Homecoming
Homecoming
Welcome to all new and returning Wildcats! We're excited to have a week packed full of fun activities for you to connect with each other and our alumni coming back to campus.
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TUESDAY, OCT. 14
SECOND HARVEST
12 - 2 PM • McINTYRE MUSIC BUILDING PARKING LOT
Enjoy up to 2 weeks’ worth of free groceries, in partnership with the Wildcat Pantry.
WILDCATS NIGHT OUT
5 - 9 PM • DOWNTOWN ELLENSBURG
Kick off your night enjoying special menus, pop-up vendors, shopping in-store promotions, and photo ops! End your night with an after party at Unity Park with music from 88.1 the ‘Burg.
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15
HOMECOMING MOVIE NIGHT: MEAN GIRLS
5 - 7 PM • SURC THEATRE • FREE
On Wednesdays we wear pink... and watch Mean Girls. Grab your friends, your favorite snacks, and relive every “You Go Glen Coco” moment on the big screen.
THURSDAY, OCT. 16
SHARE THE ABUNDANCE FESTIVAL
4 - 6 PM • NORTHSIDE COMMONS (BY PANDA EXPRESS)
Enjoy this annual resource fair with a free clothing pop-up, snacks, refreshments, and yard games!
WELLINGTON’S WILDFIRE
7 - 9 PM • CHALLENGE COURSE, 18TH & N. ALDER
Enjoy the bonfire and gather for games, food, music and fun!
FRIDAY, OCT. 17
HOMECOMING COMEDY SHOW: DANNY FRANZESE
8 PM • McCONNELL AUDITORIUM • FREE FOR CWU STUDENTS, $20 GA • BUY TICKETS WWW.CWU.EDU/TICKETS
This year, CWU is bringing the Damien from Mean Girls himself, Danny Franzese, and he’s armed with the kind of comedy that makes you forget you have homework.
SATURDAY, OCT. 18
WILDCAT 4K RUN, WALK & STROLL
9:30 AM CHECK-IN • WILDCAT STATUE, SURC EAST PATIO • FREE FOR CWU STUDENTS • $10 GA
Enjoy the route through campus at your desired pace and spark your Homecoming spirit. Open to all. Free water bottle/headband upon entry.
HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME VS TEXAS A&M - KINGSVILLE
6 PM • TOMLINSON STADIUM • FREE FOR CWU STUDENTS
Don’t miss the excitement of our Homecoming football game!
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