Central State announces virtual homecoming amid coronavirus pandemic

ajc.com

Central State University will host a virtual homecoming celebration in the fall of 2020.

The decision to host a virtual homecoming was made after consulting local, state and federal health officials, along with university administrators and alumni in light of the public health risk associated with the global coronavirus pandemic.

>> Here’s how feds say largest bribery scheme in Ohio was orchestrated

The event will include a variety of entertainment and fellowship opportunities for students, alumni and the greater Central State community.

The move to the virtual event follows the successful virtual graduation commencement the school hosted for students last May. The ceremony reached 62,913 viewers and has 580 shares on Facebook.

University administrators hope the virtual homecoming will draw an even greater audience.

>> Timeline of House Bill 6, at root of racketeering case

The decision to host the virtual event follows the suspension of all fall sporting competitions but the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference earlier this month.

Event details will be announced in the coming weeks.

About the Author