100 Years of Homecoming

Celebrate with Us!

October 16-22, 2023

This fall we will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of EWU’s Homecoming with a week full of your favorite events and some exciting new additions for students, alumni and community members.

Discounts For Community Locations!

Enjoy activities for all


Stay tuned for community activity discounts all weekend long!

Student Events

DateTimeEventLocationCategory
Thursday, Oct. 12TBDTeam Challenge Captain's Meeting

The Team Challenge Coordinators will outline the rules and opportunities to accrue points throughout the week of Eagle Family Homecoming.
TBDStudent, Staff, & Faculty Events
Monday,
Oct. 16
NoonEagle Family Homecoming Kick-Off

Join in celebrating the start to Eagle Family Homecoming week. There will be games, crafts, music, and more.
Pence Union Building (PUB) SkirtStudent, Staff, & Faculty Events
Monday,
Oct. 16
11:00 AMWindow Painting

Bring out your creative side and help add some homecoming spirit to the PUB. All painting supplies will be provided.
Pence Union Building (PUB) SkirtStudent, Staff, & Faculty Events
Tuesday Oct. 1710:00 AMCampus & Community Spirit Splash Decorating Begins

We want to see Eagle pride throughout the entire community. This is your chance to decorate your department, room, house, or business for the chance to be the winner of our annual Spirit Splash award. Judging for Campus will take place Tuesday, October 17.
VariesEWU and Extended Community Event
Tuesday Oct. 1712:00 PM"Top That" Cake Decorating Competition

Teams of two will attempt to reproduce a cake design using the provided supplies.
Nysether Community Room (NCR)
Pence Union Building (PUB)
Student, Staff, & Faculty Events
Tuesday,
Oct. 17
7 PMCanoe BattleshipSRC PoolStudent Events
Wednesday,
Oct. 18
TBDSpirit Selfie Catalyst
Show your Eagle Pride
Catalyst BuildingStudent Events
Wednesday,
Oct. 18
10:00 AMCar Bash - Hosted by Sorority & Fraternity Life

Help EWU's Greek community raise money for philanthropy.
Arévalo Student MallStudent Events
Wednesday,
Oct. 18
7:00 PMHeadliner

Free for EWU Students, $10 tickets sold at the door for non-students, alumni and community members. This event is family friendly. Lite refreshments available during the event.

Nysether Community Room (NCR)
Pence Union Building (PUB)
EWU and Extended Community Event
Thursday, Oct. 193:45 PMCampus Clue Competition

Teams will travel around campus to solve a series of trivia questions. The team with the most correct answers win. Packets will be turned in at the Bonfire.
PUB Table 2AStudent, Staff, & Faculty Events
Thursday,
Oct. 19
6:00 PMPep Rally & Bonfire

Join The EWU community to celebrate Eagle Family Homecoming. Special guests will be present.
Corner of G Street & 1st Street
Downtown Cheney
Community Events
Thursday,
Oct. 19
7:00 PMBed Races
This annual tradition awards bragging rights for a lifetime. Your team of 5 people will compete in a double elimination tournament by pushing beds with wheels down the race track and back (located in downtown Cheney). The fastest team per round will advance until there is a champion.
1st Street
Downtown Cheney
Community Events
Friday, October 20All DayAll Class Reunion

Together, we invite you home. Whether it has been one year or 20 years since you’ve been to campus, we look forward to joining us as we celebrate this one-in-a-lifetime homecoming, cheers to 100 years!
Various Locations
EWU and Extended Community Event
Friday, October 208:00 AMAll Class Reunion President's Breakfast
Join fellow classmates for the morning, hear from Dr. Shari McMahan and enjoy a delicious breakfast spread like the good ol’ days in Tawanka!

Link to Register Coming Soon!
Nysether Community Room (NCR)
Pence Union Building (PUB)
EWU and Extended Community Event
Friday, October 209:30 - 11 AMAcademic Tabling
Learn what is happening in each of the EWU Academic Colleges! Tables will be outside the President's Breakfast.
Nysether Community Room (NCR)
Pence Union Building (PUB)
EWU and Extended Community Event
Friday, October 2011 AM - 1 PMAcademic Open House & Tours
Head to each college and see what students are working on and researching. Get a tour of the college building and more!
Various Locations
EWU and Extended Community Event
Friday, October 208 AM - 4 PMWalk Through the Decades
From videos to photographs, memorabilia and more, you can see how EWU and Cheney have transformed over the last 100 years. You may even find a photo of yourself!
Hargreaves Hall Reading Room 201EWU and Extended Community Event
Friday, October 20TBDCampus and Community Spirit Splash Contest Judging
Our Spirit Splash judges will travel to each venue to score the amazing Eagle pride in the community.
Various Locations
EWU and Extended Community Event
Friday, October 204:00 PMAlumni + Family BBQ

Join us for LIVE music from an alumni band and enjoy various food trucks!
Campus MallEWU and Extended Community Event
Saturday, October 212 hours before game timeAlumni + Family #EngagementZone

P-12, outside of Inferno Team ShopCommunity Events
Saturday, October 21TBDEWU Football Game vs. Weber StateRoos FieldCommunity Events

Game Day!

Join the EWU Alumni Association and Family Programming at our game day #EngagementZone!

Location| Front of Inferno Team Store

Come see us near P12 outside of the Inferno Team Store two hours before the game! Complimentary: Hot Cocoa Bar and Popcorn!

  • Get your homecoming t-shirt
  • Pick up your spirit pack
  • Yard games
  • Free Swag
  • Game Day Stickers
    • Collect all five (5) game day stickers, get a free Red Turf Nation member gift at the end of the season!

Game Day!

Looking for other activities to do on game day? We got you covered!

  1. Skate with the Eags!
  2. Rock climb in the URC!
  3. Rent bikes through EPIC in the URC!
  4. Check out all the fun places in Cheney & Spokane with your EWU discount!

Hotel Information

Best Western Plus Peppertree Airport Inn

  • $129.00 per night | Hot Grab n’ Go Breakfast
  • 3711 S. Geiger Blvd., Spokane
  • 509-624-4655
  • Book Online | EWU 100 Year – Code
  • Available until Sept. 19

Northern Quest Resort & Casino

  • $129 Weekday | $199 Fri/Sat. night 
  • 100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights
  • Call 866.298.1941
  • Book under EWU
  • Available until Sept. 19

Northern Quest RV Resort

  • 303 S. Kalispel Way, Airway Heights
  • 833-702-2082
  • Book Online

Homecoming FAQs

Yes! Everyone is welcome to join!

 

Book early! We have a few hotels in the area that have room blocks, book fast before they fill up.

Best Western Plus Peppertree Airport Inn

$129.00 per night | Hot Grab n’ Go Breakfast

3711 S. Geiger Blvd., Spokane | 509-624-4655

Book Online | EWU 100 Year – Code | Available until Sept. 19

 

Northern Quest Resort & Casino

100 N. Hayford Rd., Airway Heights | 866-671-0604

$129 Weekday | $199 Fri/Sat. night

866.298.1941 | Book under EWU | Available until Sept. 19

 

Northwest Quest RV Resort

303 S. Kalispel Way, Airway Heights | 833-702-2082

Book Online

Yes! To provide a safer environment for fans at Roos Field, EWU has a policy limiting the size and type of bag allowed in the stadium for all events.

Review the entire policy

Street parking is free!

Thursday – Sunday you can park for free in the below lots:

  • P-15
  • P-17
  • P-1

Stay tuned for discounted tickets for alumni and families!

We have them available as well as the option to buy a spirit pack, stay tuned for more details!

With a full schedule of events, questions are sure to arise. We’ve got answers, plus tips and tricks to make the most of the weekend.