ݮƵto drape homecoming in Maroon and White
Contact: Brock Turnipseed
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Mississippi State will be draped in Maroon and White with this year’s homecoming celebration Oct. 20-25.
The university welcomes the Bulldog family back for a full slate of events during “Draped in Maroon and White: Celebrating MSU’s History Through Fashion,” the homecoming week theme. ݮƵtakes on the University of Texas at Davis Wade Stadium Saturday [Oct. 25], 2:30 or 3:15 p.m.
Homecoming events include:
Monday [Oct. 20]
—9 a.m., Breakfast with Royalty, YMCA Plaza. The homecoming court invites students for free chicken biscuits, donuts and loaded teas while supplies last.
Tuesday [Oct. 21]
—12-3 p.m., Bulldog Bonanza, Drill Field. This Student Association-hosted event features airbrushed hats, yard games, a T-shirt swap where students can trade an old T-shirt for the new homecoming shirt designed by Leila Alvarado.
Wednesday [Oct. 22]
—11 a.m., The Longest Table, Perry Plaza. The Student Association event will offer free lunch, fellowship and community building for students, faculty and staff.
—Noon-4 p.m. Judging for spirit competitions, door decorations, banners, house and lawn displays. Winners will be announced at the homecoming game.
Thursday [Oct. 23]
—11 a.m., Styling State, YMCA Plaza. Create a piece of clothing that is unique to MSU. Students will get a custom homecoming bandana.
—4-6 p.m., Trick or Treat on the Row, Fraternity and Sorority Row. Community members can wear their Halloween costumes and trick or treat at MSU’s fraternity and sorority houses.
—5:30-7:30 p.m., Costume Carnival, ݮƵAmphitheater. The Student Association welcomes community members to enjoy games and activities.
Friday [Oct. 24]
—11 a.m., Crowns for a Cause, YMCA Plaza. This event offers a chance for students, faculty and staff to learn more about the service initiatives of ݮƵHomecoming Queen BellaRuth Steward and King Jeffery Johnson Jr.
—5 p.m. True Maroon Trek registration and 5:30 p.m. race start, Hunter Henry Center. Celebrate homecoming with this run/walk sponsored by the Alumni Delegates. Run or walk through campus and complete “traditions” inspired by the ݮƵstudent experience. Register online at .
—7 p.m., NPHC Homecoming Step Show, Humphrey Coliseum. Chapters of the National Pan-Hellenic Council will host their annual step show. Tickets starting at $20 may be purchased at .
Saturday [Oct. 25]
—2:30 or 3:15 p.m., Homecoming Football Game, ݮƵvs. University of Texas, Davis Wade Stadium. For more, visit .
Sunday [Oct. 26]
—9:30-10 a.m., Nondenominational Service, Chapel of Memories. All are invited to attend this service with Rev. Dean Franklin of Starkville.
—10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Pumpkin Painting, Arepas Café in Barnes and Noble. Supplies are provided by Barnes and Noble while they last.
For more homecoming information, visit .
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