Wright State to celebrate Homecoming Week Feb. 5–8 on the Dayton Campus

The annual Chili Cookoff, men’s and women’s basketball games, the Alumni Achievement Awards, Trivia Night and a Homecoming Dance will highlight Wright State University’s packed Homecoming Week on the Dayton Campus Feb. 5-8.

“Homecoming is a time for current and former students to connect with each other and the university’s faculty and staff and celebrate the Raider spirit that connects us all,” said Greg Scharer, executive director of alumni relations at Wright State.

The theme for this year is “Under the stars, every star tells a story.”

“Homecoming is about connections — to one another and to our alma mater,” said Courtney Laukitis, assistant director of campus organizations. “This year’s events are a chance to celebrate the Raider spirit that connects us all as students, employees and alumni.”

Homecoming is presented by the Wright State Alumni Association, Wright State University and Wright State student organizations.

View the complete Homecoming schedule at wright.edu/Homecoming.

Highlights include:

Wednesday, Feb. 5

11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Student Union Atrium: Under the Stars Kickoff

7 p.m., Nutter Center: Women’s basketball vs. IU Indy

Thursday, Feb. 6

7 to 9 p.m., Student Union Apollo Room: Paint and sipping in the stars
Alumni: RSVP for Paint and Sip; Price: $20, Capacity: 25
Students: RSVP for Paint and Sip on Engage; Price: $5, Capacity: 25

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wandering Griffin: Trivia Night
RSVP for Trivia Night

6 to 8 p.m., Student Union Atrium; Homecoming Salsa Night, featuring live music, dancing and refreshments

Friday, Feb. 7

2-3 p.m., Student Union Market: Starstruck comedy with comedian Mike Winfield

6:30 to 8 p.m., Student Union Apollo Room: Alumni Achievement Awards Ceremony
RSVP to the ceremony

8 to 11 p.m., Student Union Market: Rathskeller After Dark with dueling pianos, snacks and a cash bar

Saturday, Feb. 8

4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., McLin Gym: Raider Roundup and Chili Cookoff

7 p.m., Nutter Center: Men’s basketball vs. IU Indy

9 to 11 p.m., Nutter Center Berry Room: Annual Beer Tasting
RSVP to the beer tasting

8 to 11 p.m., Student Union Apollo Room: Homecoming Dance (students only)

More information on all Homecoming events is available at wright.edu/Homecoming.