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Wilberforce University - a Proud Family Homecoming

Wilberforce University - a Proud Family Homecoming
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper on October 17, 2023

'Tis the season for college homecoming festivities and Wilberforce University is ready to celebrate. Beginning Monday, October 23rd, join the WU as the nation's first private historically Black college/university begins the annual tradition that creates special memories for alumni, students, and the community.
WU starts the week with a career fair. The homecoming experience continues with a coronation, parade, sorority and fraternity step shows, and an old fashioned bonfire. These are just some examples of the revelry that will be included in the week long event.

Wilberforce University - a Proud Family Homecoming - Schedule of Events:

Mon., 10/23 -WU Proud Family Career Fair, Alumni Multiplex, 9 am; Trap Bingo, Allen Commons, 8 pm

Tues., 10/24 - Mr.



and Miss Wilberforce University Coronation and Reception, Alumni Multiplex 6 pm

Wed., 10/25 - Nubiance Awards Show, Alumni Multiplex, 7 pm

Thurs., 10/26 - Pep Rally Countdown, Alumni Multiplex, 5 pm; Bonfire - Jackson Hall Parking Lot, 8 pm

Fri., 10/27 - Bulldogs on the Block Festival, Student Union, 11 am; Men's Basketball, WU vs Great Lakes Christian College, Alumni Multiplex, 5 pm; Battle of the Bands, 8 pm

Saturday, 10/28 - WU Preview Day, Alumni Multiplex, 8 am; Homecoming Parade, 11 am - with a tailgate; Men's and Women's Basketball, WU vs Simmons College, 1-3 pm; Greek step show and after party, 7 pm

Founded in 1856, Wilberforce University prepares students for the future with emerging technology and research programs. Located in southwest Ohio near Dayton, the nation's first, private, historically Black college/university (HBCU) creates work ready pathways for its graduates to achieve successful careers. Among its peers, Wilberforce is highly ranked in postgraduate hiring.
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