Homecoming festivities October 18-20, 2024

Oregon State University Homecoming weekend is a blend of cherished traditions and new beginnings, where you'll find inspiration, laughter and the embrace of a community that stands the test of time. Grab your orange-and-black garb and come along for the festivities. See how the campus has improved and reminisce about the things that are exactly the same as you remember from your OSU days.

Join OSU’s Homecoming celebrations this Oct. 18-20. We can’t wait to welcome you back to campus for memorable campus traditions and activities across campus before we cheer for an Oregon State victory against UNLV on Saturday, Oct. 19.

During Homecoming 2024: 


 

Oregon State University Foundation & Alumni Association Events

 


Scavenger Hunt

Oct. 18-20

Explore your neighborhood or Oregon State University and show your Beaver pride! Using the Goosechase app, each stop of this fun quest reveals a story about Oregon State University. Get ready to uncover the spirit that shapes our campus and community and inspires us all to make a difference — while competing for prize money!

SCAVENGER HUNT

 


Homecoming Pancake Breakfast
8-10 a.m.
SATURDAY, Oct. 19

Flip into the fun this Homecoming morning with pancakes piled high and Beaver spirit soaring even higher at the 2024 Homecoming Pancake Breakfast.

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OSUAA Tailgate Town | Home vs. UNLV | 4-7 p.m.
Free
SATURDAY, Oct. 19

OSUAA Tailgate Town is THE place to be for pregame fun before the big Homecoming game! As we blend cherished traditions with new beginnings, mingle with your Beaver community that stands the test of time.

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8th Annual Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater | 5-7 p.m.
SATURDAY, Oct. 19

Join us for the 8th Annual Multicultural Alumni and Friends Tailgater — the ultimate reunion gathering for Beaver Believers! This Homecoming, we're bringing together Oregon State’s vibrant BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ alumni and friends to relive the excitement and celebrate our shared OSU spirit.  

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Former OSUAA Board of Directors pre-game social | 5-7 p.m.
SATURDAY, Oct. 19

Join the OSU Alumni Association former Board of Directors for a pre-game social at the Alumni Center before OSU takes on the UNLV Rebels.

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Beaver Caucus and ASOSU Homecoming Social | Oct. 19, 5-7 p.m.
SATURDAY, Oct. 19

Before the Homecoming game, mingle with current and former OSU student government members, alumni serving in the legislature and fellow Beaver Caucus advocates committed to OSU’s future.

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2024 Homecoming Court Recognition
SATURDAY, Oct. 19

Attending the OSU vs. UNLV Homecoming football game? Look for this year’s Homecoming Court Ambassadors being recognized on the field!

Homecoming Court

 


Win free Homecoming Football tickets
NOW

Enter for your shot to win free tickets to the Oregon State vs. UNLV Homecoming football game! The OSU Alumni Association is giving four free tickets away to five lucky fans (20 tickets total). It could be you!

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Oregon State University and Corvallis Community Events

 

FRIDAY, Oct. 18

 


Plant Based Meat Alternatives: Challenges and Mitigations

9 a.m., Wiegand Hall Room 238
FRIDAY, Oct. 18

Join us for a seminar with Youling Xiong, recipient of the 2024 CAS Alumni Legacy Award, visiting from the University of Kentucky, as he delves into the challenges of developing plant-based meat alternatives and strategies for overcoming them.

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College of Engineering: Homecoming Alumni Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Alumni Center- Willamette Room
FRIDAY, Oct. 18

Registration is full. Please contact Tiffany.Fritz@oregonstate.edu to be added to the waitlist.


ER Jackman Friends & Alumni Annual Meeting and Fellows Luncheon
FRIDAY, Oct. 18

Please contact Ally.Rumpakis@osualum.com for more information.

 

 

 


Diet and Diversity in Large Herbivores: Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Seminar Series

4 p.m., Learning Innovation Center (LINC) Room 302 or join by Zoom
FRIDAY, Oct. 18

Speaker: Rob Pringle, Ecology, Biodiversity, and Conservation, Princeton University

The interdepartmental Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Seminar Series has returned this term. Hear from scientists from a wide array of scientific disciplines, generate new ideas, expand your professional network, and learn what makes for effective communication of science. On Oct. 18, we will hear from Rob Pringle, Ecology, Biodiversity, and Conservation, Princeton University on the diet and diversity in large herbivores.

Our goal is to generate community, particularly across departments, so we also encourage people to drop by the post-seminar happy hours!

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The Rural Voter: Separating Myth from Reality

Nicholas Jacobs and Daniel Shea
5:30 - 6:45 p.m., PRAx, Lynne Hallstrom Detrick Concert Hall
FRIDAY, Oct. 18

Featuring diverse viewpoints and bridging divides, a series exploring how place, geography, economics, demographics, faith, religion, race and culture are shaping the nature and experience of democracy in the United States. This series is sponsored by the Office of the Provost.

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Men's Soccer

7 p.m.
FRIDAY, Oct. 18

Cheer on the Men's soccer team as they take on Gonzaga. Paul Lorenz Field, Patrick Wayne Valley Stadium, Corvallis

TICKETS

 

 

 


OSU Bands Presents: The Annual James Douglass Memorial Homecoming Concert
7 p.m., Free
FRIDAY, Oct. 18

Featuring the Oregon State University Wind Ensemble, Erik Leung, director; the Oregon State University Marching Band, Olin Hannum, director; and special guest band, the Cleveland High School Wind Ensemble under the direction of OSU Band Alumnus Gary Riler.


BIPOC Climb Night

7-10 p.m.
FRIDAY, Oct. 18

Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Climb Night is part of our affinity climb night series. Each climb night endeavors to create a welcoming and supportive space for folks who may feel intimidated by climbing. Join us to find friends and community while learning how to climb. No experience or registration required. All are welcome!

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Beaver sale with the Corvallis Museum
5:30-7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, Oct. 18

Mr. Marlyn Weaver and his late wife Debbie collected beavers for over 50 years. This remarkable collection has been gived to BCHS to support their long-term sustainability. Celebrate this gift to the Corvallis Museum and add a new beaver to your collection!

 

 

 

SATURDAY, Oct. 19

 


Navy ROTC Tailgate

SATURDAY, Oct. 19

As part of Homecoming Weekend, students of the Beaver Battalion will visit with alumni and have an opportunity to learn about their days in the NROTC program, their military experience and gain practical advice through inspiring and encouraging conversations.

Contact Lauri.Morris@oregonstate.edu for tickets and more information. Cascade Hall, Alley. 601 SW 17th St. Oregon State University


College of Business Alumni & Friends Homecoming Tent

5-7 p.m.
SATURDAY, Oct. 19

Join the College of Business for the first annual Alumni & Friends Homecoming Tent for a day of reminiscing and celebrating our vibrant community! Taking place in the parking lot behind the Valley Football Center, this Homecoming Tent will begin at 5 p.m. Enjoy snacks, engage in activities, enter a raffle, and get some College of Business swag before we take on the UNLV Rebels.

MORE INFORMATION HERE


We Grow Your Beer Tailgate

4 p.m.
SATURDAY, Oct. 19

Join the Oregon Hop Growers Association at the We Grow Your Beer Tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 19. Pre-registration only and the cost includes refreshments, OSU/hop grower collaboration brews and spotlight hop, barley, and fermentation science research at Oregon State University. All ages are welcome.

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College of Pharmacy Homecoming Tailgate

4 p.m.
SATURDAY, Oct. 19

Join the OSU College of Pharmacy as we celebrate 100 years at the Pharmacy Building! We are excited to be featuring: Beaver Classic Ice Cream Truck, lip balm making, building history display, student booths, tailgate snacks, music, a cash bar and more!

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Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences Tailgate
SATURDAY, Oct. 19, Reser Stadium Parking lot, Space E1408

The School of Exercise, Sport, and Health Sciences (ESHS) will be hosting a football tailgater at in the Reser Stadium parking lot before the UNLV game during Homecoming. ESHS faculty, alumni and their families are welcome to attend. The event is free; food and non-alcoholic drinks are included. Find us near the Truax Indoor Center at parking space E1408. 



14th Annual 2 Towns Harvest Party
12-9 pm
SATURDAY, Oct. 19

Immerse yourself in the flavors of Fall at 2 Towns Ciderhouse's 14th Annual Harvest Party. Don't worry, they will be streaming the game! Get tickets and learn more about the festival.


 

 

 

All Weekend

 


Homecoming access to Dixon Recreation Center
All weekend

Looking to swim, lift, or simply exercise while visiting OSU? Enjoy access to OSU’s Dixon Recreation Center Friday and through the Homecoming weekend. $10 per person for general facility use and an additional $7 for group fitness classes with advanced purchase and registration. Register for a group fitness class here (Fall registration will begin mid-September).


How we Carry Water | PRAx, Stirek Gallery.
All weekend

The exhibition How to Carry Water brings together contemporary visual artists and humanities scholars in shared observations and questions about watersheds. Guided tours of the exhibition will begin daily at 2 p.m. during normal gallery hours and 6 p.m. on performance nights.


Priyanka Shetty, The Elephant in the Room | 2 hrs before kick-off
All weekend | PRAx, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

A witty, dark comedy about just your typical Indian metalhead and software-engineer-turned-actor. When Priyanka makes the bold move to defy her family by quitting her IT job and moving to the U.S. to pursue an acting career, things don't quite turn out how she imagined. Gear up for a funny, tumultuous ride by this “one-woman wonder” through immiscible cultures, unforgettable love, irreparable loss, and the desperation of not belonging anywhere.

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Bowling, Billiards, arcade games and more!
All weekend

Looking for a way to relax and have fun this weekend? Head to MU Lanes and Games, OSU’s on-campus student-run recreational facility beneath the MU Commons. Reserve your bowling lane today or play billiards, arcade games, Nintendo Switch, virtual reality or relax in the gaming lounge.

INFORMATION AND RESERVATIONS


Corvallis Museum – Benton County Historical Society
411 SW 2nd St. Corvallis, OR
All weekend

Visit the new Corvallis Museum and the exhibit dedicated to OSU history, A College Town. This collection features artifacts from the Horner Collection and donations from OSU faculty and the local community. The Museum is open Wed – Sat., 10 am – 4:30 p.m., Sun. from 12 – 4:30 p.m. and closed on Monday and Tuesday. Admission is always free for OSU students (with OSU ID) and the museum has extended free access to families of OSU students during Homecoming weekend.


Corvallis Community Events
All weekend

See what's happening in town Homecoming Weekend. Check out the Visit Corvallis events calendar for more local events.

CORVALLIS EVENTS

 

 

 

 

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Beav-out your screens

There’s no such thing as too much Beaver pride!
Enjoy these downloadables for your phone, Zoom or coloring adventures.

Plus, try out one of our alumni-inspired tailgate recipes!
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Photography and video notice:

Photos and videos from this event may be used in Oregon State University promotional materials. By attending these events, you consent to have your photo taken and appear in videos and allow use of these photographs and videos by OSU, the Foundation or the Alumni Association for promotional purposes.

Looking for a hotel room? 

If traveling to Corvallis for Homecoming, we suggest booking your hotel rooms early! Most hotels in Corvallis and Albany require a two-night minimum on football weekends.