FAU Celebrates ‘Owlstock’ for Homecoming 2019
Ƶ will celebrate Homecoming 2019 “Owlstock” beginning Friday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Oct. 18, at its Boca Raton, Broward, and Jupiter campuses. All events are open to FAU students, faculty and staff unless otherwise noted.
The following events will take place at FAU’s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:
Annual Drag Show
Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m.
Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium
FAU’s annual Drag Show is one of the Center for IDEAs and Multicultural Programming Board’s signature events celebrating the art of drag performance. The show will host performances by six of the most popular drag queens in the local community.
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Goat Yoga
Sunday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon
Housing Lawn
There are three sessions of ‘goat yoga’ available with limited spaces. This event is for students only.
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Chalk Art Competition
Monday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Diversity Way
Student organizations get artsy with custom themed chalk art.
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Homecoming Comedy Show
Monday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m.
Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium
The annual homecoming comedy show will feature headliner Chris D’Elia. Tickets are available at the FAU Box Office.
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‘ExtravaCANza’ Canned Food Sculpture Contest
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SO Building Rotunda
FAU’s Weppner Center for LEAD & Service-Learning and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement (SAVI) will host “ExtravaCANza,” a unique tin-can food drive competition.Teams will race to build the best sculpture out of canned food items. After the event, all non-perishable items used will be donated to Boca Helping Hands and FAU’s Beyond Food.
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Tie Dye
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SO Plaza
Get groovy while you tie dye your own homecoming shirt or tote bag.
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Red Hot Madness and Stroll Off
Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
FAU Burrow Arena
Join National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities as they show off their best moves. There will be strolling, contests, prizes and live music. This is also your chance to meet the FAU men’s and women’s basketball teams before each kick-off their seasons.
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Bed Races
*Rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 18 at 9 a.m.*
Alumni Plaza
Cheer on your student organization teams while they race in decorated beds. This event is for students only.
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Peace, Art and Music
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Traditions Plaza
There will be live music, wax hands, make your own flower crowns and face painting.
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Remembering the Iconic 60s and Woodstock
Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.
Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium
FAU’s Department of History presents “The John O’ Sullivan Memorial Concert: Remembering the 1960s and Woodstock.” Tickets are $20 and can be purchased ator by calling 561-297-6124. FAU students, faculty, staff and alumni tickets are free with valid ID.
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Day of Service
Thursday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Burrow
Participate in a service-learning event that addresses a social concern in the community. The event is co-sponsored by the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement.
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DIY Stuffed Teddy Bears
Thursday, Oct. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Student Union Lobby
Take home your own stuffed tie-dye teddy bear.
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OwlFest Pre-Show
Thursday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m.
Student Union
Enjoy live music, games and food with the program board before the annual OwlFest homecoming concert.
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OwlFest
Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.
Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium
Catch Aminé and Ari Lennox with special musical guest Dreezy at this annual concert sponsored by FAU’s Program Board. Tickets are available at the FAU Box Office.
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FAU vs. Marshall
Friday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
FAU Stadium
Cheer on the FAU Owls as the team takes on the Marshall Thundering Herd to mark the end of Homecoming. The Homecoming royalty also will be crowned during the halftime show.
The following events will take place on the John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter:
Feelin’ Groovy
Monday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m.
The Burrow
Enjoy retro décor, snacks, photo-ops and more to kick off homecoming week.
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CarnivOWL
Monday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m.
The Burrow
FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter hosts its annual “CarnivOWL” festival. Come by and enjoy rides, food, fun, games and giveaways.
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CarnivOWL
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Burrow
FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter hosts its annual “CarnivOWL” festival. Come by and enjoy rides, food, fun, games and giveaways.
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‘Good Vibes - Cards Against Hypnosis’
Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.
AD 119
This unpredictable comedy hypnosis show gives a truly unique experience for the hypnotized participants as well as the audience.
The following event will take place at FAU’s SeaTech campus, 101 North Beach Road:
Tie Dye
Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Poolside
Get groovy while you tie dye your own homecoming shirt.
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Day of Service
Thursday, Oct. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Poolside
Participate in a service-learning event that addresses a social concern in the community. The event is co-sponsored by the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement.
The following event will take place at FAU’s Fort Lauderdale campus, 111 East Las Olas Blvd.:
RockNRoll with Us
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
HE 713
Discover the history of music around the world during the 1960s as we celebrate Owlstock.
The following events will take place at FAU’s Davie campus, 3200 College Ave.:
Family Carnival
Sunday, Oct. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Diversity Way
This annual event for students and their family and friends is fun for all ages with carnival games, music, food, and more.
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‘ExtravaCANza’ Canned Food Sculpture Contest
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Diversity Way
Race against other teams in building the best sculpture out of canned food items in this unique canned food drive competition. After the event, all non-perishable items will be donated to Life4Net Families and Hope South Florida.
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Make Music, Not War
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Poolside
Make music and not war with a wireless DJ table and hear your beats come to life.
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Day of Service
Thursday, Oct. 17 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Oasis Lounge
Participate in a service-learning event that addresses a social concern in the community. The event is co-sponsored by the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement.
For more information about this year’s Homecoming events, visit.
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