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Monday, October 22nd
  1. Banner Competition
    1. 5:00p - 9:00p
      Student Center - Back Patio (map)
      FREE
      • Show off your Prof pride with the annual homecoming banner competition. The winners will be announced at the half-time of the Football game!

        Coffee, Hot Cider, and Apple Cider Doughnuts will be served during the event. Sponsored by the Alumni Office.
      Open to all Rowan students.
    2. Register Here
  2. Men's Soccer vs Medgar Evers College
    1. 7:00p
      Soccer Field (map)
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Tuesday, October 23rd
  1. Battle of The Chefs
    1. 3:30p - 7:00p
      Student Center - Marketplace (2nd level) (map)
      $10 or Use of Meal Plan
      • The competition is on! Join us as the competition heats up in the Marketplace for our third annual Battle of the Chefs! Meet our Chefs, try each of their dishes and you decide who deserves to be on top. Each Chef will take over a station in the Marketplace and represent their Rowan University pride with a dish of their choice. Want to be part of the Battle? One representative from each class will be chosen to collaborate with a Chef. Help create the menu, gain your class’ support, and try to win the top prize! Come in your favorite Rowan gear, eat, and have fun.

        For more information on how to get involved contact Janine Liebel at 856-256-5662 or Libel@rowan.edu
      Open to entire Rowan Community.
      No registration required.
  2. Push Cart Competition
    1. 7:00p
      Student Center - Back Patio (map)
      FREE
      • Student will compete in teams of four (2 male / 2 female). Each team will have two turns around the track and the times will be totaled. 1st – 3rd place will receive trophies and will also be recognized during half-time of the Football Game.
      Open to all Rowan students.
    2. Register Here
  3. Homecoming Intramural Battleship
    1. Main Event: 9:00p
      Captain's Meeting: 8:00p
      Recreation Center - Pool (map)
      $10 per team
      • Homecoming Intramural Battleship will take place in the Recreation Center Pool, with the goal of being the last canoe standing! Four individuals in a canoe will battle others to sink the other battleships by throwing buckets of water into the other canoes. The last team remaining will be crowned the Battleship Champion!

        For more information, please visit here or contact Kevin George, Assistant Director – Intramural Sports
        Phone: 856-256-4927
        Email: georgek@rowan.edu
      Open to all Rowan students. Limited to first 16 teams to register!
      Act now to reserve your place!

      Teams may register and get more information by clicking the button below
      Registration Deadline: October 16th
    2. Registration Info Here
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Wednesday, October 24th
  1. SUP Dinner and a Movie
    1. Dinner Starts at 7:00p
      Movie Starts at 7:30p
      Student Center - Ballroom (3rd level) (map)
      $3
      • Join SUP for Dinner and a Movie (Remember the Titans). Prizes will be raffled during the event!
      Open to all Rowan students.
      Tickets can only be purchased at the Student Center Information Desk for just $3 starting October 5th. Limited number of ticket available.
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Thursday, October 25th
  1. Annual Homecoming Lip Sync Competition
    1. 9:00p
      Student Center - Pit (2nd level) (map)
      FREE
      • The very funny Arvin Mitchell will host this year’s Annual Lip Sync Competition. Get a group of friends together or perform solo to your favorite song.

        Barnes and Noble gift cards will be awarded to winners
        in the group and individual categories. These prizes include:

        Group:
        1st Place: $400
        2nd Place: $200
        3rd Place: $100

        Individual:
        1st: $200
        2nd: $100
        3rd: $50
      Open to entire Rowan Community.
      Must be a Rowan Student to perform
      Registration Deadline: October 23rd
    2. Register Here
  2. Volleyball vs New Jersey City University
    1. 7:00p
      Esby Gym (map)
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Friday, October 26th
  1. Engineering Alumni Event
    1. Rowan Hall (map)
      FREE
      • 2:00p - 3:30p : Pumpkin Chunkin - ASME
        Entire Rowan Community is invited.

        3:30p - 5:00p : Faculty Cook-Off
        Entire Rowan Community is invited.

        5:00p - 7:00p : Reception at the Italian Affair in Glassboro
        Open to Rowan Alumni only (Registration Cost: $10).
    2. Register Here
  2. Class of 1962 Cocktail Party/Ribbon
    Cutting
    1. 6:00p - 9:00p
      Lillian Lodge Kopenhaver Center for Alumni Engagement, Shpeen Hall (map)
      • Weekend kickoff reception.
    2. For details and registration information, please call the Alumni Office at 856-256-5400.
  3. Homecoming Pep Rally
    1. 7:00p - 8:00p
      Esby Gym (map)
      FREE
      • Don’t miss out on this year’s glow in the dark pep rally! Meet our athletic teams and participate in competitions to win prizes. There will be a lot of games and giveaways throughout the night that you don’t want to miss!
      Open to entire Rowan Community.
  4. The 29th Annual Homecoming Step Show
    1. 7:00p - 10:00p
      Pfleeger - Concert Hall (map)
      $12
      • The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Nu Iota Chapter, at Rowan University is excited to invite you to our 29th Annual Step Show. A grand prize of $1,200.00 will be awarded to the best fraternity and another $1,200.00 to the best sorority step team.

        Tickets go on sale on Friday, October 5th on a first-come first-serve basis. The first 50 Rowan Students in line will receive a FREE ticket to the show.
      Open to entire Rowan Community.
  5. B&N Brown & Gold Block Party
    1. 8:30p - 11:00p
      Barnes & Noble - Rowan Blvd (map)
      FREE
      • Join Barnes & Nobel at Rowan University for the B&N Brown & Gold Block party featuring a live DJ, food, book signings, and more! Cosponsored by Barnes & Noble and the Division of Student Life.
      Open to the general public.
  6. Homecoming RoGlow Paint Party
    1. 10:00p - 1:00a
      West Campus Tech Park (map)
      $5
      • RoGlow is Rowan’s very own paint party that fuses high energy music provided by DJ Brinka, dance, and paint into a mind blowing experience.

        Shuttles will be available at the Student Center Half Circle (map) starting at 9:00p. Limited parking is available at the Tech Park.

        For more information, please contact Constantine Alexakos, Assistant Director for Student Activities at alexakos@rowan.edu.
      Open to Rowan Students and Alumni only.
      Student tickets go on sale on October 5th at 2:00p at the Student Center Information Desk
    2. Alumni Tickets Here
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Saturday, October 27th
  1. Homecoming Parade
    1. 10:00a
      Throughout Glassboro - ending in Parking Lot D (map of route)
      FREE
      • Annual Homecoming parade is one of Rowan’s biggest on
        longest running traditions. Come out and enjoy student
        floats, banners, and performance showing their Rowan
        Pride.
      Open to the general public.
  2. Homecoming Picnic - Welcome Home
    Alumni
    1. 11:00a - 2:00p
      Tent by Richard Wackar Stadium (map)
      $10 or Use of Meal Plan
      • Annual Homecoming celebration under the tent. Alumni from all generations are encouraged to attend.

        Members of the 1960’s football team will be honored.

      For more information regarding alumni tickets, please visit the link below or call 856-256-5400.
    2. Alumni Tickets Here
  3. Homecoming Football Game
    1. 1:30p
      Richard Wackar Stadium (map)
      Rowan University vs Morrisville State University
      • Pre-order tickets through the Alumni Office for a discounted price.
        $5 - Adults
        $3 - Children 12 and under
        FREE - Rowan Students
      Open to the general public.
    2. Alumni Tickets Here
  4. Volleyball vs Polytechnic Institute of New
    York
    1. 5:00p
      Esby Gym (map)
  5. Harley Flack 20th Anniversary Ceremony
    1. 5:30p
      Tent by Richard Wackar Stadium (map)
      FREE
      • Ceremony to honor past and present mentoring program participants and key university community members who have made 20 years of the Dr. Harley E. Flack Student Mentoring program possible.
      This event is only open to Harley E. Flack mentoring program student participants, faculty and staff mentors, alumni of the mentoring program, and administration.
  6. Class of 1962 Dinner & Dance
    1. 6:00p - 11:00p
      Student Center - Ballroom (3rd level) (map)
      Cost TBD
      • Formal dinner and dance to celebrate class of ’62 reunion.
      Open to Rowan Alumni.

      For details and registration information, please call the Alumni Office at 856-256-5400.
  7. Field Hockey vs William Paterson University
    1. 7:00p
      Richard Wackar Stadium (map)
  8. RAH Bingo Night
    1. 9:00p - 1:00a
      Student Center - Pit (2nd level) (map)
      FREE
      • Prof Pride Themed Bingo!
      Open to entire Rowan Community.
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Sunday, October 28th
  1. 1962 Breakfast
    1. 9:00a - 11:00a
      Alumni Center (map)
      • Breakfast for class of 1962.


      Open to Rowan Alumni.

      For details and registration information, please call the Alumni Office at 856-256-5400.
  2. Athletic Hall of Fame
    1. 1:00p
      Student Center - Ballroom (3rd level) (map)
      TBD
      • Dedication of the new Shirley O’Day / Joy Solomen GSC/Rowan Hall of Fame. The 2002 Championship Field Hockey Team and the 1980-84 Track and Field Teams will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
      Open to Rowan Alumni.
    2. Register Here
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