Complete Schedule for Homecoming
November 9 - 15, 2009

Week's Events and Activities

Tuesday, November 3

Pre- Homecoming Cook-out
Free Food and Music
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Byrnes Lawn
Sponsored by Council of Student Leaders and Fraternity & Sorority Affairs

Monday, November 9

Splash Down Paradise Pool Party
free food, music,games (Pool Volleyball and Basketball) and prizes ($25 gift card for limbo contest)
8 p.m., West Center 
Sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Affairs 

Tuesday, November 10

Gilligan's Island Dinner in Thomson Café
4-7 p.m., Thomson Hall Cafeteria 
Dress Big Stuff contest, Guess the number of shells-in-a-jar contest and Limbo contest all with prizes
Introduction of the Fall 2009 Homecoming Court at 5:30 p.m.  
Sponsored by Council of Student Leaders and Dining Services  

Thursday, November 12

Luau Lounge Student Talent Show 
8 p.m., Tillman Hall Auditorium 
Enjoy a sparkling night of entertainment from Winthrop’s very own performers and Southeast Collegiate Poetry Champion Angelo Geter as Master of Ceremonies. Entertainers from this sixth annual event will wow the crowd and prizes will be awarded to the winners.  Join the fun and cheer for your friends or favorites!
Sponsored by Council of Student Leaders and Dinkins Student Union

Friday, November 13

Garnet and Gold Friday 
Wear your Eagle colors all day to support your alma mater!
Sponsored by Alumni Relations 

Dodgeball Tournament 
1 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 fourth annual homecoming dodge ball tournament. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams!  Open to all faculty and students.
Sponsored by Fraternity & Sorority Affairs and Recreational Services 

Tropical Paradise Party
9 p.m. – midnight, McBryde Hall 
Summer may be over, but Winthrop will be a tropical paradise at the annual Homecoming party. Enjoy the sounds of the Hawaiian reggae funk band Spiritual Rez, taste the free island food, get your caricature drawn and pose for a beach-themed Fun Photo. Current students can win prizes in a Limbo contest and a Tropical Paradise Dress contest (male and female categories).
Sponsored by Council of Student Leaders, Dinkins Student Union, Resident Student Association, and Student Alumni Council 

Saturday, November 14

College of Business Reunion Breakfast and Tour of Carroll Hall
10 a.m. - 12 p.m., Carroll Hall & Macfeat House
Sponsored by Alumni Relations and the College of Business 

“Welcome Home” Check-in & Prizes
11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Outside Upper Concourse, Winthrop Coliseum
Register at www.winthropalumni.com for a tailgate prize package. (Winner will be notified prior to the event.) Stop by the table to see who won and register for additional prizes.
Sponsored by Alumni Relations

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 (pdf) for rules and regulations.
Sponsored by the Homecoming Committee 

Men’s Basketball Game vs. Limestone
4 p.m., Winthrop Coliseum 
Cheer the Eagles on at their season opener. The fall 2009 Homecoming King & Queen will be crowned at half time.
Purchase your tickets in advance at www.winthropeagles.com or by calling 803/323-2345.
Sponsored by Winthrop Athletics

Cheerleader & Dance Team Affinity Reunion
7 - 10 p.m., The Shack
Sponsored by Alumni Relations 

Sunday, November 15

Ebonite Gospel Choir Reunion Concert: "Restoring the Years"
4 – 6 p.m., Tillman Hall Auditorium
Sponsored by Alumni Relations and Association of Ebonites (AOE)

The Charlotte Symphony
4 p.m., Byrnes Auditorium  
For details and ticket information, call 803/323-2255.
Sponsored by the College of Visual & Performing Arts 

All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Registration

Alumni are strongly encouraged to register and indicate their intent to attend Homecoming. You can do so online at the Alumni Association’s Web site.

Accommodations & Food

• The Inn at Winthrop – 800/505-2226 or 803/323-2196
• Thomson Dining Center – buffet-style dining
• Dinkins Food Court & The Courtyard at Winthrop – hot and cold meals available at varying prices
• Java City – coffee, dessert, soup, and snacks