NIU’s Campus Activities Board has extended the Homecoming packet registration deadline for all activities except the Homecoming Parade, which remains due Thursday, Oct. 15.
All Homecoming packets must be submitted online by noon Monday, Oct. 5 for registrants to be considered eligible for Homecoming 2015 competitions and activities.
The Homecoming 2015 theme is Huskies Light the Way, a throwback to the Homecoming 1965 theme (Northern Lights the Way), as Northern Illinois University celebrates Huskie Stadium’s 50th year in existence.
Homecoming 2015 is scheduled from Sunday, Oct. 18, through Saturday, Oct. 24.
Participants have the chance to compete against other student groups through a variety of Homecoming traditions, including:
- Sunday, Oct. 18: Powderpuff Football Tournament
(Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex) 1 to 8 p.m. - Tuesday, Oct. 20: Recycled Boat Race
(East Lagoon) 4 p.m. - Wednesday, Oct. 21: Yell Like Hell
(Convocation Center) 9 p.m. - Thursday, Oct. 22. Homecoming parade
(steps off at Third and Oak streets) 7 p.m.
All competitions will have first-, second- and third-prize winners.
Candidates for Homecoming royalty will campaign throughout the first half of the week to earn the titles of king and queen. Voting takes place from 9 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21.
For more information, call (815) 753-1580 or email cab@niu.edu.
