This year’s Homecoming celebration has gone virtual. “Home Sweet Homecoming” started on Monday and runs through Saturday, Oct. 24 with virtual contests, activities and shows for all, concluding with the Fresno State football game against Hawaii.
Make sure to follow @FSHomecoming on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for fun frames, information on spirited Zoom backgrounds, DIY home tailgating ideas, updated Zoom links and much more!
Continue reading below for a schedule of events.
Wednesday, October 21
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The Extreme Magic of Eric WilzigTime: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. PST
Venue: Zoom Fees: Free Audience: Open to Fresno State Students, Faculty and Staff Hosted By: Student Homecoming Committee Objective: Homecoming just got even more magical! Join us for a night of jaw dropping magic acts and the most astonishing illusions by award-winning illusionist, Eric Wilzig! Must register in advance by 12:00 p.m. PST on Wednesday, October 21 at bit.ly/magician21 |
Thursday, October 22 – Saturday, October 24#FSHomecoming | Virtual Photo BoothTime: Starting 8 a.m. PST on Thursday
Venue: Website Fees: Free Audience: Open to All Hosted By: Student Homecoming Committee Objective: Don’t forget to capture the moment! Take a Homecoming themed picture, GiF, or burst from the comfort of your home through our Virtual Photo Booth! |
Thursday, October 22#FSHomecoming | Spirited Pumpkin ContestTime: 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST
Venue: Instagram Fees: Free Audience: Fresno State Students Hosted By: Student Homecoming Committee, ASI and Student Cupboard Objective: Fall would not be the same without the Homecoming spirit and pumpkins! Students can get creative and decorate a pumpkin incorporating Fresno State/Homecoming spirit, and be entered into the contest to win a prize! All winners will be announced Thursday 10/22 at 6:00 p.m. PST via Instagram. |
Thursday, October 22
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Tik Tok Dance Off!
Time: 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. PST Venue: Zoom Fees: Free Audience: Fresno State Students Hosted By: Off-Campus Student Life Registration: http://bit.ly/OCSL-TikTokDanceOff Objective: The Off-Campus Student Life program is featuring Fresno renown dance celebrity AJ Dance Quest to teach Fresno State students their favorite Tik Tok dances! This will be a 1-hour long guided Zoom session. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please reach out to Jerry Gomez at gerardo_gomez@mail.fresnostate.edu |
Thursday, October 22#FSHomecoming | Playback BingoTime: 9:00 – 11:00 p.m. PST
Venue: Zoom Fees: Free Audience: Fresno State Students Hosted By: Student Homecoming Committee Objective: Get groovin’ at Playback Bingo! In this music themed bingo night, students can enjoy a night of the latest hits, throwbacks, and feel-good music. While you’re dancing, be sure to cross off the song on your bingo card when you hear it! Bingo winners will receive a prize. Must register in advance by 5:00 p.m. PST on Thursday, October 22 at bit.ly/Bingo22 |
Friday, October 23#FSHomecoming | VEB Homecoming CourtTime: Submissions open through October 22. Winners chosen October 23.
Venue: Virtual Fees: Free Audience: Open to All Hosted By: Victor E. Bulldog and Fresno State Alumni Association Social Media Toolkit: For sample messaging, links, and graphics Objective: To engage pet lovers and pet owners in Homecoming festivities, participants are encouraged to tag Victor E. Bulldog in a photo of their pet to be entered to win. Categories include Dogs, Cats, Farm Animals, and Exotic Animals. One winner will be chosen from each category and will become King or Queen to join Victor E. on his Homecoming Court! |
Friday, October 23#FSHomecoming | Red FridayTime: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. PST
Venue: Zoom Fees: Free Audience: Faculty and Staff Hosted By: Staff Assembly, Fresno State Homecoming and Fresno State Alumni Association Objective: Special Homecoming edition of the monthly Fresno State mixer for faculty and staff. |
Friday, October 23 – Sunday, October 25#FSHomecoming | Jog with the ‘Dogs 5kTime: Any time, October 23-25
Venue: As a virtual event, folks have the freedom to participate from anywhere in the world! Fees: Free, with an option to donate Audience: Open to All Hosted By: Fresno State Homecoming, Victor E. Bulldog and the Fresno State Alumni Association Social Media Toolkit: For sample messaging, links, and graphics Objective: This virtual Homecoming celebration gives students, staff/faculty, alumni, and the community at large an opportunity to celebrate in a safe and socially distanced way. Although free to register, we’ve built in opportunities to donate to support student scholarships and our University live mascot, Victor E. Bulldog. Each participant who completes the 5k and submits their finishing time will receive a medal! With questions, please contact Gina De Young at gdeyoung@mail.fresnostate.edu. |
Friday, October 23#FSHomecoming | Floral FridayTime: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. PST
Venue: Zoom Fees: Free Audience: Fresno State Students Hosted By: USU Productions Objective: Get in that Homecoming spirit by learning how to make a Fresno State themed floral arrangement. Must register in advance by 12:00 p.m. PST on Thursday, October 22 at bit.ly/floral23 |
Friday, October 23#FSHomecoming | Esports ExhibitionsTime:
Venue: https://www.twitch.tv/fresnostatees Fees: Free Audience: Fresno State Community Hosted By: Fresno State Esports Objective: With virtual live in-game commentating and high-energy gameplay, Fresno State Esports will stream two exciting exhibition matches to showcase their varsity teams. The stream will begin with opening remarks from our brand new varsity Rocket League Coach and following this, teams Overwatch and League of Legends will take on their opponents. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please reach out to them via email at esports@csufresno.edu |
Saturday, October 24#FSHomecoming | Homecoming Football Game Fresno State football versus Hawaii |
October 19-24 | Fresno State Winery Homecoming SpecialThe Fresno State Winery is helping you celebrate Homecoming Week with some wines specials sure to be a touchdown. On our website, scroll down to the bottom to find five pre-packaged wine sets that have been put together just for you. Pick one set, or several. And for the pint after, we’re also offering $5 flat rate shipping within the state of California. Wine sets include spanish styles, locally grown, exotic varieties, sweet and the big reds. Go Dogs! Visit www.FresnoStateWines.com |
October 19-24 | Kennel Bookstore Homecoming Special20% off one apparel or gift item with a special Homecoming coupon. Go to Coupon-20.com and put in access code 2128 to receive your coupon. Show your coupon at the register or use it online. |
Fresno State Homecoming Social MediaFor Inquiries, contact Shawna Blair | Facebook: www.facebook.com/fresnostatehomecomingTwitter: @FSHomecoming
Instagram: @FSHomecoming Website: fresnostate.edu/homecoming |