2023 Central Michigan Homecoming Central

MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich.—Central Michigan Athletics invites all alumni, friends, and family members this weekend to campus as Central Michigan University will host its 99^th annual Homecoming Weekend.

The annual Homecoming Football game is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14 against Akron at Kramer/Deromedi Field at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The contest is designated a "Gold Out" as fans are urged to wear gold clothing to the game. Tickets are still available for the game. For ticket information or to buy Homecoming game tickets, please call (989) 774-3045 or e-mail ticketcentral@cmich.edu. For those unable to attend Homecoming Weekend in Mount Pleasant, the football game will be televised on ESPN+.

Homecoming is a Central Michigan tradition that began on Nov. 22, 1924 when the Chippewas defeated Alma 13-0. Central Michigan holds a 59-34-1 all-time record in Homecoming games (note: CMU did not play Homecoming games during four years from 1943-45 due to World War II and 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Next year's game marks the 100^th anniversary of Homecoming at Central Michigan.

Two other CMU Athletics teams will be in action in Mount Pleasant this weekend. In addition to the football game, CMU field hockey will host Ohio on Friday at 2 p.m., while CMU Soccer will host Akron at 1 p.m. on Sunday.

"Homecoming weekend is a celebratory event for our great university and athletics program," Zyzelewski Director of Athletics Amy Folan said. "It's an excellent time for all of our students, student-athletes, alumni, family members, and fans to come out, show their Central Michigan support, and enjoy all of the planned events this weekend."

The theme of this year's Homecoming Weekend is Hollywood Red Carpet. In addition to the game, Central Michigan University has planned a variety of alumni and fan-friendly events. Scroll down below to view a list of Homecoming events. For more information and detailed description on each event, a complete list of Homecoming events at Central Michigan in and around campus is posted at this link.

Below is a listing of events taking place during Homecoming Weekend. Join us as we celebrate 2023 Homecoming at Central Michigan.

2023 HOMECOMING WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

To read about each of the scheduled events and for more information on each event, check this link at Full weekend schedule of events with links.

Monday, Oct. 9
Annual Medallion Hunt On-Campus/Virtual,
Homecoming "Red Carpet" Kickoff, Finch Lot 18, 5-8 p.m. (inflatables, food, face painting, and fun)

Tuesday, Oct. 10
Movie Night: The Breakfast Club, Kelly/Shorts Stadium, 8 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 11
Hollywood Homecoming Music Trivia Night, Biosciences 1010, 7-8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 12
Print-A-Thon!, Wrightman Hall, 6:30 p.m.
Coach Mac Radio Show, Ascend Sports Bar & Lounge at Soaring Eagle Casino, 7-8 p.m

Friday, Oct. 13
Fire Up Fridays, wear your favorite Central Michigan shirts/sweatshirt
Homecoming Housing in Larzelere Hall, all weekend, Register by Friday, Oct. 6
Keynote Address by Michigan Teacher of the Year, Education and Human Services Building 118, 9:20-9:45 a.m.
Central Sustainability Farmer's Market, Lot 33N, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Cancer Awareness Information Session, Bovee UC 302, 2 p.m.
Field Hockey vs. Ohio, Cristy Freese Field, 2 p.m. (free admission)
Coming Home Middle Michigan, Courtyard Marriott, 3-5 p.m.
Black Alumni Welcome Reception, Bovee UC Third Floor, 6-8 p.m.
Alumni Takeover, Wayside Edition, Wayside, 6-9 p.m.
Cornhole Tournament, SAC Mac Gym, 7-8 p.m.
Greek Showcase, Finch Fieldhouse, 8 p.m.
Fired Up Public Skate, Martin Ice Arena, 7-8:30 p.m.
Rock Rally, Plachta Auditorium, 7-9 p.m.
Battleship, SAC Pool, 8-9:30 p.m.
Dance Party, MAC Gym, 10 p.m.
Encore Nightclub Black Alumni Fundraiser, 10:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 14
Special Olympics Michigan 5K Race, Finch Fieldhouse, 8 a.m.
Legacy Breakfast, Bovee UC Rotunda, 9 a.m.
Volunteer Center Open House, Bovee UC 106, 9-10:30 a.m.
Honors Alumni Open House, Powers Lobby, 9:30-11 a.m.
50-Year Reunion, Bovee UC Maroon/Gold/Chip Room, 9:30 a.m.
Community Coffee and Donuts, Powers Lobby, 9:30 a.m.
BRC 20^th Anniversary Open House, Grawn Hall, 10 a.m.-Noon
CBA Open House & Parade Viewing, Grawn Hall, 10 a.m.-Noon
SERC and STRC Alumni Gathering, Engineering and Technology Building, 10 a.m.
CMU Ice Hockey Game, Martin Ice Arena, 10:30 a.m.
Homecoming Parade, Parking Lot 22, travels north through campus, heads down Main Street to downtown, 11 a.m.
Football Tailgate Lots Open, 11:30 a.m.
Black Alumni Tailgate, Grass Area of Lot 63, 11:30 a.m.
Latine Tailgate Fiesta, Grass Area of Lot 63, 11:30 a.m.
Homecoming Tailgate, Tent at Front of the Chippewa Champion Center, 11:30 a.m.
Open Men's Basketball Scrimmage, McGuirk Arena, 12:15 p.m.
College of Arts & Media Reception, CMU Music Patio, 12:30 p.m.
Cider and Donuts with EHS Friends, Education and Human Services Building East entrance on Central Avenue, 12:30 p.m.
Cardboard Boat Races, Rose Ponds, 1 p.m.
Football Game: Akron vs. Central Michigan, Kelly/Shorts Stadium, 3:30 p.m. (GOLD OUT)
Black Alumni Party, John G. Kulhavi Events Center, 8 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 15
Softball Scrimmage, Margo Jonker Stadium, Noon
Soccer vs. Akron, CMU Soccer Complex, 1 p.m.

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