PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (October 30, 2023) – Prairie View A&M University is excited to welcome Panthers near and far to Homecoming 2023. This year, we are “Setting it Out” with several events hosted by students, University schools and colleges, athletics, alumni and more.
Check out our wrap-up below, and be sure to engage with your fellow Panthers on social media using the hashtag #PVHC2K23!
The most up-to-date times and locations are also posted at pvamuhc.com.
2023 Homecoming Week Events
Sunday
Sunday, Oct. 29, jumpstarts this week of celebration and tradition with the Homecoming Gospel Fest, featuring Houston sensation The Walls Group. The event takes place in the MSC Auditorium at 7 p.m.
Monday
On Monday, Panthers can attend events, such as the Student Entrepreneur Vendors Fair and the College of Nursing Homecoming Kickoff Event. As the evening approaches, SPIT Knowledge/Book Review featuring PVAMU Alum Dr. Bobby Smith and Panther Madness for Men and Women’s Basketball will be underway.
Tuesday
On Halloween night, the Talent Show and Costume Contest will be in full swing at 7 p.m. in the MSC Auditorium. Beforehand, there will be several School of Architecture events, such as ARCH in the Park, a special gallery for the Texas Institute for the Preservation of History and Culture at Nathelyne A. Kennedy Architecture and Art Bldg. Culture Center Gallery, and a tour of the House 360 Construction and Open House from 1-4 p.m.
Wednesday
Super Hump Day hosted by Dell will be in the mix on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from noon-2 p.m. at Hollands and Gaines Park. The signature Homecoming event, Kings and Queens Coronation will reign at 7 p.m. in the MSC Auditorium with a Bridgerton theme, so dress up and see royalty on display.
Thursday
The SWAC Women’s Soccer Championship rolls out Thursday, Nov. 2, until Sunday, Nov. 5, at the PVAMU Soccer Complex. The first match starts at 10 a.m.
Later that day, the College of Nursing hosts their Homecoming Pep Rally from noon to 2 p.m. Additionally, the Brailsford College of Arts and Sciences is hosting a Bowling with Alumni event at PVAMU Bowling Lanes in Panther Plaza from 6-9 p.m. Starting at 7 p.m., students are also exclusively invited to the Hip-Hop and R&B Concert at the Baby Dome.
Friday
As we head into Friday, many Colleges and Schools are hosting a collection of events, starting with the first of many Biology events, including the Annual Biology Research Symposium from 9 a.m. to noon at Elmer E. O’Banion Science Building. Attendees can meet with the New Writing Center Director at John B. Coleman Library Foyer from 10-11:30 a.m. and, following, the new Math Department Chair from noon to 1 p.m. in W.R. Banks Building, room 310.
Friday night, Greek stepping squads will “Set it Out” at the much-anticipated Fraternity and Sorority Life Step Show at 7 p.m. in the Baby Dome, which is open to the public. Alumni can also attend the National Alumni Association Banquet in the MSC Ballroom, starting at 7 p.m. There will also be a Club 1876 Alumni Concert located at the Tailgate area by the Post Office.
Saturday
Saturday morning starts with great food at the Lindsey Weatherspoon Agriculture Breakfast from 7:30-9 a.m. in the courtyard of the Ag/Business Building. You can register here. The Whitlowe R. Green College of Education Homecoming Breakfast for faculty, staff and students is happening at the same time in Delco Building, room 169.
That morning, the signature Homecoming Parade at 9 a.m. will be Grand Marshaled by none other than our President, Dr. Tomikia P. LeGrande, with a special parade appearance by the family of late PVAMU Hall of Fame football player Otis Taylor.
Continue to “Set Your Homecoming Out” by attending the Homecoming Tailgate sponsored by BET in honor of 50 Years of Hip-Hop, beginning at noon in Tent City, and the Football game starting at 2 p.m. in Panther Stadium.
Homecoming Giving Challenge
For those wanting to give back, PVAMU’s Office of Development is sponsoring their Annual Homecoming Giving Challenge, and this year, they are introducing a new beneficiary to the program, our Colleges and Schools Dean’s Fund.
Donors have from now until midnight, Nov. 3, to make donations electronically via the PVAMU Homecoming site via the “Giving” Tab. The winning College or School will be announced during the Homecoming Parade on Saturday morning at University Drive and the (old) H.T. Jones Elementary School.
“The significance of this venture is that each Dean has a set of priorities for their respective College or School, and these funds, which are unrestricted, allow them the flexibility to support various needs of students from scholarships, conference attendance, professional development, and those of faculty with purchasing of new equipment,” explained Annual Fund and Alumni Giving Director Lorie Proctor.
In addition to penciling in all of these fun events and experiences, be sure to download the ParkMobile for parking on campus and the RaveGuardian App for safety; utilize the Scoop feature if you are unable to drive safely to your destination.
We look forward to seeing you on “The Hill.” Let’s make this Homecoming a fun and safe experience for everyone.
Visit pvamuhc.com to learn more about this week’s festivities.
By Alex Byrd
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