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Homecoming and Family Weekend 2018
Alumni, students, parents and friends gather October 5, 6 and 7 for annual traditions
University News | September 18, 2018
The Virginia Wesleyan University campus will be bustling with activity during Homecoming and Family Weekend 2018, Friday, October 5 – Sunday, October 7. Plans for this year’s event include a parade, athletic contests, alumni games, and a 5K fun run. Saturday’s FinFest will bring a variety of food trucks, Hoffman Beverage, a chili cook off and inflatable bounce houses to Trinder Center Lawn.
The excitement begins on Marlin Spirit Day, Wednesday, October 3, when the VWU community is encouraged to wear their favorite VWU gear at home, at work, or at play. Send photos that demonstrate your Marlin Spirit (hats, shirts, diplomas, etc.) and adorn your children and pets too. Tweet your snapshots to @vawesleyan using #marlinspiritday or share them on Facebook (facebook.com/vawesleyan or facebook.com/virginia.wesleyan.alumni). Photos can also be emailed to virginiawesleyan@vwu.edu. Need VWU gear? Visit the University Store for Marlin attire and more.
Join in the fun! View the full schedule below or visit the Homecoming & Family Weekend webpage.
Friday, October 5
2:30 p.m. Homecoming Parade
Line the sidewalks to watch an array of participants from student organizations, clubs and athletic teams to a faculty and staff pet parade.
5:30 p.m. Friday Night Flights - Annual Alumni Social
SHOREBREAK PIZZA
Appetizers on us! Exclusive beverage deals for all alumni and their guests courtesy of co-owner JB Maas '01.
6:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. Randolph College Jane P. Batten Student Center
7:00 p.m. Arts Showcase Hofheimer Theater
Join us for a presentation of performances by all areas of the performing arts!
9:00 p.m. Homecoming Dance
Marlin students celebrate Homecoming
Saturday, October 6
9:00 a.m. Aramark presents THE EDGE 5k Fun Run Paphites Pavilion
11:00 a.m. Campus Tours
11:00 a.m. Homecoming FinFest 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!
12:00 p.m. 2nd Annual Chili Cook Off tasting and award presentation
12:00 p.m. Field Hockey vs. Roanoke College Birdsong Field
12:45 p.m. Homecoming Court Ceremony Birdsong Field
Halftime ceremony held during the VWU field hockey game
1:00 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Ferrum College Trinder Center
1:45 p.m. NCAA Division III Softball Champions Ring Ceremony Trinder Center
Halftime ceremony held during the VWU women's soccer game
3:00 p.m. Music & Theatre Panel Hofheimer Theater
3:30 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Ferrum College Trinder Center
4:15 p.m. State Farm/VWU Scholar Athlete Recognition Trinder Center
Halftime ceremony held during the VWU men’s soccer game
7:00 p.m. Arts Showcase and Open Mic Night Hofheimer Theatre
Join us for a presentation of performances by all areas of the performing Arts
Saturday's Alumni Games
9:00 a.m. Women's Lacrosse Birdsong Field
10:30 a.m. Women's Basketball Jane P. Batten Student Center
11:00 a.m. Baseball/Softball co-ed slow-pitch Kenneth R. Perry Field
2:30 p.m. Men's Lacrosse Birdsong Field
Sunday, October 7
11:00 a.m. Homecoming Worship: A Christian Service Monumental Chapel
All are welcome to a special Homecoming worship service featuring Rev. Ted Smith '84. Rev. Smith currently serves as the Virginia Conference District Superintendent of Fredericksburg and is a great communicator, educator, and advocate. Monumental Chapel
Have questions? Consult VWU’s Homecoming and Family Weekend FAQs to learn more. See you there, Marlins!