The theme for homecoming 2016 is superheroes, and students are encouraged to attend events across the two campuses in their favorite superhero apparel.
Window decorating kicked off the celebrations on Friday, Oct. 7. Residence Halls on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses painted the windows of their respective student centers with murals of superheroes and cheesy catchphrases.
Volunteerism and Service Learning Support hosted “Seeds of Hope” Sunday, Oct. 9, a homecoming service project on the Kennesaw campus. Volunteerism and Service Learning Support helps students become engaged citizens through group service projects.
Those who love trivia should mark their calendars: Tuesday, Oct. 11, is team trivia night on the Kennesaw campus in the student center. Trivia will begin 7 p.m., so grab your squad and get ready to test your knowledge.
The Zuckerman Museum of Art will present “96 Elephants“ in conjunction with the Center for Puppetry Arts. Guests will make a “communal Ijele masquerade inspired by the Nigerian Igbo tradition to honor of the 96 elephants poached every day in Africa,” according to the event’s website. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12.
“Hoot-a-Palooza” at Town Center Mall will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 12. The event is open to students, faculty and staff to promote the appreciation of KSU and the Kennesaw community. Dedicated B.O.B. shuttles will run from the student centers on both campuses to Town Center Mall from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
The first 200 people who show up to “Hoot-a-Palooza” with valid KSU IDs will receive Simon Mall swag bags. Owl Radio will provide music, and Scrappy and the cheer and dance teams will host a pep rally at 6:45 p.m. There will be giveaways and raffle prizes, so make sure to get there early.
There are three events across the two campuses on Thursday, Oct. 13. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. there will be a student open house on the Kennesaw campus. The open house will be held at the Alumni House with a gallery entitled, “Emerging from Within: The Kennesaw State Diversity Collection.”
The second event on Oct. 13 is “Founders Day Big Conversation: Civility and Civic Engagement.” This panel discussion will be hosted from 12:30 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the student center on Kennesaw campus.
The Marietta campus will host a “Lip Sync and Bonfire” from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheater.
The Homecoming parade will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 14 on the Kennesaw campus, with a pep rally following immediately on The Green.
The KSU volleyball team will take on the University of South Carolina Upstate at 6 p.m. in the Convocation Center for its homecoming game.
The night will conclude with performances by Lupe Fiasco and DJ Scream at “Scrappy’s Screech Sanctum” at the Marietta campus. Doors open at 7 p.m. and tickets and more information can be found at whereKennesawplays.com.
Saturday, Oct. 15 concludes KSU’s homecoming festivities. The day will begin with the volleyball team’s 5 p.m. game at the Convocation Center. A tailgate competition will begin at 3 p.m. at the old Brandsmart property in Kennesaw.
The football team will take on Liberty University at the Fifth Third Bank Stadium at 7 p.m., and the homecoming king and queen will be announced after the game.
