Homecoming 2011 began Sept. 25 with the 90s pre-dawn party featuring 9th Wonder.
Other events in the lineup include a gospel play, a lecture featuring Rev. Run and the Alumni Scholarship Gala.
Winston-Salem State homecoming activities culminate with a vendor fair, carnival, and the homecoming game.
The vendor fair and carnival will be Sept. 29 and Sept. 30. More than 40 vendors are expected. Five dollar all-access wrist bands are available for carnival activities, including the ferris wheel and a train ride through campus.
The Rams, 4-0, will take on the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls at 1:30 p.m. Oct. 1.
The CP3 All-Star Pickup benefit game will take place later that evening.
Founder’s Day
Founder’s Day activities begin Sept. 30 at 8:45 a.m. in front of the statue of Dr. Simon Green Atkins, Winston-Salem State’s founder.
The formal Founder’s Day Convocation will begin at 9:45 a.m. in K.R. Williams.
Stanhope A. Kelly, regional president for Carolinas Community Banking will be the speaker. He has been in this position since 2009.
Kelly leads the retail, small business and business banking operations for Wells Fargo in the region, serving customers through 467 stores and approximately 900 ATMs.