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Schedule of Events October 5-9, 2020

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Thank you to our alumni, families, friends and fans who participated in Stay at Homecoming & Family Week 2020 by attending one of our virtual meetups, participating in our daily social media contests with @jacksonvilleu, @jualumni and @jax_dolphins, or even reconnecting with an old classmate to relive fond memories from Jacksonville University!

View the full 2020 schedule of events below. When the details of Homecoming & Family Weekend 2021 are announced, the schedule will be posted here.

Monday, October 5

#JUStayAtHomecoming Social Contest

Follow @JacksonvilleU and @JUAlumni on Instagram to participate!

Share the official post from @JUAlumni to your page or story using #JUStayAtHomecoming, and tag @JUAlumni and two fellow Dolphins to enter to win a JU branded backpack and laptop case!

Student Spirit Pack Pick Up

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST

Students receiving a pre-purchased student Spirit Pack should have received an email with pick up locations and times on campus. Extra Spirit Packs will be available to students who didn't have one pre-ordered in their name for a $45 donation to the JU Parents Fund.

Student for a Day in the Future - Jacksonville University STEAM Institute

11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. EST

Join Dr. Murat Tiryakioğlu, executive vice president of STEAM Initiatives at Jacksonville University to learn about the STEAM Institute, its programming, and the future collaborative space on-campus.

Green Key Induction Ceremony 

5-6 p.m. EST

Alumni, families and friends are invited to join Jacksonville University's oldest honor society, Green Key for their induction ceremony and celebration of its newest members. Green Key Honor Society recognizes the top 1% of students on campus. Members are invited to join and are a part of a special and exclusive family of students and alumni.

Parent & Family Zoom Mixer

7:15-8:15 p.m. EST

Join the Office of Family Engagement virtually to meet other Jacksonville University families! Attendees will have a chance to learn more about the Office of Family Engagement and be mixed randomly into Zoom Break Out Rooms to mingle and make connections with other families.

Tuesday, October 6

#JUStayAtHomecoming Social Contest

Follow @JacksonvilleU, @MSRI_JU and @JUAlumni on Instagram to participate!

Participate in the Marine Science Research Institute's virtual service project to enter for a chance to win an official MSRI OCEARCH t-shirt and Tervis Tumbler. Post a photo from your waterfront cleanup location using #JUStayAtHomecoming and tag @MSRI_JU to enter!

MSRI Virtual Service Project: Waterfront Cleanup

Jacksonville University is fortunate to be located along the banks of the beautiful St. Johns River. Through partnerships with OCEARCH and St. Johns Riverkeeper, our students learn the importance of keeping our oceans and waterways clean. Spend some time outside near a lake, river, ocean or pond in your area and join us in a waterfront cleanup project from your hometown. If you are local to Jacksonville, FL help the St. Johns Riverkeeper scout out new cleanup locations by reporting them through their Water Reporter app. Take a photo from your waterfront cleanup site and tag @MSRI_JU to enter to win today's #JUStayAtHomecoming social contest.

Parade of Colleges: Conversation with Matt Corrigan, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences

3-4 p.m. EST

Hear directly from Dean Matt Corrigan and leading faculty about important news, initiatives, and insider information about the College of Arts & Sciences.

Class of 1970 Gathering

5:30-6:30 p.m. EST

Mingle with fellow Class of 1970 alumni in celebration of your 50th Reunion! We look forward to celebrating your reunion in person at Homecoming 2021.

School of Aviation Alumni & Friends Gathering

7-8 p.m. EST

Chat with School of Aviation leadership, industry leaders, fellow alumni and current students during this virtual meet up. The School of Aviation looks forward to planning its 35th Anniversary Celebration and Alumni Dinner in the spring or when it is safe to gather on campus again. If you would like to be a part of a small celebration planning committee, you are encouraged to attend to learn more!

Wednesday, October 7

#JUStayAtHomecoming Social Contest

Follow @JacksonvilleU and @JUAlumni on Instagram to participate!

On Wednesdays, we wear GREEN! Sport your JU green, share a selfie or photo using #JUStayAtHomecoming on Instagram to enter your chance to win a JU duffle bag filled with giveaways!

JU Campus Door Decorating Contest Voting

Follow @JacksonvilleU on Instagram and vote for your favorite area of campus showing the most creative displays of Dolphin pride! The winner will receive a prize valued at $200. Students and the JU campus community may submit their door decorations here until October 5.

Lunch Music with the Jacksonville University Singers

Noon - 1 p.m. EST

The University Singers present a virtual concert of solo and chamber vocal music. From Madrigals to Brahms, tune in for some of choral music's greatest hits!

Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts Performing Arts YouTube Channel

Parade of Colleges: Conversation with Dr. Tim Snyder, Dean of the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts 

1:30-2:30 p.m. EST

Hear directly from the college's dean, Dr. Tim Snyder and leading faculty about important news, initiatives, and insider information about the Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts.

GOLD Phin Alumni Network & Class of 2020 Gathering

6-7 p.m. EST

Hosted by the GOLD Phin Alumni Network Executive Committee, come see your friends and fellow recent graduates and talk about ways you'd like to network and connect with your alumni family.

Class of 2000 Gathering

7:30-8:30 p.m EST

Mingle with fellow Class of 2000 alumni in celebration of your 20th Reunion! We look forward to celebrating your reunion in person at Homecoming 2021.

Virtual Dolphin Trivia

8 - 9 p.m. EST

Join JU students for a virtual trivia game hosted by familiar faces and fellow JU fans! Play as a team of one or gather a group virtually.

Thursday, October 8

#JUStayAtHomecoming Social Contest

Follow @JacksonvilleU and @JUAlumni on Instagram to participate!

Alumni, families, friends and fans - it's a JU throwback Thursday social contest. Share your favorite JU memory on Instagram using #JUStayAtHomecoming and tag @JUAlumni to enter to win a JU apron and other cooking accessories!

Student for a Day: Cooking Class and Q&A with JU Dining

10-11:30 a.m. EST

Learn how to cook the featured meal of the day being served on campus and take part in a Q&A session with JU Dining's staff and chefs.

Download the recipes in advance so you can pick up the ingredients when you go shopping:

Parade of Colleges: Conversation with Dr. Mark Tillman, Dean of the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences

3-4 p.m. EST

Hear directly from the college's dean, Dr. Mark Tillman and leading faculty about important news, initiatives, and insider information about the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences.

Class of 2010 Gathering

6-7 p.m. EST

Mingle with fellow Class of 2010 alumni in celebration of your 10th Reunion! We look forward to celebrating your reunion in person at Homecoming 2021.

Black Alumni Network Gathering

7:30 - 9 p.m. EST

Meet the inaugural executive committee of the Black Alumni Network and learn about their goals for the first year of the Network's establishment, ways to get involved, and meet fellow alumni.

Friday, October 9

#JUStayAtHomecoming Social Contest

How strong is your JU spirit? Show your Dolphin pride by wearing your best JU branded gear in honor of the last day of Homecoming & Family Week. Post your photo and tag @JAX_Dolphins to enter to win a mini basketball hop set and JU tailgate chair!

Jacksonville Athletics Virtual Fan Day

presented by Baptist Health

9 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST

Friends and fans do not want to miss out on Jacksonville Athletics' packed social schedule celebrating our phin-tastic fans and teams! Highlights include; Row Across Florida coverage, facility project check-ins, a day in the life with Darnell Haney, fight song performance with the JU RipCurrent Pep Band, lunch story time with student-athletes, a virtual t-shirt toss, film breakdowns with John Galloway, a list of our coaches' favorite books, a mid-afternoon hype up with women's lacrosse, a men's basketball season preview, clinics with select teams, an at-home workout with strength & conditioning, and close the day with happy hour over a re-streamed JU Baseball win!

View the Virtual Fan Day Schedule

Meet the Career Management Team

Noon - 1 p.m. EST

The Career Management Team, Dr. Barbara Ritter, executive director, and Darby Rich, associate director, invite JU alumni and families to attend an information session over lunch. Hear from a student “Career Peer” and learn about the different ways Career Management at Jacksonville University can support you as a member of the Dolphin family, your student, company, or employer.

Parade of Colleges: Conversation with Dr. Barbara Ritter, Dean of the Davis College of Business

3-4 p.m. EST

Hear directly from the college's dean, Dr. Barbara Ritter and leading faculty about important news, initiatives, and insider information about the Davis College of Business.

Jacksonville University Class of 2020 Distinguished Alumni

Follow Jacksonville University Alumni on social media and check your inbox for the release of this year's distinguished alumni award recipients as we celebrate their personal and professional accomplishments, support for their alma mater, and service to others.

Read About Our 2020 Class of Distinguished Alumni

DolphiNurse Alumni Network Gathering

7:30-8:30 p.m. EST

Join nurses from around the world for a networking event, discussion, and celebration in honor of Year of the Nurse.

Fireworks Display

9:30 p.m. EST

To close out the University's Homecoming & Family Week, students will celebrate with a fireworks display on campus. The fireworks display will be streamed online for viewing through JU's social media accounts for guests.

Postponed Events

The following milestone reunions have been postponed to Homecoming & Family Weekend 2021:

The following events have been postponed to the spring or when it is safe to gather on campus:

Homecoming & Family Weekend Schedule Reunions Resources
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