Homecoming on Iowa State University’s central campus is an exciting time of year. Central campus is filled with activity and Cyclone spirit. Homecoming is a week of competition for events such as Blue Sky 5k run, Yell Like Hell and Cardinal and Gold Tournaments. It is a week of community events like the homecoming parade, community service projects and Greek reunions. It is a week of cheering on the cyclones for events such as the Homecoming Happy Hour and Pep Rally, Iowa State University vs. Oklahoma State Homecoming Cyclone Central Tailgate and ExCYtement in the Streets. All these events are run by Iowa State University’s Homecoming Central Committee.
Iowa State University Cyclone Football will play Oklahoma State University on Saturday, October 26. Festivities for homecoming week will begin on Saturday, October 19 at 9:00 with the Blue Sky 5K Run and ends on Sunday, October 27 with the Bells of Iowa State Anniversary Gala Concert. For more information on homecoming activities, check out the schedule.
Each year, students from all majors are invited to apply for Homecoming Central Committee to make homecoming week something for everyone to remember. The committee members make sure every homecoming celebration is rich with Iowa State tradition. They plan and execute an exciting week of activities for alumni, students and friends.
The theme this year is “Cy’s the Limit.” Students on Homecoming Central Committee take this theme and incorporate it into all the activities they plan.
This year, five ag business students were selected to take part in planning the events. Students learn skills such as event planning, volunteer management, teamwork and a variety of leadership skills while serving on homecoming committee.
Ag Bus Students on Homecoming Central Committee:
- Trey Boyle, junior, Cardinal and Gold Tournaments
- Hunter Crawford, sophomore, Special Events
- Shane Dierickx, senior, Campus Involvement
- Lilian Swanson, junior, Cardinal Tournaments
- Cody Mead, junior, Logistics
Students started preparing for homecoming last spring and are excited for it to finally be here. There are many ways for people on campus to get involved. The committee hopes the campus and Ames community will take advantage of some of the new opportunities. This year, Homecoming Central Committee had a goal of getting more involvement from students on campus. This year, the Blue Sky 5k is open to all community members and students. In the past, this has just been for students a part of Greek chapters, but now it is open for everyone to enjoy. There is also a campus wide dorm floor decorating contest that is a new homecoming activity.