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 and multiple spirit events throughout the week.


2022 Event Schedule

Event Time Location Audience
Monday, October 3
Kickoff: Stuff a Plush Noon Student Union Lower Hangar Students Only
Cocoa Under the Stars 6 p.m. Rec Fields Students, Faculty, Staff
Tuesday, October 4
Houston, We're in Jeopardy: Trivia Night 5 p.m. Student Union Lower Hangar Students Only
Wednesday, October 5
Astronaut Training Competition Noon Rec Fields Students Only
Career Services Veterans Recruiting Event 4 p.m. Student Union Lower Hangar Students, Alumni
Industry/Career Expo Company Presentations Various Various Students, Alumni
Thursday, October 6
Industry/Career Expo 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Activity Center Students, Alumni
Alumni Check-In and Lounge 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bldg. 37 Alumni
Alumni Eagle Night 6:30 p.m. Hassayampa Inn, Marina Room Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Graduating Seniors
Friday, October 7
Embry-Riddle Women's Breakfast 8:30 a.m Library Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni
Aircraft Accident Lab Tour 10-11:30 a.m. Robertson Aviation Safety Center, Bldg. 21 Alumni
Alumni Check-In and Lounge 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Bldg. 37 Alumni
Alumni Campus Tours 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Visitor's Center, Bldg. 41 Alumni
Friday Fair: Featuring Inflatables, Food Trucks, Music, Beer Garden and More 4-8 p.m. Rec Fields Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni
Eagle Alumni Awards Dinner 5:30-8 p.m. Student Union Lower Hangar Alumni, Faculty, Staff (RSVP required)
Saturday, October 8
Alumni Fly-In and Pancake Breakfast 8:30 a.m-Noon ERAU Flight Line Alumni, Students, Faculty, Staff
Golden Eagles Flight Team - NIFA 2022 Championship Ring Ceremony 5:30-7:30 p.m. ERAU Flight Line Alumni, Students, Faculty, Staff

Contact Us

3700 Willow Creek Road
Prescott, AZ 86301
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