Schedule of Events

Open to All

WMSC’s Live Music Showcase Spectacular

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
School of Communication and Media

live music performances by talented local bands, thoughtfully curated and proudly presented by the acclaimed campus radio station, WMSC FM.

University Galleries : Kids Art Corner

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Alexander Kasser Theater Lobby

Drop in for morning children’s activities exploring the current exhibition. Ages 5 – 10. Guardian attendance is required. Admission is free and open to the public.

University Gallery Tour and Exhibition

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Alexander Kasser Theater Lobby

Teaching to Transgress, featuring the artwork of Na’Ye Perez, explores themes of community, presence, shared experiences, identity, and accessibility. This exhibition is organized by Montclair State University Galleries and curated by Director Megan C. Austin.

Campus Tours

11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.
Meet at Cole Hall

Admissions ambassadors will host walking tours of campus for alumni and families. First stop – Cole Hall!

Street Fair

12 – 4 p.m.
Chapin Drive/Cole Hall
Free admission, pay at concession stands

Alumni, students, families and our community are invited to gather for a street fair! Enjoy music and activities including face painting, balloon art, food concessions, sweets, carnival rides, photo booths and more! Schools and/or Departments will also be stationed here. There will be fun for the little ones too.

Main Stage/Student Performances

Amphitheater

• 1 p.m.: Players Variety Show – acting, singing, dancing, and more brought to you by Players: A Programming Board of the SGA, celebrating their 86th season!
• 3 p.m.: Homecoming Talent Showcase – student groups perform skits based on the Homecoming theme!

Cooking with Koppell – Live!

12 – 1 p.m.
Presentation Hall

Cooking with Koppell is a School of Communication and Media (SCM) student-produced show that features President Koppell preparing a unique dish with fellow Red Hawks. We are excited to announce that Josh Dela Cruz ’11 will be our guest chef! You may have seen Josh on Broadway and on the Nickelodeon children’s television series Blues Clues & You! Through cooking and conversation, President Koppell features the people that make our University a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community. The four-episode 2nd season will be released bi-weekly on Wednesdays, with the first episode launching Wednesday, September 25 on Hawk+, SCM’s streaming platform, as well as Montclair’s YouTube. Join us for this special live cooking show at Homecoming to commemorate the release of Season 2! Space is limited and overflow seating will be available.

Theater: Til Death Do Us Part? A Fundraiser for the EOF Book Fund

Studio 1200, Enter through The School of Communication and Media (SCM)
Running Time: 63 minutes
1 p.m. First Performance
4 p.m. Second Performance
Admission: $15.00 General Admission

Please note space is limited and performances may sell out

Til Death Do Us Part? chronicles the tumultuous relationship of a young African-American couple as they struggle with love, commitment and compromise. This is a two-character play, written by Dr. Daniel Jean ‘00, Associate Provost, Former EOF Director, offers the audience a realistic illustration of the many obstacles facing young lovers as they attempt to stay committed to their vows. This play is directed by Charles Anthony Burks, BA Theatre Studies Program. Guests are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before start time.

Special thanks to the BAAC for their support in production. Please note that all proceeds benefit the EOF Book Fund.

Alumni/Student Tailgate

3 – 7 p.m.
Parking Lot 7
Free admission; paid beverages and food truck concessions

Enjoy craft beer, food trucks, wine, music and tailgate games and celebrate school spirit as we get ready for kick off and watch the game!

Red Hawk Sports Network’s “Game Day” Live Broadcast

4 – 5 p.m.
Sprague Field Endzone

Stop by Athletics Annex to see Montclair State University student broadcasters from the Red Hawk Sports Network as they host a live Game Day broadcast. Watch them break down the upcoming big game, interview Montclair coaches and athletes, and talk all things Red Hawk Sports. After you see them in person, you can watch this show and the student-led broadcast of the homecoming football game on the RHSN’s YouTube channel, your home for MSU sports and an exciting partnership between the School of Communication and Media and Montclair State Athletics. Not only are the broadcasters and analysts students, but every crew position ranging from utility to cameraperson to director are filled by School of Communication and Media students.

Homecoming Football Game – Montclair State vs. Union College

5 p.m.
Sprague Field
$10.00 General Admission / $5.00 Alumni Discount (pre-sale)

All tickets purchased at the ticket booth day of will be $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for kids, senior citizens and veterans. Current Montclair State University students, staff and faculty are free! Half-time festivities will include recognizing the 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame class along with performances by student organizations.

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