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Ready for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2017
Beautiful weather is on the schedule for this year's festivities
Featured News | October 5, 2017
With highs in the 80s and little chance of showers, this year’s is looking sunny and bright. The festivities began with Marlin Spirit Day and Wesleyan Wednesday and continue throughout the weekend with an exciting line up of events. Bring your Marlin spirit and join in the fun!
Homecoming and Family Weekend Schedule of Events:
Friday, October 6
2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Homecoming Parade
Line the sidewalks to watch an array of participants from student organizations, clubs and athletic teams to a faculty and staff pet parade.
6:00 - 9:00 p.m. VWU Friday Night Flights - Annual Alumni Social
, Sports and Billiards
Appetizers on us! Exclusive beverage deals for all Alumni and their guests courtesy of co-owner JB Maas '01
7:30 p.m. Homecoming Performing Arts Showcase Hofheimer Theatre, Fine Arts Building
Join us for a presentation of performances by all areas of the Performing Arts!
9:00 p.m. Homecoming Dance
Marlin Students celebrate Homecoming
Saturday, October 7
9:00 a.m. (GESC) Tours
Our newest state-of-the-art facility
10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Betty S. Rogers Track and Field Center Dedication
Reception and ribbon cutting ceremony (invitation only)
11:00 a.m. Hollins University vs. Volleyball Donald M. Forsyth Court, Jane P. Batten Student Center
11:30 a.m. Graduates for Growth: Class of 2017 Tree Dedication Ceremony
Sidewalk approaching the Greer Environmental Sciences Center
A tree planting to honor and recognize the Class of 2017's tree-mendous efforts in raising scholarship funds for rising-seniors through the Senior Class Gift Campaign
12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Homecoming Tailgate Trinder Center Lawn
Join us as we celebrate Homecoming! There will be food and beverages for purchase from J&K Grill, NY Souvlaki, Twin Tiger, Kona Ice, and Hoffman Beverages. Students can join the fun outside or use their meal plan in the Boyd Dining Center. Mingle with your favorite faculty members at the Faculty Tent while the kiddos enjoy the inflatable bounce house. Astro DJ will keep the party going with great music and entertainment while the Chrysler Museum Mobile Glass Studio will give on-site glass-blowing demonstrations. And don't forget! Our inaugural tasting and award announcement will start at 1:00 p.m. There's so much for the Marlin community to enjoy all afternoon long! We can't wait to see you there!
1 p.m. Trinder Center Lawn
Divisions available for Alumni, Faculty/Staff, and Students to show off their culinary skills. Division and Grand Champion awards will be given.
1 p.m. Eastern Mennonite University vs. Field Hockey Birdsong Field
1 p.m. Randolph College vs. Women's Soccer Foster Field, Trinder Center
1:45 p.m. NCAA Division III Softball Champions Ring Ceremony Foster Field, Trinder Center-- Halftime ceremony held during the VWU women's soccer game
3:30 p.m. Randolph College vs. Men's Soccer Foster Field, Trinder Center
7:30 p.m. Homecoming Performing Arts Showcase Hofheimer Theatre, Fine Arts Building
Join us for a presentation of performances by all areas of the Performing Arts!
Alumni Games
9 a.m. Women's Lacrosse Birdsong Field
10 a.m. Baseball Kenneth R. Perry Field
11:30 a.m. Softball Marlins Field
3:30 a.m. Men's Lacrosse Birdsong Field
Sunday, October 8
10-11 a.m. Interdenominational Worship Service Monumental Chapel
10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Brunch Boyd Dining Center (Marlin students)