Featured Student Events


Homecoming Kickoff Game

Monday, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m. | Winthrop Coliseum

The men's basketball team will take on the Piedmont Lions in this exciting start to the week! Athletics will offer food before the game and hand out retro hats to the first 250 students who attend. 

The Homecoming Royalty Court will be announced at halftime. 

Spirit Meal

Tuesday, Nov. 5, 5-7 p.m. | Eagle Eatery (Thomson Hall)

Join your fellow Eagles for this 90s-themed menu featuring Eggo waffles, Hamburger Helper, chicken pot pie, meatloaf, ambrosia salad, club sandwiches, Hawaiian rolls, broccoli and cheese soup, meat lover's pizza, and much more! DJ Franchize will spin some cool tunes. You can also participate (or cheer people on!) in the chocolate pie-eating contest.

Talent Show

Wednesday, Nov. 6, 8 p.m. | Barnes Recital Hall

Residence Life and the Office of the First-Year Experience have teamed up to find the most talented Winthrop Eagles! Kali Smith will serve as emcee.

Trap Bingo

Thursday, Nov. 7, 7 p.m. | West Center

This is not your grandma's version of Bingo! At Trap Bingo, leave the pretentious stuff behind and dance, sing, and catch the vibes.

Day Party

Friday, Nov. 8, 3-6 p.m. | Campus Green

Let's party on the Campus Green! Enjoy mocktails and light refreshments while you listen to 2000s-era music and enjoy a performance from the Spirit Squad. Pelican's SnoBalls will be available for purchase. 

 

Homecoming Tailgate

Saturday, Nov. 9, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Winthrop Coliseum

Celebrate Homecoming at tailgate with your fellow students, alumni, family and friends! Visit the Homecoming Tailgate website for more information. You can purchase your own tailgating spot. Parking is $20 per car, cash only.

The golf van will transport students to the Coliseum for the tailgate in 30-minute increments. Pick-up and drop-off times will be every 30 minutes beginning at 10:30 a.m., with the last stop at 4:30 p.m. The pickup location is at the end of Scholars Walk near Kinard Hall. A sign will be on site to alert students. 

Visit the Alumni Association tailgate for inflatable basketball, inflatable skee ball, Winthrop coloring books, corn hole, giant Jenga, giant Connect 4 and alumni swag. Thanks to our tailgate sponsor, Founders Federal Credit Union! Be sure to visit their tailgate tent, located next to the Alumni Association tent.

 

Men's Basketball Game vs. University of Arkansas at Little Rock 

Saturday, Nov. 9, noon | Winthrop Coliseum

The men's basketball team will host the Homecoming basketball game at the Coliseum.

 

Women’s Volleyball Game vs. UNC Asheville

Saturday, Nov. 9, 6 p.m. | Winthrop Coliseum

The women’s volleyball team will host USC Asheville at the Coliseum.

 

Winthrop Dance Theatre ($)

Saturday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m. | Johnson Theatre

Enjoy choreography from faculty and guest artist, featuring a variety of dance genres from Winthrop dance students. Admission is $5 with a Winthrop ID and $10 for general admission. Purchase your tickets at the box office before the show.

 

Women's Basketball Game vs. Paine College 

Sunday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m. | Winthrop Coliseum

The women’s basketball team will host Paine College at the Coliseum. Alumnae members of the 2014 Big South Championship team will be recognized in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of their win.