Schedule of Events

Join the Furman Family for an incredible weekend of fun, festivities, and reconnection. We look forward to seeing you in the fall for Homecoming 2017, October 20 -22.  

The Homecoming 2016 schedule is provided below.  This can be a guide for what to anticipate.  The Schedule for 2017 is being developed and will be posted on August 1, 2017. 

We will continue to update with information leading up to Homecoming weekend, so be sure to check back to see what else we have planned.

Please visit reunion class pages for reunion event specifics. Visit the Greek Life reunion page and the Student Organizations reunion page, for additional celebration information. 

Main Events

Friday Night
Join the Furman family Friday night on the Furman Mall for floats, a carnival, a bonfire, and the pep rally.
Saturday
Return Saturday for lunch at the new Alumni Tailgate and Reunion Village before cheering on the Paladins as they take on Wofford.
Saturday Night
End the weekend Saturday evening downtown at Furman on Main, the official Homecoming after-party.

General Schedule

Thursday, November 3

6 - 7:30 p.m. Horseplay Skits
Sponsored by Student Alumni Council
McAlister Auditorium
7 - 11 p.m. Float-building
Presented by FUSAB and SAC
Millford Mall

Friday, November 4

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. "We Are Furman" Exhibit, Special Collections and Archives
Stop by Special Collections & Archives to see materials related to your reunion class, including yearbooks, newspapers, and photographs. 
2nd floor, James B. Duke Library
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Art Faculty Exhibit
Thompson Gallery, Roe Art Building 
9 a.m.  - 7 p.m. Barnes & Noble at Furman bookstore open
Visit the Barnes & Noble at Furman bookstore to pick up all of your new Furman Paladin gear! The bookstore will have specials going on all weekend.
Trone Student Center
1 p.m. 5th Annual Chris Keen '87 Scholarship Golf Tournament
Chris Keen was a beloved member of the Sigma Nu fraternity and the basketball team. In celebration of his life, the fifth annual golf tournament to benefit the Chris Keen '87 Endowed Scholarship Fund at Furman will take place on Friday, November 4 at 1 p.m. The Keen Scholarship Fund provides need-based scholarships to Furman legacy students and in 5 years has already awarded more than $30,000 to support Furman students. Shotgun start at the Furman University Golf Course. To register, or if you have questions, please contact Shon Herrick, Associate Vice President for Development, shon.herrick@furman.edu or 864-294-3436. 
Furman University Golf Course
1 - 6 p.m. Check in & Information
Pick up all football and/or Alumni Tailgate and Reunion Village tickets at McAlister Auditorium along with a Furman alumni sticker. 
McAlister Auditorium
3 - 4:30 p.m. Golden Paladin Reception
Hosted by OLLI @ Furman and open to alumni who graduated fifty or more years ago. 
Herring Center 
6 - 7:30 p.m. “Word & Image” Art Exhibition Opening Reception
A reception to celebrate the exhibit’s debut featuring original works of Undergraduate Evening Studies students, alumni, instructors, and staff. Presented by Undergraduate Evening Studies. 
Baiden Gallery, Herring Center for Continuing Education
6 - 8 p.m. Reception for Art Faculty Exhibit 
Wine and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Artist Talk at 6:30 p.m.
Thompson Gallery, Roe Art Building 
6 p.m. Furman Baseball Reunion
Join fellow baseball alumni for Batting Practice and Beverages at Latham Stadium. Coach Brett Harker will host batting practice, and all alumni will have the opportunity to explore the new baseball complex and indoor practice facilities.
Latham Stadium
7 p.m.  Women’s Volleyball Game vs. Mercer 
Alley Gym
7 p.m.  Men’s Basketball Game vs. Bob Jones  
Exhibition game.
Timmons Arena 
7 - 11 p.m. Carnival, Float-building & Music on the Mall
Presented by FUSAB and SAC
Millford Mall
8 p.m. Pep Rally & Bonfire
Led by the Furman cheerleaders with an appearance by Coach Bruce Fowler '81 and the football team captains.
Milford Mall in front of the library 

Saturday, November 5

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Check-in & Information 
Pick up all football and/or Lunch on the Lawn at Cherrydale tickets. At 12:30 p.m., all remaining football tickets will be taken to the Paladin Stadium Will Call.
Cherrydale Alumni House 
9 a.m. - 1 p.m. "We Are Furman" Exhibit, Special Collections and Archives
Stop by Special Collections & Archives to see materials related to your reunion class, including yearbooks, newspapers, and photographs. 
2nd floor, James B. Duke Library
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Art Faculty Exhibit;
Thompson Gallery, Roe Art Building
9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Barnes & Noble at Furman bookstore open
Visit the Barnes & Noble at Furman bookstore to pick up all of your new Furman Paladin gear! The bookstore will have specials going on all weekend.
Trone Student Center
9:30 - 11 a.m. Senior Order Drop-In
Visit with Senior Order women from the 1940s to 2016 before enjoying the other Homecoming festivities. Scrapbooks and a Special Collections exhibit has been currated for the group to enjoy.
No need to pre-register. Questions? Please call 800.757.7533
Pitts Room, 2nd floor James B. Duke Library
11 a.m. tentatively Furman Rugby Conference Finals
Furman is tentatively slated to host the Rugby Conference Finals, pending the outcome of the season. Updates and confirmation will be made the week before the event.
John S. Roberts Rugby Pitch
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Alumni Tailgate and Reunion Village 
Furman Mall (Rain location: Younts Conference Center) 
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Greek Life Tailgates on the Furman Mall
Times may vary based upon organization. Please check with your organization or the Office of Student Activities if you have any questions. 
11:30 a.m.  Quaternion Lunch (by invitation only)
Questions? Contact Brandon Inabinet
Old College (Near the Bell Tower)
12:30 p.m. Football Ticket Pick-Up
Football tickets not picked up at McAlister Auditorium will be available at the Paladin Stadium Will Call.  
12:15 p.m. Band Pre-Game March and Concert 
Furman Mall
12:30 p.m.  Paladin Zone Opens
Paladin Zone, Paladin Stadium  
12:40 p.m. Champions Walk  
Paladin Stadium 
1:30 p.m. Furman Paladins vs. Wofford 
Paladin Stadium 
Halftime Cheerleader Alumni Drop-In
Join fellow Cheer Alumni for a drop-in event. Tent will be located at the field house end of the football field (behind the band bleachers).
5 p.m. Women's Volleyball Game vs. Samford 
Alley Gym
6 - 8 p.m.  Enjoy Greenville's award-winning downtown with other alumni and friends for Reunion and non-Reunion events
Downtown Greenville 
7:30 - 10 p.m. Furman on Main – The Official Furman Homecoming After Party 
Following Homecoming and Reunion events, join all Alumni and friends for an after –party event downtown. Retro Vertigo will perform. All Alumni Welcome.  Please register in advance. 
Village Green at the Courtyard by Marriott Greenville Downtown

Sunday, November 6

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Barnes & Noble at Furman bookstore open
Visit the Barnes & Noble at Furman bookstore to pick up all of your new Furman Paladin gear! The bookstore will have specials going on all weekend.
Trone Student Center
10:30 a.m. Furman Singers Performance
Join us for a morning of worship led by the talented alumni choir. Directed by Furman Singers’ Emeritus Director Bing Vick.
Daniel Chapel
6:30 p.m. Roman Catholic Mass
Daniel Chapel