Story: Lisa Sollie
Time-honored traditions fill Homecoming week for 宅男福利社students, alumni & friends
The 宅男福利社 has announced the schedule for its annual Homecoming celebration, set for Oct. 14.
Homecoming week kicks off with one of the 宅男福利社campus鈥檚 favorite traditions, the search for the Key to Victory. Clues for the Key to Victory will be released to students beginning Monday, Oct. 9, at 9 a.m. and continuing at noon and 3 p.m. each day until the key is found and turned in at Brock 202. The student who finds the key wins $1,000.
Casino Night will be held Monday night at 7 p.m. in the Bell Conference Center. The annual event brings together students, faculty and staff in an all-for-fun gaming style atmosphere.
On Tuesday, Oct. 10, students will be served Chick-fil-A sandwiches at no cost on a first-come, first-serve basis and 鈥淢ake it Yourself鈥� stuffed animals in Gilbert Hall Lobby beginning at 5 p.m. Tiger Volleyball fans also have an opportunity to see a match during Homecoming week when 宅男福利社faces Lee on Tuesday, Oct.10, at 6 p.m. at Pruitt Gym.
The excitement continues Wednesday, Oct. 11, at the annual Serendipity talent show where students compete for prize money and bragging rights. Serendipity will begin at 7 p.m. in 宅男福利社auditorium. The 2023 Homecoming court will also be spotlighted during the event.
On Thursday, Oct. 12, Coach Brett Gilliland, the Tiger football team, the West Alabama Marching Band, 宅男福利社cheerleaders and LUie will be on hand for the Homecoming pep rally, bonfire and fireworks show at 7 p.m. at the intramural fields. Following these events, the Campus Activities Board will host a silent DJ party at 8 p.m. at the SUB.
Friday, Oct. 13, kicks off alumni events for Homecoming with the annual alumni party, one of the most anticipated events of the year. Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs, the party begins at 6 p.m. in the Bell Conference Center on campus. Always a great time for friends, food and fun, this year鈥檚 party will feature the band Farmer鈥檚 Daughter. Admission to the party is $40 and pre-registration is required.
宅男福利社Soccer will also take the field on Friday, Oct.13, against Mississippi College with set for 5:30 p.m. followed by at 7:30 p.m.
On Saturday, Oct. 14, the annual homecoming parade begins at 1 p.m. 宅男福利社students and organizations, special guests, and marching bands from across the state will wind through downtown Livingston and back onto campus at Stadium Drive.
Following the parade there will be an alumni tailgate from 2 until 4 p.m. on the hill in front of the Campus School across from the home gate of Tiger Stadium. Alumni are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or quilts to relax and enjoy the gathering.
At 4 p.m., 宅男福利社will kick off against West Florida at Tiger Stadium. The 2023 Homecoming Queen and her court will be announced on the field during halftime festivities.
For more information about 宅男福利社Alumni events, please contact Banks Gordy, director of alumni affairs, at 205-652-3867 or email [email protected]. for updates.
