HOMECOMING 2008 HAS BEEN SET FOR SEPTEMBER 27!

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Homecoming 2008: Ball State University will celebrate 82 years of Homecoming tradition!  Homecoming is a time for alumni, students, and the entire Ball State and Muncie communities to celebrate their alma mater and show their Cardinal pride.

Events include annual activities such as the bed race, parade, talent search, air jam, and the football game. Reunions will be hosted for classes and special interest groups.

Homecoming is planned by the Homecoming Steering Committee, which consists of selected student volunteers under the leadership of the Ball State University Alumni Association. 

View detailed pages of events by selecting an option along the left hand side of this page.  Student Information includes weekly activities, such as information and photos from Air Jam, Residence Halls Activities, Opening Day, and more. 

Alumni Information includes the Alumni Awards Dinner on Friday night and alumni festivities and gatherings on Saturday. 

Faculty/Staff information includes functions planned for faulty/staff members throughout the week, including faculty/staff royalty information.

Fun Homecoming Facts!

• There was not a Homecoming in 1943
• The largest Homecoming football crowd was 21,527 vs. Central Michigan on October 18, 1997
• There has been Homecoming royalty since 1938 - king and queen since 1986
• The Homecoming parade first started in 1939
• Homecoming Opening Day/Kick-Off activities & games since 1966
• Homecoming Talent Search/Variety Show started in 1967
• Homecoming Bed Race was introduced in 1980
• Homecoming Air Jam has been going strong since 1987