100 Years of Homecoming
Celebrate with Us!
October 16-22, 2023
We are commemorating the 100th Anniversary of EWU’s Homecoming with a week full of your favorite events and some exciting new additions for students, alumni and community members.
Visit Family Friendly Fun!
Enjoy activities for all
Rosa's Pizza Homecoming Family Pack + Alumni Special
Oct. 16-21 stop in to Rosa's Pizza Cheney- $15 an hour for bowling and 16" pizza for the price of a 12" medium pizza! Rosa's is also running a 20% Alumni Special all week.
Blue Zoo Spokane
EWU families receive $11.95 tickets at the door from October 16-22. Use code: Stingley" when you purchase at the door!
More About the Blue Zoo!Mobius Discovery Center
Mobius sparks curiosity and ignites imaginations of all ages through exploration and play, hands-on exhibits, and STEAM learning experiences.
Plan Your VisitWonderland Spokane
Have fun playing the Newest Arcade Games, two 18 Hole Mini-Golf Courses, Laser Tag, Go-Karts, Bumper Boats, and Rock Wall.
Games & Rides!Think Tank Escape Rooms
Think Tank Escape Rooms offers story-driven puzzles that teach you about the world, the people in the room with you, and yourself.
Escape Room!Flying Squirrel
Flying Squirrel Trampoline Park is a Family Fun Center with plenty of activities and attractions for all ages!
Come Jump!Alumni Events
Come home and see campus!
President’s Breakfast & All-Class Reunion
President’s Breakfast & All-Class Reunion
Friday, Oct. 20 | | 8-10 AM |PUB 317/319
Join fellow classmates for the morning, hear from Dr. Shari McMahan and enjoy a delicious breakfast! We will spend a little extra time honoring and celebrating our 50-Year Reunion classes (’70, ’71, ’72, ’73) due to canceled events during the pandemic.
Together, we invite you home. Whether it has been one year or 20 years since you’ve been to campus, we look forward to joining us as we celebrate this one-in-a-lifetime homecoming, cheers to 100 years!
Tour Campus
Eagle Eye View of Campus
Friday, Oct. 20 | 10 A.M. – 11 A.M. | 11 A.M. – 12 P.M
Saturday, Oct. 21 | 11 A.M.
Kicking off at the Visitor Center, go on a 60-minute tour of the EWU Cheney campus. Take advantage of the opportunity while in town to be led by a student tour guide and join a small group on an outside walking tour. Whether you’ve been on campus recently or it has been 50 years, you’ll visit classroom buildings, student services and popular student locations. See what is new and get an Eagle eye view!
Academic Tabling, Open House & Tours
Preview EWU Colleges
Friday, Oct. 20 | 9:30-11:00 AM | 11 AM -1 PM
Enjoy the opportunity visit each college’s table after the President’s Breakfast in the PUB. Then get a tour, meet and greet as well as get a hands-on tutorial of family friendly activities at each of our academic colleges starting at 11 AM.
Hear from current students and faculty on their current focuses, projects and research.
Robotics, Fossils and more as awaiting your discovery!
Walk Through the Decades
100 Years of EWU
Friday, Oct. 20 | 8 A.M. – 4 P.M.
Open all day long, take a walk down memory lane. Thanks to our wonderful Archivist, Steve Bingo, you can take a walk through the decades of EWU in Hargreaves Hall Reading Room.
From videos to photographs, memorabilia and more, you can see how EWU and Cheney have transformed over the last 100 years. You may even find a photo of yourself!
Eagle Family Dinner
Dinner with fellow Eags and friends
Friday, Oct. 20 | 4 – 7 P.M.
After a full day, wind down with fellow Eags and friends as we prepare for the big game Saturday. Join us for dinner in the PUB NCR!
- After-hours shopping at the EWU Eagle Store – enjoy 20% off your in-store purchase (this discount is not offered at any other time!)
- Play trivia for prizes
- Food
- Selfie station to capture the memories!
Student Events
| Date | Time | Event | Location | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 12 | 3 PM | Team Challenge Captain's Meeting The Team Challenge Coordinators will outline the rules and opportunities to accrue points throughout the week of Eagle Family Homecoming. Register | PUB 319 | Student, Staff, & Faculty Events |
| Monday, Oct. 16 | 11:00 AM | Window Painting Bring out your creative side and help add some homecoming spirit to the PUB. All painting supplies will be provided. | Pence Union Building (PUB) Skirt | Student, Staff, & Faculty Events |
| Monday, Oct. 16 | 11:30 AM | Eagle Family Homecoming Kick-Off Join in celebrating the start to Eagle Family Homecoming week. There will be games, crafts, music, and more. | Pence Union Building (PUB) Skirt | Student, Staff, & Faculty Events |
| Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 10:00 AM | Campus Spirit Splash Contest Judging Begins We want to see Eagle pride throughout the entire community. This is your chance to decorate your department, room, house, or business for the chance to be the winner of our annual Spirit Splash award. Judging for Campus will take place Tuesday, October 17. Judging for Cheney Community will take place on Friday, October 20. Register | Varies | EWU and Extended Community Event |
| Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 12:00 PM | "Top That" Cake Decorating Competition Campus celebrities will be in teams of two to attempt to reproduce a cake design using the provided supplies. Team 1: President Dr. Shari McMahan & Dr. Lea Jarnagin Team 2: Kim Davis & Stephanie Bradley Team 3: Dr. Jon Anderson & Tim Collins Team 4: Iman Munawar & Elizabeth Humberstad Team 5: Kelsey Hatch-Brecek & Michelle Schultz | Nysether Community Room (NCR) Pence Union Building (PUB) | Student, Staff, & Faculty Events |
| Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 7 PM | Real Life Mario Kart | Nysether Community Room (NCR) Pence Union Building (PUB) | Student Events |
| Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Spirit Selfie Catalyst Show your Eagle Pride | Catalyst Lobby | Student Events |
| Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | CSTEM 4D Lab The 4D Lab at EWU is a unique maker’s space featuring a variety of digital and analog modes of creation, including 3D printing, poster printing, vinyl cutting, risograph printing, and more. | Catalyst 172B | EWU and Extended Community Event |
| Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Car Bash - Hosted by Sorority & Fraternity Life Help EWU's Greek community raise money for philanthropy. | Arévalo Student Mall | Student Events |
| Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 6:30 PM | Light the Eagle Tower Thank you Eric & Denise Clements for your generous donation. Join us as we light up the Eagle Tower for Homecoming week! It will automatically light up daily from dusk to dawn and our Eagle pride will be seen far and wide! | P-12 | EWU and Extended Community Event |
| Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 7:00 PM | Eagle MadNest The first annual Eagle Mad-Nest event as a part of the 100th EWU Homecoming in 2023! Get a first look at the 2023-24 men's, women's and wheelchair basketball teams. Put on your eagle gear, bring your friends and family for a night full of entertainment: slam dunk & 3-point contests, appearances by EWU cheer, dance, Swoop, with free goodies and swag! This event includes player and coaching staff introductions, along with contests on the court. The Red-White scrimmage will conclude the action. Open to the public and free of charge! | Reese Court | EWU and Extended Community Event |
| Thursday, Oct. 19 | 3:45 PM | Campus Clue Competition Teams will travel around campus to solve a series of trivia questions. The team with the most correct answers win. Packets will be turned in at the Bonfire. | PUB Table 2A | Student, Staff, & Faculty Events |
| Thursday, Oct. 19 | 6:00 PM | Pep Rally & Bonfire Sponsored by Rosa's Pizza & Cheney Lanes Join the EWU & Cheney communities to celebrate being an Eagle! Special guest appearances from Swoop, Cheer, Marching Band, Soccer, Volleyball and Football! | Corner of G Street & 1st Street Downtown Cheney | Community Events |
| Thursday, Oct. 19 | 7:00 PM | Bed Races Sponsored by Rosa's Pizza & Cheney Lanes This annual tradition awards bragging rights for a lifetime. Your team of 5 people will compete in a double elimination tournament by pushing beds with wheels down the race track and back (located in downtown Cheney). The fastest team per round will advance until there is a champion. Register | 1st Street Downtown Cheney | Community Events |
| Friday, Oct. 20 | 8:00 AM - 10 AM | All Class Reunion President's Breakfast Join fellow classmates for the morning, hear from campus leaders Dr. Shari McMahan, Provost Anderson, Athletic Director Tim Collins, VP of Advancement Barb Richey and Director of Alumni Relations Kelsey Hatch-Brecek and enjoy a delicious breakfast! Register | Pence Union Building (PUB) 317/319 | EWU and Extended Community Event |
| Friday, Oct. 20 | 8 AM - 4 PM | Walk Through the Decades From videos to photographs, memorabilia and more, you can see how EWU and Cheney have transformed over the last 100 years. You may even find a photo of yourself! | Hargreaves Hall Reading Room 201 | EWU and Extended Community Event |
| Friday, Oct. 20 | 9:30 - 11 AM | Academic Tabling Learn what is happening in each of the EWU Academic Colleges! Tables will be outside the PUB NCR. | Nysether Community Room (NCR) Pence Union Building (PUB) | EWU and Extended Community Event |
| Friday, Oct. 20 | 10 AM | Cheney Community Spirit Splash Contest Judging Our Spirit Splash judges will travel to each venue to score the amazing Eagle pride in the community. Register | Various Locations | EWU and Extended Community Event |
| Friday, Oct. 20 | 11 AM - 1 PM | Academic Open House & Tours Head to each college and see what students are working on and researching. Get a tour of the college building and more! Open House Locations | Various Locations | EWU and Extended Community Event |
| Friday, Oct. 20 | 3 PM | EWU Soccer vs N. Arizona Cheer on the Eags as they take on Big Sky foe Northern Arizona! Tickets | Soccer Field | EWU and Extended Community Event |
| Friday, Oct. 20 | 4:00 PM | Eagle Family Dinner After a full day of activities, wind down with fellow Eags and enjoy a delicious brunch spread like the good ole’ days in Tawanka! Register | Nysether Community Room (NCR) Pence Union Building (PUB) | EWU and Extended Community Event |
| Friday, Oct. 20 | 7 PM | EWU Eagles Hockey vs WSU Join us at the URC Ice Arena to watch the EWU Eagles play! Tickets | URC Ice Arena | EWU and Extended Community Event |
| Saturday, Oct. 21 | 1 PM - 4 PM | Alumni & Family Engagement Zone Join us at the Alumni Association’s Red Turf Nation Engagement Zone, featuring: a hot cocoa bar, snacks, special gameday sticker pick-up, and other exclusive swag. We will have a limited quantity of Homecoming t-shirts available, while supplies last. The Engagement Zone is located right outside of the Inferno Team Shop in P-12. All are welcome. Sponsored by the EWU Alumni Association and Orientation & Family Programming. | P-12, outside of Inferno Team Shop | Community Events |
| Saturday, Oct. 21 | 4 PM | EWU Football Game vs. Weber State Tickets | Roos Field | Community Events |
| Saturday, Oct. 21 | Following Football Game | Post Game Fireworks Stay in the stadium for a post game fireworks presentation to conclude our 100th Homecoming week! | Roos Field | Community Events |
| Sunday, Oct. 22 | 12 PM | EWU Soccer vs N. Colorado Cheer on the Eags as they finish out conference play against Big Sky foe, Northern Colorado! Tickets | Soccer Field | EWU and Extended Community Event |
Game Day!
Join the EWU Alumni Association and Family Programming at our game day #EngagementZone!
Location| Front of Inferno Team Store
Come see us near P12 outside of the Inferno Team Store 1-4 P.M. before the game!
- Get your homecoming t-shirt (300 available!)
- Get your pre-ordered Flag(s) for the Future
- Yard games
- Free Swag
- Game Day Stickers
- Collect all five (5) game day stickers, get a free Red Turf Nation member gift at the end of the season!
Game Day!
Looking for other activities to do on game day? We got you covered!
- Open Skate at the URC Ice Arena 10 a.m. – 1: 45 p.m. | $9 per person
- Rock climb in the URC!
- Rent bikes through EPIC in the URC!
- Check out all the fun places in Cheney & Spokane with your EWU discount!
Hotel Information
Best Western Plus Peppertree Airport Inn
- $129.00 per night | Hot Grab n’ Go Breakfast
- 3711 S. Geiger Blvd., Spokane
- 509-624-4655
- Book Online | EWU 100 Year – Code
- Available until Oct. 6
Northern Quest Resort & Casino
- $129 Weekday | $199 Fri/Sat. night
- 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights
- Call 866.298.1941
- Book under EWU
- Available until Sept. 19
Northern Quest RV Resort
- 303 S. Kalispel Way, Airway Heights
- 833-702-2082
- Book Online
Homecoming FAQs
Yes! Everyone is welcome to join!
Book early! We have a few hotels in the area that have room blocks, book fast before they fill up.
Best Western Plus Peppertree Airport Inn
$129.00 per night | Hot Grab n’ Go Breakfast
3711 S. Geiger Blvd., Spokane | 509-624-4655
Book Online | EWU 100 Year – Code | Available until Sept. 19
Northern Quest Resort & Casino
100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights | 866-671-0604
$129 Weekday | $199 Fri/Sat. night
866.298.1941 | Book under EWU | Available until Sept. 19
Northwest Quest RV Resort
303 S. Kalispel Way, Airway Heights | 833-702-2082
Book Online
Yes! To provide a safer environment for fans at Roos Field, EWU has a policy limiting the size and type of bag allowed in the stadium for all events.
Street parking is free!
Thursday – Sunday you can park for free in the below lots:
- P-15
- P-17
- P-1
Get your discounted tickets for alumni and families!
On game day we will be in P12 by the Inferno Team Shop at the Alumni & Family #EngagementZone. Come get your Homecoming Shirt while supplies last!
With a full schedule of events, questions are sure to arise. We’ve got answers, plus tips and tricks to make the most of the weekend.
Thank you for supporting EWU and our Homecoming tradition!
Contributing to this spectacular tradition, you are playing a vital role in fostering a strong sense of community, reconnecting old friends, supporting current students, and making a positive impact on the lives of all members of our community. Together, we can create an unforgettable homecoming experience that reflects the unity and pride we share in our alma mater and local community.
Event Partners
THANK YOU TO OUR HOMECOMING PARTNERS FOR YOUR SUPPORT FOR THIS ANNUAL TRADITION!
Commemorative Flag
Celebrate your #EaglePride far and wide!
Pre-order your flag(s) through September 10, 2023. (Pick-up available homecoming weekend!)
Purchase an exclusive 3’x5’ flag to show your Eagle pride; 200 of the Limited Edition 100th Homecoming flags will be made. Make sure to reserve yours now!
