Homecoming - Coker University

HOMECOMING 2023

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Have you heard the news? The date for Coker’s Homecoming is set!

Homecoming 2023 is happening on October 20 and October 21

Sunday, October 15
- 4:00-7:00 p.m. – Gospel in the Park at Coker University at the Davidson Hall Courtyard
  - hosted by Gospel in the Park, Center for Diversity, Interfaith & Inclusion Education, and Coker Black Alumni Network (CBAN)
  - Rain Location: CWC Auditorium, Davidson Hall
  - Bring your own lawn chairs; some seating provided.
  - Open to the public
Monday, October 16
- On campus Office/Residence Halls Door Decorating Contest
  - Register your Office/Residence Hall Door to be included in the contest
  - Open to on-campus students, faculty, staff, and coaches
- 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, Hartsville
- 7:30 p.m. – Coker Women’s Soccer vs. USC Sumter at the Athletic Fields
  – Audience: Open to the public
- 8-10 p.m. – Student Pool Party at YMCA Downtown Hartsville
  - For 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.)
- 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. – Student pumpkin carving/painting competition featuring a
  pumpkin coffee station on Davidson Lawn
  – Audience: Current Coker students
- 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, Music Recital Hall
  - Open to the public
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 p.m. – Staff vs. Students Volleyball Game, DeLoach Center
  - Open to the public for viewing
- 7:30 p.m. – Letters Home (Guest Theatre Company) at the Watson Theatre
  - Tickets: $15 Students/Seniors, $30 General Admission, Veterans Free
  - Open to the public
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.)
- Time TBD – College of Nursing Open House
- 12:00 p.m. – Registration open for Coker Golf Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament, Hartsville Country Club
  - 1:00 p.m. Shot-gun start
  - Registration required; for more information or to register visit form
  - Sponsorships available
  - Open to the public; Coker golf alumni and friends of the program
- 1:00-2:00 p.m. – Alumni Career Panel at Davidson Hall
  - A chance for Coker students to hear from Alumni from a number of majors/minors
  - Open to the public
- 2:15 p.m. – Alumni, Students, and Friends Networking Event, sponsored by the Coker Alumni Association at Davidson Hall
  - Open to the public
- 4:00 p.m. – Field Hockey Game vs. Maryville at the Athletic Field, Play4Kay Pink Game
  - Open to the public
- 7:00 p.m. – Volleyball Game vs. Newberry at the Deloach Center, White Out Game
  - Open to the public
- 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
- 7:30 p.m. – Reed Hanna, Faculty Recital at the Music Recital Hall
- 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Comedy Show in Watson Theatre
  – Audience: Current Coker students
- 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. – Alumni Social in the Cobra Den
  - Coker alumni and a guest
Saturday, October 21
- 9:30 a.m. – Coffee with the President at Davidson Lawn
  - Open to the public
- 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Coker Carnival Family Fun Zone, Davidson Lawn
  - Open to the public; family friendly activities and entertainment
- 9:30 a.m. – Men’s Soccer Alumni Game at the Athletic Fields
- 10:00 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
- 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Coker Carnival continues with Food Trucks and Games on Davidson Lawn
  - Open to the public
- 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. – Coker Black Alumni Network (CBAN) Meet-Up at the Drengaelen House
  - CBAN members and all Coker Alumni
- 2:00 p.m. – Campus Tours for Alumni and Legacy Students, Starts at the Bell Tower
  - Alumni and Alumni with potential Legacy Students
- 2:00 p.m. – SVPA Showcase, outside in front of Davidson Hall
  - Open to the public
- 4:00 p.m. – Kiss on the Court at the DeLoach Center
  - Coker alumni couples
- 4:30 p.m. – Women’s Soccer Game vs. Emory and Henry at the Athletic Fields
  - Open to the public
- 4:30 p.m. – Alumni & Friends Beer & BBQ Tailgate at the Athletic Fields
  - Coker Alumni and Friends
- 7:00 p.m. – Men’s Soccer Game vs. Emory & Henry at the Athletic Fields
  - Senior Night
  - Open to the public
- 7:30 p.m. – Fall Choir Concert at the Watson Theater
  - Open to the public
- 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. – Boathouse Bonfire
  – Audience: Current Coker students
- 9:00 p.m. – Homecoming Party at Timberlake Gym
  - Current Coker students
Monday, October 23
- 7:30 p.m. – Band Masterworks Concert, Watson Theatre
  - Open to the public

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Fairfield Inn; Book your group rate for Coker University Homecoming

Hampton Inn & Suites, Hartsville

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

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HOMECOMING 2023

Have you heard the news? The date for Coker’s Homecoming is set!

Homecoming 2023 is happening on October 20 and October 21

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