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YPSILANTI — Eastern Michigan University will soon transform into a sea of green as students, faculty, staff, and alumni gather to celebrate Homecoming 2023: Paint it Green. A special week of events starts Monday, Oct. 2 and runs through Saturday, Oct. 7, when the EMU football team takes on Ball State at Rynearson Stadium.

“Homecoming is a unifying event that brings together past and present members of the EMU community, with programming that both alumni and current students will enjoy,” said Homecoming co-chairs Lucas Langdon and Celia Murkowski. “It’s a great way to show your EMU spirit, relive shared memories, and create new ones.”

The celebration kicks off at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 2, with a picnic at University Park. Activities during the week include an Office Decorating Contest; Green and White Feud; Black Alumni Mixer; Shirt Swap & Build and Eagle; Trap Karaoke; Revel @ The Rec; Black Homecoming Cookout; and a Yard Show.

The weekend promises even more fun, headlined by a Friday night performance by Brooklyn-based standup comedian Joyelle Nicole Johnson. Johnson, who is also a writer and actress, has been seen on HBO, Netflix, Comedy Central and NBC. Chicago-based comedian Sohrab Forouzesh will also perform. The show starts at 8 p.m. at Pease Auditorium (494 College Place). Tickets are $10 for students and $25 for the general public. EMU alumni can get tickets for $15 using the code HOCOAlum23. Tickets are on sale now (click here). 

On Saturday, Oct. 7, plan on stopping by the Alumni & Friends Tailgate (tickets required) between noon and 3 p.m. for food, beverages, and a good time before heading into Rynearson Stadium to watch the Eagles take on Ball State at 3:30 p.m. 

A detailed listing of all events is on the Homecoming website.

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Founded in 1849, Eastern is the second oldest public university in Michigan. It currently serves more than 14,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 300 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and its graduate school. National publications regularly recognize EMU for its excellence, diversity, and commitment to applied education. Visit the University’s rankings and points of pride websites to learn more. For more information about Eastern Michigan University, visit the University's website. To stay up to date on University news, activities and announcements, visit EMU Today.