A time-honored NSU tradition, Homecoming brings together students, parents and alumni to celebrate their Demon spirit. The week long festivities showcase the Demon spirit through athletic events, fun on- and off-campus activities, and entertainment. The highlight of this week is the Homecoming game when the Demons take on the University of Central Arkansas Bears in Turpin Stadium. The Student Activities Board in partnership with the NSU Alumni Association has put together a schedule that has something for everyone, so come out and have a great time!
Schedule of Events:
Friday, Oct. 20
9 am – Alumni Association Board Meeting @ Caspari Hall Conference Room, 3rd Floor
11 am – Homecoming Golf Tournament @ NSU Rec Complex
1 pm – Varnado Hall Open House
1:30 pm – NSU Foundation Board Meeting @ President’s Room, Student Union
5 pm – Alumni Art Exhibit @ Orville Hanchey Gallery – with alumnus and collector, Ron Wilkinson
5:30 pm – Homecoming Parade (University Parkway)
6 pm – Pep Rally (Iberville Green)
6:30 pm – 1997 Football Team Reunion Banquet @ the Landing
7 pm – NSU BAA Mixer @ Hana Sushi Bar & Grill, Refreshments provided
7:30 pm – Homecoming Awards During Rockin’ on the Green
8:30 pm – Afterhours: Downtown by Decades…Graduates will meet up up downtown at specific locations by graduation year.
60s-70s: Mayeaux’s
80s: Magliueaux’s
90s: Mama’s
2000s: The Landing
2010-2017: The Pub
Saturday, Oct. 21
9 am – Homecoming Alumni Breakfast and Bingo @ Collins Pavilion
10 am – N Club Hall of Fame Induction @ Magale Recital Hall
10 am – Morrison Open House for Scholars’ 30th Anniversary
10 am – NSU BAA Annual Planning Meeting @ Student Union Cane River Room
11 pm – College of Business Reception – Outstanding Business Awards @ Russell Hall, Natchitoches Room
11:30 am – Luncheon for Past Homecoming Kings & Queens and Mr/Miss @ Student Union – Ballroom
12 pm – Scholars’ 30th Anniversary Picnic Lunch @ Morrison Quad
12 pm – Men’s Basketball Alumni Game/Reunion
1 pm – Gallaspy College of Education & Human Development Reunion @ Teacher Education Commons Area
1:30 pm – Hall of Distinguished Educators Induction Ceremony @ Teacher Education Auditorium, Pod A
2 pm – Tailgating Activities @ Collins Pavilion and Donald’s Demon Alley
3 pm – Demon Regiment Open House and Tailgate @ James A. Noe Military Science Building
5:30 pm – Pregame Activities @ Turpin Stadium
6 pm – Northwestern State vs. UCA @ Turpin Stadium
– Scholar’s College 30th Anniversary – Dinner and Dance @ Natchitoches Events Center (Or Game)
TBA – Black Alumni Alliance – Mixer
7:30 pm – Halftime Ceremonies @ Turpin Stadium
9 pm – Win against UCA
10 pm – NSU BAA Homecoming Party @ Illuminations
To Register for Homecoming events, click the links below:
NSU Golf Tournament – https://nsugolf17.eventbrite.com
Scholars’ College 30th Reunion – https://scholars30th.eventbrite.com
Homecoming Queen/King & Mr/Miss NSU Reunion – https://nsuhcroyality17.eventbrite.com
Breakfast Bingo – https://hcbreakfastbingo.eventbrite.com
Homecoming Tailgate – https://hctailgate17.eventbrite.com
