Homecoming 2024
It’s homecoming, and the Jags are jumpin’! This year’s theme is Timeless Traditions – like the annual Junk the Jungle (see below if you’re new here). Get into the spirit with a weeklong lineup of events that include a Friday evening bonfire, pep rally, fireworks and concert. On Saturday, don’t miss the pre-game tailgating before the Jaguars take on Louisiana Monroe in Hancock Whitney Stadium. Everyone is family at South, and we’re ready to celebrate. Let’s go!
Homecoming Office Decorating Contest
- Please use this year's theme in your decorating ideas; Timeless Traditions.
- Decorations need to be non-flammable and in compliance with fire code. Please do not block exits, cover sprinklers, or block walkways. Please contact Safety & Environmental Compliance with any questions about this topic.
- All decorations need to be in place and set by Friday, Oct. 18th at 5 p.m.
- The judging committee will make their way around campus on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The committee will be made up of students, faculty and staff. Judging will be based on:
- Creativity
- Use of Homecoming Theme
- Jag Spirit
- Design
- The winners will be announced at the Bonfire & Pep Rally on Friday night.
- Please make sure that your supervisor/department head is aware of your participation.
- HAVE FUN!!!!
Lunch Laughs, feat. Jimmy McCartney
12-1 pm
Student Center Terrace
Are you ready for a good time? Jaguar Productions invites all USA students, faculty, and staff to Lunch Laughs, featuring Jimmy McCartney. Bring your lunch and be prepared for an hour full of laughs at this free, live stand-up comedy show happening in the Student Center Terrace.
Major Connections
12-3 pm
USA Student Center Amphitheater and East Lobby
Park & Jam
4 pm
Azalea/Camellia Parking Lot
Come out to the Azalea/Camellia parking lot to hear great music, decorate your cars for Homecoming, and play fun yard games! Decorating supplies, candy, and drinks provided by Housing, but only while supplies last! We hope to see you there!
Junk the Jungle
6-7 pm
USA Traffic Circle
Get ready to roll! Join the Student Government Association for this annual Homecoming tradition as we TP the traffic circle. Toilet paper provided. The traffic circle will be closed during the event so plan accordingly.
Concert:
Niko Moon with Blanco Brown
8-11 pm
Mitchell Center
Doors will open at 7:30 p.m.
Join us for a long-standing tradition at South, our annual Homecoming Concert. This year’s concert will feature Niko Moon with Blanco Brown opening. Niko Moon grew up an hour outside of Atlanta and has hit songs like GOOD TIME, PARADISE TO ME, NO SAD SONGS, COASTIN’, and THESE ARE THE DAYS. Blanco Brown is a Grammy nominee from Atlanta with the platinum-certified single “The Git Up”. Put your dancing shoes on and get ready for an amazing experience. Tickets are free for USA students, $10 for USA faculty and staff, and $20 for the general public. All tickets are general admission. Visit www.mitchellcenter.com/tickets to get your tickets and join in on the fun.
Custom Trucker Hats
10 am-2 pm
Student Center Mall
Pinknic Darty
12-3 pm
Front Lawn of University Leadership Center
Join us on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 12pm-3pm for the Pinknic Darty, a lively Homecoming event on the front lawn of University Leadership Center! Sponsored by the Black Student Union, this event promises music, games, food, and plenty of fun. Come celebrate Homecoming in style, enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting, and make memories with your fellow Jags! Don’t miss out on this exciting afternoon of campus spirit and community.
Irving and Frances Silver Endowed Presidential Lectureship to Feature Author and Hall of Fame Sports Columnist Ivan Maisel
4-5 pm
Chief Calvin McGhee Ballroom
MacQueen Alumni Center
Battle of the DJs
6-9 pm
Student Center Ballroom
DJs will go head to head for the title of "Hottest DJ in the South" along with a cash prize. Sponsored by Collegiate 100, Women of Excellence, and the Student Government Association.
The Involvement Experience: Student Involvement Open House
11 am-2 pm
Student Involvement Suite- Student Center
Join the Student Involvement team for an exciting Open House! Experience music, games, giveaways, free food, and more! This event is a fantastic opportunity for the campus community to learn about our newly formed Student Involvement department, which encompasses Fraternity & Sorority Life, Student Activities Jaguar Productions, and Student Organizations. Don’t miss out on the fun and the chance to connect with fellow students and staff!
HEART Health & Wellness Fall Festival
11 am-2 pm
Student Center Amphitheater
Join us for the HEART Project's annual fall festival! Get ready to embrace the beauty of autumn at our much-anticipated Fall Festival. The HEART Project, alongside 15+ community partners, invites you to a day filled with Health, Empowerment, Recovery from Trauma. Come enjoy yard games, belly dancing performances, and groovy tunes. The leaves are falling and Autumn is calling.
Photo Booth
11 am-3 pm
Student Center Mall
22nd Hamner Lecture featuring Cynthia Tucker, USA Journalist in Residence
4-5 pm
Student Center Terrace Room
The Post-Truth Era: Alternative Facts, Conspiracies and Fake News
Custom Street Signs
10 am-2 pm
Student Center Mall
Wall of Honor
5:30-7 pm
Moulton Tower & Alumni Plaza
National Alumni Association Lifetime Members - Invitation Only
South's Got Talent
7-9 pm
Mitchell Center
Jaguar Productions invites the entire USA campus community to attend South’s Got Talent, our Homecoming talent show that will feature some of our most talented students at South. South’s Got Talent will take place on Thursday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Mitchell Center. The show will be hosted by the award-winning comedian Adam Grabowski and feature a special performance by The Great DuBois: Masters of Variety.
Virtual Happy Hour with Global USA
3-4 pm
Zoom link provided upon registration
Join the Global USA team for a VIRTUAL happy hour. Bring your beverage of choice to hear what is happening with Global USA. Don't miss out on the fun with door prizes and a chance to connect with fellow alumni and staff!
Culinary Medicine
10- 11 am
USA Health University Commons
The USA Health Integrative Health and Wellness Program teaches the importance of eating healthy while enjoying great- tasting food. Join us for a cooking demonstration led by Dr. Robert Israel, a USA Health board-certified internal medicine physician. Space is limited.
Golden Jaguars
11:30 am - 2 pm
MacQueen Alumni Center
Invitation Only
The USA National Alumni Association is delighted to welcome the Class of 1974 back to campus for our Golden Jaguars Reunion and Luncheon. Alumni who graduated between 1967 and 1974 are considered our honored Golden Jaguars at this year's event.
Volleyball: Celebrating 50 Years
6-8 pm
Jaguar Gym
Coach Jesse Ortiz, his staff and the current Jaguar Volleyball players welcome back all former Jag volleyball players to Jag Gym. All former players will be honored between sets 2 and 3. More event information to follow.
Glass Pumpkin Patch Festival
8 am-5 pm
Marx Library
Collegiate 100: 10th Year Celebration and Reunion
2-4 pm
Student Center Terrace
Hosted by Collegiate 100
Open to members, alumni, and invited guests.
Homecoming Bonfire & Pep Rally featuring Sloth Racer
5-7:30 pm
Intramural fields
National Pan-Hellenic Council Homecoming Step Show
7:30-9:30 pm
USA Mitchell Center
Doors will open at 6:30 PM, show will begin at 7:30 PM
Tickets:
Students - $10 (Current South Alabama Students please login through the student ticket portal to receive
your student tickets)
General - $23
Day of Show - $28
Advance tickets can be purchased at the Mitchell Center Box Office or online.
Athletics Hall of Fame Ceremony
10 am
USA Moulton Tower & Alumni Plaza
The Prowl | Homecoming Parade
1:45 pm
The Prowl and HC parade will take place on John Counts Drive. It runs from entrance 1 down around John Counts and ends at lot 311.
Welcome Home: Softball Alumnae Tailgate
Hancock Whitney Stadium
Whiddon COM Student and Alumni Homecoming Tailgate
12:30-3:30 pm
Hancock Whitney Stadium
All Whiddon College of Medicine Students and Alumni are welcome to attend.