1/25/22 Homecoming Events Update

To: Faculty, Staff, and Students
From: Eddie J. Howard, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Affairs
Date: 1/25/22
Subject: Homecoming Events Update

Good afternoon, Norse Nation.

Thankfully, it appears that COVID cases in our region are on the decline. This is truly exciting news, and I honestly cannot wait to stop having so many Zoom meetings and get back to stopping by tables in the Union during lunch to meet more of our students!

That being said, the Omicron variant of COVID-19 is still of major concern regionally and nationally. Therefore, as a cautionary measure, we feel that it is prudent to make a few more adjustments to the schedule of spring semester events. Our goal is to create the best experience for students that is humanly possible, so the staff within the Division of Student Affairs and Alumni Relations have been working diligently to adjust programs and services.

While not all the details for everything have been finalized, if our region’s numbers continue to decline, the following Homecoming events will happen as listed below. I encourage you to attend as many as possible, be it virtually or in-person. As a reminder, masks are required for everyone in all campus buildings. You can stay up to date on events by following us on Twitter: @nku_vpsa, Instagram: @vpsa.nku, and Facebook: NKU VPSA. You can also visit https://www.nku.edu/alumniweekend.html to stay on top of alumni events. 

January 28

Window painting
Banner painting

January 31

NORSE Basketball Shoot-out – Campus Recreation Center

February 3

Men’s Basketball Game – BB&T Arena, 7:00pm
Helmet competition – helmets presented during time outs of the men’s game
Homecoming Court announcement at half time of men’s game

February 5

Men’s Basketball Game – BB&T Arena, 7:00pm
Homecoming Court announcement at half time of the men’s game

February 24

Black History Month Speaker – Virtual, 6:30pm

February 25

The Ultimate Black Family Reunion – Student Union Ballroom, 6:00pm
NPHC Step Show – Virtual, TBD

February 26

Black Alumni Council Brunch Boomtown and Biscuits, 11:00am
End of Season Tailgate – 4:00-6:30pm
Women’s Basketball Game – BB&T Arena, 2:00pm
Men’s Basketball Game – BB&T Arena, 7:00pm
Black Alumni Council Kickback at Holiday Inn (following Men’s game)

February 27

Black Alumni Council Senior Conversations Brunch – 11:00am-1:00pm, location TBD

March 16

Canstruction

March 23

APB Talent Show – 6:00pm, Location TBD

March 24

Women’s History Month Program

March 25

NPHC Plot Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Student Union Ballroom, 3:00pm

March 26

Alumni Awards Dinner and Celebration – Campus Recreation Center, 6:00-9:30pm

I know everyone has worked so hard and is ready to be able to get together again, and I thank you for your patience. It is a pleasure to serve as your Vice President for Student Affairs.

Stay safe and let us know how we can be of service.

Dr. Eddie Howard

Dr. Eddie J. Howard, Jr., Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
Northern Kentucky University
Nunn Drive | AC 832 | Highland Heights, KY 41099
Office: (859) 572-6447 | Email: vpsa@nku.edu