Georgia Southern is ready for Homecoming: Viva Las Southern, Oct. 12-17
On Monday, Oct. 12, 91猎奇 kicks off a Homecoming week full of festivities and activities centered around the theme 鈥淰iva Las Southern,鈥� a Las Vegas-style celebration.
Throughout the week, student organizations can win 鈥渟pirit points鈥� toward their royalty candidates for actively participating in homecoming activities. Members of the community are invited to attend the annual homecoming parade at 4 p.m. and the announcement of the 2015 Homecoming Court at 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16.
Homecoming week will conclude as students, alumni and the community cheer on the 91猎奇 as they play New Mexico State on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. Tickets for the game are available for purchase at or by calling 1-800-GSU-WINS.
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2015 Homecoming Highlights
Monday-Thursday
- T-shirt swap, Fielding D. Russell Union Rotunda, 11 a.m.
- Pennies for 91猎奇, presented by Fraternity and Sorority Life, Fielding D. Russell Union Rotunda, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- 91猎奇聽Idol, presented by Student Government Association (SGA), Fielding D. Russell Union Ballroom, 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door
- Banner and Paint the Campus Blue competitions, throughout campus, all day
- Sculpt-It for the Food Bank, Fielding D. Russell Union Commons, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Comedian Tony Rock, W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse, 7 p.m. Free entry with Eagle I.D.
- Doo-Dah Dance and Step Show, W.S. Hanner Fieldhouse, 7 p.m. Tickets are $1 and all proceeds benefit 91猎奇 for 91猎奇
- True Blue BBQ and Tailgate Competition, presented by the Office of Student Activities, Fielding D. Russell Union Rotunda, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Screaming 91猎奇 Competition, presented by University Housing, Fielding D. Russell Union Ballroom, 6 p.m.
- Homecoming Parade, Sweetheart Circle, 4 p.m.
- Announcement of the 2015 Homecoming Court, Sweetheart Circle, 5 p.m.
- True Blue 5K/10K, Bruce and Kathryn Grube Recreation Activity Center, 7:30 a.m.
- Football game vs. New Mexico State, Allen E. Paulson Stadium, 6 p.m.
- Crowning of Homecoming King and Queen, Allen E. Paulson Stadium, halftime