Alumni Events
Events
Find all upcoming events on the Murray State event calendar. Use the search box or category function to find alumni specific events.
Homecoming
Make plans to join us for Homecoming 2019, October 18-19. Murray State Alumni from all over the world are invited to return to campus for all of the Homecoming festivities including special class reunions, the Homecoming parade, Tent City and of course, the football game and crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen. Regardless of when you were a student at Murray State, this will always be your home. A full schedule is available at murraystate.edu/homecoming! Go Racers!
OVC Blue and Gold Weekend
Racer fans gather during the the OVC Tournament at Kevin’s Backstage Bar and Grill
before each game for a HUGE celebration to support the team! Watch Murray State Alumni
Association social media and emails for more details and exact times closer to the
OVC Tournament next year!
Upcoming Reunions
Alpha Phi Alpha
Join the Zeta Omicron chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha for an unforgettable Homecoming weekend
celebrating 50 years! There are events for everyone including the annual Miss Black
and Gold Scholarship Pageant & Reception and ZO 50th Anniversary Alumni Bash! Please
visit the reunion website for full schedule details. Register online for all the activities.
Football Alumni Reunion
Make plans to join former teammates for Racer Homecoming this fall, Oct. 18-19! Celebrate
the best of Racer football experiences during Homecoming 2019. Relive the thrilling
wins, last second victories and so much more by gathering with Racers from all years!
Special recognition this year for the 1979 Championship team! For more information
about the reunion and plans call Brock Rydecki at 270-809-3369. Register today on
the reunion website.
Golden Reunion
Calling all graduates of the Class of ’69! Do you ever think about your college roommate,
or the person who sat by you in class? What about a sister you shared a bond with
or a brother who guided you along the first year? Reunions are a special time for
renewing friendships and making more memories. We have some special events planned
for you on Friday, October 18 and Saturday, October 19 including a campus tour, anniversary
dinner, reserved seating at the Homecoming parade and of course, the big game on Saturday
afternoon! Register for the Golden Reunion online, please call 1-800-758-8510 for more information or check out the reunion website.
SGA President's Reunion
83 years ago, just thirteen yeas after the founding of our beloved Alma Mater, Robert
Cecil Gentry was elected as the first president of what would eventually become the
Student Government Association. In the eight decades and 75,000 plus Murray State
graduates that have followed, only 68 individuals have held this honorable distinction.
Murray State invites all former Student Government Association Presidents to gather
together on Saturday, October 19th for a time of fellowship. Save the date now as
more information will be available soon.
Baseball Reunion
Started in the 1970s by Hall of Fame Head Coach Johnny Reagan, the Baseball Alumni
gathering has been one of the most consistent groups to return to campus for Homecoming
each year. The reunion combines players from all eras and includes a small gathering
Friday night to watch the current team’s inter squad scrimmage, Batting Practice on
Saturday at 10:00 am followed by an alumni luncheon. For more information, contact
the Murray State athletics office at 270-809-6800.
Distinguished Alumni Dinner
Register your event
Watch Parties
To host a Watch party simply choose a location, for example a local bar or restaurant, and register your party with the Office of Alumni Relations. Or, contact the Sid Easley Alumni Center and our alumni relations staff will assist you in planning your event. Our staff will help you get the word out and send you a “Watch Party in a Box” host package, which includes everything you need to rock your Racer Pride. Call 800-758-8510 with any questions or for more information. You can find a complete Murray State University Men’s Basketball schedule by visiting goracers.com/schedule.
Travel Tours