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Homecoming 2019

Once a Bulldog, Forever a Bulldog

Homecoming 2019Think about the memories you made at Union University, about the friendships you formed, and about the professors who taught and inspired you. This year's Homecoming weekend will provide multiple opportunities for you to reunite with the people who made your Union years so special.

There's no better time than now to make your trip back home to Union University and celebrate with other "Forever Bulldogs."

Homecoming Schedule

Class of 1970 Fifty-Year Class Reunion

All reunion events require prior registration with Teresa Rosson at trosson@uu.edu or 731-661-5496.

  • Thursday, October 31
    • Welcome Party
      Carl Grant Events Center, 5 p.m.
  • Friday, November 1
    • Pre-Chapel Reception
      Lobby of Savage Memorial Chapel, 9 a.m.
    • Fifty-Year Reunion Homecoming Chapel
      Savage Memorial Chapel, 10 a.m. - WATCH LIVE
    • Fifty-Year Reunion Luncheon & Medallion Ceremony
      Carl Grant Events Center, 11:45 a.m.
    • Campus Tour
      Depart from the Carl Grant Events Center, 1:30 p.m.

Class of 2010 Ten-Year Class Reunion

  • Saturday, November 2
    • Ten-Year Reunion
      Bowld Student Commons, 5 p.m.
      Reservations required - Cost $10/person
      Register Online

Student Events

  • Monday, October 28
    • Banners Due
      SLE Office, 4 p.m.
    • Kick Off Homecoming
      SUB/Buster Statue area, 7–8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 29
  • Wednesday, October 30
    • Blood Drive/Canstruction/Philanthropic Event
      Bowld Gym, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 31
    • Costume Coffee House
      Bowld Gym, 7 p.m.

Student, Alumni & Friend Events

  • Friday, November 1
    • Homecoming T-shirt Day (all day)
    • Homecoming Chapel Service
      Chapel, 10 a.m. - WATCH LIVE
    • Women's Soccer vs. University of West Georgia
      Soccer Field, 5 p.m.
    • Meritorious Service Awards Banquet
      Carl Grant Events Center, 6 p.m.
      Reservations required - Cost $20/person
      19 distinguished alumni and friends of Union will be honored
    • Bulldog Madness
      The Fred Gym, 7 p.m.
    • Homecoming Hullabaloo Concert featuring Jordy Searcy
      The AMP, downtown Jackson, 8:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, November 2
    • The Buster Bowl
      Student, faculty and staff football game
      JCS Field, 10 a.m.
    • Alumni Basketball Game
      Lunch to follow for alumni players and their families
      The Fred Gym, 10 a.m.
    • Tailgating, Chili Cookoff
      Great Lawn, 12:30 p.m.
    • Alumni Baseball Game
      Alumni participating should arrive at 11 a.m. for pre-game activities
      Fesmire Fields, 1 p.m.
    • Lady Bulldogs vs. Martin Methodist & President's Cup
      The Fred Gym, 2 p.m.
    • Bulldogs vs. Rhodes & Homecoming Court
      The Fred Gym, 4 p.m.

Lodging

  • Courtyard Marriott
    200 Campbell Oaks Drive
    731.422.1818 | 1.888.236.2427
    Union University Rate, $109
  • Doubletree Jackson
    1770 Highway 45 By-Pass S
    731.664.6900 | 1.800.222.TREE
    Full Service Restaurant
  • Howard Johnson
    1292 Vann Drive
    731.660.8651 | 1.800.221.5801
    Free Continental Breakfast