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Gabby Gingrich, sophomore accounting major from Abilene, and George Lotze, sophomore management major from Missouri City, inform students about their product. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Homecoming Carnival kicks off the weekend

October 14, 2023 by Daniel Curd

Kicking off Homecoming weekend, the Homecoming carnival returned to ACU on Friday with a wide array of attractions and food trucks. Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations, the event welcomed alumni, students, and their families to an evening of fun and festivities. The weekend continues with the Homecoming parade and game day on Saturday.

Jiyu Han, freshman animal science major from Cedar Park, throws an axe. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Students shop at the Purple Outfitters table. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Gabby Gingrich, sophomore accounting major from Abilene, and George Lotze, sophomore management major from Missouri City, inform students about their product. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Madeleine Lutz, sophomore biochemistry major from Lakewood, Colorado answers questions about her embroidery business, Elegant Thread Shop. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Members of the ACU Cheer and Pom squad give away temporary tattoos. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Jackson Callaway, junior biology major from Mckinney, manages tickets for an inflatable maze. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Volunteers help set up the Candlelight Devotional. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Malcolm Craft, sophomore ministry and vocation major from College Station, talks to other volunteers. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Matthew Hanson, senior management major from Royse City, hosts a table for his company, The Labyrinth Thrift. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Sidney Osae-Asante, seniorphysics major from Abilene, makes a glowing pickle for the Science Carnival. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Kaden Vasquez, senior physics major from Wichita Falls, presents a homemade Rubens tube. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Chemistry students demonstrate different colors of fire in the Science Carnival. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Filed Under: Multimedia, Photo Galleries Tagged With: acu homecoming, Homecoming, homecoming carnival

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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