Homecoming is a celebration of Washburn and all that it means to students and alumni. We look forward to fun events to showcase our Ichabod spirit!
Oct. 28 - Nov. 2, 2024
The Homecoming theme this year is Beware of the Bods! We will celebrate with fun events all week, including Spirit Week with a different theme to explore each day. The excitement continues with the Homecoming Parade and food truck festival on the East Union Lawn before we cheer on our Ichabods in the Homecoming football game!
Homecoming Events & Schedule
Each year, three students are selected by their peers as the Ichabod of Honor, 1st runner up Ichabod of Honor and 2nd runner up Ichabod of Honor. Candidates are nominated by student organizations, and the winners are announced during halftime at the homecoming game. This year's Ichabod of Honor nominees include:
- George Burdick, nominated by Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
- Chelsea Cole, nominated by Sigma Lambda Gamma
- Olivia Fieger, nominated by Delta Gamma
- Lauren Frank, nominated by Sigma Lambda Gamma
- Emma Jo Nelson, nominated by the Panhellenic Council
- Trevor Ottman, nominated by Washburn Student Government Association
- Diana Ramirez, nominated by the Hispanic American Leadership Organization
- Hannah Reynolds, nominated by Student Ambassadors
- Taylor Romanchek, nominated by Aleshire Center for Leadership and Community Engagement
- Mia Terrell, nominated by Criminal Justice Association
Students can vote at washburn.edu/homecoming-ballot.
What could make Homecoming week more fun? Adding more Washburn University spirit! Spirit Week that is, each day we will explore a new theme together.
- Monday: Class Colors
- Freshman: White
- Sophomore: Navy
- Junior: Orange
- Senior: Black
- Tuesday: Duo Day
- Wednesday: Dress Like Adam Sandler
- Thursday: Halloween
- Friday: Wear Washburn
The Homecoming parade begins at 10 a.m. on Nov. 2 and starts and ends near 20th and MacVicar. See the parade route
How to participate in the Homecoming parade
Community members and organizations along with Washburn students, faculty and staff are encouraged to participate in the Homecoming parade. Pre-registration is required for all parade entries. The registration deadline is Oct. 4, 2024.
Parade staging area
All motor vehicles and floats should enter campus via 19th St. off MacVicar Ave. and will be directed to their line-up location.
Spirit Day Theme: Class Colors
- Freshman: White
- Sophomore: Navy
- Junior: Orange
- Senior: Black
Spirit Day Theme: Duo Day
- Pick a friend to twin with or dress as your favorite pop culture duo!
BSU Blood Drive
- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- BTAC
Rising Stars Variety Show
- 6 - 8 p.m.
- Washburn Rooms A and B, Memorial Union
Formerly known as "Open Mic Night," bring your talent to Washburn. Whether that be singing, dancing or a comedy skit, we would love to see you perform. If not, come for the entertainment and the announcement of our Ichabods of Honor nominees during the Variety Show.
Volleyball vs. Northwest Missouri State University
- 6 p.m.
- Lee Arena
Spirit Day Theme: Dress Like Adam Sandler
- Dress as the man himself or one of his many iconic characters!
Homecoming Scorch on the Porch
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- East Union lawn and Stauffer Commons
- Hosted by Student Life and Memorial Union
Volleyball vs. Missouri Western State University
- 6 p.m.
- Lee Arena
Halloween Movie Night at SRWC
- 7 - 9 p.m.
- SRWC
Hosted by Student Life and CAB.
Spirit Day Theme: Halloween
- Show off your best school appropriate costume or wear your favorite Halloween themed outfit!
Yell Like Hell
- 7 p.m.
- Lee Arena
Join us for a night you won't want to forget! There will be yelling, dancing, and the spookiest of music. Come watch all of your favorite student organizations and athletic teams battle it out to show who can really Yell Like Hell!!
Carrie: the musical
- 7:30 p.m.
- Neese Gray Theatre
Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
On the 50th anniversary of Stephen King’s classic 1974 novel Carrie, this musical follows the horror of bullying, abuse and revenge. Scary stuff---opening on Halloween!
Spirit Day Theme: Wear Washburn
- Show your Washburn pride by wearing your favorite Ichabod gear!
Forever Starts Tonight: A Party for Washburn
- 5 p.m.
- Lee Arena
Learn more about A Party for Washburn and RSVP
Soccer vs. Northwest Missouri State University
- 6 p.m.
- Yager Stadium
Carrie: the musical
- 7:30 p.m.
- Neese Gray Theatre
Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
On the 50th anniversary of Stephen King’s classic 1974 novel Carrie, this musical follows the horror of bullying, abuse and revenge. Scary stuff---opening on Halloween!
Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Washburn Alumni Association and Foundation
- 8 - 10 a.m.
- Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center
- Free for children 5 and under, $5 for adults. For more information and tickets, visit https://wualumni.org/homecoming
Homecoming Parade
- 10 a.m.
- See the parade route
Homecoming Football Game Tailgating
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Memorial Union Lawn and around Yager Stadium
- Food Truck Festival 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Burger Bus, Saucy Wrap, Tods BBQ, El Zocalo (College Avenue West of Carnegie)
- Manila Snow Cone, Poppin Squeeze and Pineapple Dream (area in front former Mabee Library)
Homecoming Football Game
- 1 p.m.
- Yager Stadium
Ichabods of Honor winners announced during halftime. Homecoming Grand Champion announced during the 3rd quarter.
Carrie: the musical
- 7:30 p.m.
- Neese Gray Theatre
Book by Lawrence D. Cohen, Based on the novel by Stephen King
On the 50th anniversary of Stephen King’s classic 1974 novel Carrie, this musical follows the horror of bullying, abuse and revenge. Scary stuff---opening on Halloween!
Homecoming packet
The Homecoming packet has all the information students need to participate in Homecoming events, including rules, deadlines for registration, Ichabods of Honor information, the points system and more.
