FAMILY WEEKEND
Have you heard the news? The date for Coker’s Homecoming is set!
It’s time to STRIKE!
Family Weekend and Homecoming 2023 is happening October 20, and October 21.
Event Schedule
Monday, October 16
Office/Residence Halls Decorating Contest
School Spirit Day: Pajama Day
– Roll out of bed and come as you are. (* Please remember that standard dress
down rules apply.)
-African American Studies Certificate Program Visual Art Contest at the LITC Atrium begins (Oct. 16-Oct. 23)
Tuesday, October 17
School Spirit Day: Twins Day
– Find a friend and dress alike for the day. (* Please remember that standard
dress down rules apply.)
5:00 p.m. – Coker Field Hockey vs. Limestone at the Athletic Fields (White
Out)
– Audience: Open to the public
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. – SVPA Showcase and Artist Talk by Michaela Pilar Brown (NEA sponsored Guest Artist)/ Wine and Cheese reception at Black Creek Art Gallery
7:30 p.m. – Coker Women’s Soccer vs. USC Sumter at the Athletic Fields
– Audience: Open to the public
8-10 p.m. – Pool Party from 8-10 p.m. at YMCA Downtown Hartsville
9-11:30 p.m. – Student Movie Night: The Greatest Showman on Davidson Lawn
– Audience: Current Coker students
Wednesday, October 18
School Spirit Day: Barbie Day
– October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pull together your best
pink ensemble and support the cause. (* Please remember that standard
dress down rules apply.)
6:30 p.m. – Trivia Night. Coker Students vs. the Coker Board of Trustees in the
Linville Dining Hall.
– Audience: Current Coker students and staff and BOT members
7:30 p.m. – Faculty Recital, Reed Hanna, in the Music Recital Hall
-Open to the public
9:00 – 11:30 p.m. – Student Movie Night: The Greatest Showman on Davidson Lawn
-Audience: Current Coker Students
Thursday, October 19
School Spirit Day: Jersey Day
– Wear your favorite team jersey or show off by wearing one of your own.
(* Please remember that standard dress down rules apply.)
7:00 – 9:30 p.m. – Student vs. Staff Volleyball Game, DeLoach Center
Open to the public for viewing
7:30 p.m. – Play, Letters Home (Guest Theatre Company) at the Watson Theatre
Friday, October 20
School Spirit Day: Fang Friday
– Show that Coker Pride and bring out your blue and gold! (* Please
remember that standard dress down rules apply
12:00 pm. – Golf Tournament at Hartsville Country Club
4:00 p.m. – Field Hockey Game at the Athletic Field
7:00 p.m. – Volleyball Game at the Deloach Center
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Alumni Reception at the Volleyball Game in the Cobra Club
at the DeLoach Center
– Audience: Coker Alumni and a guest
9:00 p.m. – Alumni Social, 9:00 p.m. at the Cobra Den
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Comedy Show in Watson Theatre
– Audience: Current Coker students
Saturday, October 21
9:00 a.m. – Coffee with the President at the Athletic Fields
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. – Family Fun Zone, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., location to be announced
9:30 a.m. – Men’s Soccer Alumni Game at the Athletic Fields
9:30 a.m. – Tennis Alumni Matches at the Coker Tennis Complex
10:00 a.m. – Open Wrestling Matches for Alumni Viewing at Timberlake
11:00 a.m. – Basketball Alumni Game at the DeLoach Center
11:00 a.m. – Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Game at the Athletic Fields
11:00 a.m. – Baseball Alumni Game at the Tom J. New Field at Dave Schmotzer Stadium
12:00 p.m. – Softball Alumni Game at the Saleeby-Stokes Field
12:30 p.m. – Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game at the Athletic Fields
1:00 p.m. – Volleyball Alumni Game at the DeLoach Center
1:00 p.m. – CBAN Meet-Up at the Drengaelen House
2:00 p.m. – Campus Tours for Alumni and Legacy Students, 2:00 p.m. at the Bell Tower
2:00 p.m. – SVPA Showcase in front of Davidson Hall
4:00 p.m. – Kiss on the Court at the DeLoach Center
4:30 p.m. – Women’s Soccer Game vs. Emory and Henry at the Athletic Fields
4:30 p.m. – Alumni & Friends Beer & BBQ Tailgate at the Athletic Fields
7:00 p.m. – Men’s Soccer Game at the Athletic Fields
7:30 p.m. – Fall Choral Concert at the Watson Theatre
9:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – Student Boathouse Party at the Boathouse
– Audience: Current Coker students
Monday, October 23
7:30 p.m. – Band Masterworks Concert, Watson Theatre

QUESTIONS
For questions about Homecoming events, contact Coker’s Office of Alumni Engagement at 843-383-8214 or email amorris@coker.edu.