Zane State College is celebrating that feeling of coming home. With a theme of “Reason to Roar,” the College’s 2023 Homecoming festivities start on October 1, 2023, with a disc golf tournament and wraps up with College Day on October 6.
“As we celebrate Zane State College’s past, present, and future, I can’t help but feel an immense sense of pride. I invite you to engage or re-engage with the ZSC family. Our Homecoming week is packed full of activities, celebrations, and good food,” Zane State College President Chad Brown said. “I would also like to thank the generous sponsors who supported Homecoming. Your contributions are truly creating a Promising Future for Every One.”

Schedule of Activities Events (subject to change)
Sunday, October 1 at 8 a.m.
The Original Mystery Challenge Disc Golf Tournament (open to the community)
Bring a set of discs and get a set of mystery discs for two rounds of fun on the Zane State College campus. This rain-or-shine event kicks off Homecoming Week!
Register by September 29, 2023, at discgolfscene.com/tournaments.
Harvest Gate Network is donating $500 toward CTP (Closest to Pin) prizes exclusively for Zane State students. Funds raised through the raffle will benefit the Zane State College Scholarship Fund!
Monday, October 2:
Social Media Takeover
The marketing team will follow Monado around campus snapping photos and posting videos of our beloved mascot having fun with students and professors as we kick-off a week of learning and festivities.
Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok!
American Red Cross Blood Drive (open to the community)
Is your “Reason to Roar” to help others? Here’s your chance to make a difference by donating blood on campus at College Hall All presenting donors will be entered to WIN two tickets to the OSU vs. Penn State game. Visit redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive to reserve your donation time.
Tuesday, October 3 at 7:15 a.m.
Scholar-Donor Breakfast (by invitation only)
Zane State College Foundation recognizes the 2023-24 scholarship recipients and acknowledges the donors who help support students.
Wednesday, October 4, at 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Harvest Fest
(open to students and prospective students)
For Zane State College current and prospective students who are ready to get their Fall on. Join us on our beautiful campus, play games, enjoy music, and free food (due to demand and wanting to serve our students and employees, we are limited to providing lunches only to our ZSC family during Harvest Fest).
Thursday, October 5, at 11:30 a.m.
President’s Retiree Lunch (by invitation only)
Hosted by Zane State President Chad Brown, former College retirees are welcome for lunch and a presentation by Mike Whitson on “What it Means to Be a Brand Champion.” Tours to follow by request. Thank you to McGohan Brabender for sponsoring.
Friday, October 6
College Day (registration is closed)
More than 50 colleges, universities, and branches of the military will be
on campus to talk with YOU about your future.
For more information, please visit zanestate.edu/homecoming.
