2013 Pioneer Pride Week / Homecoming

2013 Pioneer Pride Week/Homecoming Events

Pioneer Pride ... Is it in you?

Monday, Sept. 23
"The Preparation"
Banner & T-Shirt Making
7:00-10:00 p.m., Student Center Multi-Purpose Room
Come and design your t-shirt for Thursday's Class Wars event and your class banner for the Homecoming Game.
Music by DJ Nix

Women's Soccer vs. Mount Saint Mary
7:00 p.m., Pioneer Soccer Park

Tuesday, Sept. 24
"The Beginning"
Homecoming Opening BBQ
12:30-2:00 p.m., Zanfino Plaza
Let's get Pioneer Pride Week started! Come and get some free food, novelties and information about the week of events.
Music by DJ Young Fresh

Homecoming Powder Puff Game
9:00-11:00 p.m., Wightman Field
Ladies, it's time to show the men what we've got!

Wednesday, Sept. 25
Women's Soccer vs. Montclair State
Food/Novelty Giveaways
7:00 p.m., Pioneer Soccer Park

"The Relaxation"
Homecoming Movie- "This is the End"
9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m., Student Center Multi-Purpose Room
The creators of Pinapple Express and Super Bad bring you this highly rated comedy starring some of your favorite celebrities.

Thursday, Sept. 26
"The Dedication"
Homecoming Athletic Pep Rally
12:30-2:00 p.m., Caldwell Plaza
WPU Pioneers will be in full force at our Athletic Pep Rally. Come on out to meet them and partake in some physical challenges with them!

Volleyball vs. Rowan
Food/Novelty Giveaways
7:00 p.m., Rec Center

"The Competition"
Class Wars
8:00-11:00 p.m., Wightman Gym
It's time to see which class has the most pride! Freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors will compete against each other to see who's the best on campus!
Hosted by Kev Music Man; Music by DJ Nix

Friday, Sept. 27
"The Celebration"
Homecoming Dinner/Dance
9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m., Student Center Ballrooms
$7 students/$10 guests
It's time to celebrate Pioneer Pride and help out St. Jude's Children Hospital! Dress up in your finest BLACK clothing and join the Homecoming Committee as they crown the King and Queen. WE ALSO HAVE A SPECIAL GUEST COMING!
Music by DJ Dark Kent and guests

Saturday, Sept. 28
Young Alumni Tailgating
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 4:00-5:30 p.m., Parking Lot 5 Row C
Open only to students 21 or over; Sponsored by Alumni Association, Office of Alumni Relations
Shuttle bus transportation available from Lot 5 tailgating to the football game.
For more information about the tailgating event, visit http://www.wpunj.edu/alumni/assets/Guidelines2013.pdf

Homecoming Carnival -- Open to Everyone!
11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Practice Field
Sponsored by Alumni Association
Amusements, game booths, popcorn, cotton candy and more!
For more information about alumni Homecoming events, visit http://www.wpunj.edu/homecoming/

Football vs. SUNY Maritime
Food/Novelty Giveaways
1:00 p.m., Wightman Stadium
Admission Prices, Driving Directions, Campus Map

Homecoming Greek Takeover
Free Food, Novelties, DJ
4:00-7:00 p.m., Caldwell Plaza
Music by DJ Wallah

Men’s Soccer vs. Richard Stockton
Food/Novelty Giveaways
6:00 p.m., Pioneer Soccer Park

"Life in the Universe"
8:00 p.m., Science East 2064
Sponsored by WPUNJ Physics Department
An exciting lecture and stargazing event, not to be missed!

Homecoming Roll Bounce
Free Food/Novelty Giveaways
9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m., Student Center Ballrooms
Music by DJ Cali Cal

Sunday, Sept. 29
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Student Center Ballrooms

Alumni Artist Reception
2:00 p.m., Power Arts Gallery

Field Hockey vs. Gwynedd-Mercy
Food/Novelty Giveaways
5:00 p.m., Wightman Stadium

Blues Brother Revue
7:00 p.m., Shea Center for Performing Arts
$25 students/$35 guests

"The End"
Homecoming Closing Soiree
8:00-11:00 p.m., Student Center Multi-Purpose Room
Let's end the week right! Club recognition and co-sponsprship will take place this night.

2013 Pioneer Pride Week/Homecoming -- in loving memory of Associate Vice President/Dean Roland Watts

All proceeds will be donated to Up ’til Dawn/St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Special thanks to the following organizations and departments for all of their contributions towards and support of the Pioneer Pride Celebration: Pioneer Pride Week Committee, Student Government Association (SGA), Student Activities Programming Board (SAPB), Greek Senate, CHOSEN: The Gay Straight Alliance, Office of Campus Activities and Student Leadership,
Office of Residence Life, Intercollegiate Athletics, Office of Alumni Relations, WPUNJ Alumni Association, Student Veterans Association, Recreational Services, Caribbean Student Association, Up ‘til Dawn.