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Save the date: Oct. 3, 2020

Masks are required for all Homecoming events!

A look back at Highlights of 2019 Homecoming:

Rev. Kenneth Wagner of United Wesleyan Church, Dover, Del., speaks in Homecoming Chapel.

Showstopper Spectacular, a musical production presented by the SWU Fine Arts Division, wowed audiences Friday and Saturday night with the best of Broadway.

Four SWU students who said "yes" to Jesus as Lord of their lives, made public their profession of faith this past Friday as they were baptized in the steeplechase pit at Gilbert Track and Field Complex. From left, Michaela Wickham, assistant residence director, assisted Rev. Ken Dill, university chaplain, baptizing Lonesha Lee, Wyatt Hill, Alijah "AJ" Harris and Honesty Frederick. Also assisting, at right, is Jami Lewis, a Religion major.

SWU Homecoming Parade Host, Rev. Heath Mullikin, interviews SWU Religion Professor Rev. Mark Wilson as Co-Host and SWU student Lydia Perry looks on during a live streaming telecast of the 2019 Homecoming Parade.

On the parade dais, our VIP judges are prepared to count votes for Best Float. From left, Dr. April White Pugh, SWU interim provost; Keith Moody, CATbus manager; and Central Mayor Mac Martin graciously offered their services!

Parade entries are lined up and ready to head along Wesleyan Drive!

The 2019 Homecoming Parade proceeds along Wesleyan Drive. President and Mrs. Voss are up front in the parade route in his classic VW Beetle convertible.

The cast of Showstopper Spectacular perform "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" as part of the Homecoming parade.

Members of the Women's Basketball Team hand out candy to parade-goers.

The women's lacrosse team "sails" into 1st place for their creative float SSLAX in the Homecoming.

Alumni and students gathered at Bryant Lodge for a Homecoming Lunch featuring picnic favorites before crossing the street to Childs Field to see the Women's Soccer Team play Belmont Abbey.

Soccer teams stand for the National Anthem before the start of the Women's Soccer game at Childs Field.

The 2019 Homecoming Court.

Seniors Hayden Peters and Jami Wright are crowned Homecoming King and Queen.

Crowds line up to ride the first ever ferris wheel at Homecoming!

Families gather at the Kids' Zone for inflatable fun at the Homecoming festival.

Join us this year for an abbreviated schedule of events celebrating the achievements of current and past Warriors. We are all #TeamSWU!

Schedule for Saturday, October 3

9 a.m. – Alumni Awards and Brunch in the Founders
Join us as we honor the accomplishments of our alumni this year. Outdoor seating for eating will be available. Tickets are currently sold out.

11:30 a.m. – Homecoming "Mask-erade" Parade and Homecoming Court
No seating will be provided for the parade this year, so please bring your own chair from home if you desire.

  • Students will compete for prizes as they decorate their shopping carts!
  • The Warrior Cup will be awarded to the Warrior Games winner.
  • The 2020 Homecoming Court will be announced.

12:30 p.m. – Showstopper Spectacular (for alumni and visitors) at Dupin Amphitheater 
To help with social distancing there will be two outdoor showings of Showstopper Spectacular at Dupin Amphitheater

12:30 p.m. – Lunch (for SWU Students) in the Dining Commons

2:00 p.m. - Showstopper Spectacular (for SWU Students) at Dupin Amphitheate

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