Homecoming Events
2019 Events
Sunday, October 20th
Paws Across Campus
4pm | Baugh Cafeteria
Come join your fellow Huskies and color the campus orange and blue! Organizations and individuals will decorate a window on campus to represent their organization & HBU Spirit. Windows will be judged and the best window will receive $100. Sponsored by Student Programming Board
Meet at the Baugh– 4 pm!
Monday, October 21st
Spirit Day Dress Up: Jersey Day
Wear your favorite team jersey!
Homecoming Court Campaigning & Voting
11 am – 2 pm | Holcombe Mall
Come check out the candidates and place your vote for the 2019 Homecoming Court!
Basketball Tournament
7:30 pm | Glasscock Gym
Join your fellow Huskies in a game of B-Ball! Come and play or watch the festivities. Enjoy floats and snacks after and during the game! Sponsored by: African Student Association and Student Programming Board
Tuesday, October 22nd
Spirit Day Dress Up: Camo Day
Let’s celebrate our troops by sporting our best camo!
Mum Making
11 am – 1 pm | Holcombe Mall
Bring your best artistic skills and create a mum to pump us up for Homecoming! We will bring the supplies, you bring your skills! 11 am- 1 pm in Holcombe Mall. Sponsored by Student Programming Board
Homecoming Campaigning & Voting
11 am – 2 pm | Holcombe Mall
Come check out who you can vote for to be on the 2019 Homecoming Court! 11 am-2 pm Holcombe Mall. Last chance to vote! Voting closes at 2 pm!
Door Decorating Contest Judging
2 pm – 4 pm | HBU Campus Offices
Check out all the departments around campus that decorated their office doors for Homecoming! Judging will happen in the afternoon and the winning department will win $100 and recognition at Homecoming Convocation! For details, contact us.
Husky Bingo
6:30 pm | McNair Hall
It’s no longer a game for just grandma! Come out for a chance to win great prizes! Everything from an Amazon Echo Dot to gift cards and more! First 20 participants get a free gift! Enjoy snacks, fun, and more! Sponsored by Student Programming Board
Powder Puff Football
8:30 pm | Husky Stadium
Ladies come on out and show us what you can do on the football field! Guys come on out and cheer on our ladies as we play in a “league of our own.” Come for an exciting game! Sponsored by: Campus Rec
Wednesday, October 23rd
Spirit Day Dress Up: Class Colors
Come decked out in your class’ color:
Freshmen: Yellow
Sophomores: Orange
Juniors: Blue
Seniors: White
Homecoming Convocation
11 am | Dunham Theater
Let’s worship together during Homecoming at our Homecoming Convocation! Find out who won paws across campus, the door decorating contest, and who will be on the 2019 Homecoming Court (Freshman-Junior and the Senior finalists). Senior King, Queen, Prince, & Princess will be announced at the football game on Saturday.
Hump Night
7:08 pm | MDA Student Center
It’s going to be a party y’all! Come ready to dance and make the room shake with your best moves! Sponsored by: Alpha Kappa Alpha & Student Programming Board
Thursday, October 24th
Spirit Day Dress Up: Throwback
Come decked out in your favorite gear from the 80’s, 90’s or even the 00’s!
Commuters & Cupcakes
10 am | Holcombe Mall
Are you a commuter student? Come by and grab a treat, just for you! 10 am in the Hinton Lobby. Sponsored by: Commuter Life
Food Truck Thursday
11 am – 2 pm | Holcombe Mall
Delicious food brought here on campus! Pat’s Wings will be on campus! Grab a bite and hang out with your fellow Huskies! 11 am- 2 pm Holcombe Mall. Sponsored by: Student Programming Board
Smash Bros. Tournament
6 pm | MDA Student Center
If you play the game, come out for a chance to win great prizes! If you don’t play, come on out still and connect with other Huskies through board games, cards, or twister! Smash Bros. winner gets a 32” flat screen smart TV, more prizes too! Sponsored by: Student Programming Board
Volleyball (Dig Pink)
6:30 pm | Sharp Gym
Come support your lady Huskies! 6:30 pm Sharp Gym
Verbal Winks Improv Show
9 pm | Mabee Theater
Better than “Who’s Line is it Anyway” come enjoy an improv show put on by your very own Huskies! 9 pm in Mabee Theater $1 entry…. Money well spent! Sponsored by: Verbal Winks
Friday, October 25th
Spirit Day Dress Up: HBU Spirit
Don’t forget to purchase an HBU Homecoming 2019 shirt from the bookstore- $10! Sport your shirt or your favorite HBU gear!
Spirit Day Campus Luncheon
11 am- 2 pm| Brown Quad
Come eat and have a spirited good time! Don’t forget to wear your orange and blue! Enjoy music, food, and give-a-ways! Use your HBU meal plan or just pay for your lunch. *75 free commuter tickets first come, first serve in the Collegium starting at 10:45 am! Sponsored by: Student Programming Board & Aramark.
Men’s Soccer Game
7 pm | Sorrells Field
Come support your Huskies! For more details visit the athletics website.
Homecoming Dance
8 pm – 11:00 pm | McNair Hall
Dance the night away with your fellow Huskies! Sponsored by: Residence Life 8pm-11pm McNair Hall
Saturday, October 26th
Husky Hustle- 5K Fun Run/Walk
Join in the race! This 5K fun run/walk is sure to get you in the Homecoming Spirit! Sponsored by: Alumni Association
Homecoming Tailgate Block Party
11 am- 1 pm | Main Parking Lot
Join the Student Programming Board as we tailgate Husky Block Party Style! Enjoy music, food, prizes, and more!
Homecoming Football Game & Court Presentations
2 pm | Husky Stadium
Let’s end Homecoming with a WIN! Join your fellow Huskies at the Homecoming football game. During half-time come witness the crowning of your 2019 Homecoming King & Queen! Get your tickets for the Homecoming game.