MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Central Michigan Athletics invites all alumni, friends and family members to campus this weekend as Central Michigan University welcomes its 99th Annual reunion weekend.
The annual homecoming football game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14 against Akron at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The contest is designated “Gold Out” because fans are encouraged to wear gold clothing to the game. Tickets are still available for the match. For more ticket information or to purchase tickets to the Homecoming game, please call (989) 774-3045 or email ticketcentral@cmich.edu. For those who are unable to attend Homecoming Weekend in Mount Pleasant, the football game will be televised on ESPN+.
Homecoming is a Central Michigan tradition that began Nov. 22, 1924 when the Chippewas defeated Alma 13-0. Central Michigan holds an all-time record of 59-34-1 in homecoming games (note: CMU did not play homecoming games for four years, from 1943 to 1945 due to World War II worldwide and 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Next year’s game will mark 100th anniversary reunion in central Michigan.
Two more CMU Athletics teams will be in action in Mount Pleasant this weekend. In addition to the soccer game, CMU field hockey will host Ohio on Friday at 2 p.m., while CMU Soccer will host Akron on Sunday at 1 p.m.
“Homecoming weekend is a celebration event for our tremendous academic and athletic program,” said Amy Folan, Zyzelewski athletic director. “This is a great time for all of our students, student-athletes, alumni, family members and fans to come show their support for Central Michigan and enjoy all of the events planned this weekend.”
The theme of this year’s reunion weekend is the Hollywood red carpet. In addition to the game, Central Michigan University has planned a variety of events for alumni and fans. Scroll down below to see a list of reunion events. For more information and a detailed description of each event, a complete list of reunion events in Central Michigan and around campus is posted at this link.
Below is a list of events taking place during Homecoming Weekend. Join us in celebrating Homecoming 2023 in Central Michigan.
2023 HOMECOMING WEEKEND EVENTS CALENDAR
To learn more about each of the scheduled events and for more information about each event, check out this link at Full schedule of weekend events with links.
Monday October 9
Annual On-Campus/Virtual Medallion Hunt,
Homecoming “Red Carpet” Kickoff, Finch Lot 18, 5-8 p.m. (inflatables, food, face painting and entertainment)
Tuesday October 10
Movie Night: The Breakfast Club, Kelly/Shorts Stadium, 8 p.m.
Wednesday October 11
Hollywood Homecoming Music Trivia Night, Biosciences 1010, 7 to 8 p.m.
Thursday October 12
Print-A-Thon!, Wrightman Room, 6:30 p.m.
Coach Mac Radio Show, Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino, 7 to 8 p.m.
Friday October 13
Fire Up Fridays, wear your favorite Central Michigan shirts/sweatshirts
Homecoming accommodation at Larzelere Hall, all weekend, registration by Friday October 6
Michigan Teacher of the Year Keynote Address, Education and Human Services Building 118, 9:20 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Central Sustainability Farmers Market, Lot 33N, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cancer Awareness Information Session, Bovee UC 302, 2 p.m.
Field hockey vs. Ohio, Cristy Freese Field, 2 p.m. (free admission)
Coming Home Middle Michigan, Courtyard Marriott, 3-5 p.m.
Black Alumni Welcome Reception, Bovee UC Third Floor, 6-8 p.m.
Return of the alumni, Wayside Edition, Wayside, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
Cornhole Tournament, SAC Mac Gym, 7-8 p.m.
Greek Showcase, Finch Fieldhouse, 8 p.m.
Fired Up public skating, Martin rink, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Rock Rally, Plachta Auditorium, 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
Battleship, SAC pool, 8 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Dance evening, MAC Gym, 10 p.m.
Encore Nightclub Black Alumni Fundraiser, 10:30 p.m.
Saturday October 14
Special Olympics Michigan 5K Run, Finch Fieldhouse, 8 a.m.
Legacy Breakfast, Bovee UC Rotunda, 9 a.m.
Open house of the Volunteer Center, Bovee UC 106, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Alumni Open House, Powers Lobby, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
50 Year Reunion, Bovee UC Maroon/Gold/Chip Room, 9:30 a.m.
Community Coffee and Donuts, Powers Hall, 9:30 a.m.
BRC20th Anniversary Open House, Grawn Hall, 10 a.m. to noon
ABC Open House and Parade Viewing, Grawn Hall, 10 a.m. to noon
SERC and STRC Alumni Gathering, Engineering and Technology Building, 10 a.m.
CMU ice hockey game, Martin Ice Arena, 10:30 a.m.
The Homecoming Parade, Parking Lot 22, moves north through campus, down Main Street to downtown, at 11 a.m.
Opening of football fields, 11:30 a.m.
Black Alumni Tailgate, Lot 63 Grass Area, 11:30 a.m.
Latin Tailgate Fiesta, Lot 63 Grass Area, 11:30 a.m.
Tailgate, tent in front of Chippewa Champion Center, 11:30 a.m.
College of Arts and Media Reception, CMU Music Patio, 12:30 p.m.
Cider and Donuts with EHS Friends, Education and Human Services Building East Entrance on Central Avenue, 12:30 p.m.
Cardboard Boat Races, Rose Ponds, 1 p.m.
Football game: Akron vs. Central Michigan, Kelly/Shorts Stadium, 3:30 p.m. (GOLD OUT)
Black Alumni Party, John G. Kulhavi Events Center, 8 p.m.
Sunday October 15
Softball scrimmage, Margo Jonker Stadium, noon
Football vs. Akron, CMU Football Complex, 1 p.m.
Italics: event sponsored by CMU Athletics
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