Homecoming: Concerts, Parade, Huddle, More
Homecoming: Concerts, Parade, Huddle, More
IUP Now
THURSDAY: CENTRAL CALENDAR
Homecoming events span Lil Yachty to the IUP Wind Ensemble; become fluent in body language; learn secrets behind a successful social movement; and more
Four students listen to the discussion in a classroom setting

Voice Your Black Experience—Tonight

Connecting the past and the present is an IUP Homecoming tradition. Kick off this year’s events by sharing your experiences as a Black student today with a committee of IUP alumni advocating on your behalf. This Fireside Chat with the Black Experience Alumni Committee is today at 5:00 p.m. in the Elkin Great Room. All IUP students, faculty, and staff are welcome. 
Thursday, September 30
7:00 p.m., Kovalchick Complex. Presented by STATIC, the 2021 Homecoming concert features rapper Lil Yachty, with Pittsburgh duo Social House as the special guest. Tickets are available at the box office.
1:00 p.m.
Career Expo and Graduate School Fair
Career and Professional Development Center
3:00 p.m.
Breaking the Barrier: Sexual Orientation
Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement
5:00 p.m.
Fireside Chat with the Black Experience Alumni Committee (See above)
Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement 
5:00 p.m.
Dinner and Worship
Lutheran Student Movement at IUP
5:00 p.m.
Business after Hours: STEAMSHOP Makerspace
Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement 
6:30 p.m.
90 Minutes with MCSLE
Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement
7:00 p.m. 
Chemistry and Physics Tutoring
Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and Engineering 
Friday, October 1
8:00–11:00 p.m., Folger Student Center. Hang out with friends, play board games, enjoy free food, and more. All students are welcome.
9:30 a.m. 
Punxsutawney Food Pantry
IUP Punxsutawney
11:45 a.m.
Anthropology Club Meeting
IUP Anthropology Club
4:00 p.m.
Chemistry Homecoming Happy Hour
Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and Engineering 
9:30 p.m. 
BACCHUS Bingo
ATOD/BACCHUS
Saturday, October 2
10:00 a.m., downtown Indiana. With a theme of “Decades,” the parade will feature more than 75 groups, including IUP fraternities and sororities who will showcase their floats. See the parade route.
11:00 a.m.
Parade Route Cleanup
Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement
11:00 a.m.
Alumni and Friends Crimson Huddle
Office of Alumni and Constituent Engagement 
11:00 a.m.
Madia Department Homecoming
Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and Engineering
2:00 p.m.
Football vs. Gannon
IUP Athletics
3:00 p.m.
Dorothy Sutton Festival Awards Concert
Indiana Musicale
9:00 p.m.
Homecoming Late Night Party
Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement
Sunday, October 3
3:00 p.m., Fisher Auditorium. Treat yourself to the music of Gustav Holst, Leonard Bernstein, Jun Nagao, and Chang Su Koh, performed by IUP’s premier concert wind group.
10:30 a.m.
Homecoming Cleanup
Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement
Noon
Sailing at Yellow Creek
Sailing Club
4:00 p.m.
The Acorn Project: 24-Hour Theatre
Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance 
Monday, October 4
6:00 p.m., HUB Ohio Room. Gain insight into your daily interactions with others through body language. The Career and Professional Development Center’s Tammy Manko presents this Six O’Clock Series talk.
All Day
Faculty Deadline for Entering Midterm Grades
Office of the Registrar
10:00 a.m.
Students Begin to View Midterm Grades
Office of the Registrar
5:00 p.m.
Walk-In Flu-Shot Clinic
IUP Health Service
6:00 p.m.
Just Paws: Therapy Dogs
Health and Wellness Promotion
7:00 p.m.
Kappa Delta Pi Monthly Meeting
Kappa Delta Pi: Education
7:00 p.m.
Chemistry and Physics Tutoring
Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and Engineering 
8:00 p.m.
Phi Mu Delta Chapter Meeting
Phi Mu Delta
8:00 p.m.
Open Mic Night 
ATOD/BACCHUS
Tuesday, October 5
5:00 p.m., Elkin Great Room. Join the Office of LGBTQIA+ Advocacy as it celebrates and supports those who identify as lesbian.
4:00 p.m.
Study Skills Workshop 
University College 
5:00 p.m.
Voter Registration Drive
IUP Votes
7:00 p.m.
Field Hockey vs. Seton Hill
IUP Athletics 
7:00 p.m.
Chemistry and Physics Tutoring
Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and Engineering
7:30 p.m.
SGA General Assembly Meeting
Student Government Association
Wednesday, October 6
11:30 a.m., Elkin Great Room. Learn about the role of social media in one of the most successful social movements in the US. The Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement and the Hispanic Heritage Council host.
11:45 a.m.
Education Abroad Information Workshop
Office of International Education 
Noon
Red Cross Blood Drive
Center for Multicultural Student Leadership and Engagement 
3:00 p.m.
Study Skills Workshop
University College
4:00 p.m.
Women’s Soccer vs. Clarion
IUP Athletics
7:00 p.m.
Chemistry and Physics Tutoring
Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and Engineering
ACADEMIC TIP
Preparing for Registration: October is almost here, and it’s time to start planning for the spring semester. Follow these tips as you get ready for course registration:
  • Make an appointment with your advisor to plan your schedule and to get your alternate PIN.
  • Register the day your time appointment begins to ensure you get the classes you need.
  • Visit MyIUP to confirm your time appointment and to check for registration holds.
See How to Register for detailed instructions.

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