While ESU alumni return to the Hornets’ Nest for Homecoming, the campus welcomes the Emporia community to enjoy the special events. Homecoming 2018 begins Thursday, Oct. 18 and concludes with a matinee of the musical on Sunday, Oct. 21.
Thursday, Oct. 18
- Sam E. and Jeannene Hayes Lecture, Memorial Union’s Webb Hall, 7:30 p.m., free
- “Pippin” Homecoming Musical, Bruder Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Friday, Oct. 19
- Children Inspired Glass Show Opening Reception, Second Floor West Side of Visser Hall, 3 to 5 p.m.
- Preston Family Student Complex Ribbon Cutting, First Floor School of Business (Cremer Hall), 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- “Pippin” Homecoming Musical, Bruder Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 20
- Homecoming Parade, Commercial Street, 11:30 a.m.
- Hornet Football against Missouri Western, Welch Stadium, 2 p.m.
- “Pippin” Homecoming Musical, Bruder Theatre, 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 21
- Rugby Alumni Game, old Rugby Pitch, 1 p.m.
- “Pippin” Homecoming Musical, Bruder Theatre, 2 p.m.
For more information about all Homecoming events, go to www.emporia.edu/homecoming.