Wilberforce to celebrate homecoming; parade planned

Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University

Wilberforce University, the nation’s first, private historically Black college/university, will celebrate homecoming the week of Oct. 24.

Events planned for the week include:

· Monday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m.: GenWUine Healing; Mental health support for students, faculty and staff; massages, oxygen bars, etc., Multiplex aerobics room

· Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6-9 p.m.: University Pep Rally, Alumni Multiplex

· Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.): Nubiance Fashion Show, Alumni Multiplex

· Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 p.m.: Royal Court Coronation, Alumni Multiplex

· Friday, Oct. 28, 12-3 p.m.: WU Family Day, Outside Student Union; Marching Madness or Band Blast, 6–8 p.m., Alumni Multiplex; Student party and Alumni party, 10 p.m. – 1:30 a.m., Alumni Multiplex

· Saturday, Oct. 29, 8-11 a.m.: Preview Day, Multiplex & Various Locations; Parade, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m., Old Barn – WU - Alumni Multiplex; Battle of the Bands & Tailgate, 12 -1 p.m., Aerobics Room Field; Basketball Game, 1 p.m. & 3 p.m., Alumni Multiplex; National Pan Hellenic Council Stepshow, Doors open 6:30 p.m., Show starts 7 p.m., Gym

· Sunday, 10/30, 4-6 p.m.: Praise and Worship Service, Alumni Multiplex