Homecoming

Homecoming 2024
Homecoming 2024

South Alabama vs. Louisiana Monroe

Homecoming 2024

It鈥檚 homecoming, and the Jags are jumpin鈥! This year鈥檚 theme is Timeless Traditions 鈥 like the annual Junk the Jungle (see below if you鈥檙e new here). Get into the spirit with a weeklong lineup of events that include a Friday evening bonfire, pep rally, fireworks and concert. On Saturday, don鈥檛 miss the pre-game tailgating before the Jaguars take on Louisiana Monroe in Hancock Whitney Stadium. Everyone is family at South, and we鈥檙e ready to celebrate. Let鈥檚 go!

Homecoming Office Decorating Contest

  • Please use this year's theme in your decorating ideas; Timeless Traditions.
  • Decorations need to be non-flammable and in compliance with fire code. Please do not block exits, cover sprinklers, or block walkways. Please contact Safety & Environmental Compliance with any questions about this topic. 
  • All decorations need to be in place and set by Friday, Oct. 18th at 5 p.m. 
  • The judging committee will make their way around campus on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The committee will be made up of students, faculty and staff. Judging will be based on:
    • Creativity 
    • Use of Homecoming Theme
    • Jag Spirit 
    • Design
  • The winners will be announced at the Bonfire & Pep Rally on Friday night. 
  • Please make sure that your supervisor/department head is aware of your participation. 
  • HAVE FUN!!!!

 

Oct
21

 

Lunch Laughs, feat. Jimmy McCartney

12-1 pm
Student Center Terrace

Are you ready for a good time? Jaguar Productions invites all 91短视频 students, faculty, and staff to Lunch Laughs, featuring Jimmy McCartney. Bring your lunch and be prepared for an hour full of laughs at this free, live stand-up comedy show happening in the Student Center Terrace.

Major Connections

12-3 pm
91短视频 Student Center Amphitheater and East Lobby

Major Connections will feature interactive booths where you can learn more about majors, minors, or concentrations through games, exhibits, giveaways, and other engaging activities.Food will be served to the first 200 students!

Park & Jam

4 pm
Azalea/Camellia Parking Lot

Come out to the Azalea/Camellia parking lot to hear great music, decorate your cars for Homecoming, and play fun yard games! Decorating supplies, candy, and drinks provided by Housing, but only while supplies last! We hope to see you there!


Junk the Jungle

6-7 pm
91短视频 Traffic Circle

Get ready to roll! Join the Student Government Association for this annual Homecoming tradition as we TP the traffic circle. Toilet paper provided. The traffic circle will be closed during the event so plan accordingly.

Concert:
Niko Moon with Blanco Brown

8-11 pm
Mitchell Center
Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.

Join us for a long-standing tradition at South, our annual Homecoming Concert. This year鈥檚 concert will feature Niko Moon with Blanco Brown opening. Niko Moon grew up an hour outside of Atlanta and has hit songs like GOOD TIME, PARADISE TO ME, NO SAD SONGS, COASTIN鈥, and THESE ARE THE DAYS. Blanco Brown is a Grammy nominee from Atlanta with the platinum-certified single 鈥淭he Git Up鈥. Put your dancing shoes on and get ready for an amazing experience. Tickets are free for 91短视频 students, $10 for 91短视频 faculty and staff, and $20 for the general public. All tickets are general admission. Visit www.mitchellcenter.com/tickets to get your tickets and join in on the fun. 

 

Oct
22

Custom Trucker Hats

10 am-2 pm
Student Center Mall

Pinknic Darty

12-3 pm
Front Lawn of University Leadership Center

Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 12pm-3pm for the Pinknic Darty, a lively Homecoming event on the front lawn of University Leadership Center! Sponsored by the Black Student Union, this event promises music, games, food, and plenty of fun. Come celebrate Homecoming in style, enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting, and make memories with your fellow Jags! Don鈥檛 miss out on this exciting afternoon of campus spirit and community.  

Irving and Frances Silver Endowed Presidential Lectureship to Feature Author and Hall of Fame Sports Columnist Ivan Maisel

4-5 pm
Chief Calvin McGhee Ballroom 
MacQueen Alumni Center

Register

 

Battle of the DJs

6-9 pm
Student Center Ballroom

DJs will go head to head for the title of "Hottest DJ in the South" along with a cash prize. Sponsored by Collegiate 100, Women of Excellence, and the Student Government Association.

 

 


Oct
23

The Involvement Experience: Student Involvement Open House

11 am-2 pm
Student Involvement Suite- Student Center

Join the Student Involvement team for an exciting Open House! Experience music, games, giveaways, free food, and more! This event is a fantastic opportunity for the campus community to learn about our newly formed Student Involvement department, which encompasses Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Activities Jaguar Productions, and Student Organizations. Don鈥檛 miss out on the fun and the chance to connect with fellow students and staff! 

HEART Health & Wellness Fall Festival

11 am-2 pm
Student Center Amphitheater

Join us for the HEART Project's annual fall festival! Get ready to embrace the beauty of autumn at our much-anticipated Fall Festival. The HEART Project, alongside 15+ community partners, invites you to a day filled with Health, Empowerment, Recovery from Trauma. Come enjoy yard games, belly dancing performances, and groovy tunes. The leaves are falling and Autumn is calling.

Photo Booth

11 am-3 pm
Student Center Mall

 

22nd Hamner Lecture featuring Cynthia Tucker, 91短视频 Journalist in Residence

4-5 pm
Student Center Terrace Room

The Post-Truth Era: Alternative Facts, Conspiracies and Fake News

More Info

 

 


Oct
24

Custom Street Signs

10 am-2 pm
Student Center Mall

Wall of Honor

5:30-7 pm
Moulton Tower & Alumni Plaza

National Alumni Association Lifetime Members - Invitation Only

South's Got Talent

7-9 pm
Mitchell Center

Jaguar Productions invites the entire 91短视频 campus community to attend South鈥檚 Got Talent, our Homecoming talent show that will feature some of our most talented students at South. South鈥檚 Got Talent will take place on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Mitchell Center. The show will be hosted by the award-winning comedian Adam Grabowski and feature a special performance by The Great DuBois: Masters of Variety.

Virtual Happy Hour with Global 91短视频

3-4 pm
Zoom link provided upon registration

Join the Global 91短视频 team for a VIRTUAL happy hour. Bring your beverage of choice to hear what is happening with Global 91短视频. Don't miss out on the fun with door prizes and a chance to connect with fellow alumni and staff!

Register


Oct
25

Culinary Medicine

10- 11 am
91短视频 Health University Commons

The 91短视频 Health Integrative Health and Wellness Program teaches the importance of eating healthy while enjoying great- tasting food. Join us for a cooking demonstration led by Dr. Robert Israel, a 91短视频 Health board-certified internal medicine physician. Space is limited.

Register

Golden Jaguars

11:30 am - 2 pm
MacQueen Alumni Center

Invitation Only

The 91短视频 National Alumni Association is delighted to welcome the Class of 1974 back to campus for our Golden Jaguars Reunion and Luncheon. Alumni who graduated between 1967 and 1974 are considered our honored Golden Jaguars at this year's event.

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Volleyball: Celebrating 50 Years

6-8 pm
Jaguar Gym

Coach Jesse Ortiz, his staff and the current Jaguar Volleyball players welcome back all former Jag volleyball players to Jag Gym. All former players will be honored between sets 2 and 3. More event information to follow.

Register

 

Glass Pumpkin Patch Festival

8 am-5 pm 
Marx Library

Collegiate 100: 10th Year Celebration and Reunion

2-4 pm 
Student Center Terrace
Hosted by Collegiate 100

Open to members, alumni, and invited guests.

Register

 

91短视频 NAA Board of Directors Reunion

3-5:15 pm
MacQueen Alumni Center

Register


Homecoming Bonfire & Pep Rally featuring Sloth Racer

5-7:30 pm
Intramural fields

Tailgating policies apply

Event Schedule

National Pan-Hellenic Council Homecoming Step Show 

7:30-9:30 pm
91短视频 Mitchell Center

Join the National Pan-Hellenic Council at the Mitchell Center for the annual Homecoming Step Show. The theme for this year is Nightmare at the Mitch. Come see our organizations battle it out for the top prize and bragging rights!
 

Doors will open at 6:30 PM, show will begin at 7:30 PM

Tickets:
Students - $10  (Current South Alabama Students please login through the student ticket portal to receive your student tickets)
General - $23
Day of Show - $28

Advance tickets can be purchased at the Mitchell Center Box Office or online.

 

Oct
26

Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony

10 am
91短视频 Moulton Tower & Alumni Plaza

The Prowl | Homecoming Parade

1:45 pm

The Prowl and HC parade will take place on John Counts Drive. It runs from entrance 1 down around John Counts and ends at lot 311.

National Alumni Association Tailgate

1-3 pm
MacQueen Alumni Center

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Welcome Home: Softball Alumnae Tailgate

Hancock Whitney Stadium

Whiddon COM Student and Alumni Homecoming Tailgate

12:30-3:30 pm

Hancock Whitney Stadium

All Whiddon College of Medicine Students and Alumni are welcome to attend.

Register

Football Game
91短视频 Jags Vs. Louisiana Monroe

4 pm
Hancock Whitney Stadium

Wear Red

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