Each year, Gustavus has its annual homecoming weekend celebration. That time of year is quickly approaching.

This year’s homecoming theme is “Get your Gustie on!”

Junior Margaret Schroeder serves as Special Events Co-coordinator on the Campus Activities Board (CAB), and explained the theme selection.

“We went with this theme because we thought that everyone has their own version of Gustavus and what it means to be a Gustie. We are getting Gusties back to their roots. So we are incorporating different events and involving alumni in some of our events, like the All Gustie Lunch that is on Saturday. We believe that everyone has their own version of what Gustavus is and what a Gustie is to them,” Schroeder said.

The activities chosen by CAB are meant to encourage interaction and engagement. CAB members have worked hard to plan the activities for this year’s homecoming so everyone will have a good time. “We all collectively come up with ideas that we think will be beneficial to our campus and that we think people would like. Some come from the National Association for Campus Activities conference that we go to every year,” Schroeder said.

These events and activities are meant for students to take advantage of the fun and have a good time.

CAB members worked hard to plan and organize fun activities for all Gusties to come out and participate, so look forward to homecoming weekend and be excited.

Here are some highlights of the activities for homecoming weekend which will be held in the homecoming tent located on campus. On Friday night, Dominos and Godfather’s Pizza will have a competition with free pizza available. They will battle against each other to determine  which pizza Gusties like best. Gustavus students will vote and serve as the judges.

Later that night, comedian Ryan Conner will be coming in to start the show. Following that, Diamondback, a country cover band, will perform.

Saturday will feature a dance and paint party called “Paint the Hill.”

“It’s a huge dance and a paint party. That’s the attraction for Saturday night,” Junso said.

Participants are encouraged to come dressed in white.

CAB Co-President Andrew Paul noted that the board has built upon the momentum of last year’s events, and encouraged students to attend this year.

“Gusties should be excited for it because the more that come the more fun it will be,” Paul said.

This dance party is similar to the previous year’s black light rave but will include paint.

Junso explained the goal of the Homecoming activities.

“For us it’s to celebrate our college, to celebrate our community, to celebrate our athletics, to celebrate being a Gustie. To be involved and share an experience together,” Junso said.

Students are also encouraged to check out activities in the Homecoming tent located on Campus on Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4.

The Homecoming festivities will officially begin with the first clues of the Medallion Hunt on Monday, Sept.

-Pangachuu Vang