{"id":213066,"date":"2023-07-25T17:38:27","date_gmt":"2023-07-25T21:38:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/?p=213066"},"modified":"2023-09-30T09:45:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-30T13:45:44","slug":"homecoming-2023-we-look-forward-to-seeing-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/2023\/07\/25\/homecoming-2023-we-look-forward-to-seeing-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Homecoming 2023: We look forward to seeing you!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Due to current weather conditions and the forecast for tomorrow, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">there will be a rain delay for Homecoming events scheduled before 2 p.m<\/span>. All athletics events are on as scheduled!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We are closely watching the weather forecast, and should there be any changes, we will post them on this webpage.<\/p>\n<p>Please read all the updates below carefully to see new times and location changes for activities you are planning to attend. We look forward to seeing you on campus tomorrow for Homecoming 2023!<\/p>\n<h1>Updated Schedule of Events:<\/h1>\n<h2>Alumni Welcome Tent<br \/>\nNew Time: 2:00 p.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m. | Tent Outside Cole Hall (Formerly College Hall)<\/h2>\n<p>Gather with fellow alumni, sign in, check out the program for the day and pick up your alumni gift. Learn more about MONTCLAIRconnect and how you can stay connected. Don\u2019t forget to pick up your tickets to the big game!<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note: Discounted football game ticket sales will be available for sale via online Homecoming registration only for on-site pick up at the Welcome Tent (not at the gates).<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Campus Tours<br \/>\nNew Times: 1:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. | Starting Point \u2013 Alumni Welcome Tent Outside Admissions Entrance of Cole Hall<\/h2>\n<p>Join a walking tour of campus for alumni, friends and families. First stop \u2013 Cole Hall! Walking tour campus map at the Alumni Welcome Tent.<\/p>\n<h2>Street Fair<br \/>\nNew Time: 2:00 p.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m. | Chapin Drive<br \/>\nChapin Drive Street Fair \/ Food and Drink Concessions<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/101919_0136_Homecoming-2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/101919_0136_Homecoming-2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Alumni, students, families and our community are invited to gather for the Street Fair! Enjoy music and activities including face painting, caricaturist, photo booths, balloon art, food concessions and sweets. Ride the mechanical pumpkin, jump into Vertical Rush and then test your skills against the obstacle course. Play classic carnival games like frog bog and water race. Check out the information tables and learn about the work of schools and departments. There will also be exciting opportunities to not only learn, but interact with tables offering games and demonstrations. Don\u2019t miss the Nutrition and Food Studies tables featuring food demonstrations and samples, or Exercise Science &amp; Physical Education\u2019s table featuring a body composition assessment using Bioelectric Impedance Analysis! Don\u2019t miss the fire truck, which is sure to be a hit for the little ones!<\/p>\n<h2>Mainstage \/ Student Performances | Amphitheater<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_213341\" class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Student-Performance.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Student-Performance.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students giving a dance performance\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 2022 John J. LaRosa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Head over to the Amphitheater to enjoy featured performances, demonstrations and interactive presentations at the mainstage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>WMSC\u2019s Live Music Showcase Spectacular! \/ 11:00 a.m. \u2013 1:00 p.m.<\/strong> <strong>New Location: The rain can&#8217;t stop college radio! See the bands LIVE in the School of Communication and Media on the second floor in Room 2007!<\/strong><br \/>\nEnjoy an enchanting collection of live music performances by talented local bands, thoughtfully curated and proudly presented by the acclaimed campus radio station, WMSC FM.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Montclair Improv League and Friends \/ CANCELLED<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Players Variety Show \/ New Time: 2:00 p.m. \u2013 3:30 p.m.<\/strong> Enjoy some acting, singing, dancing, and more brought to you by Players: A Programming Board of the SGA who are celebrating their 86th season!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Homecoming Student Talent Showcase \/ New Time: 4:00 p.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/strong> Come see student groups perform skits based on the Homecoming theme!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Alumni Barbecue<br \/>\nNew Time: 2:00 p.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m. | New Location: Lot 8<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Alumni-BBQ-2.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Alumni-BBQ-2.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Group enjoying the alumni barbecue\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Join fellow graduates for the signature alumni event of the day. Enjoy a BBQ lunch, live music, games, fun for the kids and more! Celebrate school spirit as we get ready for kick off! Join us for our gathering for our alumni networking groups and help us welcome alumni of Bloomfield College:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/baac\">Black Alumni Advisory Council (BAAC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Bloomfield College Alumni Association<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/hlan\">Hispanic\/Latinx\/a\/o Alumni Network (HLAN)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/ran\">Recent Alumni Network (RAN)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/win\">Women\u2019s Initiative Network (WIN)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>NOTE: Pre-Registration is closed. Walk in registration: $35 per person, $15.00 for kids (under 2 free)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sample craft beer from our featured local breweries:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Montclair Brewery<\/li>\n<li>Four City Brewing<\/li>\n<li>Cricket Hill Brewery<\/li>\n<li>Brix City Brewing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>*Includes food, drinks and a $5 gift to The Fund for Montclair State. For Bloomfield Alumni, this includes a $5 gift to The Bloomfield College fund.<br \/>\nMust be 21 and provide photo ID to consume alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Athletics: Alumni Swimming and Diving Meet<br \/>\n3:00 p.m. \u2013 5:00 p.m. | Panzer Athletic Center Pool and Outdoor Area<\/h2>\n<p>Open to Swimming and Diving alumni and their families. Members of the current and prior teams come together for an Alumni vs. Varsity swimming and diving meet, followed by their annual reunion celebration.<\/p>\n<h2>Homecoming Tailgate<br \/>\n4:00 p.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m. | Lot 7 (Adjacent to Sprague Field)<\/h2>\n<p>All are welcome! Enjoy food trucks, beer, wine, music and tailgate games and celebrate school spirit as we get ready for kick off and watch the game!<\/p>\n<p>Cost: Free admission; Beer\/Wine\/Cider\/Seltzer and Food Truck Concessions<\/p>\n<h2>Red Hawk Sports Network\u2019s \u201cGame Day\u201d Live Broadcast<br \/>\n5:00 p.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m. | Sprague Field Endzone<\/h2>\n<p>Stop by the Athletics Annex to see Montclair State University student broadcasters from the Red Hawk Sports Network as they host a live Game Day broadcast. Watch them break down the upcoming big game, interview Montclair coaches and athletes, and talk all things Red Hawk Sports. And after you see them in person, you can watch this show and the student-led broadcast of the homecoming football game on the RHSN\u2019s YouTube channel, your home for MSU sports and an exciting partnership between the School of Communication and Media and Montclair State Athletics. Not only are the broadcasters and analysts students, but every crew position ranging from utility to cameraperson to director are filled by School of Communication and Media students.<\/p>\n<h2>Homecoming Football Game: Montclair State University vs. TCNJ<br \/>\n6:00 p.m. | Sprague Field<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Running-with-Ball.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2023\/09\/Running-with-Ball.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Montclair football player running with ball\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Check out Game Day with the Red Hawk Sports Network and cheer the Red Hawks on to victory as they take on TCNJ at 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Cost: $5.00 Alumni Discount. Please note: Discounted football game ticket sales will be available only via online Homecoming registration for on-site pickup at the Welcome Tent (not at the gates).<\/p>\n<p><em>Please note: All tickets purchased at the ticket booth on Homecoming day will cost $10 for adults and $5 for children, senior citizens and veterans. No additional discounts apply.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Kaleidoscope Performance<br \/>\n8:00 p.m. \u2013 9:30 p.m. | Alexander Kasser Theater<\/h2>\n<p>Join us for a non-stop extravaganza celebrating the Cali School\u2019s talented students and faculty, Kaleidoscope features the Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, Chorale, University Singers, Symphony Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and auditioned chamber and solo artists.<br \/>\nCost: $25.00 per single ticket. $20.00 for Seniors (65+)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tix.com\/ticket-sales\/tix\/1631\/event\/1338867\">Purchase Your Ticket<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Please note, the George Segal Gallery Exhibition &#8220;The Backend&#8221; and the Kids&#8217; Art Corner are both cancelled.<\/h2>\n<h2>Parking is Free!<\/h2>\n<p>Complimentary parking is available in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Red+Hawk+Deck\/@40.8599619,-74.2006506,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x947f9fefae7e7249?sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjZ5-ux3rmBAxX3MVkFHXwXD8gQ_BJ6BAhaEAA&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjZ5-ux3rmBAxX3MVkFHXwXD8gQ_BJ6BAhnEAg\">Red Hawk Parking Deck<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/chrome-extension:\/\/efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj\/https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/facilities\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/57\/2022\/08\/ParkingMap_2022.07.28.pdf\">all surface lots<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s keep our school spirit soaring! Come back to campus and join fellow Red Hawks for one or all of the many opportunities to connect.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Please know photographers will be taking photos of Homecoming activities throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p><em>For more information about Homecoming activities, contact the Office Alumni Engagement at <a href=\"mailto:alumni@montclair.edu\">alumni@montclair.edu<\/a> or 973-655-4141.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Join us on Saturday, September 30, for Homecoming 2023. We invite you back to campus for a day filled with fun, food and football! Start your day with a visit to the Alumni Welcome Tent in front of Cole Hall. Check in, pick up your free alumni gift and learn about the day\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":326,"featured_media":211229,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-213066","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-76_alumni-news-and-events","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213066","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/326"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=213066"}],"version-history":[{"count":50,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213066\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":213474,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/213066\/revisions\/213474"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/211229"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=213066"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=213066"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/alumni\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=213066"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}