Homecoming 2021
Happy Together - October 22 & 23
Life is always so much better when we can be Happy Together. After cancelling Homecoming in 2020, we are moving forward with plans to host Homecoming 2021 on campus on October 22 & 23.
Registration for Homecoming 2021 is now closed. If you need assistance please contact the office of Alumni Services at 606-539-4177.
To see the schedule of events, please scroll down. We can’t wait to see you!
For more information, please contact Erica Harris, Executive Director for Alumni Relations, at erica.harris@ucumberlands.edu or 606.539.4250.
It seems like 2019 was forever ago. How could we have known then that our lives would be disrupted and friends and families kept apart. That makes this year even more special. Take a look back at the last time we were so happy together and make plans to join us on campus this October.
Homecoming Schedule of Events
Check out our schedule for this year's homecoming weekend.
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 22
Creech-Boswell “Golden Class” Induction of 1970 and 1971 Classes and Dessert Reception
1:00 p.m. | Grace Crum Rollins Center
For all alumni who graduated fifty or more years ago.
Boswell Bench Dedication
2:30 p.m. | Rollins Family Quad
Grover M. Hermann Library Tour
3:00 p.m. | Enjoy a look around our beautifully renovated library! Guided tours will depart from the Walnut Street entrance (not the fountain side) at 3:00 and 3:30 p.m.
PATS Serve
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Area Service Projects for Students and Alums
Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception
6:00 p.m. | Grace Crum Rollins Center & Kohn Theatre
Join us as we honor our 2021 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees.
Music Department Concert
7:30 p.m. | Gatliff Chapel
Block Party (Carnival rides, corn hole, s’mores and more!)
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. | Patriot Park
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23
Alumni Baseball Reunion and Homerun Derby
10:00 a.m. | Doyle Buhl Stadium
Cheer Reunion
10:00 a.m. | Old Gatliff Gymnasium
Calling all former cheerleaders, mascots and coaches/sponsors! Mix and mingle with cheer alumni, meet our current team members and enjoy a fight song performance!
English Department Drop-In
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | English Office | Lower level - Bennett Building (Gray Brick)
Catch up with your former professors and classmates!
Human Services Department Drop-In
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon | Hutton School of Business | Main level – Room 101
Catch up with your former professors and classmates!
Cumberlands Carnival (Carnival Rides, Face Painting, Balloon Artist, Fun Foods)
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Patriot Park
Patriot Games (for children 12 and under)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Patriot Park
Sponsored by Appalachian Ministries, children are invited to participate in fun, competitive games with prizes for each winner)
Alumni Luncheon and Awards Ceremony
12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Boswell Campus Center Grill
Alumni Hall of Distinguished Alumni, Honored Classes
Men’s and Women's Soccer
12:30 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | Patriots Soccer Complex | vs Thomas More
PA Program Reunion/Drop-In
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Correll Science Center
For all PA Program graduates and those interested in learning more about it. An information session will begin at 3:00.
Alumni Tennis Pro-Am
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Tennis Courts
Calling all tennis Alums to join in for Pro (Varsity player) and Am (alum or friends) doubles. This fun event aims to allow former players to meet and greet current players for a game of Super Tiebreak Doubles!
UC Swim and Dive Team Reunion
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Aquatic Center
Grover M. Hermann Library Tour
2:00 p.m. | Join us for a look/see at the beautifully renovated library! Guided tours will depart from the Walnut Street entrance (not the fountain side) at 2:00 and 2:30 p.m.
Fun with Physics (Great for children ages 6-12)
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Gatliff Chapel
Professors Jim (’81) and Larry will present a variety of interesting and often surprising demonstrations of physics. Each family will be given a free takeaway.
Office of Admissions Reunion (drop-in)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Admissions Office (Norman Perkins House)
For all former Directors of Admissions, Admissions Counselors, Roadrunners, Student Admissions Staff, Campus Ambassadors, and work-study students)
Food Truck Tailgate Picnic
4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Patriots Stadium
Food trucks, tailgates and a picnic. What more could you ask for?
Milestone Reunions (10, 25, 40 and 50)
5:00 p.m. | Patriots Stadium (grassy area across from main gate)
Classes of ’70, ’71, ’80, ’81, ’95, ’96, ’10, and ’11 are invited to gather at designated tents. Tailgate, reconnect and reminisce with your friends and classmates!
Football Game
7 p.m. | Patriots Stadium | vs Campbellsville | Homecoming Court Presentation at Halftime | Recognition of 2021 Alumni Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Fireworks Display
Immediately following the football game | Patriots Stadium
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24
10:45 a.m. | Worship locally
Check-in, Registration & Food Drive Donation Stations
Registration and *Donation Stations
Boswell Campus Center Main Lobby
Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. - Patriots Stadium, Tailgate Picnic
Campus Bookstore Hours
Campus Bookstore Hours
Mid-Level of Boswell Campus Center
Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Football Stadium Kiosk
Saturday, 4:00 p.m. – halftime