Homecoming Week Schedule
Monday, September 23
| 6 P.M. - |
Campus Cup - Cornhole Tournament & Meet the Court People Needed – 2
No extra points for faculty/staff/alumnus
Where: Carter Hall Lawn
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Tuesday, September 24
| 6 P.M. - |
Campus Cup - Obstacle Course People Needed Per Team – 5
Where: University Hill
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Wednesday, September 25
| 6 P.M. - |
Campus Cup - Tug of War People Needed Per Team - 5
Where: Behind Carter Hall
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Thursday, September 26
| All Day - |
Spirit Day Employees and students: show your school spirit by wearing your favorite Gold and Blue gear! Student Life will be holding a photo contest for best snap in your Gold and Blue. Submit photos to tech-homecoming@mail.wvu.edu. |
| 6 P.M. - |
Campus Cup - Lip Sync Battle People Needed Per Team – As many as you need/want
Where: Carter Hall Auditorium
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Friday, September 27
| 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
T-Shirt Giveaway The Learning Commons |
| 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
State of Tech - Address by Campus President Carolyn Long Open to the public, employees, students and alumni.
Administration & Extension Building Auditorium, 410 Neville St., Beckley, WV
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| 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Family Weekend Dean of Student Life Reception This event is open to students and their families who are participating in Family Weekend. RSVP is required. Student Life House
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| 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
Athletic Hall of Fame Ribbon Cutting and Welcome Wall Unveiling Ceremonies will be held to reveal the new Athletic Hall of Fame, the Barrett Display and the Alumni Welcome Wall. RSVP required for this event.
Invitees can RSVP to Ashton Critchley at acritch1@mail.wvu.edu or 304.929.1254.
Attendees should park at the lots off of Mel Hancock Way to catch the shuttle to the event. Those with accessibility needs should contact Ashton Critchley to request accessibility accommodations.
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| 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
Campus Cup - WV Trivia This event is open to students, parents and alumni. Look for a free question on WVU Tech Student Life Instagram Account
People Needed Per Team – As many as you need
Where: Carter Hall Auditorium
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Saturday, September 28
| 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Bookstore Homecoming Hours The Bookstore will be open on Saturday morning of Homecoming. Check out wvutech.edu for their regular hours during the week. Robert C. Byrd Learning Resource Center, 2nd Floor, S. Kanawha St.
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| 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Golden Bear Alumni Breakfast Join the Office of Alumni Relations for breakfast and the best viewing location for the homecoming parade. This event is family friendly. RSVP is required. This event will occur, rain or shine.
Patio at the President's House - 408 S. Kanawha
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| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Homecoming Parade Line up begins at 9:15 a.m in the Robert C. Byrd Learning Resource Center parking lot and the parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. Parade Route map. This event is open to the public and family-friendly. If you are a community organization or business interested in participating, please register using our online form. Awards will be given out after the parade on Carter Hall lawn. This event will occur, rain or shine.
S. Kanawha Street
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| 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
Homecoming Cookout The picnic is open to students, employees, alumni and their families. Individuals with a meal plan can use their meal plan for the cookout. Any students, employees and community members without a meal plan will need to pay $10. Payment at this event will be CASH ONLY. This event is provided at no additional charge to families who have registered for the family package. Carter Hall Lawn
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| 12:00 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. |
Unveiling of Alumni of Distinction Display Join us following the parade as we unveil the new Alumni of Distinction display in Carter Hall. Carter Hall, first floor, 322. S. Kanawha St.,Beckley, WV
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| 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Soccer Tailgate Join the office of Alumni Relations and Student Life for a pre-game tailgate. We'll have snacks, games and giveaways! Paul Cline Memorial Soccer Complex
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| 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Men's Soccer vs. Cincinnati Christian |
| 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Homecoming Court Presentation We will announce homecoming court between the Men's and Women's soccer games. Paul Cline Memorial Sports Complex.
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| 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Women's Soccer vs. Cincinnati Christian |