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91Ƭ Celebrates ‘Owlstock’ for Homecoming 2019

Homecoming 2019


By brittany sylvestri | 10/10/2019

91Ƭ will celebrate Homecoming 2019 “Owlstock” beginning Friday, Oct. 11 through Friday, Oct. 18, at its Boca Raton, Broward, and Jupiter campuses. All events are open to 91Ƭ students, faculty and staff unless otherwise noted.

The following events will take place at 91Ƭ’s Boca Raton campus, 777 Glades Road:

Annual Drag Show
Friday, Oct. 11 at 8 p.m.
Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium

91Ƭ’s annual Drag Show is one of the Center for IDEAs and Multicultural Programming Board’s signature events celebrating the art of drag performance. The show will host performances by six of the most popular drag queens in the local community.

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Goat Yoga
Sunday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon
Housing Lawn

There are three sessions of ‘goat yoga’ available with limited spaces. This event is for students only.

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Chalk Art Competition
Monday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Diversity Way

Student organizations get artsy with custom themed chalk art.

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Homecoming Comedy Show
Monday, Oct. 14 at 8 p.m.
Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium

The annual homecoming comedy show will feature headliner Chris D’Elia. Tickets are available at the 91Ƭ Box Office.

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‘ExtravaCANza’ Canned Food Sculpture Contest
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SO Building Rotunda

91Ƭ’s Weppner Center for LEAD & Service-Learning and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement (SAVI) will host “ExtravaCANza,” a unique tin-can food drive competition.Teams will race to build the best sculpture out of canned food items. After the event, all non-perishable items used will be donated to Boca Helping Hands and 91Ƭ’s Beyond Food.

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Tie Dye
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
SO Plaza

Get groovy while you tie dye your own homecoming shirt or tote bag.

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Red Hot Madness and Stroll Off
Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m.
91Ƭ Burrow Arena

Join National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities as they show off their best moves. There will be strolling, contests, prizes and live music. This is also your chance to meet the 91Ƭ men’s and women’s basketball teams before each kick-off their seasons.

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Bed Races
*Rescheduled for Friday, Oct. 18 at 9 a.m.*
Alumni Plaza

Cheer on your student organization teams while they race in decorated beds. This event is for students only.

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Peace, Art and Music
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Traditions Plaza

There will be live music, wax hands, make your own flower crowns and face painting.

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Remembering the Iconic 60s and Woodstock
Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.
Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium

91Ƭ’s Department of History presents “The John O’ Sullivan Memorial Concert: Remembering the 1960s and Woodstock.” Tickets are $20 and can be purchased ator by calling 561-297-6124. 91Ƭ students, faculty, staff and alumni tickets are free with valid ID.

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Day of Service
Thursday, Oct. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Burrow

Participate in a service-learning event that addresses a social concern in the community. The event is co-sponsored by the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement.

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DIY Stuffed Teddy Bears
Thursday, Oct. 17 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Student Union Lobby

Take home your own stuffed tie-dye teddy bear.

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OwlFest Pre-Show
Thursday, Oct. 17 at 5 p.m.
Student Union

Enjoy live music, games and food with the program board before the annual OwlFest homecoming concert.

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OwlFest
Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m.
Carole and Barry Kaye Performing Arts Auditorium

Catch Aminé and Ari Lennox with special musical guest Dreezy at this annual concert sponsored by 91Ƭ’s Program Board. Tickets are available at the 91Ƭ Box Office.

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91Ƭ vs. Marshall
Friday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m.
91Ƭ Stadium

Cheer on the 91Ƭ Owls as the team takes on the Marshall Thundering Herd to mark the end of Homecoming. The Homecoming royalty also will be crowned during the halftime show.

The following events will take place on the John D. MacArthur Campus, 5353 Parkside Dr., in Jupiter:

Feelin’ Groovy
Monday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m.
The Burrow

Enjoy retro décor, snacks, photo-ops and more to kick off homecoming week.

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CarnivOWL
Monday, Oct. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m.
The Burrow

91Ƭ’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter hosts its annual “CarnivOWL” festival. Come by and enjoy rides, food, fun, games and giveaways.

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CarnivOWL
Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 5 to 8 p.m.
The Burrow

91Ƭ’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter hosts its annual “CarnivOWL” festival. Come by and enjoy rides, food, fun, games and giveaways.

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‘Good Vibes - Cards Against Hypnosis’
Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.
AD 119

This unpredictable comedy hypnosis show gives a truly unique experience for the hypnotized participants as well as the audience.

The following event will take place at 91Ƭ’s SeaTech campus, 101 North Beach Road:

Tie Dye
Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 12:30 p.m.
Poolside

Get groovy while you tie dye your own homecoming shirt.

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Day of Service
Thursday, Oct. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Poolside

Participate in a service-learning event that addresses a social concern in the community. The event is co-sponsored by the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement.

The following event will take place at 91Ƭ’s Fort Lauderdale campus, 111 East Las Olas Blvd.:

RockNRoll with Us
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
HE 713

Discover the history of music around the world during the 1960s as we celebrate Owlstock.

The following events will take place at 91Ƭ’s Davie campus, 3200 College Ave.:

Family Carnival
Sunday, Oct. 13 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Diversity Way

This annual event for students and their family and friends is fun for all ages with carnival games, music, food, and more.

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‘ExtravaCANza’ Canned Food Sculpture Contest
Tuesday, Oct. 15
Diversity Way

Race against other teams in building the best sculpture out of canned food items in this unique canned food drive competition. After the event, all non-perishable items will be donated to Life4Net Families and Hope South Florida.

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Make Music, Not War
Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 6 p.m.
Poolside

Make music and not war with a wireless DJ table and hear your beats come to life.

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Day of Service
Thursday, Oct. 17 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.
Oasis Lounge

Participate in a service-learning event that addresses a social concern in the community. The event is co-sponsored by the Weppner Center for LEAD and Service-Learning and Students Advocating Volunteer Involvement.

For more information about this year’s Homecoming events, visit.

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