Emporia State University Homecoming kicks off Oct. 17
“Oh Wow! A Luau!” is the 2005 Homecoming theme for Emporia State University . The theme goes along with this years Homecoming Musical, “The Cocoanuts.” Homecoming kicks off on Monday, October 17 with activities continuing through the 23. The schedule is full of fun traditional activities as well as some new exciting events.
The Homecoming game against Washburn kicks off at 1 p.m. on October 22 at Welch Stadium. Other events for students and alumni include:
Monday, October 17
• Spirit Week
• Window Decorating
• Helium for Hope 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Memorial Union Main Street
• Homecoming Spirit button sale, Memorial Union Main Street
Tuesday, October 18
• Spirit Week
• Helium for Hope 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Memorial Union Main Street
• Homecoming Spirit button sale, Memorial Union Main Street
• Hip Hop Dance Lessons 8 p.m., Memorial Union Ballroom
Wednesday, October 19
• Spirit Week
• High School matinee of “The Cocoanuts” 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Plumb Hall, Albert Taylor Hall
• Helium for Hope 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Memorial Union Main Street
• Homecoming Spirit button sale, Memorial Union Main Street
• Trash Bash 5 p.m., Union Square
• Tricycle Races 7 p.m., Student Recreation Center
• Homecoming Bonfire 9 p.m., Wilson Park
Thursday, October 20
• Spirit Week
• Helium for Hope 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Memorial Union Main Street
• Homecoming Spirit button sale, Memorial Union Main Street
• Oktoberfest 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Memorial Union Skyline
• Golden Patrons Banquet 5:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m., Memorial Union Ballroom, Contact ESU Theatre at 341-5256
• Homecoming Musical “The Cocoanuts” 7:30 p.m., Plumb Hall, Albert Taylor Hall
Friday, October 21
• Spirit Week
• Phi Delta Theta Pole Sit for S.O.S. 6:00 a.m., Kellogg Circle
• Helium for Hope 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., Memorial Union Main Street
• Homecoming Spirit button sale, Memorial Union Main Street
• Distinguished Alumni Luncheon 11:45 a.m., Memorial Union Kanza Room
• Snake Dance 4:00 p.m., Kellogg Circle
• ESU Volleyball ( Missouri Southern) 7:00 p.m., William Allen White Auditorium
• Homecoming Musical “The Cocoanuts” 7:30 p.m., Plumb Hall, Albert Taylor Hall
Saturday, October 22
• Greek House Decorations 7:30 a.m., Emporia
• Athletic Hall of Honor Breakfast 8:00 a.m., Memorial Union
• Parade of Corkys 9:00 a.m., Kellogg Circle
• Kaffe Klatch 9:00 a.m., Main Lobby, William Allen White Library
• Pep Rally 10:00 a.m., Kellogg Circle
• Phi Delta Theta Ground Breaking Ceremony 10:30 a.m., 14 th & Highland
• “Watering Hole” Presented by Waters True Value 11:00 a.m – 12:45 p.m., Milton Tennis Courts
• Alpha Sigma Alpha Alum Tea 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., 226 W. 12 th
• Chi Omega Alumnea Open House 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 1519 Merchant St .
• Sigma Tau Gamma Lunch 12:00 p.m., 1309 Sylvan
• ESU Football (Washburn) 1:00 p.m., Welch Stadium
• Post Game Reception 4:00 p.m., Sauder Alumni Center
• Sigma Sigma Sigma Alumni Dinner 5:30 p.m., Memorial Union Skyline
• 25 Year Reunion Dinner & Dance 6:30 p.m., Memorial Union Ballroom
• 50 Year Reunion Dinner & Dance 6:30 p.m., Emporia Country Club
• ESU Volleyball (Southwest Baptist) 7:00 p.m., William Allen White Auditorium
• Homecoming Musical “The Cocoanuts” 7:30 p.m., Plumb Hall, Albert Taylor Hall
Sunday, October 23
• Alpha Sigma Alpha Chili Feed 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Alpha Sigma Alpha
• ESU Soccer ( Central Missouri ) 1:00 p.m., TRYSA Complex
• Homecoming Musical “The Cocoanuts” 2:00 p.m., Plumb Hall, Albert Taylor Hall
Last Updated July 2, 2007>