
2023
PAINT THE TOWN ORANGE!
October 28th - November 4th
SATURDAY, 10/28
- 4 pm, Celebration of Gospel, Center for Performing Arts - Enjoy local and national gospel favorites at the Homecoming Concert. GovState students and Alumni - Free; Seniors 65+: $10; General Admission - $15. Purchase your tickets at the GSU Box Office or CenterTickets.net.
SUNDAY, 10/29
- 9 am - 5k Walk, Run, Roll - Join us for the 4th Annual Jaguar 5K Run, walk, or roll as the route takes you through the university campus. Click here to register.
MONDAY, 10/30
Spirit Day Theme: Orange Explosion - Wear all orange today!
- 10 am, Junior Jaguars Paint the Town, Hall of Governors - Family Development Center students show a visual display of their pride.
- 11 am, GSU Paints the Town, Hall of Governors - All are welcome to participate in painting the GSU Rock & Windows with spirited Homecoming messages.
- 1 pm, Orange Madness: Club Wars, Hall of Governors - 3-day club/organization competition to win the coveted Club Wars trophy!
- 3:30 pm, Family Fun Fair, Hall of Governors - Free family friendly activities, trick or treat fun, story time, and more for GovState alumni and the community. Please register here.
TUESDAY, 10/31
Spirit Day Theme: Costume Day wear your favorite costume!
- 10 am Junior Jaguar Parade, Hall of Governors: Come witness Family Development Center students (and future GovState Jaguars) host a parade to showcase their Jaguar spirit!
- 1 pm, Orange Madness: Club Wars, Hall of Governors - 3-day club/organization competition to win the coveted Club Wars trophy!
- 6 pm- Staff vs Student Game, GSU Gymnasium - Students and staff members enjoy a friendly game of basketball. Email cseip@govst.edu to sign-up.
WEDNESDAY, 11/1
Spirit Day Theme: Wacky Wednesday - Dress in mix & match clothes!
- 12 pm - Día de Muertos Celebration, Hall of Governors - Participate in this celebration of life and death, culture and traditions.
- 1 pm, Orange Madness: Club Wars, Hall of Governors - 3-day club/organization competition to win the coveted Club Wars trophy!
- 6 pm, Homecoming Dinner, Engbretson Hall - College of Education sponsored dinner for invited guests
THURSDAY, 11/2
GSU Spirit Day - Wear GSU gear and colors!
- 12:30pm, Radio Jaguar Launch, Hall of Governors - Come witness the launch of the all-new Radio Jaguar station
- 1 pm, Homecoming Pep Rally, Hall of Governors - Enjoy a marching band, live performances, and meet GSU Jaguar Athletic teams.
- 4 pm, Center for Community Media Conversation on Equity and Inclusion in Radio - Reception and panel discussion with special guests from Chicago radio. Register here.
- 5 - 8:30pm, All
Alumni Reception: Join us for a Homecoming
Celebration! All
Alumni of GovState are invited to a Homecoming Reception to visit campus and
enjoy friends
- 7 pm, GSU Women's Volleyball, GSU Gymnasium vs Trinity Christian
- 7:30 pm, Chicago Southland International Film Festival Annual Binge Fest, F1622 - Features selected short films and excerpts produced by GovState students.
FRIDAY, 11/3
Flashback Friday - dress in 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s clothes!
5 pm, Orange Expressions Open Mic, E-Lounge - Showcase your talent. All acts welcome!POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.- 7 pm, Greek Stroll Off, Hall of Governors - Watch as local fraternities and sororities display their moves!
- 7:30pm, She Kills Monsters! Center for Performing Arts - Enjoy this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres and ‘90s pop culture that offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek within us all. Tickets available here.
SATURDAY, 11/4
- 11 am, Paint the Town Orange! Tailgate Day Party, GSU Gym Parking Lot - Hang out with your fellow Jaguar fans to cheer on GSU Men's and Women's Basketball teams.
- 1 pm, Women’s Basketball Game, GSU Gymnasium - GSU VS Aquinas College
- 3 pm, Men’s Basketball Game, GSU Gymnasium: GSU VS Peru State College
- 8 pm, A Jaguar Affair: Homecoming Student Gala, E-Lounge - Dress to impress for this upscale Homecoming student extravaganza! GSU Students- Free; 18+ older Guests - $20 per person. No entry after 10pm please. Light refreshments provided.
For Homecoming inquiries, email Homecoming@govst.edu.
SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE