Displays of spirit, talent and community service will highlight 2017 Homecoming activities for Arkansas Tech University students.
The week of activities will culminate in a Great American Conference football match-up between the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys and the Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Below is a list of student events, each of which will be open to those with a valid ATU identification card:
Pep Rally
Monday, Oct. 16
9 p.m.
Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field
Homecoming court announcement and spirit stick competition for residence halls and registered student organizations
Tech’s Got Talent Semifinals
Tuesday, Oct. 17
8 p.m.
Witherspoon Auditorium
Contestants vie for the fall 2017 talent competition title
Party at the Tower
Wednesday, Oct. 18
4 p.m.
Hindsman Tower
Food, games, music and giveaways
Greek Step Show
Wednesday, Oct. 18
9 p.m.
Tucker Coliseum
A dance competition for sorority and fraternity bragging rights
Play Unified
Thursday, Oct. 19
4-6 p.m.
Hindsman Tower
A Homecoming tradition of service as ATU students play games with athletes from Special Olympics of Arkansas
Big Money Bingo
Thursday, Oct. 19
8 p.m.
Witherspoon Auditorium
Presented by Student Activities Board; prizes will include televisions, iPads, gift cards, ultimate outdoor packs and more
Tech’s Got Talent Finals
Friday, Oct. 20
8 p.m.
Witherspoon Auditorium
There can only be one champion; cheer for your favorite
Party at the Plaza
Saturday, Oct. 21
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Centennial Plaza
Get ready for the game with a tailgating celebration outside Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field
Homecoming Queen Crowning
Saturday, Oct. 21
1:30 p.m.
Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field
The 2017 ATU Homecoming queen is crowned in continuation of a decades-long tradition
Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys vs. Northwestern Oklahoma State Rangers
Saturday, Oct. 21
2 p.m.
Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field
Great American Conference football action
More information about student activities during Homecoming 2017 at Arkansas Tech is available at www.atu.edu/homecoming.
