{"id":216336,"date":"2021-10-11T11:00:28","date_gmt":"2021-10-11T15:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/?p=216336"},"modified":"2021-10-12T11:03:06","modified_gmt":"2021-10-12T15:03:06","slug":"a-day-to-celebrate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/2021\/10\/11\/a-day-to-celebrate\/","title":{"rendered":"A Day to Celebrate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On a cool, fall day Saturday, the campus community came together to welcome alumni, friends, family and fans to one of the most fun days of the year, Homecoming. The day marked a return to campus for a traditional in-person event \u2013 and it was obvious that it was a much needed return to a sense of normalcy.<\/p>\n<p>Always a crowd pleaser, the Student Talent Showcase let students put their dancing moves on display in the Amphitheater. Other popular events included a street fair with music, food and carnival games along the promenade, an alumni gathering tent in front of Cole Hall and an alumni tailgate for those 21 years and older with beer, wine, food and a live band.<\/p>\n<p>Among the day\u2019s other highlights included half-time festivities in the football game against TCNJ honoring the Knute Rockne Championship Team, which was celebrating its 50th anniversary of that championship game. The day\u2019s festivities took the sting out of a tough 14-9 loss.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-02.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-02.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students in masks attend events in the amphitheater\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Getting ready to perform at the Student Talent Showcase.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-03.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-03.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Four students smiling for the camera\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">A good day with friends.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-04.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-04.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students with their parents wearing balloon hats\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">This day calls for balloon hats.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-05.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-05.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Stilt-walker bends down to pet a dog that an attendee is holding in her arms.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hello down there.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-06.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-06.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Group of friends smiling for the camera\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">More happy friends.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-07.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-07.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students smile for the camera while waiting for a performance to start in the amphitheater\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hanging at the Student Talent Showcase.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-08.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-08.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Three alumni wearing masks pose for the camera\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Red Hawks for life.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-09.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-09.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Three students pose for the camera under a balloon arch\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Meeting up under the balloon arch.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-10.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-10.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Two alumni hug and smile for the camera\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Having fun in the Alumni Welcome Tent.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-11.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-11.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student with broken leg rests on a boulder to eat lunch\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nothing could stop this student from making it to Homecoming. Heal fast!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-12.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-12.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky on stage in the amphitheater with a full crowd\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rocky warming up the crowd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-13.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-13.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Students stand to cheer in the amphitheater\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Got that Red Hawk spirit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-15.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-15.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Group of student volunteers in matching red tee shirts, one carrying a Captain America shield\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ready for anything at the showcase.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-14.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-14.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"HSCI Staff pose for photo in their information tent\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Hispanic\/Latinx Alumni Network group.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-16.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-16.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Black alumni advisory council staff poses for a photo in their informational tent\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Black Alumni Advisory Council and the Educational Opportunity Fund also tabled at the event.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-17.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-17.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Rocky air-guitars along with a live band\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rocky getting some licks in on the air guitar with the band in the Alumni Tailgate.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-18.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-18.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student volunteers taking a break for lunch\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Student workers and recent graduates helped make the day a big success.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-19.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-19.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Zoomed in view of pep band members playing trombone and saxophone\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bringing the big band sounds to the party.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-20.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-20.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student photographer pauses with camera on monopod in front of carnival games\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Picture perfect carnival games.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-21.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-21.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Campus recreation informational table with games\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Playing games with Campus Rec.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-22.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-22.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Student worker hands out raffle tickets at informational table\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get your tickets here.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-23.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-23.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"President Koppell on stage giving a speech in the Memorial Auditorium\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">President Jonathan Koppell welcomes alumni and friends back to campus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-24.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-24.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"President Koppell and VIPs cut ribbon in lobby\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">The day also included a ribbon cutting for the Joetta Di Bella and Fred C. Sautter III Center for Strategic Communication.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"responsive-image-holder wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"mlt-responsive-image\" data-original-image=\"\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-25.jpg\" src=\"\/responsive-media\/cache\/newscenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2021\/10\/2021-10-11_homecoming-25.jpg.0.1x.generic.jpg\" alt=\"Two students embrace\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">It\u2019s so good to be back together on campus.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Photos by University Photographer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/profilepages\/view_profile.php?username=petersm\">Mike Peters<\/a>.<\/p>\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\/\/ Output tags as a list for Google Analytics custom dimension\nwindow.MSU_TagList = [];\n<\/script>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homecoming marked a return to campus for the traditional big day of fun<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":216337,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-216336","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-university"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216336","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=216336"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216336\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":216452,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/216336\/revisions\/216452"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/216337"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=216336"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=216336"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/newscenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=216336"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}