- LocationBowen-Thompson Quadrangle
- DescriptionExperience the thrill of the circus with two free outdoor performances right on campus in front of University Hall. Gather your friends, family and fellow Falcons for an unforgettable evening filled with high-flying stunts, mesmerizing entertainment and show-stopping visuals.Show Lineup 5:30 p.m. – Birthday Theme Circus Show Celebrate in style with a colorful, family-friendly performance themed around birthday fun.7:30 p.m. – Fire Circus Show As the sun sets, the excitement heats up with a breathtaking fire show featuring bold stunts, glowing props and dramatic effects.This event is part of the BGSU Homecoming Welcome Back Party, taking place from 5:30-9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page.
- Websitehttps://events.bgsu.edu/event/circus-thrill-show24
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- Sep 139:00 AMDave Wottle Homecoming 5K RaceLace up your running shoes and join us for a Homecoming tradition with a new name! Formerly the Freddie and Frieda 5K, this fan-favorite event now honors legendary Falcon and Olympic gold medalist Dave Wottle ‘73, who captured the world’s attention with his iconic 800-meter victory in 1972.The 5K kicks off at the Alumni Gateway and winds through campus, finishing near McDonald Hall – just steps from the BiG Breakfast at The Oaks. Whether you're chasing a new personal record or enjoying a fun walk with family, runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome.Stick around after the race for the 100-meter Kids Dash, perfect for our youngest Falcons!Registration opens in early June. Participants who register by the deadline will receive a commemorative T-shirt and race medal.⛈️ Please note that activities, dates and times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to this page.
- Sep 1310:00 AMAll-Alumni CelebrationWelcome home, Falcons! Stroll through our All-Alumni Celebration – a charming “neighborhood” in the heart of campus, where each tent along Decades Drive represents a different era of BGSU pride. Reconnect with classmates, flip through vintage yearbooks and relive the memories that made your Falcon days unforgettable.Whether you graduated in the 1970s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘00s or ‘10s, you can expect fun, friendly faces and a whole lot of orange and brown spirit. Also, be sure to visit the Golden Falcons tent, a cozy spot for our alumni celebrating 50+ years. This is your chance to celebrate your place in the BGSU family!We especially want to welcome our graduates celebrating milestone anniversaries. If you graduated 5, 10, 15, 20 or more years ago, make this the year you come back to commemorate your BGSU experience.
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