What do homemade rafts, basketball games and dancing until the wee hours of the morning have in common? They are all part of this year’s Homecoming, November 11-13, 2010. Whether you’re craving great food at the annual Tailgate or ready to cheer on the NSU men’s and women’s basketball teams, this year’s Homecoming celebration promises to not disappoint! Highlights include the 5th Annual Homecoming Tailgate, raft races, the annual male beauty pageant, and a new tradition: the Deep Blue Fest carnival.
Don’t miss exciting events including:
Thursday, November 11
Noon–2:00 p.m.
5th Annual Homecoming Tailgate
at NSU Shark Fountain, outside the east entrance of the Don Taft University Center
Welcome to a yummy NSU tradition: The Fifth Annual Homecoming Tailgate! Meet NSUAthletes, take a picture with Razor the Shark, and shoot some hoops to win your Homecoming shirt! We promise you won’t go home hungry!
3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
“Anything that Floats” Raft Races
at NSU’s Gold Circle Lake
Have you ever seen a lake filled with homemade rafts and students struggling to make them move or even stay afloat? Come exhibit your carpentry skills and win money at our annual “Anything That Floats” Raft Race. Whether you compete or cheer for your favorite team, it will be an event you’ll never forget. The race is on! Registration to build a raft is required. To register, go to www.nova.edu/safspecialevents/homecoming/
8:00 p.m.
Flight Deck Follies
at Flight Deck at Don Taft University Center, First Floor
Attention all NSU men: Join us for the annual male beauty pageant! Pull out your fishnet stockings and spritz the perfume! Come watch NSU guys dressed like NSU gals! Trust us—this is one event you will not want to miss!
Friday, November 12
Noon–4:00 p.m.
Deep Blue Fest
at Library Quad
Join us for NSU’s inaugural Deep Blue Fest, where you can enjoy carnival food and games, live performances, challenges like tug-of-war and wheel-barrel racing, a petting zoo, and much, much more!
6:30 p.m.
Homecoming Game: Men’s Basketball vs. Warner University
Don Taft University Center Arena
Come watch the NSU men’s basketball team take on Warner University in an exciting game! At halftime, get the first look at your 2010 Homecoming Queen and King.
After the Homecoming Game
Go POSTal at the Flight Deck
at Flight Deck at Don Taft University Center, First Floor
Don’t let the fun stop at the court—stop by the Flight Deck for post-game celebrations. Enjoy free food, drinks, and live music with fellow NSU fans! Special Musical Guest: Alexander Star.
Saturday, November 13
2:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Flight Deck Pre-Game Kick Off
at Flight Deck at the Don Taft University Center, First Floor
Searching for NSU spirit? Look no further than the Flight Deck! Get ready to cheer on the NSU women’s basketball team with free food, drinks, and fun before the game.
4:00 p.m.
Women’s Basketball vs. Northern Kentucky University
at Don Taft University Center Arena
Put your lungs to good use, and cheer on NSU women’s basketball team as they play against Northern Kentucky University. Go Sharks!
10:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m.
SGA Homecoming Party—“Escape to Paradise”
Off campus venue—EXIT 66
Bring your best moves and dance the night away at the annual Homecoming Dance at Exit 66! All graduate and undergraduate students are invited! Tickets can be purchased at ANY of our Homecoming Events. Ticket price is $10. Sponsor: Undergraduate Student Government Association. Related Link: SGA Homecoming Party “Escape to Paradise”