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SUMMARY:2026 Homecoming & Family Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend with a two-day campus celebration filled with music\, food\, student showcases\, athletics\, and community spirit! Whether you’re a student\, family member\, alum\, or friend of Converse\, there’s something for everyone. \nT-shirts can be purchased for $20 each via the registration form. Orders will be available for pick up on Friday\, October 23\, 2026\, at the Fall Festival or Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, at the Tailgate. The last day to purchase a t-shirt is Friday\, October 6\, 2026. \nWe hope to CU there! \nPlease register by 10/23/26 \nHomecoming Registration \n\nSchedule of Events\nFRIDAY\, OCTOBER 23\, 2026\nOpen all day: Walk through Montgomery Student Center and view student research and internship posters. (FREE) \n3:30-4:30 PM – Join the Petrie School of Music for a Friday afternoon student recital in Daniel Recital Hall. (FREE) \n4-7 PM: Celebrate the season at Fall Festival and Food Truck Friday on the Quad! Join us for an evening of fall fun\, food\, and community! Enjoy music selected by Converse students\, connect with a variety of student organizations\, and take part in seasonal activities. AVI will serve dinner on the Montgomery Patio\, and a diverse lineup of local food trucks will be available. Students will receive tickets to use at the food trucks. Families and guests are welcome to attend and may purchase food directly from the food trucks of their choice. \n7:30-9:00 PM: Join Theatre & Dance for our fall production of She Kills Monsters\, A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! Converse Students\, Faculty and Staff receive free admission; claim or purchase your tickets here.** \nSATURDAY\, OCTOBER 24\, 2026\nOpen all day: Walk through Montgomery Student Center and view student research and internship posters. (FREE) \n11 AM-1 PM: Enjoy brunch in Gee Dining Room. Guests can pay $8.50 at the door. \n12-4 PM: Swing by Weisiger Lot to tailgate with the Converse community (FREE). \n12 PM: Watch the women’s volleyball team take on North Greenville University for Senior Day! A special Homecoming athletic ticket bundle that includes access to the volleyball match and the soccer doubleheader will be available. Click here to purchase tickets for this athletic event \n2 PM and 5 PM: Watch the men’s and women’s soccer teams take on Belmont Abbey College for Senior Day! A special Homecoming athletic ticket bundle that includes access to the volleyball match and the soccer doubleheader will be available.Click here to purchase tickets for this athletic event \n2:30-4 PM: Join Theatre & Dance for the Saturday matinee of She Kills Monsters\, A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! Converse Students\, Faculty and Staff receive free admission; claim or purchase your tickets here.** \n7:30-9:00 PM: Join Theatre & Dance for our evening production of She Kills Monsters\, A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games! Converse Students\, Faculty and Staff receive free admission; claim or purchase your tickets here.** \n*Special programming for students only will take place during 1889/Homecoming week. Additional event details will be sent out to your Converse email via Student Life. \n**Performances of She Kills Monsters are also being offered Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/2026-homecoming-family-weekend/
LOCATION:Converse University\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Events
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SUMMARY:Converse Homecoming 2026 Tailgate
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a Homecoming Tailgate with President Boone J. Hopkins\, Ph.D.\, Converse Faculty\, Staff\, & the Future Alumni Council on Saturday\, October 24\, 2026\, from noon to 4:00 pm (EDT) at the Weisiger Center Parking Lot. \nCome out to share in fellowship\, watch volleyball and soccer competitions\, and enjoy food and beverages\, compliments of your Alma Mater. We’ve got free t-shirts for kids. \nThe first 25 recent alumni registrants (grads from 2017-2026) will receive free limited edition Converse merch. Family and friends are welcome! \nRegister by 10/18/26 \nWant to add a Homecoming t-shirt or come to Friday’s Fall Festival on 10/23/26? Register for those items and more at https://www.converse.edu/event/2026-homecoming-family-weekend/. \nRSVP by 10/18 \n\nQuestions? Please contact alumnievent@converse.edu or call 864.596.9058.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/converse-homecoming-2026-tailgate/
LOCATION:Weisiger Center at the Sally Abney Rose Physical Activity Complex\, 321 N Fairview Ave\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
CATEGORIES:Alumni,General Events
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