VUU and VSU homecomings this weekend
10/16/2015, 9:36 p.m.
It’s time for joyful reunions, parties, tailgating and football as Virginia Union University and Virginia State University celebrate their homecomings this weekend.
Virginia Union’s homecoming events include:
• Thursday, Oct. 15: Mr. and Miss VUU Coronation Ball at 7 p.m. in the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center.
• Friday, Oct. 16: Greek Step Show 7 p.m. at Barco-Stevens Hall ($10 Greeks, $20 general admission); Maroon and Steel Celebration Party, Wyndham Virginia Crossings Hotel in Glen Allen ($30 in advance).
• Saturday, Oct. 17: 1 p.m. football game against Chowan University at Hovey Field ($20 general admission, $25 reserved seating).
Details on VUU homecoming events: www.universityrelations.wix.com/vuuhomecoming.
Virginia State’s homecoming events include:
• Thursday, Oct. 15: “For Colored Girls” stage play 7 p.m. in the L. Douglas Wilder Building auditorium (tickets $25).
• Friday, Oct. 16: A hip-hop concert 8 p.m. in Daniel Gymnasium ($30 with student ID, $35 general admission).
• Saturday, Oct. 17: Homecoming parade from 9 a.m. to noon through Downtown Petersburg; 2 p.m. football game against Bowie State University at Rogers Stadium ($20 general admission).
Details on VSU homecoming events: www.vsu.edu/homecoming.
