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Schedule of Events
October 14, 2025 Wind Ensemble Performance, Swope Music Hall 7:30 p.m. Tickets required October 15, 2025 Men's Rock Soccer vs. Daemen University, James Egli Field 3 p.m. Women's Field Hockey vs. Frostburg State, Mihalik-Thompson Stadium 4:00 p.m. October 16, 2025 Pep Rally, Quad 12:30 p.m. Performances by the SRU Marching Pride, Rock Cheerleaders, annual Coaches' Speech and presentation of the 2025 Rock Royalty. October 17, 2025 Alumni Employee Breakfast, Alumni House 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Join with your favorite SRU alumni colleagues for a campus breakfast to kick off the start of Homecoming Weekend! Archives Homecoming Display, Bailey Library 10: 00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Visit the Archives for a special Homecoming display, showing some videos of Homecoming celebrations from the past! Be some of the first to experience the new digital exhibits developed by the University Archives team. 25th Time Capsule Opening and Reveal, Aebersold Recreation Center 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Celebrate 25 years of Campus Recreation's home at the ARC, with the opening of the time capsule, which was placed during construction in 2000. Light refreshments will be served. Time capsule contents will be on display in the ARC throughout Homecoming Weekend. SRU Communication & Media Symposium, SSC 12:00 p.m. Communications and media alumni will have an open symposium for students and guests discussing their career journeys and current issues facing professionals. SRU Communication Media Hall of Fame and Alumni Mixer, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Alumni and friends of the Department of Strategic Communication and Media (formally Communication) are invited to kick off homecoming weekend with the annual Communication & Media Hall of Fame and Alumni Mixer on Friday, Oct. 17. The ceremony will celebrate current and incoming SRU Communication and Media Hall of Fame inductees and award winners. The alumni mixer starts at 2:30 p.m. and the ceremony will begin at 3:30 p.m. Tickets include admission and refreshments. Pre-Show Mix and Mingle, SSC Theater 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Black Action Society + Campus Climate & Culture Presents: Mix and Mingle Pre-Show. Join SRU Students and Alumni before the comedy show for games, snacks and a chance to connect.... Old School vs. New School. Distinguished Alumni Dinner, Alumni House 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Please join us on Friday, October 17, when the Office of Alumni Engagement and the SRU Alumni Association will be recognizing Distinguished Alumni who have reached the highest level of accomplishment. “Red Bike” Performance, Stoner Blackbox Theatre 7:30 p.m. Red Bike, by Caridad Svich, directed by Laura Smiley: What kind of future will you have living in these here United States? Remember when you were eleven years old and you had a bike, one that made you dream about a world bigger than the one in which you live? This is that memory. Except it is now. Performances will be October 17, 18, 21, and 22 at 7:30pm; and October 19 at 2pm in the Stoner Black Box Theater. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased online at www.sru.edu/tickets or in-person at the Black Box ticket counter up to 1 hour before each performance. Tickets are general admission. House opens 30 minutes before the performance. Audience members are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early to find their seats. Homecoming Comedy Show, SSC Ballroom Featuring Jordan Conley 8:00 p.m. Students and alumni are invited to kick Homecoming Weekend off with laughter! Jordan is a self-proclaimed nerd who loves to talk about movies, superheroes, and theme parks. At the start of his career, he struggled to fit in and tried to be what everyone else thought he should be instead of being who he is authentically. “You genuinely crack me up.” That’s what Simon Cowell said after watching Jordan Conley‘s performance in his AGT audition. He’s a lead in a movie on Disney +, Under Wraps 2, and is the co-host with Bear Grylls on the game show, I Survived Bear Grylls, on Max. Jordan brings fast paced, high energy comedy that’s not just for adults, it’s for the whole family. Saturday, October 18 Men's Basketball Team Practice, Morrow Field House Alumni of the Men's Basketball Team are invited to attend practice on Saturday morning before the parade. RSVP to Brad Henry. Muffins and Mimosas, Alumni House 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM Alumni are invited to join us for Muffins and Mimosas prior to the start of the annual Homecoming Parade. Homecoming Parade - Main Street 10 a.m. Watch the annual Homecoming Parade from your favorite spot on Main Street, where all the excitement will take place! Are you interested in participating in the parade as an alumni group? Do you have a vintage car you want to cruise down Main Street? Sign up to be in the parade! Line up starts at 9 a.m. SRUAA Tailgate Tent, Scarnati Band Field 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Join the SRU Alumni Association for the annual tailgate tent, the best party of the year! Wear your best vintage clothing and stop by to visit with fellow alumni. Special additions for 2025: Recognition of former Homecoming Kings, Queens and Royalty Photo Booth Sponsored by PSECU Children's Activities Sponsored by the College of Education Celebration of the 25 Years of Honors Program/Honors College This year, we are offering express registration - skip the long registration lines by pre-registering! Rock Baseball Alumni Picnic, Critchfield Park 12 p.m. Tailgate lunch for Alumni, family, & friends Alumni Batting Practice & open field Rock Football vs. Indiana University of PA, Mihalik-Thompson Stadium 1 p.m. Annual Homecoming football game. Rock Football vs. IUP, featuring the crowning of the Homecoming Court and special on-field recognition ceremonies. Save valuable time in line by pre-purchasing your ticket to the game here. Archives Homecoming Display, Bailey Library 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Visit the Archives for a special Homecoming display, showing some videos of Homecoming celebrations from the past! Be some of the first to experience the new digital exhibits developed by the University Archives team. 50th Anniversary Concert - SRU Jazz Ensemble, Miller Auditorium 7:30 p.m. Celebrate 50 years of the SRU Jazz Ensemble with a special Homecoming concert and reception to follow at 9 p.m. The history of the ensemble - which includes international tours, several recordings, and countless performances with guest artists - will be highlighted during the 7:30pm concert in Miller Auditorium. Retired former directors Terry Steele and Dr. Stephen Hawk will be honored during the program. Patrons, including alumni of the SRU Music Department and Jazz Ensemble, are invited to a reception in Carruth Rizza following the concert. For more information, email [email protected] Tickets: Here Reception RSVP: Here Red Bike, Stoner Blackbox Theater 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 19 Red Bike, Stoner Blackbox Theater 2 p.m. |
Tickets
Save valuable time in line by pre-purchasing your ticket to the game here. Additionally, Mihalik-Thompson Stadium has gone cashless. Be sure to come to Game Day prepared! Tailgating Tailgating policy can be found here Parking & Transportation The SGA Happy Bus will be running from after the Homecoming Parade until Kick Off at 1 p.m., with designated stops across campus to transport alumni and students from parking lots to the main tailgate parking lot/stadium. The bus will resume operations after halftime of the football game and continue until after the game to return guests to their parking lots. A full schedule will be available prior to Homecoming. Homecoming Week Community Specials
This year, we are partnering with local restaurants in town to offer special menu items! 
Homecoming Life Membership Promotion
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