Homecoming
October 21- 26, 2024
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Featured Events
Monday, October 21st
Cougar Madness
8:00 PM | Lumpkin Center
Get ready to unleash your Cougar pride at Cougar Madness, the ultimate athletics pep rally that kicks off Homecoming week at CSU! It’s your chance to hang out with friends, cheer on our athletes, and get hyped for all things CSU. Plus, Cody the Cougar will be there to keep the energy high with games, giveaways, and surprises. Don't miss out on the event that sets the tone for the most epic Homecoming week yet! Free and open to all students, faculty, staff, and community.
Wednesday, October 23rd
Connected Colleagues
4:30-5:45 PM | Walden Soccer Complex
Come and meet fellow employees from across all of CSU’s departments and divisions, at this informal gathering. There is no formal business or work-related agenda, but instead just an opportunity to connect “outside” of the office. Admission for you and all your family members will be free, and a food voucher will be presented to the first 75 employees who arrive. Immediately following, sit in an area reserved for employees and their guests to cheer on our #3 nationally ranked Lady Cougars soccer team as they kick off against Georgia Southwestern State at 6PM in an important league game!
Friday, October 25th
Outdoor Halloween Movie: Halloweentown
Doors open 7:00 PM Movie begins 8:00 PM | Top of the Front Ave Parking Deck
Rain Location: Riverside Theater Main Stage
Relax under the stars, and enjoy a night of spooky fun as we show Disney‘s Halloweentown, a family-friendly Halloween classic. This free event is open to students, alumni, and the community. Free popcorn will be provided for the first 300, and concessions will be available for purchase. Attendees should pack their own chairs and blankets. Don‘t miss this exciting evening of fall festivities!
Saturday, October 26th
Tailgating
12 p.m. | Walden Soccer Complex Parking Lot
Join us for a spirited Homecoming Tailgate at the soccer game! Grab your family, pack a cooler, and immerse yourself in the festivities. We‘ll have activities for the whole family including food trucks, CSU giveaways, live music, and interactive games leading up to the soccer game at 2PM. and a fantastic atmosphere to celebrate our school spirit together. No registration is required, the first 75 alumni will receive a CSU picnic blanket. Stick around for the match against UNG. The game is free and open to the public.
Homecoming Women's Soccer Game
2 p.m. | Walden Soccer Complex
Cheer on the Lady Cougars as they take on the University of North Georgia with the whole family! The Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during halftime of the game. The game is free and open to the public.
CougarFest
6:30 p.m. | Livery Courtyard
Inspired by Oktoberfest, CougarFest will feature selections of craft beer from around the country. The guys from Maltitude will be on site to help expand your knowledge of craft beer! Mainstream Band will be performing crowd favorites. CougarFest is free to attend to enjoy live music and for $15, attendees will receive sample tickets and a commemorative beer glass. Tickets for food only or for participants under the age of 21 are $10. Ticket prices increase by $5 on October 24th.