{"id":923,"date":"2024-09-16T10:39:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T14:39:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/foundation\/?p=923"},"modified":"2024-09-16T10:39:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T14:39:57","slug":"alumni-homecoming-guide-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/foundation\/2024\/09\/16\/alumni-homecoming-guide-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Alumni Homecoming Guide 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Homecoming week is right around the corner! This year, Ball State will be hosting a variety of traditional and new events to celebrate. There are activities for everyone as these events span across campus and many different colleges.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a guide for alumni to get a glimpse into the different options they can participate in when they come to visit! We are so excited to welcome back our Cardinals to the nest for the Cardinal Roundup!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>WEEKDAY EVENTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/about\/administrativeoffices\/alumni\/homecoming\/events\/food-truck-festival\"><strong>Homecoming Food Truck Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em>Location: Brown Family Amphitheater<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Monday, October 21st from 6-8 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Homecoming Steering Committee and Spirit + Traditions are teaming up to kick off Homecoming week at the Homecoming Food Truck Festival. Grab dinner at one of the many food trucks and enjoy music, giveaways, and other exciting activities. This is open to students, faculty\/staff, the Muncie community, and alumni.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/donate.indiana.versiti.org\/donor\/schedules\/drive_schedule\/163704\">Blood Drive<\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em>Location: Pruis Hall Main Lobby<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Wednesday, October 23rd from 10 a.m. &#8211; 3 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sign up today to make a difference by donating blood through the Versiti Blood Center of Indiana.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/about\/administrativeoffices\/alumni\/homecoming\/events\/air-jam\"><strong>Air Jam &amp; Royalty Coronation<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em>Location: Emens Auditorium<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Thursday, October 24th at 7:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Going strong since 1987, Air Jam is Ball State\u2019s most popular Homecoming event! Come watch student organizations dance and compete in the annual lip-sync competition. You can purchase your tickets in advance to ensure you get a seat for this incredible event. Purchase your tickets online or purchase at the Emens box office starting October 11th.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/about\/administrativeoffices\/alumni\/homecoming\/events\/bed-race\"><strong>Bed Race<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em>Location: Riverside Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Friday, October 25th at 12 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s time again for one of Homecoming\u2019s most exciting traditions since 1980! Each Bed Race team consists of five people \u2013 four pushing the bed, and one riding on it. Teams will compete against the clock, two teams at a time, on a 100-yard course. Come and cheer the teams on with us.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>HOMECOMING WEEKEND<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/about\/administrativeoffices\/alumni\/homecoming\/events\/5k-run-walk\"><strong>Chase Charlie 5k<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em>Location: Begins at City Hall downtown &amp; Ends at Emens Auditorium on Riverside Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Saturday, October 26th at 8:45 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>BSU will once again be joining forces with Chase Charlie, which will see its 5K take place on Homecoming morning. Enjoy this exciting atmosphere as you run through campus along the parade route. The finish line is next to Emens Auditorium on Riverside Avenue, so make plans to stay and watch the Homecoming parade after you are finished.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/about\/administrativeoffices\/alumni\/homecoming\/events\/parade\"><strong>Homecoming Parade<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em>Location: Downtown Muncie &amp; Ball State Campus<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Saturday, October 26th at 9:00 a.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Homecoming Parade has been one of Ball State\u2019s greatest traditions since it began in 1939. University organizations and Muncie community businesses and groups enter floats, cars, bands, and even horses to show off their Cardinal Pride! Come and see all that Ball State University and the Muncie community has to offer.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/about\/administrativeoffices\/alumni\/homecoming#accordion_alumniparadeviewingparty\"><strong>Alumni Parade Viewing Party<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em>Location: Corner of University and McKinley Avenue<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Saturday, October 26th at 9:00am<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Join us in one of the best locations to watch the Homecoming parade! Email homecoming@bsu.edu to register. Complimentary refreshments will be available, as well as many door prize giveaways!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/calendar\/events\/administrative\/alumni-association\/2024\/10\/26\/charlietown-homecoming?date=2024-10-26\"><strong>CharlieTown Tailgate<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em>Location: Alumni Center Outside Area<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Saturday, October 26th from 1:30 \u2013 3:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Round up your fellow Cardinals and gather outside the Alumni Center to celebrate Ball State Homecoming at CharlieTown!! Join us for fun, food, excitement, and a lot of Cardinal Spirit! Be sure to catch the pep-rally one hour prior to kickoff that will feature special guests; President Mearns, Jeff Mitchell, Alumni Council President Laura Cain, Ball State Spirit Squads, and the Pride of Mid-America Marching Band!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/about\/administrativeoffices\/alumni\/homecoming#accordion_vowrenewal\"><strong>Cardinal Couples<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em>Location: Table at CharlieTown<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Saturday, October 26th 1:30 &#8211; 3:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<div class=\"panel panel-accordion\">\n<div id=\"collapse385F6E637DE04DB483DD69680F597597_48992\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse in\" role=\"tabpanel\" data-anchor=\"#accordion_vowrenewal\" aria-labelledby=\"heading385F6E637DE04DB483DD69680F597597_48992\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\n<div class=\"panel-body\">\n<div>\n<p>Did you meet your forever sweetheart at Ball State? Stop by the Cardinal Couples tent at CharlieTown during Homecoming to celebrate the love story that started here! RSVP to Brittney Grim at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:brittney.grim@bsu.edu?subject=Cardinal%20Couples%20RSVP\">brittney.grim@bsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/about\/administrativeoffices\/alumni\/homecoming\/events\/alumni-festivities\"><strong>Reunion Row<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em>Location: Lawn outside of Alumni Center<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Saturday, October 26th all-day<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Join the following groups at Reunion Row! Groups will be in front of the Alumni Center near; CharlieTown, vendors, the stadium, and all of the excitement of Homecoming Day! Groups include Alpha Tau Omega, Black Alumni Council, Cardinal Catholic, Delta Chi,\u00a0Division of Student Affairs,\u00a0Football Players Association,\u00a0Kappa Alpha Theta,\u00a0Phi Delta Theta,\u00a0Sigma Phi Epsilon,\u00a0Theta Chi,\u00a0Young Alumni Council.<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bsu.edu\/about\/administrativeoffices\/alumni\/homecoming#accordion_footballgame\"><strong>Homecoming Football Game<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><em>Location: Scheumann Stadium<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Saturday, October 26th at 3:30 p.m.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Come watch our Cardinals take on Northern Illinois for our annual Homecoming football game! Be sure to wear your Cardinal red and get LOUD! Tickets are available for purchase <a href=\"https:\/\/ballstatesports.com\/sports\/2022\/7\/22\/football-ticket-information.aspx\">HERE<\/a> or at the gate!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homecoming week is right around the corner! 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