TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Indiana State University President Deborah J. Curtis and Terre Haute Mayor Duke Bennett on Thursday discussed the status of previously announced changes to Homecoming.
“The City of Terre Haute is committed to working with ISU to ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe and fun Homecoming,” Mayor Bennett said. “I appreciate the spirit of cooperation between ISU and the community, and I want to thank President Curtis and her team for their work with the City on these joint efforts.”
A week of festivities culminates with the Homecoming football game at 1 p.m. Oct. 12 against Western Illinois.
Homecoming
events will include Multicultural Career Connection, bringing
students, alumni and employers together; Paint the Town Blue, where
students decorate local businesses to show Sycamore pride; and
“Homecleaning,” where students clean Wabash Avenue on the day
after the Homecoming game.
“Homecoming
is a celebration that connects alumni, faculty, staff, students and
the community as we cheer on the Sycamores,” Curtis said. “Thanks
to great collaboration among the university, the City of Terre Haute,
law enforcement, and business owners, we have a plan to maintain
everyone’s enjoyment while ensuring safety and a family-friendly
atmosphere.”
These are
the policies:
Modifications to Tent City
Tent City
will be moved inside the stadium with a smaller footprint and fewer
tents. Individuals who want to visit Tent City will be required to
have a ticket for the game. Students may enter with their ISU student
ID. The former Tent City location will be opened for additional and
much needed parking. Various groups that normally host tents at Tent
City will be provided space on campus to host their alumni following
the parade and prior to going to the stadium. In addition, some
groups may be located in the newly configured tailgating area.
Law enforcement
A
collaboration among the Terre Haute City Police, ISU’s Public Safety
Department and the Sheriff’s Department will significantly increase
the number of officers patrolling Wabash Avenue, the Stadium and
adjacent areas. Officers will also be strict about enforcing permit
requirements for pop-up business locations, open containers and
related laws.
Tailgating
ISU appreciates support of Sycamore football as fans look forward to another great season in 2019. The university asks fans to please follow these rules:
- Groups of 25 people or more must contact the Indiana State Athletic Department, 812-237-3047, at least seven days prior to the event.
- Individuals who interfere with others’ enjoyment through the use of loud, abusive language and/or behavior may be asked to leave.
- Noise amplification and music must be kept to a reasonable level.
- In keeping with Indiana law, persons under 21 years of age shall not, under any circumstances, have possession of alcoholic beverages. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult.
- Soliciting or selling goods/services will not be permitted on stadium grounds without prior approval from the University.
- Weapons of any kind are prohibited.
