Homecoming Information
Homecoming 2008: Pirates of the St. Johns
October 9 - 11
Join us for a riverfront, rockin' good time, Mateys!
Events include JU Football vs. Webber International, President's Welcome Reception, Baseball Alumni Reunion Game, Downtown cruise to the Jacksonville Landing and the annual Return of the Rathskellar Party. The full schedule of events is listed below and you may register online by clicking the "Register Now" link.
Looking for dinner ideas while you're in town for Homecoming?
Visit Jacksonville Magazine, the Jacksonville Landing, or the St. Johns Town Center for some suggestions.
Be sure to organize your group to join us on the Downtown River Cruise from JU to the Landing on Saturday night. Dinner is on your own, and there are plenty of options for all appetites and price ranges!
Full-service Restauarants at the Jacksonville Landing:
Bourbon Bayou - $-$$
Mongo’s - $
Twisted Martini – no menu available online
Vito’s - $
Fuddruckers - $
The American Café - $
Koja Sushi - $ - $$
Hooter’s - $
Dona Maria’s - $
Benny’s Seafood - $-$$
$ - Under $20/pp
$$ - $20-$40/pp
Questions? Call (904) 256-7201. We look forward to seeing you in October!
REGISTER NOW
2008 Distinguished Alumni Awards:
Dr. Elizabeth DePeri '88
Vice Admiral David Dorsett '78
Scott Amos Recent Alumnus of Distinction:
Alexander Boylan '99
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Thursday, October 9
12 p.m. Special Guest Speaker JU Alum Alexander Boylan ’99 - Boylan talks about his life after winning The Amazing Race II! “The Things I Carried Around the World for Free.”
Gooding Auditorium
5 p.m. Alumni Tailgate & BBQ - Join us pre-game for an old-fashioned BBQ catered by Bono’s.
The Bolles School, 7400 San Jose Boulevard in Jacksonville, Skinner-Barco Stadium, near Lot F
7 p.m. JU Football vs. Webber - Come out to see the Dolphins take on the Webber International Warriors under the lights at Bolles. Distinguished Alumni award presentation will take place during halftime.
The Bolles School, Skinner-Barco Stadium
7 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Mercer
Ashley Sports Complex
Friday, October 10
10 a.m. Alumni Board Meeting
Howard Building, Linda Stein Board Room
6 p.m. President’s Welcome Reception - President and Mrs. Kerry Romesburg host this party in the new student center. Enjoy fresh seafood selections, frozen daiquiris and live entertainment just steps from the St. Johns River! Landlubbers welcome-casual attire.
Davis Student Commons
7 p.m. JU Baseball’s 50th Anniversary Reunion Activities - Call Josh Ellis for details (904) 256-7400
John Sessions Stadium
7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Alumni Concert - Call (904) 256-7370 to participate in the concert or for more information.
Terry Concert Hall
8:30 p.m. Mock Rock - Enjoy beer, wine and laughs under the stars at this student-run talent show.
The Valley
Saturday, October 11
8 a.m. Alumni Crew Race - Hit the St. Johns for this annual race followed by a Shell Dedication Ceremony.
Negaard Rowing Center
10 a.m. Green Key Breakfast - RSVP to Karen Jackson at (904) 256-7321 or kjackso@ju.edu
Kinne Center
11 a.m. Welcome Back Cookout - Bring the whole family out to the ball park for a cookout. There will be fun for the little pirates including face painting, bounce houses, peg-leg races and run the bases!
John Sessions Stadium - 3rd Baseline Park
1 p.m. Alumni Baseball Game - Where baseball alumni will prove they’re never too old to hit a homer!
John Sessions Stadium
4 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. Campbell
Ashley Sports Complex
6 p.m. Downtown Cruise - Grab your crew and climb aboard for a cruise to the Jacksonville Landing! Choose from a wide selection of waterfront restaurants in the heart of downtown. Boats will depart from the JU
dock at 6 & 6:30 p.m., returning to campus in time for the RAT Party at 8:30 & 9 p.m.
Shuttle to dock departs from tennis courts
9 p.m. RAT Party - The Rathskellar Party is going pirate-style this year, including rum punch and ale selections fit for Capt. Jack Sparrow himself! Eye patches and parrots optional, but having fun is required at this annual laid-back party that closes the weekend out with a bang!
Negaard Rowing Center; shuttle departs from tennis courts