What Is OctoberWest?
OctoberWest is the Embry-Riddle Prescott campus’ Homecoming week. It celebrates the uniqueness of the campus and includes events for students, alumni, faculty and staff. Signature events include the Industry/Career Expo, Alumni Eagle Night, Friday Fair, Fly-In and multiple spirit events throughout the week.
OctoberWest takes place Sept. 30-Oct. 5, 2024.
For students, faculty and staff, learn more about engagement opportunities with alumni. Alumni events take place Oct. 3-5.
Monday, Sept. 30
| Event |
Time |
Location |
Audience |
| Kickoff: Breakfast |
9-11 a.m. |
Courtyard |
Students Only |
| Apollo Presentation (Speaker: Sean Jeralds) |
4-5:15 p.m. |
Lower Hangar |
Students, Faculty, Staff, Community |
| Movie: WALL-E |
6-8 p.m. |
Planetarium |
Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni |
Tuesday, Oct. 1
| Event |
Time |
Location |
Audience |
| Royalty Meet and Greet & Ice Cream Social |
Noon-2 p.m. |
Courtyard |
Students Only |
| Karaoke |
6-9 p.m. |
Lower Hangar |
Students Only |
Wednesday, Oct. 2
| Event |
Time |
Location |
Audience |
| Stuff a Plush |
1-2:30 p.m. |
Porch / Lower Hangar (backup) |
Students Only |
Career Services Student Veterans Recruiting Event
|
5-6:15 p.m. |
Student Union Lower Hangar |
Students, Alumni |
| Company Networking Event |
6:15-7:30p.m. |
Student Union Courtyard |
Students, Alumni |
| ALPA ACE Roundtable |
7-9 p.m. |
Student Union Lower Hangar |
Students, Alumni |
| AAAE Industry Panel |
7-9 p.m. |
DLC |
Students, Alumni |
| Across the Visible Universe |
8 p.m. |
Planetarium |
Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Career Services |
Thursday, Oct. 3 - No classes
| Event |
Time |
Location |
Audience |
| Student Research Project Showcase |
8-9:15 a.m. |
Activity Center Outside Tent |
Students/Employers |
| Industry/Career Expo (Note: 9-10 a.m. for Vets, Seniors and Alumni only) |
9 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Activity Center/Eagle Gym |
Students, Alumni |
| Royalty Voting |
10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
Student Union Inside Tabling Locations + AC outside |
Students |
| Alumni Check-in and Lounge |
10 a.m.- 4 p.m. |
Lower Hangar |
Alumni |
| Across the Visible Universe |
3 p.m. |
Planetarium |
Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Career Services |
| Industry/Career Expo Company Presentations |
4-8 p.m. |
Various Locations |
Students |
| Eagle Night |
6:30 p.m. |
Hassayampa Inn, Marina Room |
Alumni, Seniors, Faculty, Staff |
Friday, Oct. 4
| Event |
Time |
Location |
Audience |
| Career Services Interview City |
8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
Activity Center |
By Invite |
| ERAU Women’s Breakfast |
8:30-10:30 a.m. |
Library |
Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni |
| Alumni Check-in and Lounge |
10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
Lower Hangar |
Alumni |
| Alumni Crash Lab Tour |
11:30 a.m. |
RASC 1, Bldg. 21 |
Alumni |
| Alumni Campus Tours |
11 a.m. and 2 p.m. |
Bldg. 41 |
Alumni |
| All College Alumni & Students Pizza Lunch |
Noon-2 p.m. |
Quad Grass |
All College Students & Alumni |
| Across the Visible Universe |
3 p.m. |
Planetarium |
Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, Career Services |
| Friday Fair Featuring: Inflatables, Food Trucks, Music, Beer Garden, and more |
4-8 p.m. |
Rec Fields |
Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni |
| Riddle Reunion Reception |
5-7 p.m. |
Student Union Lower Hangar |
Faculty, Staff, Alumni RSVP Req. |
| Drone Show |
8 p.m. |
Rec Field |
Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni |
Saturday, Oct. 5
