Texas Tech Gears Up for Homecoming Week Festivities

October 6, 2023

Homecoming week events will be held Oct. 9-14.

Texas Tech University's Homecoming Week events will begin at noon Monday (Oct. 9) with a kickoff event at Red Raider Plaza and will conclude Saturday (Oct. 14) with the football game against Kansas State. This year's theme is “A Century of Tradition.”

All evening events are free to the public.

Homecoming week events include:

Kickoff: Noon, Monday (Oct. 9) Red Raider Plaza – Outdoor Area (northwest corner of the Student Union Building)
Make-your-own Photo Mug: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday (Oct. 10) Student Union Indoor Courtyard
Student Organization (S.O.) Sing: 7 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 11) United Supermarkets Arena, 1701 Indiana Ave.
Tamale Fest: 10 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 12) Between Media & Communications and Architecture
Raider Ringing Cowbells: 11 a.m. Thursday (Oct. 12) Red Raider Plaza Gazebo
Techsan Memorial: 5:30 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 12) Memorial Circle (rainout location – SUB Matador Room)
Rowdy Raider Rally: Noon Friday (Oct. 13) Red Raider Plaza – Outdoor Area (northwest corner of the SUB)
Homecoming Parade: 6 p.m. Friday (Oct. 13) Texas Tech Broadway entrance (weather permitting)
Pep Rally & Bonfire: 8 p.m. Friday (Oct. 13) Urbanovsky Park (weather permitting)
Raidergate: 2 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 14) R-3 parking lot, south of the University Library
Kansas State vs. Texas Tech: 6 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 14) Jones AT&T Stadium

Two events will last all week:

Spirit Board Competition: Broadway entrance and 18th Street
Spirit Banner Competition: SUB Courtyard

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A new era of excellence is dawning at Texas Tech University as it stands on the cusp of being one of the nation's premier research institutions.

Research and enrollment numbers are at record levels, which cement Texas Tech's commitment to attracting and retaining quality students. In fall 2020, the university achieved a goal more than a decade in the making, reaching a total student population of more than 40,000. In 2018, the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education again placed Texas Tech among its top doctoral universities in the nation in the “Very High Research Activity” category. Texas Tech is one of 94 public institutions nationally and 131 overall to achieve this prestigious recognition.

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The momentum for excellence at Texas Tech has never been greater.

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The Texas Tech Spirit Program is part of the Center for Campus Life office, a division of Undergraduate Education & Student Affairs.

The Spirit Squads lead the fans in supporting the teams at football, basketball, and volleyball games. They serve as ambassadors not only at athletic events, but also at many different school functions. In addition, the Spirit Squads gladly participate in their community by volunteering at local schools, charity events, and youth organizations.

Being a proud part of the Texas Tech Spirit Program is more than just a year-round commitment. It means dedication from each member to maintain the school spirit of the students, the alumni, and the fans.

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