Wildcat community invited to participate in K-State Homecoming events
The K-State Alumni Association and Student Homecoming Committee invite Kansas State University students, alumni, faculty, staff, families and friends to join them for events and activities during K-State’s 2023 Homecoming week Oct. 22-28.
This year’s theme is “Purple Dynasty.” The week marks K-State’s 108th Homecoming celebration. Homecoming is a universitywide celebration facilitated by the K-State Alumni Association.
“We look forward to Wildcats of all ages joining us for yet another spirit-filled Homecoming week celebrating the K-State family,” said Tamie Redding ’86, associate director of alumni programs for the Alumni Association. “Homecoming is a time for K-Staters to come back to Manhattan and celebrate what we love most about the university.”
All Homecoming events are open to the public. For the most updated information, visit k-state.com/Homecoming. The schedule of events is as follows (all events and times are subject to change):
Sunday, Oct. 22
9 a.m.: Homecoming Philanthropy 5K Run/Walk, K-State Alumni Center: Students, alumni and community members may run or walk through campus in the annual Homecoming 5K Run/Walk, which benefits the Friendship Meals program. (There is also a virtual 5K option that can be completed anywhere.) Student competition must be in-person only. The Homecoming 5K is sponsored by WTC Fiber Internet.
Noon to 2 p.m.: Spirit Signs Contest, Coffman Commons across from Hale Library. Spirit Signs will be displayed on campus all week.
Noon to 2 p.m.: Sidewalk Chalking Contest, Bosco Student Plaza.
8 p.m.: Pant the Chant, Bramlage Coliseum: Homecoming groups perform original spirit cheers.
Monday, Oct. 23
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.: Paint the ’Ville, Aggieville: Campus groups will paint windows all day Monday. Check out their creative windows all week long.
Tuesday, Oct. 24
8 p.m.: Wildcat Request Live, Bramlage Coliseum: This lip sync and dance competition showcases fraternity and sorority Homecoming pairings.
Wednesday, Oct. 25
6-8 p.m.: Children’s Carnival, K-State Student Union: Open to Manhattan and surrounding communities.
Thursday, Oct. 26
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.: K-State Student Ambassador Elections: Students can vote online at k-state.com/StudentAmbassadors.
6:30 p.m. K-State Volleyball vs. BYU, Morgan Family Arena.
Friday, Oct. 27
3-5 p.m.: Trick-or-Treat in Aggieville.
5 p.m.: Homecoming Parade: The parade route begins at Manhattan Town Center and will run along Poyntz Avenue from Third Street to 11th Street, then heads north along 11th until reaching Moro Street then going through Aggieville concluding at City Park.
6:30 p.m.: Homecoming Pep Rally, Larry Norvell Band Shell, City Park.
6:30 p.m. K-State Volleyball vs. BYU, Morgan Family Arena.
Saturday, Oct. 28
Time TBD: K-State vs. the University of Houston Homecoming football game, Bill Snyder Family Stadium.
During the game the new Student Ambassadors will be announced and the Homecoming Committee members will be recognized.