Tradition. Pride. Spirit
Join us for Homecoming 2020 - February 6-8, 2020.
Don't miss a week of celebrating what it means to be an Eagle for life!
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| The Launch | 5 | 2 | 2020 | 12 p.m. | 1 | 2 | Library Lawn |
The Launch celebrates the beginning of Homecoming Week in a pep rally style with the band, cheerleaders, basketball team and coaches. There will be free food, prizes, and fun for everyone in the FGCU community! |
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| Comedy Show | 5 | 2 | 2020 | 8 p.m. | 1 | 2 | Cohen Center Ballroom |
The former star of Nickelodeon’s “Drake & Josh” and YouTube personality Josh Peck will be at FGCU for an evening of candid, funny and inspiring anecdotes about his life and career.
Tickets are FREE but seats are limited! |
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| Wings Up Wine Tour | /alumni/events/homecoming/images/WineTour.png | 6 | 2 | 2020 | 5:30 p.m. | 1 | 3 | Alumni Legacy Plaza |
The Wings Up Wine Tour is designed to show alumni the newest additions to campus while enjoying fine wine from the FGCU Wine Collection. Take a seat with Azul on the Alumni Legacy Plaza, be the first to explore the new University Recreation & Wellness Center and enjoy a brew in Azul’s Brewhouse.
Space is limited and registration is required. |
Wine Tour |
| Men’s Basketball vs Stetson | 6 | 2 | 2020 | 7 p.m. | 1 | 1 | Alico Arena |
Your Eagles take on the Stetson Hatters in an ASUN Conference game. Wear Pink & buy our OFFICIAL 2019-20 “Eagles Are Stronger Than Cancer” shirts for $15 to support the Coaches vs Cancer Foundation.
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| Alumni Awards | /alumni/events/homecoming/images/Awards.jpg | 7 | 2 | 2020 | 6 p.m. | 1 | 3 | Lutgert Courtyard |
Alumni Awards celebration is a time to honor our Soaring Eagle Awardees and Alumni of Distinction. Registration is required for all alumni, faculty/staff and community members.
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| University Recreation & Wellness Center Grand Opening | 7 | 2 | 2020 | 3 p.m. | 1 | 4 | University Recreation & Wellness Center |
The University Recreation & Wellness Center (URWC) has been highly anticipated and awaited by students, faculty, staff, university administrators and alumni. With the event being held during Homecoming weekend, we are excited for alumni and community members to tour the building and share in the celebration. The building will have already opened for use in January for the start of the spring semester, but this will be the formal grand opening ceremony with a ribbon cutting, special guests and unique giveaways. |
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| Eagle Fan Fest | 7 | 2 | 2020 | 7 p.m. | 1 | 2 | University Recreation & Wellness Center | The Eagle Fan Fest is an opportunity for the FGCU community to come together and create excitement for Homecoming. There will be food and eating contests, plenty of food and games, prizes and raffles, tours of the new rec center, as well as possible raffles every half hour and axe throwing. | ||
| Homecoming Tailgate | /alumni/events/homecoming/images/Tailgate.jpg | 8 | 2 | 2020 | 3 p.m. | 1 | 3 | Recreation Outdoor Complex |
Open to all alumni, students, faculty/staff and fans of FGCU, the Homecoming Tailgate will feature a live band, face paint, BBQ, beer garden, inflatables and representatives from student organizations.
4 p.m. Women’s Basketball vs North Florida 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs North Florida
Forever an Eagle members will enjoy the Men's Basketball game with a cash bar and dessert reception from the Hillmyer-Tremont Suite at Alico Arena. The Homecoming court will be announced at halftime & the royalty revealed during the Men's Basketball Game.
Alumni/community registration is required. Free for FGCU Students (no registration required, please bring your student ID). |
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| Lunch with Azul and Friends | /alumni/events/homecoming/images/BreakfastAzul.jpg | 9 | 2 | 2020 | 12 p.m. | 1 | 3 | The Boardwalk |
Make plans for a delicious meal that comes with appearances by your favorite local mascots, including our own Azul ―and be sure to bring your camera. Games, giveaways and fun for our Future Eagles!
This is a complementary event, however, registration is required. Food may be purchased from The Boardwalk or Azul’s Brewhouse.
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Book your stay with our Official Hotel Sponsor!
Call and mention "FGCU alumni" for a discounted rate.
Interested in Sponsoring Homecoming 2020? Email the Office of Alumni Relations.
