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Office Decorating Contest

Mon., Sept. 8, 2025 - Tues., Sept. 16, 2025

More information on contest rules and participation coming soon!


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Field Day

Thurs., Sept. 11, 2025 | 7-9pm | Rynearson Field

Your favorite childhood event just grew up. Egg races, tug of war, 40-yard dash… it’s giving elementary school nostalgia with a side of campus bragging rights.

 


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Office Decor Contest Judging

Tues., Sept. 16, 2025 | Afternoon 

More information on contest rules and participation coming soon!

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Kickoff Picnic

Wed., Sept. 17, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Student Center Patio

Come one, come all! With music flowing, free food offered, and yard games to play...there is something for everyone to be able to have a great time. This is how we do midweek.

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T-Shirt Swap and Build an Eagle

Wed., Sept. 17, 2025 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Student Center Lobby

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).

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Trap Karaoke

Wed., Sept. 17, 2025 | 8 - 10 p.m. | Student Center Ballroom

Come sing/rap songs of your favorite trap artists. Bring the energy, bring your friends, and don't hold back!

Hosted by Kings of Color.


students dancing on stage

Step Show

Thurs., Sept. 18, 2025 | 7 - 10 p.m. | Pease Auditorium

The step. The stroll. The culture. Come support and experience the power of our campus orgs.



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Alumni Awards

Fri., Sept. 19, 2025 | 5 - 7 p.m. | George Gervin GameAbove Center Atrium

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.


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Tailgating Begins

Sat., Sept. 20, 2025 | TBD | Front Lawn @ Rynearson Stadium

Join the pre-game celebration as you mingle with friends and enjoy food and beverages.


alumni mingling

Alumni and Friends Tailgate Tent

Sat., Sept. 20, 2025 | TBD | 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!

football crowd

Football Kickoff vs. Louisiana

Sat., Sept. 20, 2025 | TBD | Rynearson Stadium

Watch as the Eagles take on Louisiana in this year's Homecoming football game. Game time is TBD. 


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Halftime Performance: Drew and Kin

Sat., Sept. 20, 2025 | TBD | Rynearson Stadium

Drew & Kin, the high-energy duo featured in the indie film DUELERS, bring their dueling piano act to our Homecoming halftime performance! Watch as this Michigan-based husband-and-wife team bring Rynearson Stadium to life.