The annual contest to select a parade marshal for the 2017 Alva/Northwestern Oklahoma State University Homecoming has begun and is open to the public.

Deadline for submitting entries is 5 p.m. Feb. 1.

This year’s Homecoming will be celebrated Thursday, Sept. 28, through Sept. 30.

Persons nominated must have a significant connection, current or past, to Northwestern, whether as a student, faculty member, staff member, coach, administrator or friend of the university.

Nominations may be turned in to Pecha in Herod Hall, second floor, or by emailing him at dmpecha@nwosu.edu. Suggestions also may be submitted by visiting www.nwosu.edu/homecoming-parade-marshal.

For a listing of 2017 Homecoming events, visit www.nwosu.edu/homecoming.  The page will be updated as details are finalized.