Homecoming week is upon us! Here's a schedule of all the upcoming events you can participate in throughout the week.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16
MSU Homecoming week schedule
Freshman guard Cassius Winston (5) and Sparty pose during Miles Bridges's announcement that he will be continuing his MSU basketball career in the 2017-2018 season on April 13, 2017 at The Spartan statue. Hundreds of students gathered around the statue in support of Miles Bridges's return to MSU.
Student Event: Hayrides and History
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Auditorium loop, by the Rock
Take a hayride around campus on MSU tractors and participate in an MSU trivia to win a free Homecoming t-shirt.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17
Student Event: Sounds of Homecoming
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Beaumont Tower (Rain location: MSU Union Ballroom)
Enjoy musical performances by MSU cappella groups at Beaumont Tower.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18
LBC 50th Anniversary Celebration: Gathering at the Huntington Club
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Fourth floor of Spartan Stadium
325 W. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824
Help kick off the LBC 50th Anniversary Celebration by joining the Lyman Briggs College for dinner and drinks at the Huntington Club.
Student Event: Wood Slice Craft Night
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
MSU Union Ballroom
Show your Spartan creativity by painting and crafting wood slices that were once a part of a tree on campus.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19
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Alumni Grand Awards Gala
5:30 p.m. Reception
6:15 p.m. Dinner and Program
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Big Ten Room
219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48824
The MSU Alumni Association will honor notable alumni in this black-tie optional awards ceremony.
LBC 50th Anniversary Celebration
9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Various locations; see event details.
Lyman Briggs College invites alumni, family, and friends to celebrate 50 years of LBC. Events include an alumni discussion panel, tours of the Cyclotron, visiting the Bug House, and more.
Student Event: Creativity and Planning a Career in Media
3:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m.
WKAR Studio A
Communication Arts & Science students are welcome to join Media Sandbox Director Karl Gude for an exclusive chat with Tyler Oakley about planning a career in media and how to be innovative.
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The School of Hospitality Business Alumni-Faculty Round Table Discussion
4:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Red Cedar Rooms A and B
219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48824
This event is exclusively open to Hospitality Business alumni board members and school faculty.
The School of Hospitality Business Spartan Sponsors Mentor Program
7:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Lincoln Room
219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48824
This event is exclusively open to Hospitality Business alumni board members and school faculty.
Student Event: Gossip & Giggles — An Evening With Tyler Oakley, Presented by UAB
9:00 p.m.- 11:00 p.m.
B115 Wells Hall
Have talks and laughs with the 2017 Homecoming Grand Marshal Tyler Oakley.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20
MSU Homecoming Parade
6:00 p.m.
Downtown East Lansing and MSU Campus
Come and watch the annual Homecoming Parade. The parade features more than 130 entries from student and community groups and MSU departments.
Healthy Homecoming Walk
8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Demonstration Field
229 Dem Hall Road, East Lansing, MI 48824
Participate in a friendly walking competition between Michigan State University and Penn State University. The challenge will consist of walking laps on the sidewalk around the field throughout the day.
College of Human Medicine Alumni Weekend
8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Tours of the Grand Rapids Research Center
MSU College of Human Medicine
Grand Rapids Research Center
400 Monroe, NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503
1:00 p.m.- 4:00 p.m. MSURx Speakers
MSU College of Human Medicine Secchia Center
Steelcase Auditorium Room 130
15 Michigan St., NE Grand Rapids, MI 49503
6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Alumni Reception
The Knickerbocker – New Holland Brewing
417 Bridge St., NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504
As part of the MSU College of Human Medicine alumni weekend, MSURx will focus on the College of Human Medicine's discovery and innovation, and its impact on lives nationwide.
The School of Hospitality Business Alumni Association Executive Appointed Board Meeting
8:30 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Lincoln Room
219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48824
This event is open exclusively to Hospitality Business alumni association board members.
Student Event: Ice Cream at the Rock
12:00 p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
The Rock (Rain location: MSU Union, main lounge)
Celebrate the end of Homecoming with FREE Dairy Store Ice Cream.
LBC 50th Anniversary Celebration
1:30 p.m.- 9:00 p.m.
Lyman Briggs College invites alumni, family, and friends to celebrate 50 years of LBC. Events include an alumni panel, tours of Holmes Hall, visiting the Horticulture Gardens, and more.
College of Veterinary Medicine State of the College Update and Alumni Reception
4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
MSU Veterinary Medical Center, G150
784 Wilson Road, East Lansing, MI 48824
Join the CVM for a State of the College Update and Alumni Reception.
Honors College Homecoming Pre-Parade Ice Cream Social
4:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Eustace Cole Hall
468 E Circle Drive, East Lansing, MI 48824
Enjoy MSU Dairy Store ice cream while mingling with other alumni and current students in the Honors College, before heading over to watch the parade.
ComArtSci Homecoming Bash
5:30 p.m.
Beggar’s Banquet
218 Abbot Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
Watch the MSU Homecoming Parade from the best view in town at the Communication Arts & Science Homecoming Bash.
Residential College in the Arts and Humanities 10th Anniversary Celebration
6:00 p.m. Tent Opens
7:00 p.m. Dinner Served
Snyder-Phillips Hall
362 Bogue St., East Lansing, MI 48825
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of the residential College in the Arts and Humanities.
The School of Hospitality Business Tailgate Reception
7:15 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Ground floor of Broad College Complex
632 Bogue St., East Lansing, MI 48824
This event is open exclusively to hospitality business alumni and students.
The Love Jones Experience Featuring 496 West Band
8:00 p.m.
Ramada Lansing Hotel and Conference Center
7501 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing MI 48917
This free event is part of the MSU Black Alumni Homecoming Weekend.
Def College Jam Party Featuring Kid Capri
10:00 p.m.
Ramada Lansing Hotel and Conference Center
7501 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing MI 48917
This event is part of the MSU Black Alumni Homecoming Weekend.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21
Green and White Brunch
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Big Ten Room
219 S. Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48824
Join fellow Spartans and special MSU guests at this annual Homecoming brunch.
Homecoming Football Game
3:30 p.m.
Spartan Stadium
325 W. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824
The MSU football team will play Indiana University in the annual Homecoming football game. Half-time will feature the Spartan Marching Band, the 2017 Homecoming Court, Homecoming Grand Marshal, and the MSU Homecoming Parade award winners.
MSU Black Alumni Annual Board Meeting
8:00 a.m.
Ramada Lansing Hotel and Conference Center
7501 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing MI 48917
This event is part of the MSU Black Alumni Homecoming Weekend.
The School of Hospitality Business Pre-Game Brunch
10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
$50 per person
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center, Riverside Room
219 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
Biomedical Laboratory Diagnostics Program Homecoming Tailgate
10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
North Kedzie Hall (green space on northeast side, near Farm Ln.)
354 Farm Ln., East Lansing, MI 48824
Enjoy food, games, and a raffle of MSU items in this BLD tailgate event.
Tours of Beaumont Tower
11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
375 W Circle Dr., East Lansing, MI 48824
This event is open to the public.
MSU Black Alumni Tailgate
12:00 p.m.
Cherry Lane Park (across from Wonders Hall)
891 Birch Rd., East Lansing, MI 48825
This event is part of the MSU Black Alumni Homecoming Weekend.
MSU Packaging Alumni Tailgate
12:30 p.m.
The School of Packaging (front lawn)
448 Wilson Road, East Lansing, MI 48824
Food and beverages will be provided in this event gathering for packaging students and alumni.
James Madison College Homecoming Tailgate
1:00 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Case Hall, South Pointe Dining Hall (North Side)
842 Chestnut Rd., East Lansing, MI 48825
Join James Madison College for a Homecoming brunch celebrating the college's 50th anniversary.
College of Human Medicine Alumni and Friends Tailgate
1:30 p.m.
Spartan Stadium
325 W. Shaw Ln., East Lansing, MI 48824
This event is part of the MSU College of Human Medicine alumni weekend.
Broad College Alumni Homecoming Pregame Tailgate
1:30 p.m.
Red Cedar Rd. (north of W. Shaw Ln.)
The tailgate will feature food, drinks, entertainment, and fun giveaway items.
College of Education Homecoming Tent
1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Demonstration Hall Field (near Spartan statue)
229 Dem Hall Rd
East Lansing, MI 48824
Join the MSU College of Education and enjoy food and live music from the college band, Against School Violence, before the Homecoming game.
College of Veterinary Medicine Homecoming Tailgate
1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m.
Demonstration Hall Field
229 Dem Hall Rd
East Lansing, MI 48824
CVM alumni and friends are welcome to join this annual Homecoming Tailgate.
Lyman Briggs Homecoming Tailgate
Time TBD
Holmes Hall
919 E. Shaw Ln., East Lansing, MI 48824
Enjoy food and games outside Holmes Hall before the Homecoming game.
MSU Black Alumni Scholarship Recipient & Distinguished Alumni Award Poolside Reception
8:00 p.m.
Ramada Lansing Hotel and Conference Center
7501 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing MI 48917
This event is part of the MSU Black Alumni Homecoming Weekend.
Juice: Who's Got It? Battle of the DJs Party
10:00 p.m.
Ramada Lansing Hotel and Conference Center
7501 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing MI 48917
This event is part of the MSU Black Alumni Homecoming Weekend.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22
MSU Black Alumni Sunday Gospel Brunch
10:30 p.m.
Ramada Lansing Hotel and Conference Center
7501 W. Saginaw Highway, Lansing MI 48917
This event is part of the MSU Black Alumni Homecoming Weekend.
