Save the date: Central State University Homecoming is Oct. 11-14

Dear Centralians, Friends, and Supporters,  

These exciting events are just a glimpse of what's in store for Homecoming 2023 from Oct. 11-14 at Central State University. Make sure to mark your calendars and join us for a week filled with celebration, camaraderie, and Marauder pride! Stay tuned for more updates and details on our website. We can't wait to celebrate with you and make this Homecoming a truly unforgettable experience!

Wednesday, Oct. 11 

• 7 p.m., CSU Choir Concert, Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center 

Thursday, Oct. 12 

• 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Visiting Alumni Day, Central State University campus and CSU-Dayton 
• 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Jammin’ at Noon, University Student Center 
• 4-9 p.m., Dayton Alumni Chapter Fish Fry, CSU-Dayton 
• 7 p.m., Mr. CSU and Miss CSU Coronation, Paul Robeson Cultural and Performing Arts Center 

Friday, Oct. 13 

• 9:30 a.m. Shotgun start, 2023 Ron Cosey Memorial Scholarship Golf Outing, Locust Hills Golf Club 
• 10 a.m.-midnight, Vendor Fair, Madison W. Beacom/Gaston F. Lewis Gymnasium parking lot 
• 1-3 p.m., Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon, National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center 
• 6-10 p.m., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. Delta Zeta Foundation Annual Reception, University Student Center Ballroom 
• 7-10 p.m., Wine Down Friday Meet and Greet, Marriott at the University of Dayton 

Saturday, Oct. 14 

• 8-8:45 a.m., Annual Alumni and Friends Scholarship Breakfast, Norman E. Ward Sr. Center Ballroom 
• 9-10:45 a.m., National Alumni Association (NAA) Meeting, Norman E. Ward Sr. Center Ballroom 
• 10 a.m.-midnight, Vendor Fair, Madison W. Beacom/Gaston F. Lewis Gymnasium parking lot 
• 11-11:15 a.m., Alumni Memorial Service, Sunken Garden                   
• 11 a.m.-1:15 p.m., Homecoming Parade, campus-wide 
• 11:30 a.m.-6:15 p.m., Classes in Reunion Photo Sessions, Walter G. Sellers Alumni Tower/William Galloway Hall 
• 1-4 p.m., Football game vs. Savannah State University, William Patrick McPherson Memorial Stadium 
• 7 p.m., Greek Step Show, Madison W. Beacom/Gaston F. Lewis Gymnasium parking lot 
• 9 p.m.- 2 a.m., Saturday Night Gala, Dayton Convention Center 

We’re looking forward to welcoming you back to campus to celebrate Ohio’s only public HBCU and 1890 Land-Grant University. Go Marauders!