Join us September 22–24, 2023!
Join us for a weekend full of opportunities to connect with your fellow Pirates. Homecoming is a celebration for the entire Southwestern community.
View an online schedule below, or print a pdf file of the activities.
Online registration is now closed. Registration will not be available between September 13–21. Onsite registration will open:
Friday, September 22 (2 p.m. to 11 p.m.)
Saturday, September 23 (8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
Red and Charline McCombs Campus Center, Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Bishops Memorial Lounge
Questions may be directed to alumni@southwestern.edu or 512-863-1410.
Select the “+” next to each date to view the day’s events. Events are open to all except where noted “by invitation only.” All official Homecoming events must conclude by Noon on Sunday, September 24, in observance of Yom Kippur.
The information below has been updated as of July 15, 2023.
= Recommended for SU Parents
| 8:30 a.m. |
S.O.S. (Semester of Support) for New Teachers (by invitation only) RSVP to locklearj@southwestern.edu by Friday, September 8. Julie Puett Howry Center |
| 10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
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| 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. |
Golden Anniversary and 50+ Society Reception and Luncheon Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, McCombs Ballrooms |
| 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. |
Lunch in the Commons If you would like to eat lunch on campus, you may pay for your meal at the cashier’s station in front of the Commons. Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, J.E. and L.E. Mabee Commons |
| Noon |
S.O.S. (Semester of Support) for New Teachers Luncheon (by invitation only) Julie Puett Howry Center |
| 12:00–5:00 p.m. |
Annual Student Art Exhibition This exhibition compiles works from all studio arts classes that are offered during the fall and spring semesters in the fine arts department. Works include drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, and digital art. The Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, Art Gallery |
| 2:00–3:30 p.m. |
Alumni Network Mentoring Meet-up Alumni who wish to have a professional mentoring conversation will be connected with students in the Alumni Network Mentoring Program. Conversations will be related to an industry or job of interest for students. Please complete the Homecoming registration form to receive more details about being paired with a student! Light snacks will be provided. Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Mabee Lobby |
| 2:00–4:00 p.m. |
Oral Histories Project Share your stories! Alumni, parents, students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in a special interview as a part of the Oral Histories Project. Please click here to select your interview time. A. Frank Smith Jr. Library Center, Prothro Room |
| 2:00–7:00 p.m. |
SU Shopping on the Georgetown Square Visit the local shops on the Georgetown Square. Pick up a special SU shopping bag at the Registration and Information Desk. The Georgetown Square |
| 2:30–3:00 p.m. |
Outdoor Adventures at Southwestern Learn more about the Outdoor Adventure Program at Southwestern University, which offers students the opportunity to explore nature and develop outdoor skills in a fun and safe environment. Fondren-Jones Science Center, Room 100 |
| 2:00–11:00 p.m. |
Registration and Information Desk Get everything you’ll need for a great weekend. Attendees who have registered may pick up tickets and nametags. Onsite registration will be available. Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Bishops Memorial Lounge |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Celebrate Historic Georgetown Take a walk down memory lane while viewing footage of downtown Georgetown over the decades. Celebrate the revitalization of the Square and meet staff from the City of Georgetown. Registrants will receive Georgetown swag! Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Bishops Memorial Lounge |
| 5:00 p.m. |
Women’s Soccer vs. Concordia University Varsity Athletic Fields |
| 5:00–7:30 p.m. |
Dinner in the Commons If you would like to eat dinner on campus, you may pay for your meal at the cashier’s station in front the Commons. Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, J.E. and L.E. Mabee Commons |
| 5:00–7:00 p.m. |
Class of 1963: 60th Reunion Party Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, Lynda McCombs Ballroom |
| 5:00–7:30 p.m. |
Class of 1973: 50th Reunion Party Fondren-Jones Science Center, Cullen Atrium |
| 5:00–7:00 p.m. |
Class of 1978: 45th Reunion Party The Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, Caldwell-Carvey Foyer |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Women’s Volleyball vs. Colorado College Corbin J. Robertson Center, Robertson Court |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Men’s Soccer vs. Concordia University Varsity Athletic Fields |
| 7:00–9:30 p.m. |
Parent Social Visit with your fellow Pirate parents. Your ticket will include one drink and appetizers. Union Merchant, 224 E 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| 7:00–9:30 p.m. |
Decades Parties Let’s celebrate our 150 years in Georgetown by taking on the town! Join us at various venues around the City. Your ticket will include one drink and appetizers. 1960s: Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, McCombs Ballrooms 1970s: A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center, James E. and Mary B. Clifford Outdoor Deck 1980s: City Post, 113 E 8th St, Georgetown, TX 78626 1990s: The Palomino, 305 E Morrow St, Georgetown, TX 78626 2000s: Golden Rule, 606 S Church St, Georgetown, TX 78626 2010s: Tejas Meat Supply, 101 E 7th St, Georgetown, TX 78626 2020s: 309 Coffee, 309 S Main St, Georgetown, TX 78626 |
| 8:30–11:00 p.m. |
Friday Night Live: Silent Disco Take to the lawn with special noise-canceling headphones and dance like nobody’s watching. Three channels of music will span the decades. The Homecoming Hospitality Tent will be open at this time! Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall |
| 8:00 a.m. |
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| 8:15–9:00 a.m. |
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| 8:30 a.m.–11:00 p.m. |
Registration and Information Desk Get everything you’ll need for a great weekend. Attendees who have registered may pick up tickets and name tags. Onsite registration will be available. Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Bishops Memorial Lounge |
| 9:00–10:30 a.m. |
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| 9:00 a.m.–Noon |
Parent Leadership Council Meeting (by invitation only) F.W. Olin Building, Lobby |
| 10:00–11:15 a.m. |
Health Care Professionals Breakfast Those who work in the broad field of health care are invited to come together to meet with current students pursuing careers in health care, to learn about our recent graduates entering professional programs, and to hear from Dr. Sarah Ferrero McDonough ’09, a family physician in Cedar Park. Fondren-Jones Science Center, Cullen Atrium |
| 10:00–11:15 a.m. |
Legal Professionals Breakfast Those who work in the legal professions are invited to come together to meet with current students pursuing careers in law. Join us for a morning of networking, sharing advice with fellow Pirates, and hearing from Jill Sacra Hoffman ’02, assistant city attorney for the City of Cedar Park. Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, Lynda Ballroom |
| 10:00–11:30 a.m. |
Breakfast with the Business Club The Business Club invites alumni, parents, and friends for a morning of networking with current business majors. Enjoy a buffet breakfast and hear from Associate Professor of Economics and Business Debika Sihi and Philip Moffatt ’20 on the impact of Southwestern’s business program. Julie Puett Howry Center |
| 10:00–11:30 a.m. |
Dining with the Deltas: The Allison Dickson Delta Delta Delta Endowed Scholarship Breakfast Join Tri-Deltas, family, and friends to celebrate the successes of Theta Epsilon women and honor the 2023 Distinguished Deltas: Susan Peace Holley ’73, P’04, Jennifer Knight ’00, and Karen A. Monk ’86. Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Mabee Lobby |
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10:00 a.m. (set-up) 11:00 a.m. (tailgate begins) |
Tailgating Socialize with friends prior to the Homecoming Football Game at the Georgetown ISD Stadium parking lot in the designated tailgating area. Please review the official tailgating policies before set-up. Stop by the Southwestern University Alumni Association and the Alumni & Parent Relations tents for refreshments. Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex, 2275 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown |
| 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. |
Homecoming Lounge Looking for a cool spot to catch up with friends? Stop by the Bishops Lounge for a cold beverage and comfortable seat. Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, Bishops Memorial Lounge |
| 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
Brunch in the Commons If you would like to eat brunch on campus, you may pay for your meal at the cashier’s station in front the Commons. Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, J.E. and L.E. Mabee Commons |
| 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. |
“Rules of the Game Matter!” Reunion (by invitation only) Through coursework or research, former students who contributed to the intellectual inspiration of Japanese Politics in Government by Dr. Alisa Gaunder, vice president for academic affairs and professor of political science, are invited to a special celebration. Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, Merzbach Room |
| 12:00–5:00 p.m. |
Annual Student Art Exhibition This exhibition compiles works from all studio arts classes that are offered during the fall and spring semesters in the fine arts department. Works include drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, and digital art. The Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, Art Gallery |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Southwestern vs. Birmingham-Southern College Football Game Watch the Pirates take on the Panthers. Purchase your tickets in advance; tickets purchased on Game Day will be $10. Birkelbach Field, Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex, 2275 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown |
| 1:00 p.m. |
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| 1:00–5:00 p.m. |
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| 1:15 p.m. |
Women’s Volleyball vs. Schreiner University Corbin J. Robertson Center, Robertson Court |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Kappa Delta Chi Open Chapter Sharon Lord Center, Kappa Delta Chi Chapter Room |
| 2:00–4:00 p.m. |
Oral Histories Project Share your stories! Alumni, parents, students, faculty, and staff are invited to participate in a special interview as a part of the Oral Histories Project. Please click here to select your interview time. A. Frank Smith Jr. Library Center, Prothro Room |
| 2:30–4:00 p.m. |
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| 3:00–4:00 p.m. |
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| 3:00–5:00 p.m. |
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| 3:00–7:30 p.m. |
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| 4:00–5:00 p.m. |
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| 4:00–5:30 p.m. |
Delta Zeta Connection Group Reception Delta Zeta Sisters will catch up and reconnect over refreshments and snacks. Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, J.E. & L.E. Mabee Commons, Dan Rather Room |
| 4:00–5:30 p.m. |
Alpha Xi Delta Open Chapter Sharon Lord Center, Alpha Xi Delta Chapter Room |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Kappa Sigma Patio Dedication Kappa Sigma Fraternity House, Patio |
| 4:30–6:00 p.m. |
Zeta Tau Alpha Open Chapter Sharon Lord Center, Zeta Tau Alpha Chapter Room |
| 4:30–6:30 p.m. |
Class of 1988: 35th Reunion Party The Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, Caldwell-Carvey Foyer |
| 4:30–6:30 p.m. |
Class of 1993: 30th Reunion Party Charles and Elizabeth Prothro Center for Lifelong Learning, Mabee Lobby |
| 4:30–6:30 p.m. |
Class of 2008: 15th Reunion Party Lois Perkins Chapel, Courtyard |
| 4:30–6:30 p.m. |
Class of 2013: 10th Reunion Party Wilhelmina Cullen Welcome Center |
| 5:00–6:30 p.m. |
Pi Kappa Alpha Business Meeting Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity House |
| 5:00–6:30 p.m. |
Southwestern Arts Alumni: Reception for the Arts Calling all FABies, FACies, and lovers of the Fine Arts at Southwestern. Join the Southwestern Arts Alumni connection group for a reception to connect with friends and faculty. The Alma Thomas Fine Arts Center, Art Gallery Lobby |
| 5:30–6:30 p.m. |
Parent Leadership Council: President’s Reception (by invitation only) Members of the Parent Leadership Council and their students are invited to the President’s home to toast the weekend. Turner-Fleming House |
| 5:30–10:00 p.m. |
Jameson 5K Silent Auction Stop by and make a bid on an item in support the Jaysn Jameson ’90 Memorial Scholarship Fund. Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall |
| 6:00 p.m. |
Women’s Volleyball vs. Trinity University Corbin J. Robertson Center, Robertson Court |
| 6:00–8:00 p.m. |
Class of 1968: 55th Reunion Party ** This event has been cancelled. Please contact alumni@southwestern.edu with questions. |
| 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
Class of 1983: 40th Reunion Party Julie Puett Howry Center |
| 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
Class of 1998: 25th Reunion Party F. W. Olin Building, Lobby and Patio |
| 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
Class of 2003: 20th Reunion Party Fondren-Jones Science Center, Cullen Atrium |
| 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
Class of 2018: 5th Reunion Party A. Frank Smith, Jr. Library Center, James E. and Mary B. Clifford Outdoor Deck |
| 6:30–8:30 p.m. |
Homecoming Picnic All members of the Southwestern community are invited to enjoy this Homecoming tradition since 1909! This year’s meal will be a fajita buffet. Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall |
| 7:00–8:30 p.m. |
Phi Delta Theta Open House Phi Delta Theta Fraternity House |
| 8:30–10:00 p.m. |
Soulhat Concert Take to the Mall for an outdoor performance by SU alumni band Soulhat, featuring Kevin McKinney ’92, Bill Cassis ’92, and Brian Walsh ’88. Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall |
| 8:30–11:30 p.m. |
Homecoming Hospitality House Relax outdoors this Fall evening. The Homecoming Hospitality House will be open for friends and family to gather. Roy H. Cullen Academic Mall |
| 10:00 p.m. |
Drag Me to Bingo: Pirate Edition ALUMNI & GUEST TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. FIRST 50 STUDENTS WILL BE ADMITTED WITH STUDENT ID CARD. All members of the Southwestern community are invited to the 5th fundraiser benefiting the students of Pirates for Pride. Enjoy an evening of live drag entertainment by alumni performer Juicy Liu. Attendees must be 18+ years of age. Tickets include two bingo cards and dessert. Additional bingo cards will be sold at $5 each. Drink tickets may be used. Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, McCombs Ballroom |
| 10:30 a.m. |
Homecoming Worship Service This service includes the reading of the names of recently deceased alumni and community members. Lois Perkins Chapel |
| 10:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
Brunch in the Commons If you would like to eat brunch on campus, you may pay for your meal at the cashier’s station in front the Commons. Red & Charline McCombs Campus Center, J.E. and L.E. Mabee Commons |