Black Alumni Association) and the EMU 2024 Homecoming Committee.
HALLE RENOVATION OPEN HOUSE
Thu Oct 17, 2024 | 5 - 6 p.m. | Halle Library
Stop by and see the beautiful new renovations to Bruce T. Halle Library!
PROFESSOR DELPH RETIREMENT CELEBRATION
Thu Oct 17, 2024 | 5 - 7 p.m. | McKenny Hall Ballroom
Come celebrate the career of Professor Delph!
YARD SHOW
Thu Oct 17, 2024 | 8 - 10 p.m. | Amphitheatre/Lakehouse
Get ready for steppin' and strolling from some of the finest Black Greek Organizations.
Rain Location: Pease Auditorium
LATINO ALUMNI CAMPUS SCAVENGER HUNT
Fri Oct 18, 2024 | 3 - 5 p.m. | EMU Campus
Come back and explore campus to find key landmarks and see new and familiar buildings and places. EMU branded prizes for the first Latino Alumni and collegiate members to complete the hunt. Must be a member of EMU Latino Alumni Chapter Facebook Group or Instagram (emu_latinoalumni) to participate. Rules will be provided via social media.
ALUMNI AWARDS
Fri Oct 18, 2024 | 5 - 7 p.m. | George Gervin GameAbove Center
Eastern Michigan University alumni make amazing things happen. This ceremony will recognize the nominated alumni recipients in an intimate evening of celebration. This is a closed invitation event for our recipients.
RETRO REWIND
Fri Oct 18, 2024 | 6 - 9 p.m. | McKenny Hall Ballroom
Celebrate EMU through the years and rewind to a younger version of yourself at our family birthday party inspired festivities! Get groovy on the dance floor, skate around the roller rink, and bring out your inner child with your favorite childhood snacks and games!
LATINO ALUMNI DINNER
Fri Oct 18, 2024 | 7 - 9 p.m. | Los Amigos Restaurant
Join us at Los Amigos Restaurant at 2851 E Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti Charter Twp, MI 48198. to kick off homecoming with food, friends and stories. Collegiate and alumni welcome. Separate checks. Space is limited. RSVP required through the EMU Latino Alumni Chapter Facebook Group Event “Latino Alumni Chapter Dinner."
TAILGATING BEGINS
Sat Oct 19, 2024 | 10 a.m. | Front Lawn @ Rynearson Stadium
Join the pre-game celebration as you mingle with friends and enjoy food and beverages.
LATINO ALUMNI TAILGATE
Sat Oct 19, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Rynearson Stadium Parking Lot
Reunite and make new friends as we celebrate our 30 year anniversary. All Latino alumni and collegiate chapters from LSA, ΣΛΓ and ΣΛΒ are welcome. In addition, we will award three scholarships, play games, capture history while enjoying Mexican food and beverages.
HONORS PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sat Oct 19, 2024 | 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | 511 West Forest Ave.
As EMU celebrates its 175th anniversary, Honors education celebrates 40 years on the EMU campus. Join us for a pre-game Pancake Breakfast (including pumpkin spice)!
ALUMNI & FRIENDS TAILGATE
Sat Oct 19, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Rynearson Stadium
Join fellow alums, fans and friends for food, beverages and a good time as you reconnect with campus and reunite with old friends!
DIVINE NINE GAME DAY KICK OFF MARCH
Sat Oct 19, 2024 | Time TBD | Rynearson Stadium
The Divine Nine Game Day Kickoff March is supported by the Whirlpool Corporation, EMUBA (Black Alumni Association) and the EMU 2024 Homecoming Committee.
CELEBRATING LATINO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
Sat Oct 19, 2024 | 12:30 - 12:45 p.m. | Latino Alumni Tent at Rynearson Stadium & FB Go Live
Help us celebrate our scholarship recipients and their families.
TAILGATE THROWDOWN
Sat Oct 19, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. | Front Lawn at Rynearson Stadium
EMU's Executive Chef Kayrone will battle CMU's Executive Chef Gage in an epic Tailgate Throwdown. Both competitors will make tailgate food with an Iron Chef-style mystery ingredient. Make sure to stop by the area in front of the main gate before heading into the game to sample food from both competitors and cast your vote for which Chef did it best!
FOOTBALL KICKOFF VS CMU
Sat Oct 19, 2024 | 2 p.m. | Rynearson Stadium
Watch as the Eagles take on Central Michigan in this year's Homecoming football game. Game time is 2 p.m.
ΣΛΓ AND ΣΛΒ PURPLE FAM PHOTO RECREATION
Sat Oct 19, 2024 | 4 - 5 p.m. | EMU Lakehouse
Join the Purple Family in recreating the first all Michigan Alumni and Chapter members of ΣΛΓ and ΣΛΒ picture at EMU from 1999. Wear your letters.
"WOODEN NICKEL" LATIN DANCE NIGHT
Sat Oct 19, 2024 | 9 p.m. | Powell’s 625 N. Huron St. Ypsilanti, MI
Join the Latino Alumni, LSA, ΣΛΓ and ΣΛΒ as we revisit the legendary ‘Latin Night at the Wooden Nickel’ with 90s Tejano, R & B, Hip Hop, Salsa, Merengue, Reggaeton and Freestyle music and dancing.