Homecoming
Each fall, the spirit and excitement of Homecoming Week festivities has been an anticipated tradition at Southern Miss. Festivities begin as early as Monday and continue through Sunday evening, and all areas of campus get involved. Celebrate with us!
HOMECOMING WEEK SCHEDULE
**USM meal plan can be utilized
Sunday, October 3
Caring for the Community: Homecoming Day of Service | 1 p.m. | Southern Station
USM Theatre’s Hedda Gabbler by Henrik Ibsen; Translated by Christopher Hampton | 2 p.m. | Theatre & Dance Building, Hartwig Theatre
Symphonic Winds in Concert | 3:30 p.m. | Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium | Free
Southern Miss Chamber Singers Concert | Bay Street Presbyterian Church
| 7:30 p.m. | Free
Monday, October 4
Seeking Seymour
Where’s Waldo - Social Media Challenge
Morning Campus Rec Class The Courtyard at Powerhouse | 8 – 9 a.m.
Homecoming Kick Off** | 6 p.m. | Spirit Park
Soccer 4v4 Tournament | 5 – 10 p.m. | Intramural Fields
(Registration open September 7 – 27)
Tuesday, October 5
Where’s Waldo - Social Media Challenge
Blood Drive | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Union Lobby
$5 Meal Deal – American Heart Walk | All-Day |The Fresh Food Company
Bring it On Eagle Style | 7 p.m. | Reed Green Coliseum
Soccer 4v4 Tournament | 5 – 10 p.m. | Intramural Fields
(Registration open September 7 – 27)
Concert Band in Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium | Free
Wednesday, October 6
Where’s Waldo - Social Media Challenge
Blood Drive | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Union Lobby
Lake Sehoy Paddle Day | 1 – 4 p.m. | Registration Link
Half-Time with Center for Student Success | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
| Cook Library 138 and 209A
Soccer 4v4 Tournament | 5 – 10 p.m. | Intramural Fields
(Registration open September 7 – 27)
Table Tennis/Badminton/Pickleball Tournaments | 6 p.m. | Payne Center
Trivia Night @ Southern Wing Company and The Courtyard from
6 p.m. – 12 a.m. (7 – 9 p.m. for Trivia)**
Thursday, October 7
Where’s Waldo – Social Media Challenge
Blood Drive | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Union Lobby
Sweet Potato Drop | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Shoemaker Square
Block Party** | 2 – 5 p.m. | Shoemaker Square
Movie on The Green featuring Legally Blonde | 7 p.m. | Centennial Lawn
Dubard School Speakeasy | 5 – 10 p.m. | Brass Hat
Madden E-Sports Tournament | 5 – 10 p.m. | RC’s Lounge
(Registration opens September 20 - October 7)
Wind Ensemble in Concert | 7:30 p.m. | Mannoni Performing Arts Center Auditorium | Free
Friday, October 8
Morning Campus Rec Class | 8 – 9 a.m. | The Courtyard at Powerhouse
Southern Miss Alumni Annual Scholarship Golf Tournament | 8:30 a.m.
| Hattiesburg Country Club
Tailgate Lunch** | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. |The Fresh Food Company
Fountain Sit** | 12 – 4 p.m. | Shoemaker Square
Trail of Tradition’ Legacy Campus Visit | 2 – 4 p.m.| Office of Admissions
Friday Night at Spirit Park | 6:30 p.m. | Spirit Park
Alumni Hall of Fame Banquet | 6:30 p.m. |Thad Cochran Center Ballrooms
NPHC Stepshow | 7 p.m. | Bennett Auditorium
Saturday, October 9
Homecoming 5K presented by the USM Athletic Training Club | 8:30 a.m.
| Pride Field
Alumni Awards and Scholarship Luncheon | Noon
Homecoming Parade | 1 p.m. | Hardy Street and Southern Miss Campus
USM ROTC Tailgate | 1:00-4:00pm | Behind Southern Hall
Center for International Education Tailgate | 2 p.m.
Center for Science and Mathematics Education Tailgate | 2 p.m.
School of Music Tailgate | 2 p.m. | Provided by Strick’s BBQ | Open to all School of Music Alumni, Faculty, Staff and Students | Between Bennett Auditorium and Lucas Administration Building
Business Students and Alumni Tailgate- Delta Sigma Pi Reunion – Building Tours
| 3 p.m. | Scianna Hall Courtyard
Honors College Homecoming Tailgate | 3 p.m. | Honors House
Alumni Association Membership Appreciation Tailgate | 3:30 p.m.
| Southern Station
Drivin N Cryin | 3 p.m. | Southern Station
Eagle Walk | 4 p.m.
Residence Hall Association Tailgate | TBA
USM vs. UTEP Game | 6 p.m. | The Rock
Court Presentation | Game Half-Time | The Rock
Sunday, October 10
City of Hattiesburg / Visit Hattiesburg