Homecoming October 24-29, 2011
Deadlines:
UPDATE: All Homecoming Concert tickets are gone!!
October 5: Homecoming King and Queen applications due by 4 pm to MUC 211
- Homecoming King and Queen Elections: Oct. 19-Oct. 21
October 19: All Homecoming entry forms due (Homecoming packet) by 4:30 pm to MUC 211
October 20: APSU Apollo Talent Show Registration due by 4pm to MUC 211
Schedule of Events
Monday, October 24
Banner Contest Judging Begins at 9am
Student Organizations decorate homecoming themed banners to be displayed during the week.
Lobby Decorating Contest Judging Begins at 2pm
Academic and administrative offices will compete for a best spriited lobby.
Homecoming Concert Featuring Big Sean with CyHi da Prynce
7pm, Red Barn. Doors open at 6pm. Main campus students can pick-up tickets beginning Wednesday, October 11th with valid APSU I.D. Faculty, staff, online students, and Fort Campbell students may purchase tickets (if available) beginning Wednesday, October 19th. Main campus students may purchase one additional ticket at this time for the same price. Any remaining tickets will be available for the community to purchase beginning Friday, October 21st. Sponsored by Govs Programming Council (GPC).
Tuesday, October 25
Fight Song Competition
Noon, MUC Plaza (Rain Location Red Barn). Student organizations perform APSU’s fight song, “Smash! Bang!” in the traditional manner as well as a creative version based on the 2011 Homecoming theme. This is truly an event not to miss!
Homecoming T-shirt Distribution
Noon, MUC Plaza (Rain Location Red Barn). Main campus students can pick-up their complimentary homecoming t-shirt. Sponsored by Student Government Association.
Cretaceous Craziness with Housing
5:30 p.m., Castle Heights Courtyard. Join us for fun and games and the chance to make your own Homecoming decorations. Sponsored by Housing/Residence Life, (931) 221-7444.
Wednesday, October 26
APSU Apollo Student Talent Show
7:00 p.m., Red Barn. Free and open to the public. Students amaze the audience with their talents. Sponsored by Govs Programming Council (GPC).
Thursday, October 27
Step-Off
5:00 p.m., Red Barn. Student organizations participate in the traditional step-off competition.
Homecoming Court Announcement
Immediately following the Step-Off in the Red Barn, the 2011 Homecoming court will be announced.
Friday, October 28
Pep Rally/Cookout
Noon, MUC Plaza (Rain Location: Red Barn). 5:00 p.m., Red Barn. Free and open to APSU main campus. Come and participate in the pep rally while enjoying lunch. Scheduled appearances include: APSU head coach Rick Christophel, the Governors Own marching band, cheer and pom squads, and the Gov himself. Sponsored by Athletics and Student Life and Leadership.
T-shirt Swap
Noon, MUC plaza (rain location: Red Barn). Students can bring another article of clothing bearing the name of another university and trade it for a new APSU GOVS shirt! All clothing items collected will be donated to Goodwill.
Saturday, October 29
Homecoming Parade
Noon, 1:00 p.m., (Eighth Street, down College Street, N. Second Street, Marion Street, back to campus). Free and open to the public. APSU and the Clarksville community gather together to celebrate Homecoming 2011. Come see one of the largest parades in recent history!
Homecoming Game- APSU vs. Eastern Illinois
4:00 p.m., Governors Stadium. Open to the public. Presentation of the 2011 Homecoming King and Queen and court announced at halftime. The Red Bowl competition champions will also be announced. For admission prices, please contact Athletics Ticket Office, (931) 221-7761.
NPHC Step Show
7:30 p.m., Red Barn. $10 for APSU students with I.D. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. Contact Fraternity and Sorority Affairs, (931) 221-6570. Visit www.apsugreeks.com for the most up-to-date information.
Unless otherwise stated, contact Student Life and Leadership, (931) 221-7431, for more information about any event listed.
Homecoming Parade (Off Campus Parade Registration) Oct. 29 at 1 pm
Homecoming Court Applications
Homecoming Organization Packet 2011
Off-campus Parade Registration
APSU Apollo Information and Registration