{"id":74607,"date":"2019-09-24T09:21:15","date_gmt":"2019-09-24T13:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/?p=74607"},"modified":"2019-09-24T09:22:12","modified_gmt":"2019-09-24T13:22:12","slug":"show-off-your-wright-state-pride-during-homecoming-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/webapp2.wright.edu\/web1\/newsroom\/2019\/09\/24\/show-off-your-wright-state-pride-during-homecoming-week\/","title":{"rendered":"Show off your Wright State pride during Homecoming Week"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Wright Day to Give, Chili Cook-Off, a trivia contest, Casino Night and the inaugural Festival of Flight highlight Wright State University’s packed Homecoming Week Sept. 30 to Oct. 5.<\/p>\n

The celebration begins with the Homecoming Kickoff Party on Sept. 30 and concludes with the inaugural Festival of Flight on Oct. 5.<\/p>\n

Homecoming also provides an opportunity to support student scholarships and programs through the third annual Wright Day to Give<\/a> on Tuesday, Oct. 1, the university’s Founder’s Day. Support the causes closest to your heart \u2014 academic area, departments, student groups, athletics, campus organizations. Every gift, no matter the size, will make a difference.<\/p>\n

“The students have planned some wonderful events, from the Kickoff to the joining of the Chili Cook-Off and the Bonfire to participating in the Golf Cart Parade,” said Debbie Lamp, associate director of student involvement and leadership. “It’s a week of pride on campus.”<\/p>\n

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The annual Chili Cook-Off and Bonfire, hosted by the Fraternity and Sorority Council and the University Activities Board, takes place Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. in Parking Lot 4A.<\/p><\/div>\n

2019 Homecoming schedule:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Monday, Sept. 30<\/strong><\/h4>\n

11 a.m.<\/strong>: Homecoming Kickoff Party, Hamilton Plaza<\/p>\n

Tuesday, Oct. 1<\/strong><\/h4>\n

All day<\/strong>: Wright Day to Give<\/a><\/p>\n

Noon:<\/strong> Wright Day to Give Giant Photo Shoot, North Lawn<\/p>\n

6:30 p.m.: <\/strong>Cardboard Boat Race, Student Union Atrium and Pool<\/p>\n

7 p.m.<\/strong>: FIFA World Cup Video Game Tournament, Student Union Atrium<\/p>\n

Wednesday, Oct. 2<\/strong><\/h4>\n

7 p.m.<\/strong>: FIFA World Cup Video Game Tournament, Student Union Atrium<\/p>\n

Thursday, Oct. 3<\/strong><\/h4>\n

6 p.m.<\/strong>: Annual Chili Cook-Off and Bonfire, Parking Lot 4A<\/p>\n

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Students, faculty, staff and alumni are invited to get a team together for Trivia Night, hosted by the College of Education and Human Services, on Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Student Union Apollo Room.<\/p><\/div>\n

Friday, Oct. 4<\/strong><\/h4>\n

1\u20135:30 p.m.<\/strong>: Golf cart decorating, Nutter Center Arena
\nStudent organizations can decorate their golf carts before the Golf Cart Parade during Festival of Flight.<\/p>\n

5:30\u20137 p.m.:<\/strong> Organizational Leadership Launch
\nNow in its fourth year, the event allows Organizational Leadership alumni, faculty and students to connect and network.<\/p>\n

6\u20138 p.m.:<\/strong> Alumni Achievement Awards<\/a> (by invitation only)
\nA night to honor and celebrate a select group of outstanding alumni.<\/p>\n

7\u201310 p.m.:<\/strong> Trivia Night<\/a>, Student Union Apollo Room
\nHosted by the College of Education and Human Services, this team-based trivia contest is a great way to support student scholarships. Featuring special guest M.C. Dana Sintell of the Rubi Girls.<\/p>\n

8\u201311 p.m.:<\/strong> Casino Night, Union Market
\nTry your luck at roulette, poker and blackjack. Open to all students, alumni, faculty and staff.<\/p>\n

Saturday, Oct. 5<\/strong><\/h4>\n

10 a.m.\u20138 p.m.:<\/strong> Festival of Flight<\/a>, Nutter Center back parking lot<\/p>\n

The free Festival of Flight will celebrate the importance of aviation in the Miami Valley. The festival will feature popular food trucks and flight-themed beverages; performances by local bands<\/a>; aviation-related educational experiences; Wright State soccer, volleyball and softball teams; a military veteran softball team and a vintage baseball game<\/a>; a dedicated area with inflatables; and a haunted trail.<\/p>\n

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Rolling Indulgence will be among the many popular food trucks and restaurants at the Festival of Flight on Oct. 5.<\/p><\/div>\n

10:30 a.m.:<\/strong> USA Patriots Amputee Softball Team vs. local military personnel and first responders, Nischwitz Stadium<\/p>\n

1 p.m.:<\/strong> Vintage baseball game: Cincinnati 1869 Red Stockings vs. Dayton’s Eastwood Iron Horses, Nischwitz Stadium<\/p>\n

1 p.m.:<\/strong>\u00a0Lights Out<\/a>, a classic and southern rock cover band, City of Fairborn Main Stage<\/p>\n

2 p.m.:<\/strong> Wright State club football vs. Coppin State, Mulhollan Field<\/p>\n

3:30 p.m.:<\/strong> USA Patriots vs. Dayton Legends Softball Club, Nischwitz Stadium<\/p>\n

3:30 p.m.:<\/strong> Summer Highway<\/a>, pop, country, dance and modern and classic rock covers, City of Fairborn Main Stage<\/p>\n

4 p.m.:<\/strong> Wright State women\u2019s volleyball vs. IUPUI, McLin Gym<\/p>\n

4 p.m.:<\/strong> Wright State softball vs. Cedarville, Softball Field<\/p>\n

6 p.m.: <\/strong>Mad River Dogs<\/a>, country, bluegrass and rockabilly, City of Fairborn Main Stage<\/p>\n

6 p.m.: <\/strong>Golf Cart Parade, festival grounds to Alumni Field<\/p>\n

6 p.m.:<\/strong> Wright State softball vs. Cedarville, Softball Field<\/p>\n

7 p.m.:<\/strong> Wright State men\u2019s soccer vs. Oakland, Alumni Field<\/p>\n

7 p.m.:<\/strong> Haunted trail opens<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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