新澳门六合彩投注 to Celebrate 鈥楢 New OWLeans鈥 Homecoming 2017
(Photo by Alex Dolce)
新澳门六合彩投注 will celebrate 鈥淎 New OWLeans鈥 Homecoming 2017 beginning Saturday, Oct. 14 through Saturday, Oct. 21, on 新澳门六合彩投注鈥檚 Boca Raton, Broward and Jupiter campuses. All events are open to 新澳门六合彩投注 students, faculty and staff unless otherwise noted.
The following events will take place at 新澳门六合彩投注鈥檚 Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:
Homecoming Kick Off
Friday, Oct. 13 at 11 a.m.
Housing Lawn
Homecoming week begins with a pep rally for the 新澳门六合彩投注 community. The event includes appearances by 新澳门六合彩投注 mascot Owlsley, the 新澳门六合彩投注 cheerleaders, the 新澳门六合彩投注 band, Owl Radio, prizes and more.
Drag Show
Saturday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m.
Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium, Student Union
Sponsored by 新澳门六合彩投注鈥檚 Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs and the Multicultural Programming Board, the 新澳门六合彩投注 Drag Show is an annual event celebrating the art of drag performance. This year鈥檚 show will feature six of the most popular drag queens in South Florida. The event is free for students with a valid OWL Card.
Homecoming Run for Autism- 5K Run/Walk
Sunday, Oct. 15
Check-in at 4 p.m., race at 5 p.m.
Alexander D. Henderson Soccer Field Facility
**Open to the public**
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) and 新澳门六合彩投注 Campus Recreation will host the 2017 Homecoming Color Burst 5K.听 A one-mile fun run/walk will begin before the race at 5 p.m. A run for children ages 8 and younger will begin at 5:15 p.m. The 5K will begin at 5:30 p.m.听Register online at coe.fau.edu/centersandprograms/card/homecoming_run_for_autism.php.听 听
Homecoming Comedy Show
Sunday, Oct. 15
Doors at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.
Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium, Student Union
This year鈥檚 comedy show will feature comedians from the hit MTV show 鈥淲ild 鈥楴 Out.鈥 The lineup includes Rip Michaels, Darren 鈥淏ig Baby鈥 Brand and Nate Jackson. Students get in free with a valid OWL Card.
ExtravaCANza
Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 11 a.m.
SO Rotunda
Student teams will race to build the best sculpture out of canned food items. After the event, all non-perishable items used will be donated to Boca Helping Hands and 新澳门六合彩投注鈥檚 Beyond Food. The event is sponsored by 新澳门六合彩投注鈥檚 Weppner Center for LEAD & Service-Learning and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement (SAVI).
Fall Family Fest
Wednesday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m.
Stadium West Lawn
**Open to the public**
Bring the whole family to 新澳门六合彩投注鈥檚 annual Fall Family Fest. The festival includes carnival games, bounce houses, face painting, balloon art, a photo booth, free food and more.
Multicultural Bash
Thursday, Oct. 19 at 11 a.m.
Housing Lawn
Celebrate the culture and flavors at 新澳门六合彩投注 by showcasing what makes this University awesome. Attendees will enjoy music and food stations showcasing cuisine from around the world.
Talon Awards
Thursday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 p.m.
新澳门六合彩投注 Recreation and Fitness Center
**Invitation only**
The annual Talon Awards Ceremony, co-sponsored by the 新澳门六合彩投注 Alumni Association and Student Government, will recognize four outstanding leaders from the community, alumni, faculty and student body.
Red Hot Stroll Off
Thursday, Oct. 19
Doors at 6 p.m., event at 7 p.m.
新澳门六合彩投注 Arena
Join NPHC fraternities and sororities as they show off their best moves. There will be strolling, contests, prizes and live music. This is also your chance to meet the 新澳门六合彩投注 men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball teams before each kick-off their seasons.
Day of Service
Friday, Oct. 20 at noon
Live Oak Pavilion, Student Union
Students will work together to package items that will be shipped to areas affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The event is co-sponsored by the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement.
OwlFest
Friday, Oct. 20
Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m.
Carole and Barry Kaye Auditorium, Student Union
Catch Grammy-award winning rapper T-Pain along with special guests 3OH!3 and Levi Stephens at this annual concert sponsored by 新澳门六合彩投注鈥檚 Program Board. Tickets are available at the 新澳门六合彩投注 Box Office.
新澳门六合彩投注 vs. North Texas Football Game
Saturday, Oct 21 at 5 p.m.
新澳门六合彩投注 Stadium
**Open to the public**
Cheer on the 新澳门六合彩投注 Owls as the team takes on the North Texas Mean Green. 新澳门六合彩投注鈥檚 2007 football team will be honored along with former Coach Howard Schnellenberger at halftime for the 10th anniversary of the team鈥檚 New Orleans Bowl win. The Homecoming royalty also will be crowned.
The following event will take place at 新澳门六合彩投注鈥檚 John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter:
CarnivOWL
Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 4 p.m.
RF Fields
**Open to the public**
新澳门六合彩投注鈥檚 Jupiter campus kicks off Homecoming 2017 with its annual CarnivOWL festival. There will be carnival rides, face painting, games, food and more.
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The following event will take place at 新澳门六合彩投注鈥檚 Davie campus, 3200 College Ave.:
Broward Family Carnival
Friday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m.
Diversity Way
**Open to the public**
新澳门六合彩投注鈥檚 Davie campus kicks off Homecoming 2017 with an evening of food, drinks, music and entertainment for the whole family.
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For more information about this year鈥檚 Homecoming events, visit fau.edu/homecoming/. 听
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