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Bringin' It Home celebrates the diversity of Florida Tech's student and alumni body from around the world, as well as the spirit of gathering embodied by Homecoming celebrations. Florida Tech has a richly diverse history with alumni from over eighty countries! The festivities planned during Homecoming Week provide many opportunities for students and alumni to gather in Melbourne to celebrate and show their #PantherPride!
Local Hotels Offering Alumni Discounts
Join us as we kick off our Homecoming festivities with a 5K race through Downtown Melbourne. Get your awesome Florida Tech t-shirt, goody bag, and enjoy a post-race party at Meg O'Malleys with food, drinks, and live entertainment!
Thursday, October 24th
Race time: 6 PM
Be part of Florida Tech's annual Homecoming Fest, our FREE concert in the heart of Downtown Melbourne! The Florida Tech Alumni Association and Student Government Association, in partnership with Deuterman Productions, present a night you won't forget, featuring street vendors, food, drinks, family activities, and of course... an AMAZING CONCERT.
Featuring: Matisyahu, Hirie, RDGLDGRN, and Kash'd Out
Friday, October 25th
Concert starts: 6 PM
Join fellow Panthers for the sporting event of the year! Set up a tent and grill-out in the parking lot behind the Harris Center for Science & Engineering for a pre-game party. Then join the crowd at Florida Tech Stadium to cheer on our football team!
Saturday, October 26th
Tailgating: 10 AM
Kick-Off: 1 pm | Florida Tech vs. West Florida
The Homecoming Gala features the Jerome P. Keuper Distinguished Alumni Award presentation and honors one outstanding alumnus/alumna from each college. Reconnecting, reminiscing, cocktails, dinner, award ceremony, live music, and dancing make this event the highlight of Homecoming Weekend! You can't miss this. Gather a group of your alumni friends and reserve a table for an unforgettable evening!
Saturday, October 26th
Cocktail reception begins: 6:30 PM
This year, we're celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Army ROTC at Florida Tech!
Details for the special ROTC events can be found at https://alumni.fit.edu/rotc-50th-anniversary-event1
Thursday, Oct. 24 - Saturday, Oct. 26
Did you know that your fellow Panthers own a BUNCH of bars and breweries in Melbourne?? Check out the list below to visit our local alumni establishments and show them some love! Look out for Pete the Panther at each location, take a picture, and tag us in your Facebook & Instagram photos. #PantherPride #Panther4Life #FloridaTechHomecoming2019. Send them to alumni@fit.edu for a chance to be featured in Florida Tech Magazine!
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