Fall is in the air. The kindling is ready for the largest bonfire in the state. And the stages and tents are being put in place for the big Saturday party on Kaplan Commons.
It must be time for UNCG Homecoming!
Homecoming celebration returns Friday, October 20, and continues through Sunday, October 22. Enjoy all of your favorite traditions – plus a few new ones.
“Our office is working with a great group of alumni volunteers to make this our best Homecoming yet,” said Beth Carlin, interim director of Alumni Engagement. “The Friday night bonfire is always a thrill, of course. And our Saturday Block Party will have some exciting surprises as well as the old favorites – we’ll have music, giveaways, great food, and lots of fun. Everyone is welcome! Alumni, students, faculty, staff, community members, family – we hope we see lots of friends and smiling faces!”
Some highlights include:
Friday:
Career & Connections with Black Alumni
5:30 – 7 p.m., School of Education Bldg., Room 118
Hosted by the Black Alumni Network
Student-focused event; alumni reservations are limited
Register at bit.ly/gblackalum
UNCG Women’s Volleyball Game vs. Mercer
6 p.m., Fleming Gymnasium
Homecoming Bonfire
8 – 10 p.m., Kaplan Commons
Hosted by UNCG Alumni Office
Glow sticks and entertainment prior to lighting the bonfire
Saturday:
Black Alumni Network: The Family Reunion
Noon – 3 p.m., UNCG Quad
Hosted by the Black Alumni Network
Register at bit.ly/gblackalum
Children’s Festival
3 – 5 p.m., Shaw Lawn
Hosted by UNCG Alumni Office & School of Education
Balloon animals, face-painting, crafts, and more for the little ones
Free Flu Shots with the School of Nursing
3 – 5 p.m., School of Nursing Tent at Kaplan Commons
Hosted by the UNCG School of Nursing
Homecoming Block Party
3:30 – 6:30 p.m., Kaplan Commons
Hosted by UNCG Alumni Office
Alumni tent, DJ, food and drink, campus organizations
UNCG Women’s Volleyball vs. Samford
5 p.m., Fleming Gymnasium
UNCG Men’s Soccer Game vs. Mercer
7 p.m., Soccer Stadium
Sunday:
UNCG Women’s Soccer vs. VMI
2 p.m., Soccer Stadium
For a full schedule of events, visit alumni.uncg.edu/homecoming.
