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Homecoming Week: South Alabama vs. Appalachian State University
Date: October 21 - 26, 2019
Location: University of South Alabama
Homecoming 2019: The Final Countdown!
Save the date for Homecoming 2019! Homecoming at South Alabama is the university's annual tradition that brings together our community of student, faculty, staff, alumni and fans to celebrate Jaguar pride and spirit. The experience features a lineup of events that will unite the Jaguar community to participate in exciting activities! The Homecoming festivities will commence Saturday at Ladd-Peebles Stadium when our football team battles against Appalachian State University!
We're working on this year's Homecoming events so come back soon for updates! In the meantime take a look below at last year's events for a preview of what's in store.
Homecoming Parade
Our Homecoming tradition. We want you to participate in this year's Homecoming Parade. The parade will take place on November 9th at 6pm. It begins at the Administration Building Parking Lot and will end at Mitchell Center Drive. The use of Christmas lights, items that glow, or anything florescent is HIGHLY encouraged since the parade route will be dark. Click here to sign up.
Office Decorating Contest
Get into the Homecoming spirit by participating in the Homecoming Office Decorating Contest. This contest is open to any USA department or Organization. All Offices must be completed by Monday, November 5. Click here to enter the contest.
Extra-Life.org
Location: Student Center Terrace
Time: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
This year, we will be partnering with Extra Life, an organization uniting gamers around the world to play games to support their local Children’s Miracle Network. For us, this will be a philanthropic event in which all proceeds will go to USA Children’s and Women’s Hospital. This event will consist of six hours of nonstop gaming, in which games will be provided, but students are also encouraged to bring their own games as well. Food and t-shirts will be provided while supplies last. Visit extra-life.org for more information.
Sponsored by: Student Government Association
Field Day
Location: Student Center Amphitheater
Time: 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Get in the ultimate “game on” mood with a day full of your favorite games! Featuring throwback games, snacks, and giveaways, this event is sure to get everyone in the gaming mood.
Sponsored by: Student Government Association
Junk the Jungle
Location: USA Traffic Circle
Time: 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
To open Homecoming Week, we are starting with everyone’s traditional program, Junk the Jungle! Junk the Jungle will take place in the traffic circle and students are encourage to toss tissue in “the jungle.”
Sponsored by: Student Government Association, Maintenance Department
Outdoor Movie: “Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle”
Location: Delta Pavilion
Time: 7:00 pm
Come and join us for a night under the stars! We will continue the kickoff the week with a showing of the ultimate game, “Jumanji.” Students can come enjoy free snacks and a movie!
Sponsored by: Student Government Association
Photo Booth
Location: Student Center Mall
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Bring your friends or come alone and have your picture taken with your favorite game gear. Keep the moment forever with a special takeaway picture.
Sponsored by: Student Government Association
Battle of the DJ’s
Location: Student Center Ballroom
Time: 5:30 p.m. Show: 6 p.m.
$5 At The Door
Battle of the DJ’s is an event that gives DJ’s in the Alabama area and a opportunity to show their skills off in front the students at USA. The winning DJ will receive a cash prize of $350, the title of “Hottest DJ in the South, and they will be invited back to DJ Collegiate 100’s annual party Jammie Jam.
Sponsored by: Collegiate 100, Women of Excellence, and the Student Government Association
#JagWEARwednesday!
Fun Fest
Location: USA Student Center
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Jaguar Productions and Student Government Association invites you to our annual Homecoming celebration Fun Fest! We’re taking over the Student Center with free food, games, inflatables, and much more that you don’t want to miss! Come on and get your GAME ON with JP and SGA!
Sponsored by: Jaguar Productions and Student Government Association
Women’s Basketball Game vs. Spring Hill College (Exhibition)
Location: USA Mitchell Center
Time: TBA
Sponsored by: USA Athletics
Build-a-Jag
Location: Student Center Mall
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Create a little piece of homecoming that will last even when it's over. Students will be able to make their own jaguar from scratch and personalize it with a customized homecoming themed t-shirt (while supplies last).
Sponsored by: Student Government Association
Tailgating at the Fresh Food Company
Location: Fresh Food Company
Time: 11am - 2pm
Come enjoy your tailgate food favorites for lunch at the Fresh Food Company with games, music, and special guests!
Sponsored by: Aramark
Homecoming Comedy Show featuring DeRay Davis & Bruce Bruce
Location: Mitchell Center
Time: Doors: 6:00pm. Show: 7:00pm
USA Students: Free (can purchase 1 additional ticket at $10)
USA Faculty/Staff: $10 (limit 4)
General Public: $25
*Additional fees may apply
Tickets available at www.mitchellcenter.com
Get ready to laugh with two of the biggest names in comedy with DeRay Davis and Bruce Bruce!
DeRay Davis has been seen in MTV's "Wild 'N Out" and currently hosts VH1's "Hip Hop Squares". You know Bruce Bruce as the host of BET's "Comic View". Both acts will keep you LOLing and rolling with laughter.
Sponsored by: Jaguar Productions and Student Government Association
Golden Jaguar Alumni Dinner
Location: Student Center Ballroom
Time: 6 p.m.
A dinner honoring the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1968.
Sponsored by: Office of Alumni Relations
Coach Campbell Luncheon
Location: USA Football Field House
Time: 12 p.m.
Alumni and Friends are invited to join the University of South Alabama National Alumni Association for the Coach Campbell Lunch sponsored by Alabama Power. Coach Campbell have an update of the season and share new about the South Alabama Football Program.
Tickets $20 for Association Members/ $25 for Non-Members
Sponsored by: Office of Alumni Relations & Alabama Power
Alumni Lawn Party
Location: Alumni Hall
Time: 4p.m. - 6 p.m
Alumni, friends, faculty and staff are invited to join the University of South Alabama National Alumni Association for a family-friendly party on the lawn of Alumni Hall. Food and entertainment provided.
Sponsored by: Office of Development & Alumni Relations
Homecoming Parade
Location: Down South Drive ending at The Mitchell Center.
Time: 6 p.m.
Students, faculty, staff, alumni and the public are invited to the parade featuring the Jaguar Marching Band to role on USA South Drive, between the Administration Building and the Mitchell Center. The Pep Rally immediately follows.
Sponsored by: Homecoming Committee
Women’s Volleyball Game vs Coastal Carolina
Location: Jag Gym
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: USA Athletics
Homecoming Pep Rally
Location: Mitchell Center North Plaza
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Pep Rally will start immediately after the parade on the steps of The Mitch. You’ll meet the Homecoming Court plus the Jaguar Marching Band and team captains will get you psyched for the game!
Sponsored by: Homecoming Committee
NPHC Homecoming Step Show: “Game Over: Battle of the Greeks”
Location: USA Mitchell Center
Time: Doors: 6:30pm. Show: 7:30pm
Pricing: $10 for USA students, $15 for General, $20 Day of Show (Additional fees may apply)
Tickets available at www.mitchellcenter.com
Come watch the National Pan-Hellenic Council fraternities and sororities as they battle it out for bragging rights and a grand prize of $1000. For more information, please contact the Office of Greek Life.
Sponsored by: NPHC
Homecoming Football Game
South Alabama vs. Louisiana-Monroe
Location: Ladd-Peebles
Kickoff: 4:00pm
Stadium Gates Open at 8 a.m.
Jaguar Prowl 2 hours, 20 minutes before kickoff
Presentation of Homecoming Court at Halftime