Embry-Riddle students at Octoberwest

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

Alumni Fly In & Lunch, Food Truck 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Eagle Gym All
ERAU Volleyball vs. Benedictine University 2 p.m. Eagle Gym All
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