Raiders, Wright State is calling you home Oct. 1-6

Wright Day to Give is a one-day giving challenge Oct. 1 to honor Wright State’s history by giving back to students.

The annual chili cook-off, golf cart parade, bonfire, trivia, casino night, alumni awards, social media vending machines and even soccer, baseball, club football and bowling will be among the abundance of activities during Wright State University’s Homecoming Week Oct. 1-6.

“Homecoming Week is the perfect time to reconnect and rediscover Wright State as we celebrate generations of Raiders,” said Greg Scharer, executive director of alumni relations. “There’s something for everyone, whether you’re a current student, alumni, friend or family member.”

The Wright State University Alumni Association will kick off the week with the second annual Wright Day to Give on the university’s Founder’s Day, Monday, Oct. 1. The one-day giving challenge honors Wright State’s history by giving back to students.

“Wright Day to Give will bring together all Raiders on a single day to support student scholarships and programs,” said Amy Shope Jones, director of annual giving. “Show your support for a cause you’re passionate about or give to a college close to your heart no matter if you live close by or across the country.”

The goal is to attract 500 donors with the theme: One Day. Every Raider. Everywhere. Shope Jones added that every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.

The free Homecoming Festival on Saturday, Oct. 6, in the Rinzler Student Sports Complex area is the anchor of Homecoming Weekend and includes live music from My Girl Friday, a chili cook-off, craft beer, DJ, food trucks, games and more. Attendees can get pumped up to cheer on the men’s soccer team immediately following.

Homecoming Week Schedule:

 Monday, Oct. 1

All day: Wright Day to Give

All week: Food Pantry 500, Friendship Food Pantry

10 a.m.: Homecoming Kick-off Party, North Lawn

6 p.m.: Sips for Scholarships: Special Edition, Wright Day to Give, Fifth Street Brewpub, Dayton 

8 p.m.: Black Men on the Move Bowling Night, Beaver-Vu-Bowl, Beavercreek

Tuesday, Oct. 2

Noon: Homecoming Field Day, The Quad

7 p.m.: FIFA World Cup Video Game Tournament. Register at imleagues.com

Wednesday, Oct. 3

11 a.m.–3 p.m.: Social media-activated vending machines, Student Union Atrium

 6 p.m.: Don’t Forget the Lyrics, 009 Student Success Center

7 p.m.: FIFA World Cup Video Game Tournament. Register at imleagues.com

Thursday, Oct. 4

11 a.m.–3 p.m.: Social media-activated vending machines, Student Union Atrium

6:15 p.m.: Homecoming Golf Cart Parade, the Quad

7:15 p.m.: UAB Bonfire, Campus Rec Park, Lot 4

Friday, Oct. 5

11 a.m.: Wright Brothers Day, Student Union Atrium. For more information, visit wright.edu/events/wright-brothers-day

11 a.m.–2 p.m.: Social media-activated vending machines, Student Union Atrium

 11:30 a.m.: Alumni Leader Awards Lunch (by invitation only), Endeavour Room, Student Union

5:30–7 p.m.: Organizational Leadership Launch, Atlantis Room, Student Union. Now in its fourth year, this event is an opportunity for Organizational Leadership alumni to reconnect and network with one another, as well as with faculty and current students. Register here.

6–8 p.m.: Alumni Achievement Awards (by invitation only), a night to honor and celebrate a select group of outstanding alumni.

7–10 p.m.: Trivia Night, Apollo Room, Student Union. Test your trivia knowledge against hundreds of fellow alumni, faculty, staff and students. Hosted by the College of Education and Human Services, this team-based trivia night will be a great time for everyone. Proceeds support student scholarships. Register here.

7 p.m.: Alumni Baseball Game, Nischwitz Stadium

8–10 p.m.: Pub Science, Rathskeller, Student Union. Enjoy a pint while learning about interesting topics taught by College of Science and Mathematics faculty.

8–11 p.m.: Casino Night, Union Market. The Student Union Market is transformed into a casino for the night. Try your luck at roulette, poker and blackjack. Open to all students, alumni, faculty and staff.

Saturday, Oct. 6

10 a.m.–noon: Legacy Scholarship Brunch (by invitation only). The annual brunch provides legacy scholarship alumni, donors and families the opportunity to hear about the impact their donations have on students.

Noon: Club Football vs. Ohio State, Rinzler Sports Complex.

Noon: RaiderGang Annual Golf Fundraiser, Heatherwoode Golf Club. Four-player scramble. Cost includes green fees, golf cart, lunch, dinner, two drink tickets, Wright State baseball polo and unlimited range use. For more information, visit bit.ly/wsubaseballgolf2018

3 p.m.: Women’s Soccer vs. UIC, Rinzler Sports Complex. Cheer on the women’s soccer team before live music kicks off the festival.

4:30–7 p.m.: Homecoming Festival, Rinzler Sports Complex parking lot. The anchor of Homecoming weekend — live music, a chili cook-off, craft beer, DJ, food trucks, games and more.

5 p.m.: Annual Chili Cook-off, Rinzler Sports Complex Parking Lot

7 p.m.: Men’s Soccer vs. UIC, Rinzler Sports Complex. Cheer on the men’s soccer team to a victory to round out Homecoming weekend.