01/08/2016
Get Ready HAWKS!
Whether it is your 50th reunion or your first, plan on attending Homecoming 2016 as you reminisce and reconnect with old friends and meet new ones! This is a great opportunity to rediscover HAWK Territory and to renew your connection to this special place!
Homecoming 2016 Tentative Event Schedule
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Sunday, February 14th through Sunday, February 21st, 2016
Updated 1/8/16
Please remember this is tentative! Its about 90% cleared! We are still waiting on a few more contracts to be signed! More information to come! Thank you for your patience!
Sunday, February 14, 2016
Gospel Explosion
Sponsored by the Office of the President and the Student Government Association
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Free Admission- Open to the Public
This event is the official Kick off for Homecoming with our traditional Homecoming Gospel Show featuring both university and community gospel artists and choirs.
Red Light Special (Student Masquerade Ball)
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Student Services Center- Ballroom
7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
(Doors Open: 6:30 p.m./Doors Close: 11 p.m.)
Admission price: $14.00 per person
Dress Code: "Dress To Impress"- NO JEANS OR ATHLETIC WEAR!
Will You Be My Valentine? If so, meet me at the SSC for a night of dancing, music and fun!
Monday, February 15, 2016
Spring Open House
Sponsored by the Office of Admissions
Student Services Center- Theater
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
At our Spring Open House prospective students will be able to talk to an admission counselor, learn more about campus life from current students, learn more about their major of interest from UMES faculty, and tour our beautiful campus! On-site admission will be offered, and application fees will be waived! Prospective students are encouraged to bring transcripts and standardized test scores with them. To Pre-register for the Spring Open House please visit, umes.edu/openhouse
Shore Overload "Bonfire"
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Location to Be Determined
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Free Admission
The bonfire is one of the most memorable, and sporadic, of all traditional UMES activities, celebrating that the HAWKS Basketball team will win the 2016 homecoming! Come out and enjoy!
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
Family Feud Trivia Game- "What Do You Know About UMES?"
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Student Services Center- Rotunda
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Top 100 students at UMES were asked: "What are you going to do during Homecoming Week?" Survey says "Play Family Feud and win tickets and prizes!"
Shore Overload Kickoff
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
(Doors Open: 6:00 p.m./Doors Close: 10 p.m.)
Price: $3.00
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
"Who's Got Next?!" Video Game Day
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Student Services Center- Ballroom
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Welcome to "The Oscars!"
Sponsored by Student Government Association and Bazaar Models Entertainment
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
(Doors Open: 6:00 p.m./Doors Close: 9 p.m.)
Price: $10.00
Bazaar Models Entertainment presents "The Oscars!" This will be an event you won't want to miss. This year's show will feature a variety of fashion concepts and spotlight student models at our university.
Thursday, February 18, 2016
Alumni Central Opens
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center- Alumni Office (1135)
9:00 am until 5:00 pm
Check in and register for all of the weekend s Alumni activities! Make Alumni Central your first stop on your homecoming journey. Stop by and receive a list of all Homecoming activities and of course your Alumni goodie bag. Light refreshments will be available.
Alumni Career Opportunity Exchange (ACOE)
Sponsored by the National Alumni Association and
The Career and Professional Development Office
Student Services Center- Ballroom
8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
(Career Services and Alumni Affairs will provide refreshments. Career learning and Networking reception- food/music) Alumni will highlight their professional expertise and encourage current students to pursue career opportunities in various fields of endeavor.
"How Much Can You Handle?"
Sponsored by the Student Government Association and A.T.O.D.
Student Services Center- Rotunda
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
This Alcohol Awareness activity will make students aware of the effect of alcohol.
UMES Homecoming Concert
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
William P. Hytche Athletic Center
7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
(Doors Open: 5:30 p.m./Doors Close: 11:00 p.m.)
Price: TBD
Alumni Life Member and Leadership Ceremony
Sponsored by the National Alumni Association
Student Services Center- Ballroom
Reception-6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Dinner- 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday, February 19, 2016
Alumni Central Opens
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center- Allen J. Singleton Multi-purpose Room
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
National Alumni Association "HAWK CHAPTER EXCHANGE"
Sponsored by the National Alumni Association
Student Services Center- Allen J. Singleton Multi-purpose Room
9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
Shore Overload Day Party and Social
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Student Services Center- Rotunda
2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Alumni "Welcome Home" Reception
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center- Allen J. Singleton Multi-purpose Room
2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
"HAWKS FOR FOOTBALL" Legacy Video
Sponsored by HAWKS FOR FOOTBALL
Student Services Center- Theater
3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
UMES "Hall of Fame" Induction Ceremony
Sponsored by the Department of Athletics
Student Services Center- Ballroom
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Price: $50.00 for Hall of Famers and $60.00 for General Public
The 90's Throwback NPHC Step Show
Sponsored by the National Pan-Hellenic Council
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
(Doors Open: 7:30 p.m./Doors Close: 9:30 p.m.)
$7.00 UMES Students / $10.00 General Admission / $5.00 Greeks with paraphernalia
Join us as we celebrate the history and tradition of our Greek-lettered organizations at this year's step show as they showcase their talent, creativity and technical skill in the art of stepping as they compete for the title of Step Show Champion!
"The All Black Affair" Homecoming Party (Hollywood Theme)
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Richard A. Henson Center
11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m.
(Doors Open: 10:00 p.m./Doors Close: 1:00 a.m.)
Price: $15.00
Dress Code: "Dress To Impress"- NO JEANS OR ATHLETIC WEAR!
The stars are making their way down the red carpet, and now you can, too. Join the Student Government, friends and other "High Class" folks as they present "A Night of Style and Class!"
Alumni Homecoming Party (Tentative)
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
La Quinta Inn- Salisbury, Maryland
10:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Price: TBD
Saturday, February 20, 2016
Alumni Central Opens
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center- Ballroom
6:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
The President's Breakfast
Sponsored by the Office of the President
Student Services Center- Ballroom
7:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $5.00 per person
"Open to all Alumni, Parents, Friends and Community Partners"
Join our Alumni from near and far as they gather to hear Dr. Juliette B. Bell, 15th President and her Cabinet share the successes of UMES from the past year. This event will be a time of food, fun, fellowship and sharing of "HAWK LOVE"!! Also Alumni Chapters and The National Alumni Association will present gifts and acknowledgements!
UMES National Alumni Association Annual Business Meeting
Sponsored by the National Alumni Association
Student Services Center- Ballroom
9:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Cost: Free
All UMES Alumni are invited to participate in the annual meeting of the UMES National Alumni Association as the Board of Directors shares accomplishments of the past year. Come hear the candidates for 2016-2018 share their vision for the future.
Miss UMES Alumni Pageant
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center- Rotunda
12:00 noon until 1:00 pm
The Office of Alumni Affairs will hosts its first Ms. Alumni Pageant, which showcases school pride, tradition and talent! Judges will focus on Community Service, School Cheer and Final Question! Which Alumni Chapter will win?
Tailgate
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Student Services Center- Guest Parking Lot
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Homecoming Basketball Game
UMES HAWKS vs. South Carolina State University
Sponsored by the Department of Athletics
William P. Hytche Athletics Center
Main Arena- Doors open at Noon
Women's Basketball- 2:00 p.m./Men's Basketball- 4:00 p.m.
(Doors Open: 12:00 p.m./Doors Close: 5:30 p.m.)
Cost: $25 (one price for both games per person)
Alumni are going into "Overtime!"
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center- Ballroom
6:30 p.m. until 12 a.m.
Join us for some post-game action, featuring live DJs, hors d' Oeuvres and a cash bar immediately after the game, as we celebrate our Hawks Homecoming Victory!
UMES Comedy Show
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
(Doors Open: 8:00 p.m./Doors Close: 10:00 p.m.)
Price: TBD
Alumni Homecoming Party (Tentative)
Sponsored by the National Alumni Association
La Quinta Inn- Salisbury, Maryland
9:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Price: TBD
Sunday, February 21, 2016
"Alumni Brunch Playhouse" Written and Directed by Percy W. Thomas
Sponsored by the National Alumni Association
Student Services Center- Ballroom
1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.
Price: TBD
Special Note #1:
"William P. Hytche Gallery Opening"
William P. Hytche Athletic Center
Friday, February 19, 2016 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Saturday, February 20, 2016 10 a.m. -12 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Visit the William P. Hytche Gallery during Homecoming! Select photographs, medals, newspaper articles, plaques, awards, artifacts and other memorabilia will be on display. Alumni Pat H. Alexander, William F. Armstrong and Charles D. Gregg, in concert with the University System of Maryland Foundation, have commissioned world-renowned artist Simmie Knox to paint the Hytche portrait which is on display!
Special Note #2:
Be on the lookout for the "48 hour Countdown!" Information Coming Soon!
Please remember this is tentative! Its about 90% cleared! We are still waiting on a few more contracts to be signed! More Information to come! Thank you for your patience!
The "SPARKS" are about to Fly!!!!
