Homecoming

Women’s Soccer vs. Roanoke, 6 p.m.
Glo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium
Cheer on the women’s soccer team as it takes on Roanoke! Free admission; tickets are not required.

Women’s Volleyball vs. Virginia Wesleyan, 6 p.m.
James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center
Cheer on the women’s volleyball team as it takes on Virginia Wesleyan! Free admission; tickets are not required.

Black Alumni Network – A Night of Celebration Reception, 5 p.m.
Ferrari Room, Brandt Student Center
Join the Black Alumni Network (BAN) for an evening of celebrating the Shenandoah University community as we promote a network of support and cultivate university engagement. At this reception, we will celebrate the continued growth of BAN with music, drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

Virtual Late Night Bingo, 9 p.m.
Virtual via Zoom
Participate virtually with current students and your fellow alumni for the chance to win cool prizes, which, like in previous years, won’t disappoint! Prizes include gift cards to multiple restaurants, the campus bookstore and more! Prizes will be mailed to all winners. Don’t miss your chance to win!

Alumni Central, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Dayton Gallery, lower level of Brandt Student Center
Your Homecoming hub! Come and visit with fellow alumni, faculty and staff. When you first arrive on campus, make sure you stop by for light refreshments, pocket schedules for the weekend, your name tags and to take a look at past yearbooks. You can take a visual trip into the past, too, when you check out the Dayton Gallery, which is home to memorabilia dating back to Shenandoah’s earliest days.

Duo Wii Bowling Tournament, 5 – 7 p.m.
Esports Arena
Don’t get stuck in the virtual gutter! This is an opportunity for Alumni, Parents, and Students to check out the Esports Arena and compete together in a Duo Wii Sports Bowling tournament from 5-7 p.m. This is a community event put on by the esports program and the Esports Experience for Professionals Club. For more information, contact Joseph Clarke at jclarke19@su.edu.

Alumni Celebration Dinner – An Evening of Distinction, 6 p.m. ($20)
Ferrari Room, Brandt Student Center
Join your fellow alumni to celebrate Shenandoah’s Distinguished Alumni Award honorees and recognize reunion years. Pre-dinner social begins at 5:30 p.m. To see who the 2023 recipients are and learn more about them, visit https://bit.ly/443Uhx8.

SOLD OUT – Into the Woods, 7:30 p.m. ($28)
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s modern classic brings together favorite fairy tale characters to create a musical that is both timeless and relevant.

Both enchanting and touching, the Tony Award-winning book and score follows multiple storylines that merge: a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them with disastrous results.

One of Sondheim’s most popular works, “Into the Woods” is a musically sophisticated show infused with touches of dark comedy, and featuring unforgettable songs and fantastical design elements that create a magical and mystical world.

Old Town Crawl, 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. ($5)
Downtown Winchester
Get your pub crawl cards stamped at various Downtown Winchester restaurants, then post a picture taken that night at one of the locations on social media using #SUpubcrawl to receive one of our new “I survived the Old Town Crawl” pint glasses! This event is geared toward individuals 21 and older; however, those who are underage may still participate by purchasing food and non-alcoholic beverages at pub crawl stops. Check-in is at Shenandoah University’s Feltner Building at the corner of Loudoun and Boscawen streets.

Alumni Central, 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Dayton Gallery, lower level of Brandt Student Center
Your Homecoming hub! Come and visit with fellow alumni, faculty and staff. When you first arrive on campus, make sure you stop by for light refreshments, pocket schedules for the weekend, your name tags and to take a look at past yearbooks. You can take a visual trip into the past, too, when you check out the Dayton Gallery, which is home to memorabilia dating back to Shenandoah’s earliest days.

Men’s Soccer vs. Guilford, 11 a.m.
Glo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium.
Cheer on the men’s soccer team as it takes on Guilford! Free admission; tickets are not required.

North Star Contracting Golf Tournament, 11 a.m. (Individual: $85; Team: $340)
The Links Course at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club (838 Bowling Green Rd, Front Royal, VA 22630)
Join your Shenandoah family in a Hornet takeover of the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club for the annual Homecoming Golf Tournament! Check-in is at 10 a.m. and the tournament begins at 11 a.m. Each tournament ticket includes: a round of golf, cart and green fees, SU alumni welcome gifts, a box lunch, beverages (beer and soft drinks) and a chance to win on-course prizes (long drive and closest to the pin)! To register for the tournament, visit advancement.su.edu/HCGolf.

Field Hockey vs. Randolph-Macon, 1 p.m.
Aikens Stadium
Cheer on the field hockey team as it takes on Randolph-Macon! Free admission; tickets are not required.

Women’s Soccer vs. Randolph-Macon, 2 p.m.
Glo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium
Cheer on the women’s soccer team as it takes on Randolph-Macon!! Free admission; tickets are not required.

Into the Woods, 2:30 p.m. ($28)
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s modern classic brings together favorite fairy tale characters to create a musical that is both timeless and relevant.

Both enchanting and touching, the Tony Award-winning book and score follows multiple storylines that merge: a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them with disastrous results.

One of Sondheim’s most popular works, “Into the Woods” is a musically sophisticated show infused with touches of dark comedy, and featuring unforgettable songs and fantastical design elements that create a magical and mystical world.

Women’s Lacrosse Alumnae Game, 3 p.m.
Aikens Stadium
Play against current women’s lacrosse team members! Then after the alumnae game, join us for the Women’s Lacrosse Alumnae Tailgate event before the Homecoming Football Game vs. Bridgewater at 7 p.m.

Homecoming & Family Weekend Tailgate Party, 4:30 p.m. ($20)
Inside the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center
Get ready for the big game at the Homecoming & Family Weekend Tailgate Party! Take in some great music, enjoy face painting, inflatables and much, much more! Your admission includes free food and drink bucks ($25 value per guest) to be used at the various food vendors on-site, as well as at the School of Business-sponsored beer and wine garden. Eat delicious food and enjoy an assortment of games and activities for all ages! At check-in, alumni will receive a special gift, courtesy of the Shenandoah University Alumni Association. Purchase your tickets online!

General Admission – $20
Alumni – $20
SU Faculty/Staff – $10
Current SU Students – $10
Children – $5

Affinity Tailgates 
Black Alumni Network and Latinx tailgate tents will be at the event so be sure to stop by and connect with your fellow alumni!  

SOLD OUT – Tailgate Party Parking
Please be sure to read on for very important details! Free parking can be found in the Brandt Student Center parking lot and/or parking garage (shuttles will be available to take you over to the Wilkins Athletics & Events Center). If you’d rather park closer to the action, parking in the Wilkins Athletics & Events Center (WAEC) costs $10 per space and must be purchased in advance (choose “Home Parking” or “Garage Parking”); please note that regardless of the option you select, the first SU fans to arrive will be directed to the WAEC lot and overflow will go into the garage. You’re free to tailgate in your parking space, but if you’d like some additional tailgating room, purchase the $30 “HOME Tailgating” option in advance (in addition to your $10 parking) to have a reserved tailgating space in the Hornet Athletics tailgating area, a grassy area next to Wilkins Athletics & Events Center.

There are no cash sales at the parking entrance or Shentel Stadium gate, so be sure to purchase parking (and your tickets to the Homecoming Football Game) online in advance. Be sure to have your digital parking ticket ready on your phone when you approach the parking entrance. Digital parking tickets and game tickets cannot be screenshots. Here is a video example of how to purchase parking and/or game tickets and how to redeem them at the parking entrance/Shentel Stadium gates!

SOLD OUT – Homecoming Football Game vs. Bridgewater, 7 p.m.
BLUE OUT GAME
Glo Fiber Field at Shentel Stadium
Cheer on the football team as it takes on Bridgewater! During halftime, you can also look forward to seeing the Distinguished Alumni Award recipients honored, along with many other Homecoming festivities! Tickets and parking ($10) must be purchased online ahead of time; cash WILL NOT be accepted. Pricing is as follows: reserved seats (all ages) $15; general admission adult (13 years old and over) $10; general admission youth (seven to 12 years old) $5; six and under general admission is FREE. Shenandoah University students, faculty, and staff receive complimentary admission with a valid I.D. Purchase your tickets and parking for this game at www.suhornets.com/tickets.

LOW TICKET WARNING – Into the Woods, 7:30 p.m. ($28)
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s modern classic brings together favorite fairy tale characters to create a musical that is both timeless and relevant.

Both enchanting and touching, the Tony Award-winning book and score follows multiple storylines that merge: a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them with disastrous results.

One of Sondheim’s most popular works, “Into the Woods” is a musically sophisticated show infused with touches of dark comedy, and featuring unforgettable songs and fantastical design elements that create a magical and mystical world.

Baseball Alumni Game, 11 a.m.
Kevin Anderson Field at Bridgeforth Stadium
Play against your fellow alumni! Batting practice starts at 9:44 a.m. and then it’s time to play ball at 11 a.m.!

Harambee Gospel Choir Takeover Service, 11:30 a.m.
Goodson Chapel
Come fellowship with Harambee Gospel Choir as they host a Chapel Service. Alum Pastor LaVarn Gordon ’08 of the River Life Church will be our special guest and will share a sermonette to close out Homecoming weekend. For more information, please contact Harambee Gospel Choir at harambee@su.edu.

SOLD OUT – Into the Woods, 2:30 p.m. ($28)
Ohrstrom-Bryant Theatre
Music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by James Lapine

James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim’s modern classic brings together favorite fairy tale characters to create a musical that is both timeless and relevant.

Both enchanting and touching, the Tony Award-winning book and score follows multiple storylines that merge: a baker and his wife, who wish to have a child; Cinderella, who wishes to attend the King’s Festival; and Jack, who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse. Everyone’s wish is granted, but the consequences of their actions return to haunt them with disastrous results.

One of Sondheim’s most popular works, “Into the Woods” is a musically sophisticated show infused with touches of dark comedy, and featuring unforgettable songs and fantastical design elements that create a magical and mystical world.

Shenandoah University Logos

https://www.su.edu/alumni/files/2020/03/SU-Coloring-Book-1.pdf

Shenandoah University Campus Buildings

https://www.su.edu/alumni/files/2020/03/Alumni_ColoringPages_SUBuildings.pdf

Buzzy the Hornet

https://www.su.edu/alumni/files/2020/04/Alumni_ColoringPages_Buzzy.pdf

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Haven’t been back to campus in awhile or just want to see what’s new on campus? Visit us virtually! Explore our campus, travel to the Winchester walking mall, and hike through our Cool Spring campus on the Shenandoah River! Please also share with any current high school seniors you know who are considering or should consider Shenandoah University. Take a virtual tour.