Jonesboro, AR (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Sept. 26, 2024 – Arkansas State University will host astronomical Homecoming celebrations from Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 with this year is “Inter-HOWL-actic, a Mission to Homecoming” theme.

According to an Arkansas State University press release, outer space will be the theme for this year’s celebrations.

The student body will vote to determine members of the Homecoming Court from 9 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday. Once the five female and five male court members are selected, students will vote again from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 3, while candidates undergo an interview before the Homecoming King and Queen are chosen.

There will be several events that are targeted toward students, alumni and the community, including:

• The Student Activities Board (SAB) will kick the events off starting at 7 p.m. on Monday. The SAB invites students for a cosmic night to Skate in the Stars, a roller-skating event at the Red WOLF Center until 10 p.m. In addition, it will feature glow-in-the-dark volleyball, pickleball, and corn hole. The 10 members of the 2024 A-State Homecoming Court will be introduced during Skate in the Stars.
• Beginning at 11 a.m. and ending at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, SAB will partner with Volunteer A-State to host Galaxy Gear on the first floor of the Reng Student Union. Those who bring a nonperishable food item will receive a Homecoming week t-shirt. Those who bring three or more items will receive a t-shirt and Howl space patch. Donations will benefit the A-State Food Pantry.
• A Celestial Celebration will take place from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Oct. 2, on the Heritage Plaza Lawn. Students can “reach for the stars” with a Velcro wall, UFO-themed laser tag, and a photo booth. Space-themed snacks will be on hand with music from DJ King Vick.
• The A-State Alumni Association’s will celebrate its 100th anniversary on Oct. 4. Guests will enjoy an evening featuring dinner, drinks, and a performance by the ’90s party band, Dial Up. This event at the Cooper Alumni Center is ticketed.
• The SAB will sponsor one final event before the Red Wolves hit the field against the South Alabama Jaguars. “Yell Like Hell: Earth to Mars” will start at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 4, outside the Red WOLF Center. A concert will take place, and a photo booth and telescopes will be present, along with food trucks.
• A free Homecoming tailgate for alumni and friends will run from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 5, at the Cooper Alumni Center, with food, drinks, and activities.
• The Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during halftime of the Arkansas State Red Wolves versus South Alabama game Oct. 5.

There will also be other alumni activities as well, including:

• The College of Education and Behavioral Science will honor outstanding alumni from 4 until 6 p.m. on Oct. 4 in the Spring River Room inside the Reng Student Union.
• The A-State College of Agriculture will host the fourth annual Furry 5K on campus beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 5. Participants are welcome to bring their dogs, and strollers are allowed. Proceeds will benefit Ag for Autism.