The California State University, Stanislaus campus will go into its Warriors spirit mode for Homecoming Week, November 16-20, with a schedule of “Around the World in 5 Days” theme activities for students and alumni capped by a Friday evening basketball game.
  
Alumni are encouraged to join a student rally from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Warrior Arena that includes introduction of the CSU Stanislaus athletics teams, contestant competition in the Mr. and Mrs. Warrior pageant, food, and a variety of other entertainment. Earlier in the day, starting at noon, students will participate with floats and other entries in the annual Homecoming Parade through the middle of the campus.
 
Alumni and students will gather for a Pre-Game Tailgate celebration on Friday, November 20 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. prior to the 7 p.m. Homecoming basketball game featuring the CSU Stanislaus men’s team against American Sports University of San Bernardino.
 
Homecoming activities for students begin on Monday, November 16 with the opening round of the Mr. and Mrs. Warrior competition in the Quad from 12:30 to 2 p.m. The University’s men’s basketball team opens its season at 7 p.m. in Warrior Arena on Tuesday, November 17 against Cal Maritime following more fun and games in the Quad that day and Wednesday’s schedule in the Quad includes an art show, Warriors on the Runway competition, and bowling at McHenry Bowl in Modesto.