Homecoming 2013 Events

Spirit Police:
Sept. 3-12

Show off your NMU spirit throughout Homecoming!

The "Spirit Police" will be utilizing the Special Events Committee Facebook page to sort through giveaways this year. Students will be chosen through posts, shares, likes, and comments in exchange for a free Homecoming shirt, promotional cup, or other great prize. Also look for the Spirit Police at various sporting events and other student activities prior to Homecoming.

Change That Makes Cents:
Sept. 15-21

This is a new event that has been added to the Homecoming line-up this year to help spread school spirit as well as benefit local charities. Each team will pick a local charity where they would like the proceeds donated. Following the rules of a penny war, the goal is to have the most pennies in your team's container by the end of the week. Any other loose change (silver coins/dollars) will subtract the equivalent amount of pennies from your jar. (ex: one quarter will subtract 25 pennies from your total). All the money from the week will be combined and will go to the winning team’s choice of charity.

Look for the participating jars to travel around campus throughout the week.

Where's Norman the Northern Gnome?: Sept 15-21

Norman will be hidden in different places each day of the week for a short period of time. If participating teams find Norman, they can take a picture with him to receive points towards their overall Homecoming score. 

Sidewalk Chalk Competition:
Wednesday, Sept. 11

Teams can earn 10 extra participation points toward their organization's overall score by decorating the sidewalks around the Academic Mall. Chalking must relate to NMU, Homecoming and the Homecoming theme.

Dead River Games:
Sunday, Sept. 15

The Dead River Games consist of four highly entertaining activities: the Ice Cream Scoop Competition, Obstacle Course, Egg Toss and Sand Sculpture Competition. Held on the shores of Lake Superior near Presque Isle, the Dead River Games are a long-standing Homecoming favorite.

Scavenger Hunt:
Monday, Sept. 16

Handed a list of items related to NMU, Homecoming and the Homecoming theme, teams must hunt down as many of the listed objects as possible before time runs out. Each item has a designated point value and teams receive additional points based on the time they return.

King & Queen Competition:
Tuesday, Sept. 17

All students and student organizations are encouraged to participate in the annual King & Queen Competition. Contestants first compete in the theme wear and semi-formal dress categories. An audience vote determines the top five semi-finalists in each King and Queen division and these individuals then advance to the Question and Answer round, where a panel of judges determine the King and Queen based on each contestant's responses. This year, the competition will be emceed by comedian Adam Mamawala. Past emcees include Dwayne Perkins, Amy Schumer, Andrew Kennedy, Dan Ahdoot and Alexandra McHale. Compete for the crown or just come watch the show!

Stepping Competition:
Wednesday, Sept. 18

Returning for its fifth year, the Stepping Competition is one of the most highly anticipated Homecoming activities. Testing each team's creativity and ability to work as a unified group, the Stepping Competition challenges teams to choreograph a mixture of synchronized movements in dance that utilize the body to make noise, including stomping, clapping and shouting.The event will be emceed by Position Players Inc.

Parade:
​Friday, Sept. 20

The annual Homecoming Parade brings together NMU student organizations, athletic teams, the Wildcat Marching Band and other campus and community groups for a spectacular parade down Third Street. To encourage campus participation, a competition is held in three different categories: marching units and spirit banners, decorated cars and the coveted float award.

NMU Game Day!:
Saturday, Sept. 21

Come celebrate with members of the community, students, and faculty on Third Street before the Homecoming Football Game. This will be a great way to show your Wildcat Pride as everyone prepares to cheer on the NMU football team as they compete against Ohio Dominican at 3p.m. There will be music provided by Double Trouble DJ's and food from many local vendors! It will be a great time with family and friends, so don't miss out!