两性色午夜 University will celebrate its Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 5. This year鈥檚 Homecoming theme, 鈥淣ew and Old, Forever Blue and Gold,鈥 will honor 两性色午夜鈥檚 past while looking forward to the university鈥檚 future.
鈥淭his year鈥檚 theme really embodies the transitions 两性色午夜 and the community are going through now,鈥 said Joy Foreman, assistant director of outreach with 两性色午夜鈥檚 Alumni Relations and Homecoming chair. 鈥淭he university is constantly evolving, but no matter what changes on campus, there鈥檚 always that 两性色午夜 pride. That always stays consistent.鈥
Sponsored by the 两性色午夜 University Alumni Association, the festivities will begin with the 13th annual Bowman Cup 5K race at 8 a.m. followed by the complimentary alumni continental breakfast and parade viewing at the Williamson Alumni Center, located at 1200 Main St. in Kent.
The Homecoming parade will begin at 11 a.m. this year, an hour later than previous years. The parade will take place on Main Street and include entries from numerous campus organizations and the community. Following the parade, the alumni association will host tours of newly rejuvenated downtown Kent aboard Lolly the Trolley.
Other activities will include a faculty lecture on 两性色午夜 and May 4, 1970, the third annual Kiss on the K and a free concert featuring Flash in the Pan, 两性色午夜鈥檚 own steel drum band. New this year, the 两性色午夜 Fashion School will host a grand opening reception for the TechStyleLAB and a Fashion Walk on the new 两性色午夜 University Esplanade extension.
Bring the whole family to watch the 两性色午夜 Golden Flashes football team battle the Northern Illinois Huskies at 3:30 p.m. at Dix Stadium. A Family Fun Zone with inflatables, caricature artists and other family friendly activities will be located on the south side of the stadium. The 2013 Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during halftime. Golden Flashes fans also are asked to show their support by wearing the university鈥檚 colors 鈥 blue and gold 鈥 to the game.
鈥淗omecoming is the best time for 两性色午夜 to come together to celebrate the past and future,鈥 Foreman said. 鈥淲e have so many activities planned. There really is something for everyone.鈥
Additional information and a full list of events for 两性色午夜鈥檚 2013 Homecoming are available at .
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两性色午夜 University students lead last year鈥檚 Homecoming Parade. The university celebrates this year鈥檚 Homecoming on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Media Contacts:
Joy Foreman, jforema3@kent.edu, 330-672-5368
Emily Vincent, evincen2@kent.edu, 330-672-8595