The 2024 Campbellsville University Homecoming has been in preparation for more than a year. Student Activities Director Kylee Miller said there are a lot of peripheral types of planning as well as narrowing down dates and times throughout the entire summer that all gointo the homecoming planning process.
“We started meeting about homecoming the week after homecoming last year,” Miller said. “We would talk about what we want tochange, what went well, what can we add, what doesn’t make sense and we’d check in periodically through the summer.”
Director of Alumni Relations Ashley Fox said students are also allowed to give their input and suggestions on what the homecoming themeshould be. This year’s theme is “Tiger Tales and Trail.”
According to Shelby Bollinger, who oversees the homecoming king and queen nomination process, a person must be nominated by their organization or club.
“We can have people from TSA, FCA, or people from campus ministries,” Bollinger said, “As long as the organization is okay with sponsoring them, they can be on the court.”
For more information on the nomination process, contact Bollinger at [email protected].
Schedule of events
Thursday, Oct. 24
- 12:30 p.m. – Class of 1964 Reunion – Betty Dobbins Heilman House (President’s Home)
Members of the Class of 1964 are invited at no charge to attend a lunch in your honor as CU celebrates your 60th Class reunion. Alumni from previous classes are invited to attend, as well. Please call the Office of Alumni Relations at 270-789-5149 or email [email protected] to RSVP.
- 7 p.m.
- Women’s volleyball vs. Cumberland University – Gosser Gymnasium
- A Homecoming Night of Worship – Ransdell Chapel
Experience an evening of powerful music, heartfelt praise and uplifting community as CU comes together to celebrate faith and fellowship. Everyone is welcome. For more information, contact Jamie Lawrence at [email protected].
Friday, Oct. 25
- 11:30 a.m. – Golden Heritage Club Reunion, lunch and induction ceremony – Banquet Hall
Golden Heritage Club members are invited to attend the annual reunion and lunch served in honor of this year’s inductees, the class of 1974. The class will also be inducted into the Campbellsville University’s Golden Heritage Club, which is for alumni who have celebrated 50 years or more. Cost is $20 each or $35 per couple. There is no charge for the Class of 1974 members and their guest.
- 3 p.m.-5 p.m. – Human Performance Open House – Hawkins Athletic Complex
Come check out the improvements to the facility and meetup with faculty and staff.
- 6 p.m. – Alumni Reception and Awards Ceremony – E. Bruce Heilman Welcome Center
The annual Homecoming Dinner Reception and Awards Ceremony will honor the 2024 Distinguished Alumni, all former Mr. and Miss Campbellsville recipients, along with other recognitions. Contact the Alumni Relations Office if you are a former Mr. or Miss Campbellsville. Tickets are $20 each or $25 to include a ticket to the University Theater Production.
- 8 p.m. – University Theater Production, Lucky Stiff. – Russ Mobley Theater, Alumni Building
The story revolves around an unassuming English shoe salesman who is forced to take the embalmed body of his recently murdered uncle on a vacation to Monte Carlo. Tickets are $10 and will be available at campbellsville.edu/box office or by phone at 270-283-0566.
Saturday, Oct. 26
- 8 a.m.-10 a.m. – Homecoming Family Breakfast – Winters Dining Hall
- 8 a.m.-Noon – Annual Homecoming Car Show – Montgomery Library Lawn
- 10 a.m.-noon – Alumni Art Exhibition – Pence Chowning Art Gallery
- 10:30 a.m. – Homecoming Parade – Main Street, Campbellsville
- 11 a.m.-1:45 p.m. – Homecoming Tent Festival – Stapp Lawn/Proctor Knott Parking Lot
- 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. – Lunch on Stapp Lawn
- 1 p.m. – Theatre and Dance Open House – Russ Mobley Theater, Alumni Building
- 2:01 p.m. – Homecoming football game – Finley Stadium, Citizens Bank Field
The Homecoming football game is set at one minute after the hour to pay honor to the legacy of the late legendary Tiger Football Coach Ron Finley. The matchup will be between the Tigers and the Eagles of Faulkner University. The 2024 Homecoming Queen will also be crowned.
- 7 p.m. – University Theater Production, Lucky Stiff. – Russ Mobley Theater, Alumni Building
