Washburn University will Celebrate Homecoming Oct. 20-25
Topeka, Kan. -Washburn University will celebrate Homecoming Oct. 20 - 25 with a program of Washburn traditions for students, alumni, faculty, staff and the community. The Washburn Homecoming events showcase the Ichabod spirit and this year’s theme is “No Place Like WU.”
“Homecoming is such a special part of the Washburn experience, and an exciting time that brings the Washburn and Topeka communities together,” said Lillian Clark, special events director for the Washburn Student Government Association and student coordinator for Homecoming. “It’s been rewarding to help coordinate the Homecoming committee this year, particularly in helping integrate Can Emporia into this special week.”
Washburn students, faculty and staff will participate in Spirit Week with theme days during the week, traditional Top Hats will be on display in the Memorial Union and students can vote for Ichabods of Honor. Learn all the details by visiting washburn.edu/homecoming.
Schedule of Homecoming Events
Tuesday, Oct. 21
Bod Bash
- 6 p.m.- North Union Lawn
Washburn students will be under the stars for an unforgettable night of food, drinks and dancing!
Wednesday, Oct. 22
Scorch on the Porch, Classic Kansas Edition
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.- Memorial Union, Inside and on the Lawn
A spread of classic Kansan food will adorn the sidewalk with a seating area on the lawn. There will also be outdoor games for students, faculty or staff to enjoy at their leisure.
Matt the Knife
- 7 p.m.
- Washburn A and B, Memorial Union
The intense mentalist, magician and speaker who's wickedly humorous, occasionally dangerous, and unapologetically irreverent.
Thursday, Oct. 23
2025 Women’s Basketball Tip-Off Tasting
- 6:30 p.m.- The Foundry - 400 SW 33rd St Topeka, KS
Please join the Washburn Womnen’s basketball team for an evening of fellowship, fine wine or cold beer and gourmet food to support the Ichabod Women's Basketball program. Head Coach Lora Westling and staff look forward to introducing the members of this year's team as well as previewing the upcoming season.
Yell Like Hell
- 7 p.m.- White Concert Hall
Join us for a night you won't want to forget! There will be yelling, dancing and music. Come watch all of your favorite student organizations and athletic teams battle it out to show who can really Yell Like Hell!
Friday, Oct. 24
Volleyball vs. Emporia State University
- 6 p.m.- Whiting Field House
- This is the annual “Pink Out” Game
- Learn more at wusports.com
Soccer vs. University of Central Missouri
- 6 p.m.- Yager Stadium
- Learn more at wusports.com
Saturday, Oct. 25
Pancake Breakfast hosted by the Washburn Alumni Association & Foundation
- 8 - 10 a.m.- Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center
- Free for children 5 and under, $5 for adults. For more information and tickets, visit https://wualumni.org/homecoming
Homecoming Parade
- 10 a.m.- See the parade route.
Homecoming Football Game Tailgating
- 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.- Memorial Union Lawn and around Yager Stadium
Homecoming Football Game
- 1 p.m.
- Yager Stadium
- Washburn University will take on Fort Hays University for their Homecoming game. Ichabods of Honor winners announced during halftime. Homecoming Grand Champion announced during the 3rd quarter.
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For further information, contact:
Joy Bailes
Director of Internal Communications and Brand Management
Telephone: (785) 670-2153
Cell: (785) 230-1648
Email: joy.bailes@washburn.edu
