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Schedule of Events
October 8, 2024 Rock Alumni Trivia Night, Online Brush up your trivia skills and compete for Homecoming themed prizes! October 9. 2024 Women's Rock Soccer vs. Ashland University, Mihalik-Thompson Stadium 7 p.m. October 10, 2024 Pep Rally, Quad 12:30 p.m. Performances by the SRU Marching Pride, Rock Cheerleaders, annual Coaches' Speech and presentation of the 2024 Rock Royalty. October 11, 2024 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 Visit the Archives for a special Homecoming display, showing some videos of Homecoming celebrations from the past! This event has been cancelled. SRU Communication & Media Symposium, North Hall 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, North Hall 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. 11. 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. Distinguished Alumni Dinner, Student Center Ballroom 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Please join us on Friday, October 11, when the Office of Alumni Engagement and the SRU Alumni Association will be recognizing Distinguished Alumni who have reached the highest level of accomplishment. Saturday, October 12 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! Alumni Band Alumni of the Marching Band are invited to take the field with the Marching Pride during Homecoming 2024. Advanced registration is required. Music Alumni Tailgate, Swope Parking Lot 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM Alumni of the music department are invited to stop by the Swope lawn/lobby to mix and mingle with current faculty and students. No fee, but advanced registration is encouraged! DEIB Belonging Tent, Mihalik-Thompson Stadium Parking Lot A Join the Office for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging as we host SRU's Belonging Tent. This event provides a space for unrepresented alumni to reconnect and enjoy food, music and fun. All are welcome to attend, registration is required. 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! This year, we are offering express registration - skip the long registration lines by pre-registering! This year, you can also pre-order your commemorative pint glass in advance and have it ready for you at the tent. Not a member? Join the Alumni Association and receive a pint glass as welcome gift. Rock Baseball Alumni Picnic, Critchfield Park 12 p.m. Tailgate lunch for Alumni, family, & friends Alumni Batting Practice & open field Rock Football vs. Gannon, Mihalik-Thompson Stadium 1 p.m. Annual Homecoming football game. Rock Football vs. Gannon,, featuring the crowning of the Homecoming Court and special on-field recognition ceremonies. Men's Rock Soccer v. Shepherd University, Egli Field 3 p.m. |
