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Calendar of Events

Monday, October 13th through Saturday, October 18th


Please Note: Alcohol is not permitted at any Homecoming Events

Monday / Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday / Saturday


Monday, October 13th

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m - Campus Poker Walk for Students and Staff

Rec Center Lobby (start any time between these hours)

Enjoy a 1.5 mile fun walk around campus at your own pace. Visit 5 stations where you will receive an item. At the finish, spin a wheel or play plinko for a chance to win raffles and prizes.

5:00 p.m. - NEW! Banner Spirit Competition NEW!

Judging at 10:00 pm

The Homecoming Banner Competition is a great new way to show off your Prof pride.  The spirit of Homecoming Week is displayed in a banner created by a group of students or an individual.  The banners will be hung in the SC Pit all week to help promote Homecoming, student organizations, and campus pride.  This competition is open to the entire Rowan community.  Participants can register as a group or individuals may apply.  All participants are expected to walk in the Homecoming Parade on Saturday, October 18th, 2008. All participants must line up with their banners at Bunce Hall by 9:40 on Oct. 18 to prepare for the parade walk.

Teams must submit their applications to participate in the banner competition by October 1st at 3pm to Nancy Fox in the SGA suite in the Student Center. Applications are available online, in the SGA suite or the Office of the VP President for Student Affairs.

Click to download an application


Tuesday, October 14th

3:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Special Dinner menu to "Celebrate RU Heroes" in the Marketplace

9:00 p.m.- Homecoming Comedy Show
Featuring Mitch Fatel
Pfleeger Concert Hall
Cost for Students: $5

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Wednesday, October 15th

6:00 p.m. - Field Hockey vs. Susquehanna University

7:00 p.m. - Men's Soccer: Rowan vs. Kean University

7:00 p.m. - Annual Push Cart Competition

Get a team together and compete in the annual Homecoming Push Cart Competition. Build and design your own car and race it on the obstacle course on the Student Center patio. Prizes for the winning team.

Apply to the Soap Box Competition Online

Contact Constantine Alexakos at 856-256-4696 for details.

7:00 p.m. - Faculty Spotlight Series
Wilson Hall, Boyd Recital Hall

Please note that the Homecoming King and Queen Pageant will not be held this year. However, we will have a Banner Competition on Monday, October 13, starting at 5:00 pm to increase participation in Homecoming events and the parade. Join with friends to decorate a banner and enjoy the festivities.

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Thursday, October 16th

7:00 p.m. - Volleyball: Rowan vs. New Jersey City University

8:00 p.m. - Rowan Wind Ensemble
Wilson Hall, Pfleeger Concert Hall

9:00 - Lip Sync Competition
Sponsored by Student University Programming

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Friday, October 17th

7:00 p.m. - Pep Rally (Speakers at 7:10)
Refreshments courtesy of Alumni Association

8:30 p.m. - Float Building

9:00 p.m. - Annual Cocoa Run

Sponsored by the Alumni Association

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Please Note: Alcohol is not permitted at any Homecoming Events

Saturday, October 18th

9:00 a.m. - Welcome Reception
Join family, alumni, and Rowan staff in Education Hall, Second floor for a continental breakfast and networking. Registration is not required .

10:00 a.m. - Homecoming Parade
“Brown and Gold: Heroes Young and Old ”
Floats, banners and more!

Application to Participate
NOTICE: Hand in all applications to the SGA Suite in the SC by 3:00 pm on September 18.


Please Note:
* Alcohol is not permitted at any Homecoming Events
Click here for NJ Statutes and Glassboro Ordinances regarding alcohol consumption.

11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - Lunch
Student Center Marketplace
Cost $7.50 (Special Homecoming Menu)

Please Note:
* Alcohol is not permitted at any Homecoming Events
Click here for NJ Statutes and Glassboro Ordinances regarding alcohol consumption.

2:00 p.m. - Football Rowan vs. Morrisville State College
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3:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Dinner
Student Center Marketplace
Cost $9.50 (Special Tailgating Menu)

7:00 p.m. - Women's Soccer: Rowan vs. New Jersey City University

7:00 p.m. - 25th Annual Step Show
(doors open at 6:00)
Sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha
Pfleeger Concert Hall
Contact Student Information Desk for tickets at (856) 256-4606
Tickets must be purchased in advance but not the day of the event
Step Show only tickets - $15; Step Show and After Party - $20 and must have a college ID
(Must attend Step Show to be admitted to After Party)

7:00 p.m. - Star Show "The Rowan Universe"
Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall
$3 for students, children under 13, and those over 60 years of age
$5 for adults


8:30 p.m. - Laser Show "Laser Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon"
Edelman Planetarium, Science Hall

$3 for students, children under 13, and those over 60 years of age
$5 for adults

9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. - Rowan After Hours (RAH)
Karaoke, DJ, Video Games, Free Food and more!

10:00 p.m. (approx.) to 2:00 a.m. - Step Show After Party (Tickets only and must show College ID; Must attend Step Show to be admitted to After Party)
Recreation Center Gymnasium

Please Note: Alcohol is not permitted at any Homecoming Events

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