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