Homecoming Week Events and Activities
Schedule
Monday, February 25
The Tip-Off Pep Rally – sponsored by
Athletics
6:45 p.m. (doors open), 7 p.m. pep rally starts, McBryde Hall
This Homecoming kick-off event will include music, food and appearances by Big
Stuff, the pep band, the basketball teams, cheerleaders, and the dance team.
It’s the best way to get hyped for our “Viva Las Vegas” Homecoming!
Tuesday, February 26
Baseball vs. St. John's
4 p.m., Winthrop Ballpark, $
Purchase your tickets in advance at
www.winthropeagles.com.
Dinner in Thomson Café
- sponsored by Council of Student Leaders and Dining Services
4-7 p.m., Thomson Café,
$
Men's Basketball Game vs. Charleston Southern
7 p.m., Winthrop Coliseum, $
Purchase your tickets in advance at
www.winthropeagles.com.
Wednesday, February 27
Career Showcase - sponsored by the Center
for Career Development and Service Learning
10 a.m.-1 p.m., McBryde Hall
A career fair for everyone, whether you're trying to find a part-time,
permanent, co-op, internship or summer position. Meet employers and give them
your résumé!
Softball vs. Gardner Webb
2 p.m., Winthrop Softball Complex
Women's Basketball vs. Liberty
7 p.m., Winthrop Coliseum, $
Introduction of the 2008 Homecoming Court following the game
Purchase your tickets in advance at
www.winthropeagles.com.
"Ocean's Thirteen"- sponsored by Council
of Student Leaders
9 p.m., Tillman Auditorium
Thursday, February 28
Baseball vs. University of North Carolina
5 p.m., Winthrop Ballpark, $
Purchase your tickets in advance at
www.winthropeagles.com.
"A Night at the Palms"
Student Talent Show – sponsored by Council of Student Leaders and Dinkins
Student Union
7 p.m., Tillman Auditorium
Enjoy a sparkling
night of entertainment from Winthrop’s very own performers and comedian Louis
Ramey as Master of Ceremonies. Entertainers from
this fourth annual event will wow the crowd and prizes awarded to the winners.
Join the fun and cheer for your friends or favorites!
Upsilon Pi Epsilon Reunion
7 p.m., Tuttle Dining Room, $
Members of the Computer Science Honor Society can reunite at this alumni
affinity group event. Contact Dr. Will Thacker at
thackerw@winthrop.edu or
803/323-2691 to register.
Friday, February 29
Garnet and Gold Friday – sponsored by Alumni Relations
Wear your Eagle colors all day to support your alma mater!
Dodgeball Tournament - sponsored
by Greek Life and Recreational Services
3 p.m., Lois Rhame West Health, Physical Education and Wellness Center
Dodge, duck, dip and dive…
Get your friends together and register to play in the third annual homecoming
dodge ball tournament. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams!
Baseball vs. St. John's
4 p.m., Winthrop Ballpark, $
Purchase your tickets in advance at
www.winthropeagles.com.
Casino 101 - sponsored by Council of Student Leaders
8-9 p.m., Tuttle Dining Room
Do you know when to hold ’em
and when to fold ’em? If not, come to Casino 101 to learn the tricks of the
trade for a number of casino games including blackjack, poker, roulette and
more. After this one-hour free clinic, you’ll be ready to run the tables at the
Viva Las Vegas Party.
Class of 1983 – Reunion Celebration
8-9 p.m., Alumni Relations office in 304 Tillman Hall
Relive old memories and catch up with your friends at your 25th reunion. Then
head down to the Viva Las Vegas party together!
Viva Las Vegas Party – Sponsored by Council of Student Leaders, Dinkins
Student Union, Resident Students' Association and Student Alumni Council.
9 p.m.-midnight, McBryde Hall
Spend a night on the
Vegas strip and test your luck at the casino. Document your Vegas memories with
a free Fun Photo picture or a caricature drawing. Enjoy free food, a cash bar and the sounds
of soul-rock band Whild Peach while you party in the City of Lights.
Saturday, March 1
Baptist Student Union/Baptist Collegiate Ministry Brunch
11 a.m., The Shack, $
This alumni affinity group event will
allow you to catch up with other alums who called the BSU home during college.
Contact
Dena Lucy at 803/327-1149 or
bcmwu@comporium.net to R.S.V.P.
Baseball vs. Kent State
1 p.m., Winthrop Ballpark, $
Purchase your tickets in advance at
www.winthropeagles.com.
Alumni Check-in and T-shirt Giveaway
3 p.m., Winthrop Coliseum
Get a free Winthrop Alumni T-shirt! Just register online at the
Alumni Portal and check-in at
the table near the Eagle's Nest concession stand in the Coliseum to receive your
free T-shirt!
Tailgating
Until 4 p.m., Winthrop Coliseum Parking Lots
Contact your friends and plan a tailgate. Bring your picnic baskets,
grills...anything you need to create the ultimate tailgate experience. Parking
will be available in the order of entry into the parking lots. Please see the
Winthrop tailgating policy for rules and regulations.
Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) Alumni
Tailgating Reunion
Meet at 2:30 p.m. in the parking lot of
Westminster Presbyterian Church to carpool to the Winthrop Coliseum. Persons at
the coliseum can find RUF after 3 p.m. near the maroon RUF banner. To arrange
for group seating during the game or for more information, contact Jeff Ferguson
at rufjeff@gmail.com or 803/493-4022.
Men’s Basketball Game vs. UNC-Ashville
4 p.m., Winthrop Coliseum, $
Crowning of the Homecoming King & Queen will take place at at half time.
The
2008 Outstanding Young Alumni will also be recognized during the game.
Purchase your tickets in advance at
www.winthropeagles.com.
NPHC Step Show – sponsored by Greek Life
6:30 p.m. (doors open), 8 p.m. (show starts), Byrnes Auditorium
Tickets $10 if reserved before Friday, Feb. 29; $15 at the door. Reserve tickets
here.
*All events are free unless otherwise noted.
Registration
Alumni are strongly encouraged to register and indicate their intent to attend
Homecoming 2007. You can do so online at the Alumni Association’s Web site, www.winthropalumni.com.
Accommodations & Food
• The Inn at Winthrop – 800/505-2226 or 803/323-2196
• Thomson Dining Center - $5.40 + tax per person at lunch, $5.85 + tax per
person at dinner
• Dinkins Food Court & The Courtyard at Winthrop – hot and cold meals available
at varying prices
• Java City – coffee, dessert, soup and snacks