William Carey University will celebrate homecoming Friday and Saturday, April 20 and 21, 2018.
“We invite and encourage all alumni to attend Homecoming 2018 and see the repairs and new construction since the 2017 tornado,” said Pam Shearer, director of alumni relations. “Our faithful alumni, donors, students, and employees have made possible this phenomenal progress.”
Below is a schedule of events. Visit the
Homecoming page for more information.
Reservations and registration for homecoming activities can be made online.
April 19-21
The theatre and music departments will present "The Fantasticks" on Thursday and Friday at 7:30 p.m. and on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at the Joe & Virginia Tatum Theatre. The box office opens April 16. Call (601) 318-6218 for reservations. Tickets are $10 general admission, $8 for seniors and military, and $5 for students.
Friday, April 2012:00 p.m. 50+ Year Reunion and Luncheon,
Student Conference Center, $20/person, registration at 11:301:30 Open House and Oral Histories,
Smith-Rouse Library2:00 Alumni Chapel Service,
Bass Memorial Chapel3:00 Softball double header vs. Blue Mountain
5:00 Hall of Fame Photo Op,
Southern Oaks House and Gardens5:30 Alumni and Musical Revue,
Southern Oaks, $30/person6:00 Baseball v. Blue Mountain
Saturday, April 218 a.m. 5K Race and 1 Mile Fun Run
9:30 Decade Reunion & Homecoming Registration,
Student Conference Center; all alumni are encouraged to attend9:30 Character Brunch,
cafeteria sunroom10:30 Homecoming Parade
11:30 Crawfish/Cookout Festival,
Kennedy Sports Complex, $15/person1:00 p.m. Baseball/softball Double Header
1:00 Carpenter’s Wood Reunion,
Thomas Fine Arts Building (more info to come)2:00 Poetry Read,
cafeteria sunroom5:30 Sports HOF Photo Op,
Southern Oaks6:00 Sports Hall of Fame Dinner,
Southern Oaks, $30/personFor more information, contact Pam Shearer at
alumni@wmcarey.edu or call (601) 318-6561.