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Eastern New Mexico University Celebrates 90th-Anniversary Homecoming

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Eastern New Mexico University Celebrates 90th-Anniversary Homecoming

Portales, NM – September 23, 2024– Eastern New Mexico University welcomes back alumni, friends, and family members for the 90th Homecoming celebration on Sept. 30-Oct. 5.

This year's theme is “Out of This World,” which ties into the history of space exploration and how New Mexico has played and continues to play a big part in this history.

“True to the theme of this year’s homecoming, the events we have for the week will truly be out of this world. As a capstone of our 90th-anniversary celebration, I also wanted this homecoming to be a time to reflect on a rich history and build excitement around more great things to come,” said James Johnston, ENMU Chancellor. “I hope to see many alums return home and welcome our community to a week of fun and celebration.”

This year’s homecoming has something for everyone, from science-to-science fiction to family fun events to a first-of-its-kind drone show here on the ENMU campus.

A highlight of the week’s events include:

  • Monday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. – 33rd Annual Songfest at the Campus Union Building Ballroom
  • Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. – Special Guest Lecture from Dr. Joel Ager, Adjunct Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at Cal Berkley, at the GSSC presentation room
  • Tuesday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. – Roosevelt Science Center Grand Opening
  • Wednesday, Oct. 2 at 6:30 p.m. – 8th annual powderpuff tournament at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Stadium
  • Thursday, Oct. 3 at 3 p.m. – A Celebration of Jack Williamson: With a special reading of "Non-Stop to Portales" by Connie Willis in the GSSC, Presentation Room
  • Thursday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. – ENMU’s first annual ring ceremony at the Administration Building
  • Thursday, Oct. 3-Sunday Oct. 6 – ENMU Theatre department presents “The Thanksgiving Play” at the University Theatre Center
  • Friday, Oct. 4 at 4:30 p.m. – Presidents BBQ at the Presidents Shop
  • Friday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 p.m. – Bonfire and Pep Rally at Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena parking lot
  • Friday, Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m. – 90th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration Drone Show at the Steve Loy Family Foundation Arena parking lot
  • Friday, Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. – ENMU Mix and Mingle at Enchantment Vineyards featuring a comedy show by fellow Greyhound and “Breaking Bad” actor Steven Michael Quezada
  • Saturday, Oct. 5 at 11 a.m. – Homecoming parade on US Highway 70 in Portales
  • Saturday, Oct. 5 at 6 p.m. – Homecoming Football game vs. Central Washington

For a complete listing of ENMU homecoming events, both virtual and in-person, visit enmu.edu/Homecoming.