Spirited Traditions

Celebrate being a Paladin with these time-honored traditions!

Horse Play Skits

Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m.
McAlister Auditorium

Enjoy a throwback to your college days and be entertained by current students parodying your favorite University! Sponsored by Student Alumni Council (SAC).

Golden Paladin Reception

Friday, 3-5 p.m.
Herring Center Continuing Education

A celebration of the past hosted by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI), this event is open to alumni who graduated 50 or more years ago. Special Recetiption for guests from the Class of 1952 and the Class of 1957 celebrating their 60th and 65th Reunions. 

Carnival

Friday, 7-11 p.m.
Furman Mall

Eat your fill of funnel cake and take a turn on the ferris wheel at Furman’s annual carnival located right on the mall! Celebrate homecoming with food, rides, and even a bouncy castle!

Float Building

Friday, 7-11 p.m.
Furman Mall

Grab some hot cocoa or cider and head out to the mall Thursday and Friday nights to build a float in support of your favorite organization. Presented by FUSAB and accompanied by live music, this contest is a campus-wide tradition. The best float wins and the victors will be announced at halftime on Saturday.

Bonfire and pep rally

Friday, 8 p.m.
Millford Mall

Feeling the chill of homecoming excitement? A pep rally and bonfire ought to do the trick. Led by the Furman cheerleaders with guest appearances from Coach Bruce Fowler '81 and the football team captains, this spirited tradition is sure to get your blood pumping.

Tailgating

Saturday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Furman Mall

What is football without a tailgate? Join all Alumni for an incredible lunch celebration, catered by Slope's BBQ (Glenn McDaniel '93). Not only will we host a tailgate for all Alumni - All Reunion Classes will host their own reunion tents, as well as a few affinity reunions for our Furman Singers, Black Alumni, Quaternion and Senior Order.  We are excited to align all the energy and excitement on the mall with a Saturday Homecoming tradition. Additionally, all Departments and Organizations will host a Drop-in Village on the mall in front of Furman Hall.  You won't want to miss this event! Register today.

Furman on Main

Saturday, 8:30 p.m.- 11:30 p.m. 
Brazwell's Premium Pub, Downtown Greenville

Win or lose, the party goes on. Join other alumni after the game for Furman’s signature after-party. Spots are limited so please register in advance. Click here to register.