Marquette University's Homecoming

This October, Marquette’s Homecoming, which was reignited last year, will return, and it promises to be even bigger and better. Marquette’s Alumni Reunion Weekend will coincide with Homecoming, which means students, faculty and staff along with alumni, parents AND community friends, will come together for one incredible celebration. We hope you will join in!

Like last year, several events are open to community members. Please visit www.marquette.edu/homecoming for details and register with family and friends. Here are the highlights:

Friday, October 6

Block Party | 3:30 - 7 p.m., Parking Lot F (Across from the Al McGuire Center) Don't miss this opportunity to Ring Out Ahoya and celebrate the beginning of Marquette basketball season. Enjoy special appearances by the men’s and women’s basketball teams, along with exciting athletic activities and more.

Saturday, October 7

Blue and Gold Foam 5K Run/Walk | 10:30 a.m. Family Fun 1K Run, 11 a.m. 5K Run/Walk (Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd.) Get ready to run through foam bogs where there is enough blue and gold foam to cover you from head to toe! Join us for this fun run as the Marquette Nation takes to the streets for a 5K run and walk. Proceeds from this event will support Marquette’s Midnight Run, a volunteer service program focused on serving the hungry and homeless in Marquette’s greater neighborhood. Take advantage of early bird pricing ($20). Prices will increase beginning September 18. Children 11 years old and under are FREE.

Block Party | 3 – 5 p.m., Parking Lot F (across from the Al McGuire Center) The block party continues with pay-as-you-go food, exciting athletic activities and family friendly games. Take part in Marquette's Stuff the Truck Food Drive benefiting the Hunger Task Force by bringing a non-perishable food item or monetary donation.

During Homecoming 2017, Marquette also will highlight our vibrant Near West Side neighborhood by offering a special bus tour on Saturday, October 7, 2-3 p.m.

Come celebrate with us, and thanks for all you do to make the Near West Side a great place to live, work and play!