29 September Choptoberfest to bring food, games and giving to ICC Thursday September 29, 2026 By Camp, Tyler W General 0 Itawamba Community College will host its annual Choptoberfest beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, on the Davis Event Center lawn at the Fulton campus, ahead of the Indians’ football game against Holmes Community College. The event will feature arts and crafts, pumpkin painting, yard games, inflatable axe throwing, root beer floats and Oktoberfest-inspired foods. Local seniors attending ICC’s Fall Preview Day will also join the festivities. Guests are encouraged to bring donations for the Trading Post, ICC’s campus food pantry, as part of the Pack the Bronco food drive taking place throughout the month of October. “Choptoberfest is one of those evenings that brings every part of ICC together,” said Brandy White, outreach coordinator and executive assistant to the Office of the President. “Families can paint pumpkins, enjoy Oktoberfest-inspired food and games, and cheer on the Indians. Future students can get a feel for ICC at Fall Preview Day, and everyone can help stock our campus food pantry through Pack the Bronco. It’s a fun way to start a football night and do something good for those we serve.” Choptoberfest is free and open to the public. Pregame activities at Butch Lambert Stadium begin at 6:30 p.m., with kickoff at 7 p.m. Pryor Morrow is the game sponsor. Related Articles ICC to participate in GivingTuesday, Dec. 3 Itawamba Community College will participate in the nationwide GivingTuesday campaign, Dec. 3. GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. GivingTuesday will kick off the generosity season this year by inspiring people to give back not only on Dec. 3, but throughout the year. “The lives of countless residents of North Mississippi have been impacted by Itawamba Community College,” according to Michael Upton, ICC director of advancement. “Whether you were a student who took classes, a business or industry that found highly-trained workers to employ or someone who was treated by one of the countless healthcare professionals trained through ICC’s programs, your life has been impacted by the college in some way. “GivingTuesday is a day when alumni, faculty, staff and the entire ICC community and beyond can make a big impact in the lives of ICC and its deserving students,” Upton said. “Through their gifts, no matter the amount, donors can support any area of the college they choose, such ... ICC to Host Second Annual “Choptoberfest” Tailgate Ahead of Rivalry Game Itawamba Community College will host its second annual Choptoberfest tailgate celebration on Thursday, October 24, beginning at 5 p.m. at the ICC Grove on the Fulton Campus. The family-friendly event will take place ahead of the ICC Indians’ home football matchup against Northeast Mississippi Community College. This year’s Choptoberfest will feature food, music, games and activities for the whole family, creating a festive atmosphere as the ICC community gears up for one of the most spirited events of the year. Pregame festivities for the football game are scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m., with kickoff set for 7 p.m. at Eaton Field. Earlier in the day, ICC will host its Fall Preview Day, welcoming registered high school seniors from across the region to explore campus, meet with faculty and staff and experience college life firsthand. In addition, the Office of Alumni and Foundation will welcome back ICC alumni from football, cheer and band programs whose graduation years end in “5” for the evening’s festivities. “It has quickly become one of our favorite traditions,” said Dr. Jay Allen, president of Itawamba Community College. “Choptoberfest ... ICC to celebrate Giving Tuesday, Nov. 28 Itawamba Community College will celebrate Giving Tuesday, November 28. “The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students,” said Michael Upton, director of Advancement. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for individuals, communities and organizations unite to support the causes they care about, Upton explained. “It’s a chance to make a difference, no matter how big or small, and to join a worldwide movement of generosity. At ICC we are deeply committed to provide quality education and support to our students. Giving Tuesday offers a unique opportunity for ICC to rally our community, alumni, faculty, staff and friends to join us in this mission.” More than 80 percent of ICC’s students receive some type of scholarships or financial aid, and Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to provide much-needed assistance. “Since ICC has one of the lowest tuition rates, many students start their educational journey here,” Upton said. “Our faculty and staff work diligently to provide some of the best educational opportunities in the state, ... ICC to celebrate Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3 Itawamba Community College will celebrate Giving Tuesday, December 3. “The holiday season is upon us, and with it comes a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students,” said Michael Upton, director of Advancement. Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for individuals, communities and organizations to unite to support the causes they care about, Upton explained. “It’s a chance to make a difference, no matter how big or small, and to join a worldwide movement of generosity. At ICC we are deeply committed to provide quality education and support to our students. Giving Tuesday offers a unique opportunity for ICC to rally our community, alumni, faculty, staff and friends to join us in this mission.” Approximately 89 percent of ICC’s students receive some type of scholarships or financial aid, and Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to provide much-needed assistance. “Since ICC has one of the lowest tuition rates, many students start their educational journey here,” Upton said. “Our faculty and staff work diligently to provide some ... Most ICC face-to-face fall semester classes to end prior to Thanksgiving break Most of Itawamba Community College’s in-person classes will conclude for the 2021 fall semester prior to the Thanksgiving break. Depending on the discipline, some face-to-face classes could require work to be submitted electronically after the break begins. In addition, some allied health and career education students could continue face-to-face classes, laboratories and clinicals through mid-December based on the curriculum for individual programs. “Since we began the fall semester, it has brought me great joy to have our locations filled with students once again,” said ICC President Dr. Jay Allen. “There is nothing more exciting than the sight and sounds of our students in classes and interacting with each other! While we had to enact a mask mandate, our ICC family has worked together to comply with the in-building requirement and continues to help ensure the safety of each other and the communities we serve. Greatly reducing the number of students on campus after the holiday will greatly reduce the quarantining of students with such a limited window before final exams.” According to the revised calendar, final exams for traditional ... Delta Health Alliance mobile unit to be at ICC-Fulton Thursday; those vaccinated or taking the shot during the event qualify for ICC scholarship drawing The Delta Health Alliance mobile unit will be on the Fulton Campus of Itawamba Community College at the entrance to Lambert Stadium from 3-7:30 p.m., Thursday (Sept. 16), to offer COVID-19 vaccinations. Participants will join those who have been vaccinated in an opportunity to be entered into a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship to ICC. Those who have received at least one shot should bring their vaccination cards to enter the drawing, which will be at halftime of the ICC-Coahoma game, which begins at 6:30 p.m., according to Tyler Camp, chief of staff and special assistant to the president. The scholarship, which is provided by the Delta Health Alliance, is transferrable to a current or future ICC student. “Itawamba Community College’s partnership in our Mississippi RIVER project is a great opportunity for students and their families to receive vaccines and to help the spread of COVID-19 in our communities,” said Fulton native Dr. Karen Matthews, chief executive officer and president of the Delta Health Alliance. All three vaccines will be available. ICC will celebrate Heroes Night to honor past ... Comments are closed.