Official Events
These are the official events for Homecoming 2023. Events will be added as they are solidified.
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Mister & Miss ECSU Coronation and Reception
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6:00 - 8:00 PM
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Burnim Fine Arts Center
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THE PILOT: VIKING COUNTDOWN
Featuring: Vike Nu Fashion Troupe
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10:30 PM - 12:00 AM |
Burnim Fine Arts Center
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PLEAD THE FIFTH: THE RED FLAG DEBATE
Hosted by: Dr. Amber Lennon & Mr. William Allen Thomas
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5:30 PM – 7:30 PM |
THE GREAT HALL |
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THE VIKING JUMP-OFF: SKATER EDITION
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8:00 PM – 11:00 PM |
OUTDOOR SKATE PARK |
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SHOW ME WHAT YOU GOT! Student Pop-Up Shop
Viking Coaches Show – LIVE with Marcus Hilliard (6:30 PM)
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4:00 – 7:00 PM
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Ridley Student Center Promenade |
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SHOWTIME AT THE LIZ: Employee and Student Talent Show
PURCHASE TICKETS: Students & Employees $5 | General $10
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8:30 PM – 10:00 PM
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Burnim Fine Arts Center
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A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS: 90s TV EXPLOSION |
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | PLANETARIUM – JENKINS SCIENCE CENTER |
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VIKINGS DOWNTOWN: Employee Engagement Experience
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5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Seven Sounds Brewing Company
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AROMAS IN THE SKY: CAFÉ AROMAS |
9:00 – 11:00 PM |
RIDLEY STUDENT CENTER COURTYARD |
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FOREVER A VIKING: DO IT YOURSELF DESIGN STATIONS |
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
RIDLEY STUDENT CENTER GREAT HALL |
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ALUMNI & PRE-ALUMNI FINANCIAL DAY
Sponsored by Truist Bank
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12:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
RIDLEY STUDENT CENTER BALLROOM |
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MS. ALUMNI CORONATION |
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
K.E. WHITE CENTER |
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS:
A CONVERSATION W/ THE CAST OF A DIFFERENT WORLD
Sponsored by Truist Bank
FREE (Registration is Required)
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8:00 PM |
BURNIM FINE ARTS CENTER |
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MY MIDNIGHT BREAKFAST | 90s EDITION |
10:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
BEDELL HALL |
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WE’RE NOT THROUGH WITH YOU YET!
THE NEVER-ENDING DAY PARTY: ALUMNI LISTENING SESSION
Featuring: William Howard, Ali, Constance Devone, Willis Dennis |
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
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THE QUAD
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Chancellor’s Welcome Reception
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3:00 – 6:00 PM
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STEM Complex
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Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Tickets $40 |
6:00 – 8:00 PM
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K. E. White Graduate Center
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Viking En Azul
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8:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Viking Surprise! The location of this event will be revealed to ticketed guests within 24 hours of the event. |
| May the Best Stepper Win:
THE ULTIMATE STEP SHOW EXPERIENCE PURCHASE TICKETS: Students $15 | General $20 |
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM |
R. L. Vaughan
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HOMECOMING PARADE
Hosted by: DC Collins ’90 & Tayla Jones ’21
Radio Coverage by: WRVS 89.9
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9:00 AM
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Downtown Elizabeth City
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| VIKINGS ON THE STANDS: STUDENT TAILGATE |
12:00 – 2:00 PM
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Roebuck Stadium
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OFFICIAL ALUMNI TAILGATE
NAA Members Only
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12:00 – 3:00 PM
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Roebuck Stadium
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Homecoming Football Game
Elizabeth City State University vs. Johnson C. Smith University
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1:00 PM
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Roebuck Stadium
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HOMECOMING ALUMNI BLOCK PARTY: VIKINGS ON THE LAWN Free but Registration Required. REGISTER HERE |
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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THE QUAD
Lawn chairs, blankets, & umbrellas allowed. |
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Viking Style: Silent Headphone Pre-Dawn Party
PURCHASE TICKETS: STUDENTS $20 | VISITING COLLEGE STUDENTS W/ I.D. $25
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10:00 PM – 2:00 AM |
R.L. VAUGHAN CENTER |
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BLACK ENCORE CABARET: STYLE & SOLEZ
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10:30 PM - 2:30 AM | K. E. White Graduate Center |
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ANSWERED PRAYERS: ALUMNI & PRE-ALUMNI PRAYER BREAKFAST TICKETS | $20 ADVANCE | $25 DOOR |
9:00 – 11:00 AM
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K. E. White Graduate Center
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CLASS REUNIONS & ORGANIZATIONAL CELEBRATIONS
- Friday, September 29, 6pm- 8pm, Meet & Greet, Gilchrist Building Lobby
- Saturday, September 30, 7pm-10pm (Confirm time), 50th Class Reunion Banquet, Bowling Alley
- Sunday, October 1, 9am- 11am, NAA & Pre-Alumni Prayer Breakfast, K.E. White Center
- Friday, September 29, 6pm- 8pm, Meet & Greet, The Quad Area
- Saturday, September 30, 7pm-10pm, Class Cookout, The Quad Area
- Sunday, October 1, 9am- 11am, NAA Prayer Breakfast, K.E. White Center
- Friday, September 29, 7pm- 9pm, Anniversary Banquet, Ridley Student Center Great Hall