Let's 'glow' crazy

Indiana University Kokomo hosts a neon-themed homecoming celebration

By Indiana University

October 28^th, 2022

Fall in Kokomo

Homecoming week coincided with peak foliage as the campus transitioned to fall.

The Indiana University campus is aglow with fall colors during Homecoming week on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

"We have a lot to commemorate, from welcoming our new chancellor, to the success of our volleyball and soccer teams, and renewed engagement in student life"

Pep Rally

Prior to the women’s soccer team game on Oct. 20, the campus came together for a pep rally and t-shirt giveaway.

Women's soccer Pink Out night

The women's soccer team defeated Ohio Christian 3-0 during its annual Pink Out and Senior Night game on Oct. 20. With the win, the Cougars improved to 10-1-3 on the season.

The IU Kokomo women's soccer team defeated Ohio Christian University 3-0 at the Kokomo Municipal Stadium Thursday, October 20, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Installation of Chancellor Canada

IU President Pamela S. Whitten installed Mark Canada as IU Kokomo's eight chancellor during a ceremony on Oct. 21 in Havens Auditorium. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, family and members of the community comprised the more than 200 people who attended the ceremony.

The University Mace is pictured before a chancellor installation ceremony at IU Kokomo on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Kokomo faculty members line up for the processional during a chancellor installation ceremony at IU Kokomo on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A stole baring the Indiana University seal as well as the Indiana University Kokomo name hangs on stage during the chancellor installation ceremony at IU Kokomo on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Kokomo faculty members walk in the processional during the chancellor installation ceremony at IU Kokomo on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University President Pamela S. Whitten formally installs Mark Canada as chancellor during a ceremony at IU Kokomo on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Mark Canada reacts after he was formally installed during a ceremony at IU Kokomo on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Mark Canada delivers remarks after his formal installation as chancellor during a ceremony at IU Kokomo on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Will Canada, son of Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Mark Canada, watches his father's installation ceremony at IU Kokomo on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Indiana University Kokomo Chancellor Mark Canada greets members of the community following his installation ceremony at IU Kokomo on Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Homecoming Tailgate

Members of the IU Kokomo community gathered for a tailgate outside the Student Activities and Events Center (SAEC) before the volleyball team's match on Oct. 21.

Homecoming volleyball match

The IU Kokomo volleyball team swept the University of Rio Grande in front of a big homecoming crowd inside the Student Activities and Events Center (SAEC) on Oct. 21. The Cougars improved to 22-5 overall on the season with the win.

The IU Kokomo women's volleyball team defeated the University of Rio Grande (Ohio) 3-0 on Friday, October 21, 2022. (Photo by Liz Kaye/Indiana University)

Angel Walk

Homecoming 2022 culminated with the Angel Walk on Oct. 25. The walk raised awareness for domestic violence and is a fundraiser for the Family Service Association of Howard County's domestic violence shelter.