We are excited to welcome alumni and friends back to campus for Homecoming and Reunion
in November! The schedule of events offers in-person and virtual events. Please see
event details below for the date, time, location and registration information. E-mail
alumni@winthrop.edu with questions. (R) denotes registration required, (V) denotes virtual events and ($) denotes cost
associated with the event.
Winthrop Spirit Check Video (V)
Do you have Winthrop Spirit? Check out the Winthrop Alumni Association Facebook page or Instagram (@winthropalumni) to learn the Winthrop Spirit Check so you can join us as we show our Eagle Pride
all week long.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
Faculty and Staff Alumni Lunch (R)
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Richardson Ballroom, located in the DiGiorgio Campus Center
As a thank you for their service to the university, all 200+ Winthrop faculty and staff who are also Winthrop alumni are invited to a Faculty and Staff Alumni Luncheon, courtesy of the Winthrop Alumni Association. Reserve your spot by Tuesday, Oct. 31. We will take a group photo at 12:30 p.m. If you have any dietary restrictions, e-mail Brittany Neely ’14, alumni engagement coordinator.
If you’ve attended the lunch in the past, please wear your “Proud to Work for my Alma Mater” T-shirt that you received. If you do not have a T-shirt or are a new faculty or staff alumnus, stop by the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center, located in the Stewart House, between Oct. 30-Nov. 3 to pick one up.
2023 Alumni Awards Dinner (R)
Sponsored by Founders Federal Credit Union
6 p.m. | Richardson Ballroom, located in the DiGiorgio Campus Center
The 2023 Alumni Award recipients will be honored at the Alumni Awards Dinner. This event is invitation only. Thanks to the event sponsor, Founders Federal Credit Union!
Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center Open House (R)
10-11 a.m. | Stewart House
Thanks to the generosity of Betty Morgan Holcombe ’56, the Stewart House is now home to the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center. The Alumni Association staff and Winthrop University Foundation staff offices are now located in the Stewart House. Drop by to see how Winthrop's history and memorabilia are being incorporated into the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center. A formal dedication ceremony for the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center will be held in spring 2024.
College of Arts and Sciences Encore Distinguished Lectures (R)
2:15 p.m. | Kinard Hall Auditorium
College of Arts and Sciences emeriti professors will speak on topics of contemporary cultural significance to
current students, faculty, staff and alumni.
Campus Tours with Student Ambassador (R)
3 p.m. and 4 p.m. | Joynes Hall
Register for a 45-minute walking tour of campus with a student ambassador. For accessibility
tours, call 803/323-2145 or e-mail alumni@winthrop.edu.
"Day by Day" 1919 Film Viewing (R)
3 p.m. | Dina’s Place
A special screening of the 1919 silent film of Winthrop, which was used as a recruitment video, will be shown during Homecoming and Reunion Weekend. Gina Price White ’83, director of Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections, will narrate the movie.
President's Circle Fall Reception (R)
5-7 p.m. | The Shack
The President’s Circle recognizes annual donors whose total giving reaches $1,000 or more each fiscal year. Members lead the Winthrop community in promoting a culture of giving to have a profound impact on the university and its students. Membership in the President’s Circle is based on qualifying gifts to the Winthrop University Foundation between July 1 and June 30 of the preceding year and renewable annually. This event is invitation only for members of the President’s Circle.
Class Reunion Welcome Reception (R)
6-8 p.m. | Olde Stone House
The Classes of 2018, 2013, 2008, 2003, 1998, 1993, 1988, 1983, 1978, 1968, 1963, 1958,
1953 and 1948 are invited to the Class Reunion Welcome Reception at the Olde Stone
House to enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres with fellow alumni celebrating a milestone
reunion.
Homecoming Happy Hour ($) (R)
6 p.m. | Slow Play Brewing
Raise a glass to your Winthrop friends at the Homecoming Happy Hour at Slow Play Brewing! Grab some delicious grub from the Cibi Cibi food truck from 4-9 p.m. The brewery will be open until 11 p.m. Slow Play Brewing is owned by three Winthrop alumni, Ben Lee ’05, Matt Poston ’11 and Ron Fasick ’02. Mention you are an alumnus to get 15% off your bar tab.
Class of 1973 50-Year Reunion Reception and Class Dinner (R)
6 p.m. | Richardson Ballroom, located in the DiGiorgio Campus Center
The Class of 1973 will celebrate its 50-year golden reunion with a wine and cheese
reception followed by a class dinner in Richardson Ballroom, located in the DiGiorgio
Campus Center.
Saturday, Nov. 11
Alumni Reunion Brunch (R)
9 a.m. | McBryde Hall
Reunion classes celebrating their 5-year to 75-year reunion will be celebrated! All reunion classes will gather in McBryde Hall for coffee, cocktails and a walk down memory lane with Winthrop memorabilia from the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections. Each reunion class will take a commemorative photo that will be mailed as a keepsake. Each class photo time is noted in your class letter and below. The brunch buffet opens at 11 a.m. followed by the brunch program. You can pick up your nametag and reunion souvenir if you did not receive it on Friday.
Reunion class photo times are noted below:
Alumni Choir Concert
10 a.m. | Barnes Recital Hall
The Winthrop Alumni Choir and the Winthrop University Chorale will present a Homecoming concert in Barnes Recital Hall on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 10 a.m. The concert is free, open to the public and will include pieces sung by the Winthrop Alumni Choir and Winthrop Chorale. Alumni who would like to participate in the Winthrop Alumni Choir can register here. Rehearsal will be at 8:30 a.m. followed by the concert at 10 a.m. E-mail Jeremy Mims, director of choral activities, at mimsj@winthrop.edu for more information. Follow Winthrop University Choirs on Facebook for more updates.
Homecoming Tailgate ($)
11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. | Coliseum
Celebrate Homecoming at tailgate with alumni, family and friends! Tailgating will
be available from 11 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11. The women’s volleyball
game will begin at 2 p.m. followed by the men’s basketball game at 5:30 p.m. Clearing
attendees from the tailgating area will begin promptly at 5:30 p.m. to allow time
for everyone to move into the Coliseum for the Homecoming basketball game. For groups
or families wanting to use tents to tailgate there will be a total of 64 designated
spots for $100 per tailgate spot. Each tailgate spot is 30’x40’. Purchasing a tailgate
spot also includes one parking pass. Sales of tailgate spots will open on Thursday,
Sept. 7 through Winthrop Athletics. Visit the Homecoming Tailgate website for more information and Winthrop Athletics to purchase your tailgate spot.
Visit the Alumni Association tailgate for an inflatable bounce house for kids, inflatable
basketball, inflatable skee ball, Winthrop coloring books, corn hole, giant Jenga,
giant Connect 4 and alumni swag. Thanks to our tailgate sponsor, Founders Federal
Credit Union! Be sure to visit their tailgate tent, located next to the Alumni Association
tent.
Women’s Volleyball Game vs. Gardner-Webb University ($)
2 p.m. | Coliseum
The women’s volleyball team will host Gardner-Webb University at the Coliseum. This game will also honor the team’s seniors. Tickets are available for purchase beginning Nov. 1 at winthropeagles.com.
Men’s Basketball Game vs. Drexel University ($)
5:30 p.m. | Coliseum
The men’s basketball team will host the Homecoming game at the Coliseum. Tickets are available for purchase beginning Nov. 1 at winthropeagles.com.
Ongoing Events
"VIVID: Alumni Exhibition"
Rutledge Gallery
Oct. 24 - Dec. 1
Truth or Dare: Photographic Mischief by Neesmith Onzeur
Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery
Oct. 24 - Dec. 1
The Winthrop University Bookstore is located inside the DiGiorgio Campus Center on the first floor and will be open during the following times. For additional information, call 803/323-3800.
Monday-Friday | 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday | 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Celebrate Homecoming and Reunion by supporting local Rock Hill businesses! Mention you are a Winthrop alumnus at these establishments to enjoy discounts during Homecoming and Reunion week.
Receive 15% off your check at Rock Hill and Fort Mill’s full coffee immersion coffee shop Monday, Nov. 6 – Sunday, Nov. 12.
Receive 15% off your tab Monday, Nov. 6 – Friday, Nov. 10. Slow Play Brewing is owned by three Winthrop alumni, Ben Lee ’05, Matt Poston ’11 and Ron Fasick ’02.
Take 15% off your purchase at Rock Hill’s community-minded retailer Monday, Nov. 6 – Sunday, Nov. 12.