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FIU’s jam-packed Homecoming Week is filled with concerts, performances and reunions, all leading up to the Saturday, Oct. 1, football game against Duke University.
“It’s going to be the biggest, baddest and best Homecoming FIU has ever seen,” said Homecoming Council Director Mercy Lavado. “It is going to be a year of a lot of firsts.”
Among the first: A concert on Sunday, Sept. 25, at Alfonso Field at FIU Stadium to kick off the week of events. For tickets to the 7 p.m. Lupe Fiasco and Tinie Tempah show visit hc.fiu.edu.
Also, there has been close collaboration between Modesto A. Maidique and Biscayne Bay campuses both are involved in Homecoming events. Buses will be available to make sure students can attend the major events at MMC, including Sunday’s concert, Monday’s comedy show with the Wayan Brothers and the National Panhellenic Council Step Show on Tuesday.
“You really have everyone on board,” Lavado said. “It’s a more university-wide Homecoming effort, so there’s something for everyone.”
Monday at noon, the official Homecoming pep rally for students will be held on the GC lawn and the BBC Panther Square. Both will have free pizza and smoothies and Homecoming T-shirt giveaways.
Throughout the week FIU will host reunions for a variety of alumni groups, including Greeks, Young Alumni and Student Ambassadors. Alumni can register online for all alumni reunions. On Homecoming Day, the FIU Alumni Association will host the Silver Pride Reunion for graduates of 1986 and earlier. The event is sold out.
Homecoming day on Saturday starts with a parade at 2 p.m. and continues with the Panther Pit Alumni Association Tailgate Village from 3 p.m. until the 7 o’clock kickoff. FIU football takes on Duke University. For a preview of the match-up, click here.
Here are the week’s events:
Sunday, Sept. 25
Homecoming Concert: Lupe Fiasco and Tinie Tempah, 7 p.m., at Alfonso Field at FIU Stadium. The bus schedule for BBC students can be found here.
Young Alumni Reunion: For alumni age 35 and under, 4-7 p.m., Stadium Club.
Monday, Sept. 26
Homecoming Pep Rally: Noon at MMC’s GC lawn and BBC’s Panther Square.
Panther Prowl Comedy Show: Featuring the Wayan Brothers, 8 p.m. at the U.S. Century Bank Arena. Tickets are available in GC 2240 and in BBC WUC 141. The bus schedule for BBC students can be found here.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show: U.S. Century Bank Arena, 7:30 p.m. Student tickets available at GC 2240. General admission tickets available online for $15.
Student Ambassador Reunion: GC 243, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
BBC Variety Show: Featuring Mike Bliss and the Incredible Bliss Kids. WUC Theatre , 8 p.m.
SGA BBC Reunion: WUC 223, 6 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 29
Homecoming King and Queen Voting: MMC & BBC Computer Labs 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
College of Business Field Day: For CBA faculty, staff and students. 3-5 p.m., College of Business Complex
Greek Alumni Reunion: MMC Chili’s Too, 6:30-8 p.m.
Order of Torch Reunion: MMC GC 243, 7:30 p.m.
Homecoming Dance : BBC WUC Ballrooms, 8 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 30
Lip Synch/Talent Show: Between the Blue and Gold parking garages, 8 p.m.
Black Alumni Reunion: Kovens Conference Center, 7-10 p.m.
SGA MMC Reunion: MARC Pavilion and lobby, 7-9 p.m.
Homecoming Day, Saturday, Oct. 1
Parade Build-A-Thon: Students presenting a float or spirit car will be provided with materials during a late-night build-a-thon, 112 Palm Ave. Midnight-5 a.m.
Parent and Family Brunch: GC 243, 11 a.m. Parents and students are invited. Register here.
Silver Pride Reunion: Stadium Club, 11 a.m., for graduates of the year 1986 and before
Food Truck Rally: Local food trucks will be serving up fare on Campus Drive, north of Lot 6. 1-6:30 p.m. Read more about the trucks here.
Homecoming Parade: Campus Drive, 2 p.m.
Retirees Luncheon: Frost Art Museum, 3 p.m.
Peer Advisor Reunion: Lots 6 tent at the tailgate. 3 p.m.
Panther Pit Tailgate Village: Lot 6. With activities for children, food, giveaways and prizes. 3-7 p.m.
FIU vs. Duke: Kickoff at 7 p.m. For tickets, click here. Students get in free with the FIU OneCard.
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