Schedule of Events October 20-22, 2023
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2023 will take place on October 20-22! View the current 2023 schedule below, and stay tuned for more 2023 events as they are added! Visit the Homecoming & Family Weekend homepage for links to 2022 event photos.
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Monday, October 16
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Homecoming Swag Table
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Date October 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Location Kinne Center
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Gear up for Homecoming! Students, stop by the Kinne Center to add Homecoming 2023 swag to your collection as we kick off a Phintastic week.
Tuesday, October 17
Glow in the Dark Dodgeball
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Date October 17 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Location Swisher Gym
Hosted by JAX RecWell and Student Engagement.
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Wednesday, October 18
Dolphin Productions Event
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Date October 18 at TBC
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Location TBC
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Thursday, October 19
Jacksonville University Campus Door Decorating Contest
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Date October 19 at 9:00 a.m.
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Location All over campus
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Show your JU pride and decorate your office or dorm doors for Homecoming & Family Weekend! The Office of People & Culture and Office of Alumni & Family Engagement with a panel of judges will judge your creativity on Thursday, October 19.
Please register using this form by Monday, October 16 to enter for a chance to win prizes! The employee with the most JU Spirited Door will win a Phinomenal prize for their office.
The student(s) that wins will receive a total of $100 in Flex Dollars added to their account or shared with their teammates. Create your designated folder on OneDrive here and upload videos and/or photos of your finished door! Judges will be viewing these entries online and in person. Online submissions are due 10 am on October 19, 2023. Contact teamju@ju.edu with questions. This contest is reserved for JU students, faculty, staff, and administration.
JU School of Aviation 40th Anniversary & Alumni DinnerDa
Date October 19 at 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Office location Frisch Welcome Center
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Jacksonville University School of Aviation. We welcome all Aviation alumni to join us in celebration with a reunion and alumni dinner. Registration and ticket information coming soon!
Mock Rock
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Date October 19 at 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Location Swisher Gym
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Watch students compete in the ultimate lip-sync dance battle, Dolphin style!
Friday, October 20
Row Across Florida
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Date October 20 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Location Swisher Science Green
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Join Jacksonville Men's and Women's Rowing for their signature annual fundraiser. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, family, and friends will be rowing on ergs on Swisher Science Green - their goal is to “row” the entire Florida Coast Line (equivalent to 2,909,694 meters). Sponsor a rower or join in on the fun!
Learn more and support the rowing teams today!
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Homecoming & Family Weekend T-Shirt Pick Up
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Date October 20 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Location Howard Administration Lobby
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Stop by Howard Administration to purchase your Homecoming & Family Weekend t-shirt, get information, and meet members of the Alumni & Family Engagement team!
Party at the Plaza: Phin Phever Tailgate
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Date October 20 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Location Kinne Plaza
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Join your fellow Dolphins for the annual Phin Phever Pep Rally Tailgate!
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Phin Phever Pep Rally with Distinguished Alumni Awards Announcement and Big Phins on Campus Crowning
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Date October 20 at 7:00 p.m.
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Location Swisher Gym
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Join our students for a spirited pep rally featuring student-athletes, Dunk'n and Nellie, and a one-on-one basketball showdown between a JU Basketball Celebrity and a current JU student! Congratulate our Class of 2023 Distinguished Alumni as they accept their prestigious awards and celebrate the crowning of our Big Phins on campus.
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Saturday, October 21
Dolphin Row
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Date October 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
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Location Negaard Rowing Center
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Jacksonville Men's and Women's Rowing alumni are invited to join the annual Homecoming & Family Weekend Dolphin Row.
Green Key Induction Ceremony & Breakfast
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Date October 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Location Moran Center
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Alumni of Green Key Honor Society and families of current student members are invited to the annual Green Key Induction Ceremony & Breakfast. Cash mimosa bar available.
Homecoming & Family Weekend T-Shirt Pick Up
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Date October 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Location Howard Administration Lobby
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Stop by Howard Administration to purchase your Homecoming & Family Weekend t-shirt, get information, and meet members of the Alumni & Family Engagement team!
Greek Life Open House
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Date October 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Location Oak Hall Lobby
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Parents, families, alumni, and friends are welcome to stop by to hear more about Greek Life on campus!
50th Reunion and Green & Gold Guard Induction for the Class of 1973
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Date October 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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Location Frisch Welcome Center
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Join your Jacksonville University classmates and key University leadership for the Class of 1973 50th reunion. To honor this milestone, President Tim Cost ’81 will induct the Class of 1973 into the exclusive Green & Gold Guard. Luncheon to follow. All members of the Green & Gold Guard (Classes of 1973 and earlier) are invited to attend. Registration and ticket information coming soon!
Saturday on the St. Johns
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Date October 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Location Negaard Rowing Center
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Enjoy Dolphin company and an unbeatable view on the banks of the wide St. Johns with live music, great food, and much more!
Future Fest
Date October 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Office location Howard Administration Terrace & Swisher Science Green
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Sunday, October 22
Farewell Family Beach Brunch
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Date October 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Location The Lodge & Club - Ponte Vedra Beach
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Join alumni and families for a farewell brunch to close out the weekend. Professional family photos will be taken at 9:00 a.m., followed by brunch!