Everything You Need to Know about Homecoming Week
This coming week is the the kick-off to homecoming week and the greeting of Southern Virginia alumni! Here is everything you need to know to make the most of your time during homecoming week.
Monday
Mama Crockett’s Cider Donuts
From 8–11am, students can grab a free tasty Blue Ridge treat from Mama Crockett’s Cider Donuts food truck, which will be stationed on campus. The line forms quickly, so get there as quick as you can before you miss out.
Spirit Games
Spirit games are fun activities that aim to include every student and commence from 11am-1pm. They will be held on Chandler Field daily.
Homecoming Royalty Nominations
Monday is also open for homecoming king and queen nominations, which can be done through the Knight App, or students can visit a table set up outside of the cafeteria.
Student Mural
With the intent of boosting university morale, a new homecoming week tradition will be introduced. Students are invited and encouraged to participate in creating Southern Virginia’s first outdoor mural. The brick wall of the Kimball Center will be transformed into a temporary 12 x 9 foot plywood canvas as students get to paint a template created by artists on campus.
Tuesday
Spirit Games
Tuesday will meet students with more exciting Spirit Games from 11am-1pm. Tuesday’s Spirit activities are meant to surprise the students. “You don’t want to miss it!” said Emily Winslow, assistant director of student life activities.
Commercial Music Concert
Tuesday evening the Commercial Music Concert will be held at 7:30pm–9pm in Chandler Hall.
Wednesday
Last Day for Nominations
Wednesday is the last day for homecoming royalty nominations.
Spirit Games
Spirit games continue and a costume contest will be held from 11am-1pm. Students can vote for the best costume on the Knight App. The winner gets a prize yet to be revealed.
Halloween Dance
In celebration of Dia de Los Muertos, the Latino Club will be hosting a Halloween dance in the ballroom of Main Hall from 9pm-12am. Costumes are encouraged, but if you don’t have a costume the Latino Club has got you covered! The Club members will be face painting the traditional Day of the Dead skull for all students in attendance at the dance.
Thursday
Spirit Games
Students can look forward to more exciting Spirit games from 11am-1pm.
Vote for Homecoming Royalty
Students can begin voting through the Knight App for the three most highly nominated candidates for homecoming king and queen.
Humans Vs. Zombies Interest Meeting
An interest meeting for students curious about playing Humans vs. Zombies will be held at 9pm in the ballroom. The university-wide game will start the Monday following homecoming week.
Friday
Forum
Friday’s Forum will be filled with school spirit rallied by the Spirit Squad and band.
Last Day to Vote
It will also be the last day to vote for royalty.
Service Project
An alumni and student service project will commence from 12pm–2pm. More details to be announced as the date approaches.
Alumni Dinner
The alumni dinner will be held from 5pm–7pm in the Stoddard Center.
Homecoming Concert
The Homecoming Concert featuring on-campus music ensembles will be performing from 7:30pm–9pm in the Knight Arena. The music department has put in countless hours of work to make this concert extra special for homecoming week.
Shenanigans Performance
For visiting alumni and students looking for a good laugh, Shenanigans will be performing from 9:30–10:30pm.
Saturday
Alumni Breakfast
From 9am–10:30am the alumni breakfast will be held in the ballroom.
Tailgate
The homecoming tailgate will be held from 11am-12:45pm. Free, catered food will be available, and games, such as corn hole and volleyball will be set up.
Football Game Vs. William Paterson
Immediately following the tailgate, at 1pm the student body can make its way to the Stadium for the homecoming football game against William Paterson. Homecoming royalty will be announced at the game.
Accolade Concert
From 8pm-9pm, Southern Virginia’s acapella group Accolade will be performing in the dance studio on the second floor of the Kimball Student Center. It is their first concert of the year on campus, and will be performing a variety of pop songs along with some spirituals.
Homecoming Dance
To conclude homecoming week, the anticipated homecoming dance will be at 9pm in the Stoddard Center. The dance will feature live music from Apple Butter Soul. The band performed at two of the previous homecoming dances and won over Southern Virginia students with their lively twists to contemporary covers. In a texted statement Charles Ferry ’20 said, “Apple Butter Soul’s is easily one of the best dance bands in the Shenandoah Valley. Their groove and funk makes you want to dance all night long.”
Students can view the Knight App and the SVU calendar for updates on homecoming week events.
Corrections:
10/29/18 Information about the Accolade Concert was added.
10/30/18 It was incorrectly stated that the Homecoming Concert will be held in Chandler Hall. It will be held in the Knight Arena.
