HSU Homecoming

6:30 p.m. Alumni Awards Banquet (Johnson Building) Join us as we celebrate the 2023 recipients of the Keeter Alumni Service Award and Distinguished Alumni Awards.

12:00 – 7:00 p.m. Registration (Moody Student Center) Register & receive your tickets & nametag. Purchase tickets for upcoming events.

1:15-2:45 p.m. HSU Faculty and Board of Trustees Dessert Reception (Olsen House)

5:00-9:00 p.m. Friday Night Festival (Newman-Richardson Lawn) Join us for food trucks (pay-as-you-go), inflatables, yard games, story-time with the White Horses, and more.

6:00 p.m. All-School SING (Behrens Auditorium) Box Office at 5:30. All seating is general admission.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner (Johnson Building) Celebrate the accomplishments of HSU athletes.

8:15 p.m. Pep Rally and Fireworks (Newman-Richardson Lawn) Come join the HSU Cheerleaders, Cowboy Band, Spurs, and Hoss as they gather the crowd before the fireworks begin. Homecoming Court will be presented.

9:00-10:30 p.m. Late Night Breakfast (Bridges Courtyard in front of Richardson Library) A twist on the popular Pancake Study Break, where purple pancakes will be served.

7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration (Moody Student Center) Register & receive your tickets & nametag. Purchase tickets for upcoming events. Pre-purchased tickets not picked up prior to event will be moved to will-call.

7:30-8:30 a.m. ROTC/Military Veterans Informal Breakfast (Moody Center, Cafeteria)

8:00-9:00 a.m. The Renaissance Initiative (Woodward-Dellis Recital Hall) Join Dr. Bob Brooks as he shares The Renaissance Initiative: a vision for the formation of The College of Arts and Media which includes the School of Music, Department of Art, Department of Communication, and the Department of Theatre. Your feedback for this proposal is requested, so listen in or lend your voice to the conversation.

9:00-11:00 a.m. The Gathering Place and Academic Showcase (Moody Center, 108) Meet up with friends and visit with academic departments at The Gathering Place.

9:00-10 a.m. Parents-Only Breakfast (Moody Center 233 Parents of current HSU students join us for breakfast. Register online for a nametag and to let us know you’re coming.

9:00-10:30 a.m. Cowboy Band Foundation Coffee and Meeting (Cowboy Band Hall). Come fellowship over coffee from 9:00-9:30 a.m. Meeting will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

9:00–11:00 a.m. HSU Roundtable Ornament Sales (Moody Center, Foyer) Come pick up your 2023 ornament (previous years available for purchase)

9:15-11:45 a.m. Tennis Mixer & Celebration (Streich Tennis Center)

9:30–10:30 a.m. Student Organization Gatherings (Johnson Building) Join current club members to catch up with one another and on club happenings.

• 9:30-10:30 a.m. Alpha Iota Omega (JB 200)
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. Delta (JB 212)
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. Kappa Phi Omega (JB 208)
• 9:30-10:30 am. Lambda Alpha Tau (JB 201)
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. Phi Phi Phi (JB 103A)
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. Sigma Alpha (JB 103B)
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. Theta Alpha Zeta (JB 213)
• 9:30-10:30 a.m. Zeta Omega Phi (JB 206)

9:30 a.m. Prospective Student Preview (varies) Preview starts in the Dyess Welcome Center (Hunter Hall) and concludes with the HSU Football Game (Shelton Stadium)

9:30–11:30 a.m. HSU Kids Club (Newman-Richardson Lawn) Crafts & Games • Face Painting & Yard Games • White Horse Rides (9:45-10:45) • HSU Spurs • HSU Cheerleaders & Mascot.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

10:00-11:30 a.m. Ex-Cowgirls Coffee (Olsen House)

10:15–11:15 a.m. “Chismeando” de HSU (Moody Center 227) Join the HSU Hispanic Assembly for conversation (in English or Spanish) & fellowship with Hispanic alumni & friends. Scholarship recipients will be recognized.

11:00-11:30 a.m. Choral Showcase Concert (Woodward-Dellis)

Lunch Meal Choices Skip the long restaurant lines!  Keep your parking spot!

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. HSU Cafeteria (Moody Cafeteria) The Cafeteria offers an all you can eat variety of foods in a calm, air-conditioned atmosphere.

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. HSU Tailgate (Bridges Courtyard in front of Richardson Library) Come enjoy the HSU spirit squads, Cowboy Band, and the excitement of pre-game.

12:30 p.m. Football Pre-Game Festivities (Shelton Stadium)

Alumni Check-In (Fletcher Fitness Center Patio) Come “check-in” and get your free HSU Alumni swag. Alumni Check-in occurs everyone home game (30 minutes prior to kick-off – halftime).

Kids Zone (Fletcher Fitness Center) for children ages 2 and up. Bring your kids over to the Fletcher Fitness Center and let them run and play on our indoor soccer field.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

1:00 p.m. Football: HSU Cowboys vs. Texas Lutheran (Shelton Stadium) During halftime we will crown Homecoming King and Queen.

5:00-6:30 p.m. Alumni & Friends Reception at the Annual Alumni Art Show (Frost Center, Ira M. Taylor Memorial Gallery)

6:00-8:00 p.m. Golden Lariat Society (Connally Missions Center) For all alumni and exes who have celebrated their 50^th class reunion!

6:00-8:00 p.m. Hispanic Alumni Dinner (Moody Center 108) Come join us for dinner, fellowship, and entertainment.

6:30-8:00 p.m. Reunion Reception (Johnson Building, 103)

Join classmates and fellow alumni from your decade at the Reunion Reception. Light hors d’oeuvres and dessert will be served. The following classes will be highlighted but all from the decade are welcome to attend.

• 45 Year – Class of 1978
• 40 Year – Class of 1983
• 30 Year – Class of 1993
• 20 Year – Class of 2003
• 10 Year – Class of 2013

8:00 p.m. All-School SING! (Behrens Auditorium) Box Office opens at 7:30. All seating is general admission.

9:30-10:30 a.m. HSU Family Worship Service (Logsdon Chapel) Before returning home, join in a time of refreshment, reflection, music & inspiration presented by members of the HSU Family.

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HSU Rate is $99 per night.
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Abilene, TX 79606
325-695-0044
HSU Rate is $109 per night.
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Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 673-0400
HSU Rate is a 10% discount.
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2141 Scottish Rd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 673-0400
HSU Rate is a 10% discount.
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2109 Scottish Rd
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 677-1100
HSU Rate is a 10% discount.
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