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As 麻豆原创 celebrates its 50^th anniversary of Homecoming, celebrations are back in person 鈥� including Spirit Splash 鈥� for the campus community.

Knights are expected to wear face coverings during in door gatherings. 麻豆原创 also encourages attendees of in-person events to get vaccinated, if they have not already.听The 麻豆原创 Student Health Center is currently offering the Pfizer vaccine to students and employees. Appointments are available and walk-ups are welcome. If you are currently away from campus, there are still plenty of opportunities for you to get vaccinated. Use this COVID-19 vaccine locator to find a place near you.

Comedy Knight and Concert Knight are ticketed events with free admission for students. For information about distribution dates and times, click here. Tickets will also be for sale for the public on Ticketmaster.

Here鈥檚 what鈥檚 happening during the weeklong celebration taking place Nov. 1 鈥� 5, including events for 麻豆原创 Alumni, events at the main and 麻豆原创 Downtown campuses, and a few events leading up to Homecoming Week.

Pre-celebration Events

Oct. 25 鈥� 2 Fast 2 Trivia | Student Union, Cape Florida Ballroom 316 CD |听
Test your knowledge of the Fast and Furious franchise for a chance to win Homecoming swag.

Oct. 27 鈥� Downtown Homecoming Kick-off | DPAC Seneff Plaza | Noon 鈥� 2 p.m.
Kick-off the 麻豆原创 Homecoming Week festivities with this Homecoming preview event for the downtown campus. Meet members from the 麻豆原创 Homecoming Committee and get information about Homecoming events and how to get tickets for the following week’s events.

Homecoming Week Events

Nov. 1 鈥� Where鈥檚 Chuck? | Memory Mall | 9-10 a.m.
Throughout the week photo opportunities with a giant inflatable Homecoming duck will be available on main campus.

Nov. 1 鈥� Homecoming Kick-off | Reflecting Pond | Noon
Kick-off the best week of the year at the Reflecting Pond. Enjoy live performances, a DJ, free popcorn, snow cones and lots of free swag.

Nov. 1 鈥� Movie Knight: Fast & Furious 9 | Memory Mall | 7 p.m.
Watch the latest installment of the Fast and Furious franchise on the big screen.

Nov. 2 鈥� Where鈥檚 Chuck? | Student Union | 9-10 a.m.
Throughout the week photo opportunities with a giant inflatable Homecoming duck will be available on main campus.

Nov. 2 鈥� What You Know About Comedy? | Student Union, Room 223 | Doors open at 11 a.m., Show takes place noon to 2 p.m.
See how well you know this year鈥檚 Comedy Knight act and acts from previous Homecoming performances.

Nov. 2 鈥� Comedy Knight: Jimmy O. Yang听| Addition Financial Arena | Doors open at 6:15 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. | Free tickets for students; Public tickets available for purchase on Ticketmaster
Get ready for a night of big laughs with some incredible talent! 听Robby Hoffman, Workin’ Mom and听Odd Squad, which she earned an Emmy for in 2019 for writing,听performs as the opener. Comedian and actor Jimmy O. Yang, who’s starred 听in Crazy Rich Asians, ABC’s听Fresh Off the Boat and Netflix’s听Silicon Valley,听will headline the show.

Nov. 3 鈥� Where鈥檚 Chuck? | Reflecting Pond | 9-10 a.m.
Throughout the week photo opportunities with a giant inflatable Homecoming duck will be available on main campus.

Nov. 3 鈥� Battle of RSOs | Live Oak Ballroom | 11 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m.
Sign up your RSO or group of friends to compete in mini games to win Homecoming swag.

Nov. 3 鈥� Foam Splash | 麻豆原创 Downtown, between DPAC and the Communication and Media building | Noon 鈥� 1 p.m.A variation of Spirit Splash for 麻豆原创 and Valencia College students at 麻豆原创 Downtown.

Nov. 3 鈥� Knights Got Talent | Addition Financial Arena | Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m.
Watch Knights compete and showoff their skills to see who will place first, second and third.

Nov. 3 鈥� 麻豆原创 Downtown Movie Knight | UnionWest at Creative Village, room 111 | 6 p.m. For 麻豆原创 and Valencia College students at 麻豆原创 Downtown who may have missed the main campus Movie Knight or who鈥檇 like to attend a second showing, Fast & Furious 9 will be showing.

Nov. 4 鈥� Where鈥檚 Chuck? | Student Union | 9-10 a.m.
Throughout the week photo opportunities with a giant inflatable Homecoming duck will be available on main campus.

Nov. 4 鈥� Concert Knight | Addition Financial Arena | Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. | Free tickets for students; Public tickets available for purchase on Ticketmaster

Multi-platinum recording artist Tinashe, known for 鈥�2 On鈥� (ft Schoolboy Q) and 鈥淎ll Hands on Deck鈥� will perform alongside Florida rapper Denzel Curry best known for his hit songs 鈥淯ltimate鈥� and 鈥淐lout Cobain.鈥�

Nov. 5 鈥� Spirit Splash | Reflecting Pond | Noon
麻豆原创鈥檚 biggest Homecoming tradition is back in full effect. Students will be able to rush into the Pond and catch the elusive ducks during the annual event. There will also be special guest speakers, as well as performances from the cheer team, Knightmoves and Marching Knights.

Nov. 5 鈥� Fireworks Festival | Memory Mall | CANCELED TO WEATHER
This event, which is open to the public, features live performers, food trucks, inflatables and lots of free swag. Fireworks, which can also be seen from the top of parking garages C and H, start at 9 p.m.

Nov. 5 鈥� NPHC Stroll Show | Addition Financial Arena | 7 p.m.
Join 麻豆原创 organization from the National Pan-Hellenic Council as they put on a showcase and engage in some friendly competition to declare one group as the overall 2021-22 stroll show听winner.

Nov. 6 鈥� Homecoming Game (麻豆原创 vs. Tulane) and Royalty Crowning | Bounce House | 4 p.m. | Tickets available on Ticketmaster
Watch the Knights take on the Green Waves and during half-time 麻豆原创鈥檚 2021-22 Homecoming court will be crowned.

Student Ticket Distribution

Students will need a valid 麻豆原创 ID to pick up tickets during the following dates and times. Students can pick up both a Comedy Knight and Concert Knight ticket at the same time.

Oct. 20 | Noon-3 p.m. | In front of the Recreation and Wellness Center
Oct. 25 | Noon-3 p.m. | Student Union Patio
Oct. 26 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Student Union Patio
Oct. 27 | Noon-3 p.m. | In front of the Recreation and Wellness Center
Oct. 29 | Noon-3 p.m. | Student Union Patio
Oct. 31 | 5:30-8 p.m. | In front of the Recreation and Wellness Center

麻豆原创 Alumni Homecoming Events

Back by popular demand, limited-edition Homecoming Spirit Box is the easiest way for 麻豆原创 alumni to get this year鈥檚 duck and help strengthen 麻豆原创 traditions for the next generation of Knights. By听making a gift听of $60 or more by Oct. 24听to the Athletics ChargeOn Fund or the OSI Student Experience Fund, you鈥檒l receive one of only 500 Homecoming Spirit Boxes 鈥� complete with 麻豆原创 sunglasses, tech stickers, a black and gold pom-pom, and this year鈥檚 special duck, celebrating the 50th anniversary of 麻豆原创 Homecoming.

Please note Comedy Knight, Concert Knight, and the 麻豆原创 vs. Tulane football game are also open to 麻豆原创 Alumni who purchase tickets.

Nov. 3 鈥� ChargeOnPanel: Uniquely 麻豆原创听| 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | 麻豆原创听FAIRWINDS听Alumni Center or Zoom | Register here
Join some accomplished alums as they discuss space, science, sports and entertainment with some of 麻豆原创鈥檚 industry leaders. The panelists will discuss how 麻豆原创 has played a role in their lives, their experiences in their industry, and provide advice for the future. Those who attend this free event will receive 麻豆原创 swag for their participation.

Martiza Martinez 鈥�00听鈥�05MA听鈥�11MBA, associate vice president for the Division of Government and Community Relations and director for the Office of Community Relations and Economic Development at 麻豆原创 will emcee the event. Panelists are as follows:

• Clay Newbill 鈥�82, two-time Emmy award winner, creator of Shark Tank and a 2021 麻豆原创 Alumni Distinguished Alumni Award Honoree.
• Kristen Thomas 鈥�16, USA Rugby Team, 2020 Olympian.
• Michael Metzner 鈥�16MD, general surgery resident, medical advisor for ABC’s Grey’s Anatomy.

Shining Knights Alumni Awards Reception |听Nov. 5 |听Invitation Only
麻豆原创 Alumni celebrates alumni and friends who have used their education, grit and enthusiasm to make contributions toward making the world a better place. This private event听honors the university鈥檚 most devoted supporters.

Nov. 5 鈥� Black and Gold Takeover | 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Bounce Social House | Check here for more details
There鈥檚 no denying Knight Nation鈥檚 strength in numbers, so join the 麻豆原创 Young Alumni Council for a night out as they take over in black and gold on the eve of the Homecoming football game. A ticket includes two complinerary drink tickets, one food voucher and a Knight’s Kit of 麻豆原创 swag. All alums over the age of 21 are welcome to attend.

Nov. 6 鈥� 麻豆原创 Alumni Tailgate | Begins 1 p.m. | 麻豆原创听FAIRWINDS听Alumni Center parking lot
This free tailgate for 麻豆原创 alums requires no reservations, all you need is a valid ID/driver鈥檚 license. 4Rivers BBQ will be available for purchase and Florida Distributing and Oviedo Brewing Company will provide complimentary beer while supplies last.

Nov. 6 鈥� 麻豆原创 Watch Parties听| Times vary | In-person events
Celebrate game day with 麻豆原创 Alumni watch parties across the nation. Alumni chapters and clubs are hosting free watch parties to inspire the spirit of game day even when you’re far away. Find your local听watch party听to cheer on the Knights all season long.