Still plenty to do during ISU homecoming week

Posted on October 24, 2019
Hancock Stadium
The homecoming game is Satruday at 2 p.m. (GoRedbirds.com)

 

By Neil Doyle

NORMAL – As the week rolls on, there are still plenty of events for homecoming week at Illinois State University.

Events going on the remainder of the week include a concert, shows, and different exhibits at ISU’s University Galleries. Rachel Kobus with alumni engagement said the easiest way to find information is at homecoming.illinoisstate.edu, or on the ISU app.

The busy day is Satruday, according to Kobus.  It starts at 8 a.m. with the Town and Gown 5K, followed by the annual homecoming parade at 10 a.m.  The parade steps off at the corner of College Avenue and University Street.

The Redbirds then take on Indiana State at Hancock Stadium at 2 p.m.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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