Fulton, MO – For the first time in its 154-year history, William Woods University (WWU) is hosting a traditional, Fall Homecoming celebration later this month. Today, the University announced the official schedule of activities for the event, which is taking place from Thursday, October 24 through Saturday, October 26 on the WWU campus in Fulton.
“A year of unprecedented firsts at The Woods, including the largest incoming class in University history and the inaugural season of Owls intercollegiate football, continues this month with the first-ever Fall Homecoming observance on our campus,” said Dr. Jeremy Moreland, President of William Woods University. “Homecoming has of course been a traditional part of university campus life in the United States for decades, and we are thrilled that our alums and campus community will now get to experience what has become a cherished American autumn tradition right here at William Woods. I look forward to welcoming “home” all Owl alumni, and all who love The Woods, for Homecoming ’24!”
For decades, the University has held a Spring alumni gathering in conjunction with Westminster College, Alumni Weekend, each April. With the addition of Fall Homecoming, William Woods alumni and supporters will now have two observances each year on campus.
WWU Fall Homecoming 2024
Thursday, October 24
Groundbreaking Ceremony – New Residence Hall
4 p.m.
Site of new residence hall, Westminster Ave. (North) campus entrance
Homecoming Pep Rally
7 p.m.
North Campus Athletic Complex
Friday, October 25
Class Audit for Alumni and Families
9-3 p.m.
Classrooms around campus
Alumni and Friends Homecoming Social
4-6 p.m.
Kemper Center For The Arts
WWU Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Dinner
5:30 p.m.
Anderson Arena
Campus “Ghost” Tours
6:00 p.m.
Starting at Dulany Auditorium
Saturday, October 26
Equestrian Dressage Show
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
UPHA Arena
Alumni and Friends Presidential Brunch and Tailgate
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Aldridge Hall patio
William Woods Owls Football versus Peru State University
1 p.m.
North Campus Athletic Complex
William Woods Owls Women’s Soccer versus University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
6 p.m.
North Campus Athletic Complex
William Woods Owls Men’s Soccer versus University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy
8 p.m.
North Campus Athletic Complex
For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit Homecoming 2024 | Missouri | William Woods University, or contact Jennifer Johnson, Director of Alumni Relations and Community Partnerships, at (573) 592-4237.
