Homecoming 2022
October 13-16, 2022
Celebrating the Classes of 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2012.
Please check the schedule as Homecoming approaches, changes and additions will be updated here in real-time. Alumni and guests are encouraged to Register Online by October 10.
For immediate questions, contact alumni@lander.edu or call 864-388-8351
Events
Thursday, October 131 p.m. | Martin-Sims Memorial Golf Tournament
Benefitting Lander University Golf Scholarships
Check-in & Lunch 12 p.m. - Shotgun Start 1 p.m.
$125 per golfer; register at giving.lander.edu/martinsims
Greenwood Country Club
Friday, October 14
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | "Rising Tides" by Michael Marks
Lander Art Gallery, Cultural Center
6 p.m. | Zeta Phi Beta 40th & Phi Beta Sigma 25th - Alumni Meet & Greet
Come back to Lander with your Zeta Phi Beta Sisters & Phi Beta Sigma Brothers as we celebrate our 40th and 25th Reunions!
No cost; RSVP with online registration
Lois Grier Room, Cultural Center
6 p.m. | Lander Volleyball vs. Aiken
Come cheer on the Bearcats Volleyball Team as they host Aiken - Go Bearcats!
$5 tickets at the game
Finis-Horne Arena
6 p.m.-Close | All-Class Welcome Back Alumni Social
Come hang out with fellow alumni and enjoy a live band on the patio. Admission includes a free pint or glass of wine, appetizers and a souvenir cup and koozie!
$10 per ticket; sales with online registration
Howard's on Main, Uptown Greenwood
Saturday, October 15
10 a.m. | Campus Walking Tour
Jackson Library Steps
10 a.m. | Zeta Phi Beta 40th & Phi Beta Sigma 25th - Alumni Tailgating
Come back to Lander with your Zeta Phi Beta Sisters & Phi Beta Sigma Brothers as we celebrate our 40th and 25th Reunions!
No cost; RSVP with online registration
Lide Parking Lot, Lander University Campus
10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Alumni Check-in & Registrtaion
Stop by our Check-in desk and get your welcome packet with the weekend program, nametag and alumni ribbons, special alumni spirit gift, bookstore coupons and MORE!
Cultural Center North Entrance
10-10:50 a.m. | Alumni College Session
"Lander University: Streams of Learning"
Presented by Lisa Wiecki, Director, Jackson Library & David Mash, Ph.D., Associate Director, Jackson Library
Help celebrate Lander University's sesquicentennial by joining the co-authors for a discussion of their recently released book on the history of Lander. Alumni attendees will receive a complimentary copy of the book when they arrive!
Room 200, Learning Center
11-11:50 a.m. | Alumni College Session
"The Story of Southern English"
Presented by Sean Barnette, Ph.D., Professor of English
Room 276, Learning Center
12-12:50 p.m. | Alumni College Session
"Dr. Dave's Fun with Physics Show"
Presented by David Slimmer, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Math & Sciences
Room 150, Science Center
12:30-3 p.m. | Homecoming Tailgate Party
Come party with fellow alumni, students, families and friends at our official Homecoming Tailgate! We'll have food trucks, drinks, music and FUN, all you need to celebrate tailgate-style before the Bearcats take the court.
$10 tickets include food and beverage; sales with online registration
Front Lawn, Lander University Campus
10 a.m. | Zeta Phi Beta 40th & Phi Beta Sigma 25th - NPHC Stroll Competition
Come back to Lander with your Zeta Phi Beta Sisters & Phi Beta Sigma Brothers as we celebrate our 40th and 25th Reunions!
No cost; RSVP with online registration
Lide Parking Lot, Lander University Campus
1 p.m. | Campus Walking Tour
Jackson Library Steps
2 p.m. | Women's Rugby vs. West Chester
Check out the phenomenal Lander Bearcats Women's Rugby!
No Charge
New Res Field, Lander University Campus
3 p.m. | Lander Homecoming Game - Volleyball vs. Young Harris
Come cheer on the Bearcats Volleyball Team as they host Young Harris for our Homecoming Game - Go Bearcats!
$5 tickets at the game
Finis-Horne Arena
4 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Georgia Southwestern
Come cheer on men's soccer as they play their Homecoming game!
$5 tickets at the gate
Athletic Complex
4:45-5:45 p.m. | Alumni Registration & Check-in
Stop by our Check-in desk to get your nametag dinner tickets before the awards dinner!
Cultural Center North Entrance
5:30 p.m. | Alumni Awards Celebration Dinner
Join us as we celebrate our most recent alumni award recipients! We'll enjoy drinks, dinner together and awards presentation.
$20 per ticket; sales with online registration
Commons, Cultural Center
8 p.m. | Zeta Phi Beta 40th & Phi Beta Sigma 25th - Reunion Gala
Come back to Lander with your Zeta Phi Beta Sisters & Phi Beta Sigma Brothers as we celebrate our 40th and 25th Reunions!
No cost; RSVP with online registration
Location TBD, Lander University Campus
Sunday, October 16
11 a.m. | Zeta Phi Beta 40th & Phi Beta Sigma 25th - Sunday Service & Awards
Come back to Lander with your Zeta Phi Beta Sisters & Phi Beta Sigma Brothers as we celebrate our 40th and 25th Reunions!
No cost; RSVP with online registration
Auditorium, Cultural Center