It’s that time of year again: Homecoming events start today
Chalk lines the sidewalks and a medallion is hidden somewhere on campus.
Beginning today, Homecoming Week 2006 is offering students a variety of campus events to show off their Chippewa pride.
Sarah E. Smith, Clinton Township junior and Homecoming public relations chair, said this week will feature some new events, while bringing some back from past years.
“(Students) should go because it’s going to be fun,” Smith said. “They can meet new people, take a break from homework and just relax.”
The week will kick off with the Medallion Hunt, which is a week-long search for a medallion hidden on campus. Clues will appear on the Office of Student Life Web site, stulife.cmich.edu, every night until the medallion is located. The medallion’s finder will receive a $200 gift certificate to Papa John’s Pizza.
Throughout the week, students also can compete for the Maroon Cup against registered student organizations during field events, spirit competitions and campus chalking. Smith said she has noticed an increase in the number of the RSOs competing this year, with more than 20 taking part.
The dining commons are getting into the spirit as well by featuring chili stations, Blimpie’s subs and hot dog eating contests throughout the week.
The fourth-annual Chippewa Rock Rally will include mock rock performances, a pep talk from the football team and the presentation of this year’s Homecoming Week Grand Marshal, Michigan Speaker of the House Craig DeRoche, at 8 p.m. Friday in Warriner Hall’s Plachta Auditorium.
The annual parade will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday in Lot 22 and will travel through campus before reaching the downtown area. Following the parade, the football team will play Ball State University at 1 p.m. in Kelly/Shorts Stadium.
The week’s events will come to an end with the Homecoming Dance at the Bovee University Center Rotunda at 9 p.m. Saturday. The winners of the Maroon Cup will be presented at the dance.
“It’s just a great way for students and alumni to celebrate pride for Central Michigan,” said Stacy McManus, Homecoming chair and Skandia senior.
For more information on the week’s events, visit stulife.cmich.edu.
