2018 Homecoming and Family Weekend
Friday, October 5 – Sunday, October 7
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Marlin Spirit Day
Wednesday, October 3
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Homecoming Parade
Friday, October 5 at 2:30 p.m.
Line the sidewalks of University Commons to watch Marlin spirit come to life through student organizations and interest groups, athletic teams, and faculty and staff with their pets. This year's theme is Superheroes and Action Heroes. Parade participants can register
here
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The Homecoming Court Ceremony will be held Saturday, October 6, at Birdsong Field during halftime of the VWU field hockey game (at approximately 12:30 or 12:45 p.m.).
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VWU FinFest!
Saturday, October 6 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Trinder Center Lawn
Join us as we celebrate Homecoming! There will be food and beverages for purchase from
J&K Style Grill
,
Ynot Pizza
,
Malbon's BBQ "The Flying Pig"
,
Kona Ice
, and Hoffman Beverages. Mingle with your favorite faculty members while the kiddos enjoy the inflatable bounce house. The
RTB Band
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
2nd Annual Chili Cook Off
tasting and award announcement will start at 12:00 p.m. There's so much for the Marlin community to enjoy all afternoon long! We can't wait to see you there!
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THE EDGE 5K Fun Run
presented by Aramark
Saturday, October 6 at 10 a.m.
Take a run (or walk!) through the beautiful VWU campus during THE EDGE 5K Fun Run, presented by Aramark. Open to the VWU community and the public alike, the event proceeds will support The Excellence Fund in providing annual scholarship assistance for VWU students.
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Spotlight on The Arts
October 5-6 at 7 p.m.
Arts Showcase,
Hofheimer Theater
Preview the Theatre Department's fall production and hear the VWU Choirs, Jazz Ensemble, and Orchestra. "Open Mic" for VWU students, faculty/staff, and alumni follows the Saturday performance.
October 6 at 3 p.m.
Music & Theatre Panel
,
Hofheimer Theater
Dr. Rick Hite, Emeritus Professor of Theatre, joins Dr. Stephen Mansfield, University Archivist, and current music and theatre faculty for a retrospective discussion. Gather to honor the past, celebrate the future, and memorialize your spot in Virginia Wesleyan history! Commemorative photos will be taken.
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Special Events
Saturday, October 6
9:30 a.m. - Nancy Kelly '15 Memorial Tree Dedication
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behind Godwin Hall
12:45 p.m. - Homecoming Court Ceremony,
Birdsong Field
1:45 p.m. - NCAA Division III Softball Champions Ring Ceremony,
Trinder Center
4:15 p.m. - State Farm/VWU Scholar Athlete Recognition,
Trinder Center
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Even More Homecoming Events!
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Friday Night Flights - Alumni Social
Friday, October 5 at 5:30 p.m.
Appetizers on us! Exclusive beverage deals for all alumni and their guests courtesy of co-owner JB Maas '01.
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Athletic Contests
Friday, October 5
6:30 p.m. -
Volleyball
vs. Randolph College,
Jane P. Batten Student Center
Saturday, October 6
12 p.m. -
Field Hockey
vs. Roanoke College,
Birdsong Field
1 p.m. -
Women's Soccer
vs. Ferrum College,
Trinder Center
3:30 p.m. -
Men's Soccer
vs. Ferrum College,
Trinder Center
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Alumni Games
Saturday, October 6
9 a.m. - Women's Lacrosse,
Birdsong Field
10:30 a.m. - Women's Basketball,
Jane P. Batten Student Center
11 a.m. - Baseball/Softball co-ed slow-pitch,
Kenneth R. Perry Field
2:30 p.m. - Men's Lacrosse,
Birdsong Field
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