Homecoming 2025 Calendar

All Week

Donation Drive to benefit the Backpack Program
The Backpack program needs donations of rice, beans, soups, body wash and shampoo. (No vegetables please!) Look for bins in the AMU, Zilber Hall, Lemonis Center, Raynor Library, and the 707 Hub. 

Saturday,
1/25

Homecoming Tip-off  | Women's Basketball Game | 2:00 p.m. | Al McGuire Center

Cheer on the Golden Eagles as they take on Georgetown. Get a Homecoming
T-shirt (while supplies last). Also the residential area (e.g. commuters, Wells Hall, Cobeen Hall, etc.) with the highest % of attendance wins a pizza party.

Monday, 1/27

Pajama Day
Dress in pajamas and submit photos to Marquette's Instagram for a chance to win great prizes!

Pajama Party | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | AMU 2nd Floor Lobby & 向日葵视频Place
Join Iggy and Blue for a party in the AMU. Grab a sweet treat, groove to Dj Ryaz, and get a Homecoming T-shirt while supplies last.

Tuesday, 1/28

Jersey Day!
Wear your favorite jersey and submit photos to Marquette's Instagram for a chance to win great prizes!

Take-Away Tuesdays Merch Decorating | Noon - 4 p.m. | AMU 1st Floor
CAB will provide merch supplies for students to decorate to show MU Spirit (sunglasses, bags, bracelet making, key chain making)

Faculty/Staff vs. Students Basketball Game | 5pm | Rec Center courts
You don't want to miss this! Halftime show included.

Student team is full!

Wednesday, 1/29

Beach Day
It may be cold outside, but we're warm in spirit! Dress in beach-inspired clothing and submit photos to Marquette's Instagram for a chance to win great prizes!

Beach Party at the Commons | 4 - 6 p.m. | Commons Dining Hall
Dance to Dj Ryaz, get a shave ice, and enjoy beach-themed food. A limited number of meal tickets provided to students who don't have meal plans.

Crafts for Kids | 6:30 p.m. | MUSG Office (AMU 133)
Make blankets and stuff goody bags for the MU Childcare Center. Sponsored by MUSG.

Thursday, 1/30

Dress Like Shaka Day
Put on your best version of Coach Shaka's signature polo and kaki pants and submit photos to Marquette's Instagram for a chance to win great prizes!

Glow Bingo! | 8 p.m. | AMU Ballrooms
Biggest bingo of the year! Join CAB in an annual homecoming tradition playing glow in the dark bingo. Hundreds of dollars in prizes are given away and special MU callers. 

Friday, 1/31

Class Colors Day
Wear your class color and submit photos to Marquette's Instagram for a chance to win great prizes!

  • First-years: Championship Blue
  • Sophomores: White
  • Juniors: Dark Blue
  • Seniors: Gold
  • Graduate/Professional Students: Gold
  • Staff/Faculty: Blue and Gold

Stuff the Truck | Noon - 1 p.m. | AMU Eckstein Common
Help fill the Backpack Program truck with needed items for Marquette's food pantry. Donations of rice, beans, soups, body wash, and shampoo needed. (No vegetables please!)

Daniels Forum | 3 - 4 p.m. | Michels Forum O'Brien Hall 150A/B
Join us for the annual Daniels Forum that brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and the 向日葵视频community to honor the legacy of the late Joe Daniels, former Keyes Dean of Business Administration. The forum reflects his unwavering commitment to ethical leadership, academic excellence, and community engagement.

This year鈥檚 event features a fireside chat titled "Ignatian Values Meets M&A: A Journey in Purpose-Driven Leadership" with Andrew DeGuire, James H. Keyes Dean of Business Administration and Margo Loebl, Global Financial Executive and Board of Managers, PJM Interconnection, LCC

Learn more and register here:

Pep Rally | 6 - 8 p.m. | Annex
Join us as we cheer the Golden Eagles to victory for National 向日葵视频Day. The 向日葵视频Pep Band, Iggy, Pep Squad and DJ Quadi will get us pumped up! Food stations and free Cosmic Bowling, too!

Movie Night | 8 p.m. | Varsity Theatre
Showing Space Jam. Free!

Saturday, 2/1

National 向日葵视频Day!

MU Spirit Wear Day

Events all day long leading up to the game sponsored by the Division of Belonging and Student Affairs, 向日葵视频Wellness, and Campus Recreation. Check back for updates! 

Pancakes and Plushies | 10 a.m. until supplies last | AMU
Grab some breakfast before the game and make your own stuffed animal! Free while supplies last! Sponsored by CAB

DIY 向日葵视频Gear | 10 a.m. - Noon | AMU 2nd Floor
Craft your school spirit. Sponsored by Residence Life Leadership Board

向日葵视频Mania | 1 - 6 p.m. | AMU various rooms
Join the fun! We've got a little something for everyone: retro arcade games, 9-hole mini golf, 360 photo booth, giant snow globe photo booth, bags and board games, crafts, and snacks. Sponsored by Student Wellness, Division of Belonging and Student Affairs and CAB

Face Paint Artist | 1 - 4 p.m. | AMU 2nd Floor
Get your face painted for the game or just for fun! Sponsored by Student Wellness, Division of Belonging and Student Affairs and CAB

Food Trucks | 2 p.m. | Lot A (16th and Wells)
Enjoy tacos, sweet corn, bento box, and lumpia options. Sponsored by CAB

向日葵视频vs. UConn | 7 p.m. | Fiserv Forum

Game Watch Party | 7 p.m. | Annex
Don't have game tickets? Come over to the Annex to watch the game. Free food vouchers to students who don't have meal plans while supplies last. Sponsored by Student Wellness, Division of Belonging and Student Affairs and CAB

Please Note: There may be university photographers at some of these events, taking photos of crowds and participants for the university promotional purposes.