Schedule of Events October 18–20, 2019
We've put together an interactive map of the locations of the Homecoming & Family Weekend events. See you on campus!
Friday, October 18, 2019
Dolphin Travel Program: St. Augustine Day Trip
- Time 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Location Meet in the Howard Administration Building lobby
Registration required.
Green Key Reunion and Induction Ceremony
- Time 8:30 a.m.
- Office location Kinne University Center
Future First: Academics and Career Planning Lunch and Learn
- Time 11 a.m. – Noon
- Office location Davis College of Business, Room 159
Registration required.
Campus Tours
- Time 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Office location Frisch Welcome Center
Tours will be departing at 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m., 12 noon, 12:45 p.m.. Registration required.
Student for a Day Experiential Learning Tour
- Time 1 – 2:45 p.m.
- Office location Various locations (meet at your first class!)
- 1 – 1:45 p.m. Nursing STAR Lab
- 2 – 2:45 p.m. Aviation Simulator or Photography 101 or Sand Drawing
Registration required.
Between Two Phins: Timely Topics with President Cost and Provost Sapienza
- Time 3:15 – 4:15 p.m.
- Office location River House
Registration required.
Parade of Colleges: Open House Series
- Time 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
- Office location TBA
Hosted by the Davis College of Business, Public Policy Institute, Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts, College of Arts & Sciences, Marine Science Research Institute and NROTC. Registration required.
President's Welcome Reception
- Time 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
- Office location Frisch Welcome Center
Register you and your guests and receive a free drink token at check-in.
ΑΔΠ 50th Anniversary Charter Celebration and Reunion Banquet
- Time 7 p.m.
- Office location River House
Registration for the this event is separate from the main Homecoming & Family Weekend registration.
ADPi's 50th Charter Anniversary Celebration
Friends of Rowing Reception
- Time 7 p.m.
- Office location Negaard Rowing Center
Hosted by JU Rowing. Registration required.
S’mores Under the Stars
- Time 7 p.m.
- Office location Dolphin Green
Hosted by Student Life.
Saturday, October 19, 2019
Linda Berry Stein College of Fine Arts Alumni Recognition Breakfast
- Time 9 a.m.
- Office location Terry Concert Hall Lobby
Registration required.
Class of 1969 Green & Gold Guard Induction and 50th Reunion
- Time 10 a.m.
- Office location Negaard Rowing Center
Registration for this event is separate from the main Homecoming & Family Weekend registration.
Members of the Green & Gold Guard (Class of 1968 or before) are invited to attend and should register through the main Homecoming & Family Weekend registration.
St. Johns River Boat Cruise Aboard the Larkin Floating Classroom
canceled due to inclement weather
Saturday on the St. Johns
- Time 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Office location River House
Come down to the river to enjoy Dolphin company, a cookout-style lunch and an unbeatable view. Enjoy live music, a family portrait station, our PHINtastic Kids Zone, the Class of 1999 reunion and much more! Ticket price includes lunch and two drink tokens. Cash bar available. Kids under 10 free. Registration required.
Tailgating
- Time 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Office location Centennial Oak Roundabout
Alumni, families and students alike will be tailgating around the Centennial Oak Roundabout starting at 11 a.m., until kick-off at 1 p.m. Special tailgates are currently planned for GOLD Phins with the Class of 2009 Reunion, ADPi, football alumni and softball alumnae. Your family, friends or affinity group can rent a tent from the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement by emailing teamju@ju.edu. All guests over 21 must present an ID at entry.
GOLD Phin Cornhole Tournament
- Time 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Office location Centennial Oak Roundabout
You bring the competition, we'll bring the boards as you and a partner take on fellow Graduates Of the Last Decade (GOLD Phins) in the cornhole tournament of the year. Registration required.
Register for the GOLD Phin Cornhole Tournament
Dolphin March and Pep Rally
canceled due to inclement weather
Football Game – Jacksonville University Dolphins Vs. Davidson Wildcats
- Time 1 p.m.
- Office location D.B. Milne Field
Football tickets can be purchased online, at the gate or as part of the Football Ticket Package through the main Homecoming & Family Weekend registration.
Jacksonville Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
- Time 7:30 p.m.
- Office location Terry Concert Hall
Registration required.
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Fourth Annual River House Run/Walk 5K and Post-Race Bash
- Time 8:15 a.m.
- Office location River House
Important
This event was scheduled for Saturday, October 19. It has been rescheduled to Sunday, October 20, to avoid inclement weather.
This will be a fun and high-energy 5K run/walk through the beautiful JU campus; runners will soak in views of the St. Johns, pass under the historic oak trees in the heart of campus, and even complete a fast lap on the JU track. Registration for this event is separate from the main Homecoming & Family Weekend registration.
Learn More About the River House Run
Beach Brunch at North Beach Fish Camp
- Time 10 a.m.
- Office location North Beach Fish Camp, Atlantic Beach
Ticket price includes full buffet (alcohol not included). Registration required.
Dolphin Day for Future Phins
- Time 10 a.m.
- Office location Terry Concert Hall
During this future student event, families will enjoy a tour across our oak-covered campus, cheer on our Dolphin teams, meet their future professors, and, of course, enjoy delicious food! Registration required.