Join the crowds at Ryan Field when NU hosts Purdue at 6:30 p.m. and stick around for postgame fireworks!Join the crowds at Ryan Field when NU hosts Purdue at 6:30 p.m. and stick around for postgame fireworks!

UPCOMING PROMOTIONS: Week of Oct. 4

Oct. 4, 2010

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Check out all of the exciting promotions, events and giveaways available at Wildcat home events during the week of Oct. 4:

FOOTBALL
Saturday, Oct. 9 vs. Purdue • 6:30 p.m. • Ryan Field

• Postgame Fireworks: All fans are invited to Ryan Field for the first night game in two seasons as the 'Cats open up the home portion of their 2010 Big Ten schedule. A special postgame fireworks show will follow immediately following the end of the game.

MEN'S SOCCER
Wednesday, October 6 vs. DePaul • 7 p.m. • Lakeside Field

• Team Evanston Night: All members of Team Evanston are invited to come cheer on the Wildcats as they battle DePaul. Team Evanston members are invited to come early to enjoy tailgating and activities.

• The first 250 fans in attendance will receive a FREE Northwestern Soccer drawstring bag.

WOMEN'S SOCCER
Friday, October 8 vs. Penn State • 7 p.m.
 • Lakeside Field

• Lou Malnati's Night: The first 500 fans in attendance will receive a gift certificate for FREE pizza at Lou Malnati's.

VOLLEYBALL
Friday, October 8 vs. Iowa • 7 p.m. • Welsh-Ryan Arena

• Chipotle BIG Game: The first 50 NU students to arrive at Welsh-Ryan Arena for this match with the Hawkeyes will receive a certificate for a FREE Chipotle Burrito! One lucky student will also win a quarter-long supply of FREE Burritos!

• Dinner on the 'Cats Presented by Vienna Beef and Sodexho: Fans who enter Welsh-Ryan Arena during the first 20 minutes the doors are open will receive a coupon for a free hot dog at the concession stand! Each fan that redeems their coupon will also be entered to win a Vienna Beef prize pack at each match! So get to the match early, watch the 'Cats get ready for the match, and enjoy Dinner on the 'Cats!

Sunday, October 10 vs. Minnesota • 1 p.m. • Welsh-Ryan Arena
• Team Day: All area club and school volleyball teams are encouraged to take advantage of group rate tickets and come experience Division I volleyball at Welsh-Ryan Arena! Teams will receive recognition on the scoreboard and by the PA announcer during the match.

• Dinner on the 'Cats Presented by Vienna Beef and Sodexho: Fans who enter Welsh-Ryan Arena during the first 20 minutes the doors are open will receive a coupon for a free hot dog at the concession stand! Each fan that redeems their coupon will also be entered to win a Vienna Beef prize pack at each match! So get to the match early, watch the 'Cats get ready for the match, and enjoy Dinner on the 'Cats!