Central State University celebrates Homecoming 2024 with a week of festivities
Central State University is gearing up for its highly anticipated Homecoming Week, running from Oct. 7-12. This year’s theme, the Maroon & Gold Experience, invites alumni, students, and community members to celebrate the Marauder spirit with a variety of engaging events.
Monday, Oct. 7
- 8-11 p.m., Marauder Jam Pajama Party, University Student Center (open to CSU students)
Tuesday, Oct. 8
- 12-2 p.m., Marauder Munchies, University Student Center (open to CSU students)
6-8 p.m., Student Government Association Inauguration, University Student Center Ballroom
Wednesday, Oct. 9
- 7 p.m., Central State University Chorus Concert at 7 p.m., Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center
- 8-10 p.m., Flashing Lights Block Party & Pep Rally, William Patrick McPherson Memorial Stadium (open to campus community)
Thursday, Oct. 10
8 a.m.-4 p.m., Visiting Alumni Day, Central State University
11 a.m.-2 p.m., Jammin@Noon sponsored by Fidelity Investments, University Student Center Game Room
2:30-3 p.m., Unveiling of the Marcella A. Sampson '74 Plaque, Office of Career Services, Second Floor, University Student Center
4-9 p.m., Dayton Alumni Chapter Fish Fry, Central State University-Dayton, hosted by the CSU National Alumni Association Dayton Alumni Chapter
7-9 p.m. Mister and Miss CSU Coronation, Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center
Friday, Oct. 11
10 a.m. shotgun start, Ron Cosey Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing, Locust Hills Golf Club
10 a.m.-midnight, Vendor Fair, Madison W. Beacom/Gaston F. Lewis Gymnasium parking lot
1-3 p.m., Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon*, University Student Center Ballroom
honoring inductees Chantel White-Lawrence, Jerry Parker, Bridgette Edwards and Aja Lewis3-7 p.m., Marauder Athletics Homecoming Day Soiree*, University Student Center Ballroom
8-11 p.m., “Cenchella” Homecoming concert featuring: Kamry, K Stylist, Dreezy, Sada Baby and Skilla Baby, Beacom/Lewis Gymnasium
Saturday, Oct. 12
8 a.m., Annual CSU National Alumni Association Scholarship Breakfast followed by the National Alumni Association Meeting, Norman E. Ward Center Ballroom
10 a.m.-midnight, Vendor Fair, Beacom/Gaston Gymnasium parking lot
11-11:15 a.m., Alumni Memorial Service, Sunken Garden
11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Homecoming parade, campus-wide
11:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m., Class Reunion Photo Sessions, Alumni Tower/Galloway Hall
1-4 p.m., Football game against Clark Atlanta University*, William Patrick McPherson Memorial Stadium
7 p.m. Last Stomp Greek Step Show*, Beacom/Lewis Gymnasium
9 p.m.-2 a.m., Saturday Night Gala, hosted by the National Alumni Association, Dayton Convention Center
For a complete schedule of events and ticket information, visit the CSU Homecoming website at centralstate.edu/student-services/homecoming.
Join us as we celebrate unity, pride, and tradition during Central State University’s Homecoming 2024!
*Tickets are required for select events and may be purchased online at https://www.centralstate.edu/get-event-tickets. No cash will be accepted for ticketed events.
