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<\/a>Highlighting this year\u2019s events is the weeklong Virtual 5k Challenge<\/a>, where participants can \u201crun, walk, hop, skip, dance or scoot\u201d their way to the finish line.<\/p>\nThe $25 registration fee includes a t-shirt, and individuals can also opt to purchase a t-shirt only or to make a donation. Registration for the challenge is open through Nov. 14, and participants will be asked to pick a team\u2014Statesmen, Okra or, for those who can\u2019t pick just one, both\u2014during sign-up.<\/p>\n
Another event scheduled to run throughout the week is Social Media Trivia, which will be hosted each day on all official DSU Alumni social media channels. The first person to answer the question correctly on each respective platform will be named the winner and will receive DSU swag.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe History of the Statesman\u201d video will also premiere Sunday evening on official DSU Alumni social media channels<\/p>\n
The fun will continue Monday, Nov. 9, from 6 to 7 p.m. with a special virtual \u201cOkra Talk\u201d with award-winning author Chris Smith.<\/p>\n
Sponsored in collaboration with the DSU Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, the \u201cOkra Talk\u201d will cover Smith\u2019s book, \u201cThe Whole Okra: A Seed to Stem Celebration.\u201d Exploring all things okra, the book specifically mentions DSU\u2019s Fighting Okra in Chapter 4, entitled \u201cPod of the Gods.\u201d<\/p>\n
Copies of the book are available for purchase at the DSU Barnes & Noble Bookstore as well as the Cotton Row Bookstore in downtown Cleveland.<\/p>\n
Attendees will receive the opportunity to experience Delta State\u2019s campus from the comfort of their home Tuesday with a scheduled Virtual Campus Tour and DSU Virtual Spotlight Day from 10 to 10:45 a.m.<\/p>\n
Wednesday will feature the week\u2019s only in-person event with DSU Trivia hosted at 8 p.m. at Hey Joe\u2019s restaurant in downtown Cleveland.<\/p>\n
Thursday\u2019s events include ongoing Social Media Trivia as well as a second Virtual Campus Tour.<\/p>\n
The Annual Alumni Awards Gala and the Golden Circle Virtual Celebration is set to stream live from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday on DSU Alumni\u2019s official Facebook page and YouTube channel.<\/p>\n
The week will cap off with a wrap-up of the Virtual 5k Challenge, Social Media Trivia and a final Virtual Campus Tour.<\/p>\n
Find the DSU Alumni Association on social media at Facebook (Statesmen Graduates<\/b><\/a>), Twitter (@DSU_Alumni<\/b><\/a>), LinkedIn (DSU alumni<\/b><\/a>), Instagram (dsualumni<\/b><\/a>) and YouTube (DSU Alumni Association<\/a>).<\/p>\n To view the full Fall 2020 Virtual Homecoming Schedule, visit deltastategiving.org\/alumni-association\/homecoming<\/a>.<\/p>\n