| Event Name | Time | Location | Description |
| The LovEMU Merch Market | 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. | Student Union | Royals be nimble, Royals be quick! Free LovEMU t-shirts and swag from years past while supplies last. Feel like royalty in your Royal Tee! |
| President Huxman Lookalike Contest | 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. | Student Union | Come one, come all! President Huxman will make the final call. Who did it best? Who was best dressed? Come, brave Royals, and give it your all! |
| LovEMU Nail Art contest | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Dining Hall | This event has been cancelled |
| LovEMU Hub | All day | Hall of Nations | Venture to the LovEMU Hub, where treasures await! Earn prizes, capture memories at the photo booth, claim a free t-shirt, and more! |
| Rise & Shine, Royals! | 6:30 - 7 a.m. | EMU Hill | Start the day off right by watching the sunrise together at the EMU hill! Free coffee/tea will be provided. |
| LovEMU Pep Rally | 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. | Yoder Arena | Show your Royal Pride and join us for an hour of EMU spirit, storytelling, the debut use of our new student-designed t-shirt cannon, and more! If at least 150 attend the pep rally, Herm's jester will perform a hidden talent! Come early for donuts! 1 engage point |
| Swag Shop Open | 11:15 a.m. - noon | University Commons 1st floor | Purchase some Royal merch! |
| Royal Tales: A Panel Discussion with EMU Faculty | 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Student Union | Hear the tales from EMU faculty Gaurav Pathania, Kate Clark, and Ben Bergey about their academic quests! 1 engage point |
| Lunch and Lawn Party | 12:00 - 1:45 p.m. | Thomas Plaza | Pioneer Dining Services is hosting Student Appreciation Lunch! In collaboration with CAC, join for good food, lawn games, and prizes! Lunch is served from 12 -1:30 and is free for all students. |
| Swag Shop Open | 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | University Commons 1st floor | Purchase some Royal merch! |
| Sneak Peek Recording Studio Tour | 2 - 3 p.m. | Astral Hall on the EMU Hill (1304 Hillcrest Dr.) | Be among the first to set your eyes upon EMU’s brand new, state-of-the art recording studio! Join professor Ben Guerrero on a tour of the nearly-completed space. |
| Story Time | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Student Union | Gather ‘round as EMU’s wise librarians share their favorite children’s tales. Come to simply listen and relax, or listen while making signs to support fellow Royals in the afternoon’s athletic games! |
| Softball vs. Bridgwater | 3:00 p.m. | EMU Softball Field | Cheer on our mighty Royals as they take on Bridgewater, and buy a raffle ticket for the chance to win a custom EMU Softball swag basket! |
| Women’s Lacrosse vs. Ferrum | 4:00 p.m. | Turf Field | Royals take on Ferrum! Cheer them on and buy a raffle ticket for the chance to win a custom EMU Lacrosse swag basket! |
| Softball vs. Bridgewater | 5:00 p.m. | EMU Softball Field | It’s a double header! Join the Royals as they once again face off against Bridgewater. There’s still time to win that swag raffle! |
| LovEMU Cookout | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | New Location: Hall of Nations/Student Union | Be our guest, be our guest! Please join us for an evening of live music, food, and celebration of EMU. Dinner is free and open to all students, prospective students, faculty/staff, alumni, donors, and families. RSVP here! |
| Sneak Peek Recording Studio Tour | 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Astral Hall on the EMU Hill (1304 Hillcrest Dr.) | Be among the first to set your eyes upon EMU’s brand new, state-of-the art recording studio! Join professor Ben Guerrero on a tour of the nearly-completed space. |
| Men’s Volleyball vs. Randolph | 7:00 p.m. | Yoder Arena | Royals take on Randolph! Don’t miss this match, and an opportunity to win a custom EMU Men’s Volleyball raffle basket! Stick around after the game to get posters signed by the whole Men's Volleyball team! |
| Real Life Mario Kart | 8 - 9:30 p.m. | UC Indoor Track | Let's-a go! Teams of 3 race on scooters as they dodge obstacles, grab mystery blocks full of PRIZES, blast off with star power, and hope that the blue turtle shell doesn't knock them over! Wahoo! |
| Potions & Princesses | 10:00 - Midnight | Student Union | Gather, dear friends, for an evening of enchantment and merriment! Join us for a showing of The Princess Bride and craft your very own magical potions—fear not, for these are simply delightful drinks! As the clock strikes twelve, we shall celebrate together, marking the triumphant close of LovEMU 2025 with joy and cheer! |
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