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October 2025
Business Alumni Chapter Mixer
Wednesday, Oct. 8 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Lucid Winery, Sacramento
Expand your professional network with fellow Business Chapter affiliates! This mixer is a fantastic opportunity to make new connections, engage with fellow Hornet professionals, get to know the chapter leaders while exploring ways to get more involved.
Visit the Homecoming website for complete information on all event opportunities!
Career Buzz: Sports Edition
Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 12-1 p.m.
Virtual event via Zoom
Step inside the exciting world of sports administration at our next Career Buzz! From hosting major events to supporting student-athletes, our alumni panelists will share how they built careers that connect passion for sports with leadership, management, and community impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by those who were once in your shoes!
Register for Career Buzz here!
HPPA Virtual Lunch & Learn: CA Legislative Process
Thursday, Oct. 16 | 12-1 p.m.
Virtual event via Zoom
Join HPPA for an engaging virtual Lunch & Learn with guest speaker Chris Micheli sharing an overview of the California legislative process. Come ready with your questions and leave with a stronger understanding of how policy takes shape.
Homecoming Festival | 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 18
Sacramento State / Parking Lot 8 / Hornet Stadium
Celebrate this annual football game with alumni, students, Sac State faculty/staff, and the community at the Homecoming Festival hosted by the Sacramento State Alumni Association! Enjoy all the Festival has to offer with music, performances, a golf cart parade, games, activities, and more! Don't forget to check out the Family Fun Zone sponsored by Old Spaghetti Factory.
Learn more about gameday parking and tailgating policies!
Let us know you're coming to Homecoming and register to WIN!
Black Alumni Chapter Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, October 18
Parking Lot 8 | Sacramento State (near the Harper Alumni Center)
Enjoy a fun afternoon with games, light snacks, and plenty of Hornet pride. Connect with fellow alumni, meet the 2025-26 Chapter Board, and make the most of game day energy! Parking and game tickets will need to be purchased separately.
Free to attend, registration required.
Counselor Education Alumni Network Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, October 18
Parking Lot 8 | Sacramento State (near the Harper Alumni Center)
Join the Counselor Education Alumni Network at the Homecoming Festival and pre-game tailgate! Plates and utensils will be provided, but please bring your own tailgate snacks and feel free to share with other Counselor Ed Alumni Network tailgate attendees. Parking and game tickets will need to be purchased separately.
Free to attend, registration required.
Hornets vs. Northern Colorado **HOMECOMING**
Saturday, Oct. 18 | 6 p.m. kickoff
Hornet Stadium, Sacramento State
Homecoming is here! Hornet Nation reunites as Sacramento State football takes on Northern Colorado in the biggest game of the year. Celebrate with classmates, families, and friends—then enjoy a dazzling fireworks show to cap off the night!
Buy your 10/18 game ticket today!
Estate Planning: The Basics
Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Virtual event via Zoom
Join us for a free, informative seminar — Estate Planning Basics — designed to help you understand the essential elements of planning your legacy. In this session, you’ll get a high-level overview of estate planning basics and the opportunity to get answers to your questions.
Event is free, registration is required. Click here.
Mocktail Networking Party
Wednesday, Oct. 22 | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Harper Alumni Center, Sacramento State
Help students practice the important art of professional networking! This event connects current Hornets with Sac State alumni in a reception setting, allowing students to chat with professionals and hone their new networking skills.
Yes! I want to help students. Sign up here!
Hornets vs. Montana
Friday, Oct. 24 | 7:30 p.m. kickoff
Hornet Stadium, Sacramento State
Friday night lights return as the Hornets football team hosts Montana in a marquee matchup. Pack the stands, bring your Hornet spirit, and don’t miss the post-game fireworks and concert!
Buy your 10/24 game ticket today!
Distinguished Alumni Awards 2025
Thursday, Oct. 30 | 5:30-8:45 p.m.
Harper Alumni Center, Sacramento State
Tickets are selling fast! Now is the time to make plans to join us as we honor exceptional Sacramento State alumni and supporters for professional achievements and contributions to the community.
November 2025
Sac State Night @ G1C
Wednesday, Nov. 5 | 7 p.m. tip-off
Sacramento Kings vs. Golden State Warriors
Join us at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento for an exciting night of NBA basketball with fellow Hornets. Your ticket includes a pregame happy hour inside the arena for the first 200 guests that purchase tickets thru this link, Kings swag, and a post-game on court photo op.
Hornets vs. Idaho
Saturday, Nov. 15 | 6 p.m. kickoff
Hornet Stadium, Sacramento State
Close out the season at Native American Heritage Night as the Hornet football team takes on Idaho. It’s the final home game of the fall, so let’s make it one to remember—with a special celebration, fireworks, and a live post-game concert!
Buy your 11/15 game ticket today!
Career Buzz: Entrepreneurship Edition
Wednesday, Nov. 19 | 12-1 p.m.
Virtual event via Zoom
Turn your passion into a profession! At our final Career Buzz of the fall, meet Sac State alumni who’ve built businesses from the ground up. From launching startups to leading companies, our panelists will share their journeys, lessons, and insights on what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and be inspired by those who were once in your shoes!
Summer @ Sac State
Even when the campus slows down for summer, there are still lots of opportunities for alumni and community members to explore the campus. There are tons of camps for children from elementary school through high school - academic, sports, adventure, boating and more! Plus, recreation activities for the entire family! Hope to see you on campus this summer!
Hornet Athletics
Winter sports are officially underway, so head out to cheer on the Hornets in Sacramento and beyond!
- Women's Basketball
- Men's Basketball
- Women's Tennis
- Men's Tennis
- Women's Golf
- Men's Golf
- Gymnastics
- Track & Field
You can also see the latest news on the teams, the student athletes, and where you can catch the next competition by checking out the Hornet Sports website.
More Campus Events
Save-the-Date
Registration links will be posted soon. See you soon!
- SSAA Member Meeting - Monday, March 24
- Festival of the Arts - April 8-14
- Alumni Night at the River Cats - Friday, September 5
- Distinguished Alumni Awards - Thursday, October 30
Outdoor Activity Opportunities
ASI Peak Adventures
ASI Peak Adventures offers outdoor trips, gear rentals, team building at the Challenge Center, summer camps, and a full service bike shop! All services are open to Alumni. Be sure to claim your free Alumni Association membership to get a discount!
Summer Camps for kids ages 8-17
Sac State Aquatic Center
Located on the beautiful Lake Natoma in Gold River, the Aquatic Center is a National Boating Instruction Safety Center where we offer classes, camps, facility reservations, team building, youth groups, and equipment rentals. So, you don’t have to have your own equipment to enjoy beautiful Lake Natoma. The Aquatic Center is open to the general public. Be sure the claim your free Alumni Association membership and pay the discounted affiliate rate on equipment rentals.