Homecoming October 29, 2022

Campus Life

Campus, Family & Alumni Activities for Homecoming Week

RU ready for Homecoming & Family Weekend 2022? Join us Oct. 29 for the Born to Run 5K, Family Weekend for current students, Experience Reinhardt for potential students, and tailgating beginning at 10:00 a.m. followed by the football game at noon for everyone! This year, tailgating has food for purchase, giveaways, games, face painting, inflatables, live music, and more. Check out the complete schedule for all the Homecoming & Family Weekend details.

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October 24
Hasty Plaza
Block Party 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Join us for a Block Party & Pep Rally! Let’s get fired up for the Homecoming Week and the big game with music, free food, games and so much more!

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October 25
Waleska Community
Trunk or Treat
Hagan Chapel Parking Lot
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

We are getting excited about this year's Trunk or Treat!! Plan to join us for an evening of fall fun, candy, and decorated trunks!

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October 26
Pumpkin Carving
President's Home
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Come out and enjoy Pumpkin Carving at the President’s House!

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October 27
Fall Festival
President's Home
6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Come to the Fall Festival at the President’s House! Enjoy a s’more, play some games, and make many memories with your friends!

Homecoming Weekend | Friday Events | October 28

 

  • 9:00 AM-Midnight Alumni Games on Facebook

Follow Reinhardt Alumni's Facebook page on October 28th for trivia questions every hour starting 9am. Each hour we'll have a new trivia question. First person to answer correctly will win a prize!

 

  • 5:00PM-6:00PM Homecoming & Family Weekend Check-in/Information

Check-In will be held in the Hasty Student Life Center for Homecoming & Family Weekend.

 

  • 6:00PM-8:00PM Family Reception

Mix and mingle with other RU Parents and Families at our Family Reception at the President's House! There will be plenty of good food and memories to be made.

 

  • 7:30PM-9:30PM The Contenders ‘22

Folkicana duo The Contenders released their debut full-length, Laughing With The Reckless on November 3rd via Rock Ridge Music. The pair traveled the world in support of the album, the follow-up to their 2014 EP, Meet The Contenders, which explores the perseverance of hope in dark times along with the powerful way that music can connect us to others, the value of maintaining old friendships, and finding comfort in the arms of loved ones. Join us for the concert at the Falany Performing Arts Center!

Purchase tickets TODAY, visit: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35154/production/1113199?performanceId=11028791

 

  • 8:00PM-11:00PM Movie Night with Hocus Pocus I & II

Calling all guests! Join us and watch Hocus Pocus I & II on the Gordy Lawn. This event is sponsored by the Student Activities Council.

Homecoming Weekend | Saturday Events | October 29

  • 8:00AM-9:30AM Born to Run 5K (Downtown Canton)

Lace up and run in Reinhardt University’s ‘Born to Run 5k’

For more information, visit https://www.reinhardt.edu/give/annual-fund/cherokee-scholars-5k-reg

 

  • 10:00AM-12:00PM Homecoming Tailgate (Gymnasium parking lot)

Join us and bring your Reinhardt school spirit for a 2-hour tailgate prior to kickoff. During the Tailgate, you will have the opportunity to create memories, enjoy delicious food, and experience Eagle traditions. On top of that, we will have a DJ and other family friendly activities.

 

  • 11:00AM-1:30PM Family Weekend Lunch Buffet (Gordy Dining Center)

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat game day buffet prepared by Reinhardt’s Food Services. Take this opportunity to socialize with other students and their families. For those not on a meal plan, please pay on site.

 

  • 12:00PM-2:30PM Football vs. St. Andrews University

Come out and support the Football team as they compete against St. Andrews at Ken White Field!

 

  • 1:00PM-1:30PM RU Homecoming Court Presentation

Come out and support the Homecoming Court Nominees for the Presentation of the Homecoming Court!

 

  • 3:00-4:30PM Men’s Basketball vs. College of Coastal Georgia

Brown and Sis Athletic Center

Come out and support the Men’s Basketball team as they compete against Coastal Georgia!

 

  • 4:30PM-6:00PM Family Weekend Dinner Buffet

Gordy Dining Center

Enjoy an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet prepared by Reinhardt’s Food Services. Take this opportunity to socialize with other students and their families. For those not on a meal plan, please pay on site.

 

  • 8:00PM-10:00PM Campus Feud

Bannister Glasshouse

Are you ready to play the Feud? Come out the Bannister Glasshouse and play Campus Feud! This event is sponsored by the Student Activities Council.

Homecoming Weekend | Sunday Events | October 30

  • 11:00AM-2:00PM Sunday Brunch

[Gordy Dining Center] All Reinhardt families and students are invited to enjoy Sunday brunch in the Gordy Center. For those not on a meal plan, please pay on site.

 

  • 3:00PM-5:00PM Coco the Movie

[Falany Performing Arts Center] In Disney/Pixar’s vibrant tale of family, fun and adventure, aspiring young musician named Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) embarks on an extraordinary journey to the magical land of his ancestors. There, the charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael Garcia Bernal) becomes an unexpected friend who helps Miguel uncover the mysteries behind his family’s stories and traditions. Purchase tickets TODAY, visit: https://ci.ovationtix.com/35154/production/1113201?performanceId=11028794

Register for Homecoming & Family Weekend today via the link: https://form.jotform.com/222695191176159