2022 Homecoming Schedule

8:00-10:00am
Donut Drop, BA Lobby, Sponsored by Graduate Studies

5:00-7:00pm
Stampede Feed, Sponsored by Chartwells, Residential Restaurant

All Day
King & Queen Voting Opens, Online on Engage Platform

8:00pm
Candidates Night, Hypnotist, PE Gym

9:00am-4:00 pm
Mustangs Give: Day of Service, Volunteers Check-in at FH Lobby

11:00am-2:00pm
Mustang Karaoke! Try-Outs, CC Upper Ballroom

5:00-7:00pm
VIP Night at the Campus Book Store, Student Center

7:00-10:00pm
Mustang Karaoke! Finals, Conference Center Upper Ballroom

9:00am-12:00pm
Residence Hall Spirit Decorating Judging, Office and Door Decorating Judging, All Campus. Enter by emailing Alumni@SMSU.edu

12:00 pm
Homecoming Coronation & Social, Chris Moreno, Musician, CC Lower Ballroom

5:00 pm
Doors Open, Prairie Jam Concert: Tyler Farr, Sponsored by Visit Marshall, Schwan Regional Event Center

8:30pm
Take2 Improv, Black Box Theatre

9:00-10:00am
State of the University Address, Conference Center Upper Level

10:00-11:30am
SMSU Foundation Board Meeting, Upper Level, Conference Center

11:30am-12:30pm
SMSU Foundation & Alumni Joint Board Meeting, Conference Center

12:30-2:00pm
Mustang Mentorship Program Meet & Greet with SMSU Foundation & Alumni Boards, Lunch & Social Time, Conference Center

2:00-3:00pm
SMSU Alumni Board Meeting, Elizabeth Lockwood SMSU Alumni & Visitor Center

4:00-6:00pm
SMSU Alumni Achievement Awards Celebration, Conference Center Upper Ballroom

6:00pm
Volleyball vs. Minnesota Duluth, PE Gym

8:00-9:00 pm
Laser Light Show: “Laser Rock” featuring music by Foreigner, David Bowie, ZZ Top, Genesis, Rush, Queen, Elton John, SMSU Planetarium, SM 108

9:00pm-12:00am
Student Bonfire, Central Field, Sponsored by Student Alumni Association & Residence Life

7:30 am
5K and 10K Race, Sponsored by the Veterans Club, Check-in/Start at Social Science Parking Lot

7:30am-12:00pm
Farmers Market, Parking Lot between YMCA and Schwans

10:00am 
Parade Line-Up Begins, Lyon/Jewett Streets Check-in

10:45am
Alumni Parade Hospitality Tent 
Featuring Breakfast Paninos, Hot Cocoa & Coffee, Memorial Park, Corner of Main St./E. College Dr.

11:00am 
Homecoming Parade, Lyon Street to Main Street to 5th Street

1:00-2:00pm
Planetarium Star Show: “Extreme Universe” featuring highlights of our newest space telescope (James Webb) and travel to the limits of the universe, SMSU Planetarium, SM 108

12:30-1:30pm
Swimming Social, Don Palm Natatorium, PE Pool

12:00-5:00 pm
Open House, Elizabeth Lockwood SMSU Alumni & Visitor Center

1:00-2:00pm
Class of ‘72 Reunion, Alumni Heritage Gallery, Student Center

2:00pm
Volleyball vs. St. Cloud State, PE Gym

3:00-5:00pm
Homecoming Tailgate & Family Fun Fest with Food, Beverage Garden & Music

4:40pm
Pre-game Introduction of Homecoming Royalty, Schwan Regional Event Center

4:45pm
Parade of Nations, Schwan Regional Event Center

5:00pm
Football vs. Upper Iowa, Schwan Regional Event Center

8:00-10:00pm
Alumni Social, Wooden Nickel

10:00am-2:00pm
Alumni Brunch, Residential Restaurant, Student Center