Alumni Events |
These are the events that are open to and geared toward participation and attendance by Penn State alumni and community members.
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September 3rd - Homecoming Night 5K
Inagural Homecoming Night 5K
7-10pm IM Building
September 5th - Homecoming Night at the Spikes
All Penn State students are welcome to attend, and organizations will have the opportunity to buy tickets for the game and will be awarded spirit points for attendance.
7:05pm at Medlar Field
Spirit Points
September 29th - Homecoming Day of Service
Volunteer a few hours of your time to help improve the Penn State community! Participating orgs can earn spirit points by volunteering. Sign up online at volunteer.psu.edu.
8:00am-3:00pm at White Building
Spirit Points
September 30th - Dance Competition & SPA Concert
Dance teams will compete to see who is Penn State's Best Dance Crew! The winners will perform at Pep Rally on Friday. Turn in your tickets afterwards to receive Spirit Points for your organization!
Homecoming Kick-Off concert sponsored by SPA. Artist TBA
REC Hall
Spirit Points
October 3rd-October 8th - Spirit Week
All Penn State students are encouraged to participate in Spirit Week events and theme days to get pumped up for Homecoming Week! Overall Competitors can earn spirit points for participating.
Spirit Points
- Past to Present
- FTG Talent Show
Past to Present: 11-4pm HUB: Ground and First Floor
Come celebrate Penn State's history and progressive through the years! Free food, games, performances and much more!
FTG Talent Show: 7-9pm Eisenhower Auditorium
Come see Penn State organizations show off their talents including magic, singing, dancing and even stand-up comedy!
Spirit Points
- Student and Alumni Ice Cream Social
- Pep Rally & Royalty Coronation
- Madhatter Competition
- Parade
Come to the Hintz Family Alumni Center before the parade for an afternoon of friends, fun, and entertainment. Enjoy some creamery ice cream and interact with current and former Penn Staters!
1:00-4:00 PM at Hintz Alumni Center
Spirit Points
The Pep Rally is where the entire Penn State community gathers to get excited for the Homecoming football game! Come show off your PSU Pride and you enjoy appearances by some of your favorite Penn State groups, including the Blue Band, Cheerleaders and of course the Lion! Make sure to stick around for the crowning of your 2011 Penn State Homecoming King & Queen!
8:45 PM at Rec Hall
Madhatters must check-in at the same time their designated float check-in time. They will be judged at 2:30pm.
2:30 PM at Intramural Building
Competition Points
Come see the largest student run collegiate homecoming parade in the nation!
Entries into the float competition will be judged as they pass the Friends & Family Tent at the Allen St Gates on College Ave.
6 PM in State College
Competition Points For Float Competition
- Tailgate Competition
- Homecoming Football Game
The Tailgate Competition is now open to any and all alumni or students! Get ready to show off your delicious food, exciting atmosphere, and Penn State pride! Prizes will be given out the day of the event.
2 1/2 hours before kickoff at Beaver Stadium
Come cheer on the Nittany Lions as they take on the Northwestern Widlcats Let's go State!
12:00 PM at Beaver Stadium
