Homecoming 2020
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Homecoming 2020 will be a virtual celebration full of #CokerPride!
September 25-26, 2020
Join us for a weekend packed with activities. Many events will be streamed live on this webpage, in tandem with many virtual socials on Zoom and Google Meets. Check back here for more information as we get closer to Homecoming!
If you would like to share any photos or screenshots from our event, be sure to use the #CokerPride hashtag.
Virtual Event Schedule
Thursday, September 24:
7:00-8:30 PM: COKER BLACK ALUMNI NETWORK LAUNCH
Virtual Event – Alumni
Coker University is committed to engaging alumni who share common identities, passions and connections that exist throughout various affinities. Led by alumni and partnered with the Center for Diversity, Interfaith and Inclusion Education and the Alumni Office, CBAN is an affinity network. Homecoming 2020 is the perfect opportunity to introduce CBAN and share what we believe is an exciting new path to alumni engagement.
Thanks to all who joined us for a wonderful event! If you want to hear about future CBAN events, sign up for our mailing list below:
Friday, September 25:
3:00 PM: VIRTUAL TOUR OF CAMPUS
Virtual Event – Alumni
Join the Coker Student Ambassadors, Allissa, Jalen, Kerylin, and Sarah, as they give us a tour of Coker University’s campus. This event will be broadcast live on this webpage.
5:00-7:00 PM: CLASS OF 1970 HAPPY HOUR
Virtual Event – Alumni
Grab your favorite drink and join us for a Virtual Happy Hour for the Class of 1970 via Zoom!
Thanks to all who joined us for a wonderful event!
5:30 PM: PROVOST’S WELCOME TO ALUMNI
Virtual Event – Alumni
Join us as Dr. Susan Henderson welcomes alumni to an event-packed Virtual Homecoming. View the recording of the event below:
6:00-7:30 PM: VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR
Virtual Event – Alumni
Join your fellow alumni on Zoom for our Virtual Happy Hour, hosted by Phyllis Fields, Dr. Joe Flaherty, Jean Grosser, Dr. Richard Puffer, and Dr. Steve Terry. We will also feature a welcome by President Harder and an introduction by Tina Weeks Weaver. Click here to view the schedule!
Thanks to all who joined us for a wonderful event!
7:30-9:00 PM: MEN’S SOCCER 40TH YEAR CELEBRATION
Virtual Event – Alumni
Join us on Zoom as we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Coker Men’s Soccer Team, hosted by Tim Griggs, Bird Brown, and Rick Blanks.
Thanks to all who joined us for a wonderful event!
8:00PM: VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS OPEN STUDIOS
Virtual Event – All are welcome!
See how our Visual & Performing Arts students have been working with the precautionary measures implemented this semester. View the recording of the event below:
This event is approved for Trans4mations.
Saturday, September 26:
9:00AM: COFFEE WITH THE PRESIDENT
Virtual Event – Alumni
Join us for a campus update with President Harder as well as a glimpse of campus during COVID-19. This event will be streamed live on this webpage.
There will also be time for a Q&A. Feel free to submit questions ahead of time here.
10:00-11:00 AM: CAREER STORIES – LESSONS FROM ALUMNI
Virtual Event – Students
Wondering what life looks like after earning your Coker degree? Join us for an interactive discussion with several Coker grads representing all four academic schools (Business, Education, Humanities and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts). These successful alumni will share valuable advice for current students and discuss how their Coker experiences prepared them for their careers. View the agenda here!
This event is approved for Trans4mations.
11:00 AM -12:00 PM: NETWORK POWER HOUR
Virtual Event – Alumni & Students
Looking for a chance to network with students or alumni from your program area? Look no further! The Network Power Hour will connect Cobras from the following areas:
International Students and Alumni – Hosted by Robin Richardson
Master of Science in Criminal and Social Justice Policy – Hosted by Danny Malone with alumni guests
Master of Science in Management and Leadership – Hosted by Professor James Wacker with alumni guests
Master of Education programs – Hosted by Dr. Karen Carpenter, featuring Dr. Darlene Maxwell, presenting “Creating Enthusiasm and Play for All”
1:00-2:00 PM: COBRA FIT WITH FAMILY
Event – Alumni & Faculty/Staff (virtually) & Students (in-person)
Check back soon for more information! Join us for Zumba sessions hosted by Jerry Go and Jenny D on Davidson Lawn, featuring Striker the Cobra. Students will be participating socially-distanced in person, but anyone can join us at home. If it rains, this event will be cancelled. This event will be streamed live on this webpage. Check back soon for more information!
2:00 PM: MEET THE COBRAS
Virtual Event – All are welcome!
See how our Coker Cobras have been tackling the hurdles of a precaution-filled athletics season. This event will be broadcast live on this webpage.
2:00 PM: COKER TRIVIA AND GAMES
Virtual Event – All are welcome!
Think you know Coker University and its history? Test your knowledge during Homecoming by taking our Coker Trivia quiz. The link to the trivia questions will go live on this webpage.
3:00 PM: MINUTE TO WIN IT GAMES
Virtual Event – All are welcome!
Tune in two watch 12 of our Coker faculty, staff and students compete in minute to win it challenges! Games will be live streamed live on this webpage from DeLoach and commentated by Aaron Beebe and Julia Rowland. Cheer on your favorite team! View the participants below:
Team 1: Andrew Taske (Captain) – Danny Malone – Whitney Watts Bedard -Jordyn Goodman
Team 2: Dominique Fowler (Captain) – President Harder – Karen Carpenter – Michael Antoniewicz
Team 3: Sydney Shull Taske (Captain) – Mahari Greene – Jim Wacker – Chloe McCoy
7:00 PM: COKER COBRA DANCE OFF
Virtual Event – All are welcome!
Tune in to watch our homecoming finale as 1 student, 1 faculty, 1 staff and Striker the Cobra compete in a Decade Dance Off! There will be three rounds of dancing and the best moves win! This event will be streamed live on this webpage.
Participants: Jo Barber – Andy Burkemper – Jherrymiah Go – Timothee Richackson – Striker the Cobra
8:00 PM: AWARDS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, & CLOSING
Virtual Event – All are welcome!
Dr. Harder will present alumni awards, the Coker Cobra Dance Off winners, and give closing remarks. This event will be streamed live on this webpage.
Enactus Homecoming Update
Alumni receive 20% off of any regularly priced items ordered through the Coker University Store website on September 25th and 26th. The discount will not show up in the shopping cart but will be taken when the order is processed. Simply type the word “Homecoming” in the customer note field when the order is placed.
Click here to visit the Coker University Store website.
Check back on this page for updates. Please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement if you have any questions.
(843) 383-8178 or (843) 857-4211
Mark your calendar for Homecoming 2021, which will be October 1-3. We hope to see you soon! #CokerPride
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