Please check the schedule as Homecoming approaches, changes and additions will be updated here in real-time. Alumni and guests are encouraged to Register Online by October 10.
Thursday, October 13
1 p.m. | Martin-Sims Memorial Golf Tournament
Benefiting Lander University Golf Scholarships
Check-in & Lunch 12 p.m. - Shotgun Start 1 p.m.
Greenwood Country Club
Friday, October 14
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | "Rising Tides" by Michael Marks
Lander Art Gallery, Cultural Center
6 p.m. | Zeta Phi Beta 40th & Phi Beta Sigma 25th
Alumni Meet & Greet Game Night
Come back and jon members of the Delta Mu chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated & the Alpha Tau Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated as we celebrate our 40th and 25th Chapter Reunions. This event features a spaghetti dinner and is open to everyone!
No cost; RSVP with online registration
Multipurpose Room, Centennial Hall
6 p.m. | Lander Volleyball vs. Aiken
Come cheer on the Bearcats Volleyball Team as they host Aiken - Go Bearcats!
$5 tickets at the game
Finis-Horne Arena
6 p.m.-Close | All-Class Welcome Back Alumni Social
Come hang out with fellow alumni and enjoy alumnus Steven Galloway '11 live on the patio.
Admission includes a free pint or glass of wine, appetizers and a souvenir cup and koozie!
$10 per ticket; sales with online registration
Howard's on Main, Uptown Greenwood
Saturday, October 15
10 a.m. | Campus Walking Tour
Jackson Library Steps
10 a.m. | Zeta Phi Beta 40th & Phi Beta Sigma 25th - Alumni Tailgating
Come back to Lander University and join the Delta Mu chapter of Zeta Phi Beta & the Alpha Tau Alpha chapter Phi Beta Sigma as we celebrate our 40th and 25th Reunions!
Lide Parking Lot, Lander University Campus
10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Alumni Check-in & Registration
Stop by our Check-in desk and get your welcome packet with the weekend program, nametag and alumni ribbons, special alumni spirit gift, bookstore coupon and MORE!
Cultural Center North Entrance
10-10:50 a.m. | Alumni College Session
"Lander University: Streams of Learning"
Presented by Lisa Wiecki, Director, Jackson Library & David Mash, Ph.D., Associate Director, Jackson Library
Help celebrate Lander University's sesquicentennial by joining the co-authors for a discussion of their recently released book on the history of Lander. Alumni attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book when they arrive!
Room 200, Learning Center
11-11:50 a.m. | Alumni College Session
"The Story of Southern English"
Presented by Sean Barnette, Ph.D., Professor of English
Dr. Barnette's talk will examine one of the most iconic features of the U.S. South: our language. Love it or hate it, almost everyone has an opinion about our words, our sayings, and most of all our accents. Our language isn't just lazy or "bad English," as some people may think, but elegant, rule-governed, and worth taking seriously.
Room 276, Learning Center
11 a.m. | Women's Rugby vs. West Chester
Check out the phenomenal Lander Bearcats Women's Rugby!
No Charge
New Res Field, Lander University Campus
12-12:50 p.m. | Alumni College Session
"Dr. Dave's Fun with Physics Show"
Presented by David Slimmer, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Math & Sciences
Join "Dr. Dave" for some fun and exciting demonstrations from the wild world of the sciences! A great time for all ages, this show will include lots of physics, a little chemistry, and even the occasional FLAME!
Room 150, Science Center
12:30-3 p.m. | Homecoming Tailgate Party
Come party with fellow alumni, students, families and friends at our official Homecoming Tailgate! Registered participants receive a ticket redeemable at one of our two food trucks, along with a ticket for one drink (adult or non-alcoholic). With food trucks, drinks, music and FUN, we have all you need to celebrate tailgate-style before the Bearcats take the court.
Food trucks: Boun's Hibachi & Brockstarr Grill | Dessert truck: Bruster's
$12 adults/$8 kids 6-12; sales with online registration
Front Lawn, Lander University Campus
12 p.m. | Zeta Phi Beta 40th & Phi Beta Sigma 25th - NPHC Stroll Competition
The Delta Mu chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and the Alpha Tau Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity will host a NPHC Stroll Competition featuring undergraduates and alumni members of Lander University's NPHC.
Lide Parking Lot, Lander University Campus
3 p.m. | Lander Homecoming Game - Volleyball vs. Young Harris
Come cheer on the Bearcats Volleyball Team as they host Young Harris for our Homecoming Game - Go Bearcats!
$5 tickets at the game
Finnis-Horne Arena
4 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Georgia Southwestern
Come cheer on men's soccer as they play their Homecoming game!
$5 tickets at the gate
Athletic Complex
4:45-5:45 p.m. | Alumni Registration & Check-in
Stop by our Check-in desk to get your nametag and tickets before the awards dinner!
Cultural Center North Entrance
5:30 p.m. | Alumni Awards Celebration Dinner
Join us as we celebrate our most recent alumni award recipients! We'll enjoy drinks, dinner together and awards presentation.
$25 per ticket; sales with online registration
Commons, Cultural Center
8 p.m. | Zeta Phi Beta 40th & Phi Beta Sigma 25th - Sneaker Gala
The Delta Mu chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority and the Alpha Tau Alpha chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity invite you to celebrate 65 years of service at their Sneaker Gala!
Plaza, Lander University Campus
Sunday, October 16
11 a.m. | Zeta Phi Beta 40th & Phi Beta Sigma 25th - Sunday Service & Awards
Come out and worship with the Blue and White family as we pay tribute to servicing the Lander community for over 65 years. Program features guest speaker Pastor Derrick Wood '02, Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church.
Auditorium, Cultural Center