NSU Homecoming Celebration to be held Oct. 21-28
Norfolk, Va.—Norfolk State University will kick off its homecoming celebration with the New Era Gospel Explosion featuring James Hall Worship and Praise. Free and open to the public, the gospel concert will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, October 21 at Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall.
This year’s theme is Homecoming 2007: A Celebration of Achievements. Highlights of the week include a comedy show, a hip hop concert featuring Lil Wayne and Boosie, a step show, golf tournament, jazz reception, parade and football game, and several dances. New this year is the Spartan Homecoming Family Reunion, a fun-filled and festive opportunity for the entire community to fellowship and become acquainted with Norfolk State University. Featuring food, cultural vendors, music and NSU exhibits from faculty and student organizations, the Spartan Homecoming Family Reunion is also a time for alumni and friends to reunite and rekindle old friendships while developing new ones in a spirited atmosphere.
NSU homecoming activities are as follows:
Sunday, October 21
“New Era Gospel Explosion” featuring James Hall Worship and Praise
Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Monday, October 22
Comedy Show featuring “Ms. Dominique (host act), Tyler Graig (feature act), and Corey Holcomb (headliner)
Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
Time: 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.)
Cost: $8 NSU students w/ID; $10 general admission; $12 all tickets on the day of show
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Tuesday, October 23
Homecoming Concert featuring “Lil Wayne and Boosie”
Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
Time: 9 p.m. (Doors open at 8 p.m.)
Cost: $15 NSU students w/ID; $25 general admission; $30 all tickets on the day of the show
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Wednesday, October 24
Spartan Pride Bonfire
Location: On the campus greens adjacent to the baseball field
Time: 7 p.m.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Thursday, October 25
Homecoming Fashion Show
Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
Time: 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.)
Cost: $8 NSU students w/ID; $10 general admission; $10 all tickets on the day of the show
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Jazz Reception: Crowning of Ms. Alumni
Melvin and Patricia Stith Alumni House
Time: 7 p.m.
Free Admission
Sponsored by the NSU Alumni Association
Friday, October 26
“Yard Fest”
In front of the Mills E. Godwin Student Center
Time: 11 a.m.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Homecoming Pep Rally
In front of the Mills E. Godwin Student Center
Noon
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
NSUAA Golf Tournament
Bide-A-Wee Golf Course, Portsmouth
Time: 8 a.m.
Cost: $90 per golfer
Sponsored by the NSU Alumni Association
Spartan Homecoming Family Reunion
Presidential Parkway
Time: Noon to 6 p.m.
Sponsored by Norfolk State University
Marie V. McDemmond Center Homecoming Open House
McDemmond Center Lawn
Time: Noon to 6 p.m.
Sponsored by Norfolk State University
Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference Alumni Mixer
Norfolk Sheraton Hotel
Time: 2 to 5 p.m.
Cost: $20
Sponsored by the MEAC
“Stomping on the Yard” Homecoming Step Show
Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
Time: 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7 p.m.)
Cost: $10 NSU students; $10 general admission; $15 all tickets on the day of show
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Western Round-Up
Holiday Inn Executive Center
Time: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Attire: Western or Casual
Cost: $20
Music: DJ Joe Form
Sponsored by the NSU Alumni Association
Saturday, October 27
Homecoming Parade
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Sponsored by Norfolk State University
Homecoming Football Game
NSU vs. Howard University
William “Dick” Price Stadium
Time: 1p.m.
Cost: $12 general admission and $17 reserved (Advance Ticket Sales)
$20 general admission and $25 reserved (Day of the Game Sales)
Sponsored by NSU Athletics
Mass Communications and Journalism Annual Homecoming Reunion
Courtyard of J. Hugo Madison Hall (Communications Building)
Time: 4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
SGA Homecoming Victory Party
Featuring: New Jersey’s own, DJ Nix ‘N’ Da Mix
Joseph G. Echols Memorial Hall
Time: 10 p.m. (Doors open at 9 p.m.)
Cost: $6 for NSU students w/ID; $8 general admission; $10 all tickets on the day of dance
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Alumni Welcome Home Dance
Holiday Inn Executive Center, Virginia Beach
Time: 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Cost: $30
Attire: Dressy
Music: DJ E.T.
Sponsored by the NSU Alumni Association
Sunday, October 28
Worship Service
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Angela Corprew-Boyd
Holiday Inn Executive Center, Virginia Beach
Time: 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Sponsored by the NSU Alumni Association
HBCU Band “Battlefest”
William “Dick” Price Stadium
Time: 2 p.m. (Doors open at noon)
Cost: Advance Tickets
$15 General
$12 College Students w/ ID
$12 Group
$20 VIP
Day of show
$18 General
$15 College Students w/ID
$15 Group
$25 VIP
Sponsored by NSU Band Dept.
For more information, contact 823-8373 or visit www.nsu.edu/homecoming.
