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Homecoming 2012
March 16 - 18

Registration available soon.

For additional information, please contact Meredith Prokuski in the External Relations office at 863.680.4572.

HOMECOMING 2012 SCHEDULE

Friday, March 16 - FOUNDERS DAY & Homecoming

8:00 am - 5:00 pm – Bookstore Open
Be sure to stop by the Bookstore to pick up FSC apparel and memorabilia. Alumni receive a 10% discount.
FSC BOOKSTORE

9:00 am - 5:00 pm – Registration
Check in, pick up registration materials, and find out the latest information on Homecoming weekend.
BENJAMIN FINE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

9:30 am – Class of 1962 Welcome Breakfast and Convocation Procession
Members of the 50th Anniversary Class are invited to gather for a continental breakfast.  Following breakfast, class members will don their academic robes and join the formal Founders Day processional in Branscomb Auditorium. Fifty-year class members may register for Homecoming at this event.
Breakfast - MELVIN ART GALLERY, ADJACENT TO BRANSCOMB AUDITORIUM
Robing - ANNE MACGREGOR JENKINS RECITAL HALL, B202

11:00 am – Founders Day Convocation and Luncheon with Honorary Chancellor Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, Chairman of the American Red Cross
All alumni are invited to attend Founders Day Convocation. Our Honorary Chancellor is Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, the current Chairman of the American Red Cross, former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Finland (2001-2003), and Founder and CEO of Pace Communications. Ambassador McElveen-Hunter will provide an inspiring address for our students and alumni. This year’s Distinguished Alumni Award recipients will be recognized at this event.
BRANSCOMB AUDITORIUM

2:00 - 5:00 pm – Florida Southern Career Connection
Register early for your chance to network with current students and share your professional experience, wisdom, and guidance. This is a wonderful opportunity to find talented students and future graduates to serve as interns and new employees. You know first-hand what an outstanding education your alma mater offers. Put the next generation of Florida Southern to work for you!
NINA B. HOLLIS WELLNESS CENTER

5:00 – 7:00 p.m. - Class of ’02 Reunion / Young Alumni Gathering
Calling all grads from the mid-90’s or later, or those who still feel young at heart. Join us at the Red Door Wine Market, located near the FSC campus at the corner of McDonald Street and Tennessee Avenue, to toast the Class of 2002. Visit with friends inside on cozy couches or enjoy a cool evening on the front porch, then stroll back to campus for the Capitol Steps performance. 
RED DOOR WINE MARKET – 850 SOUTH TENNESSEE AVENUE

5:00 pm – Golden Mocs / 50th Reunion Class Dinner
President Anne Kerr hosts a dinner for all alumni who graduated fifty years ago or more from FSC as we welcome the Class of 1962 to the Golden Moc Club! Complimentary for the Class of 1962.
LAKELAND YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

5:00 – 6:45 p.m. - Alumni Water Dome Splash
Last year’s senior class began a new tradition of swimming in the Frank Lloyd Wright Water Dome to celebrate their graduation. Become a part of this new tradition by participating in the first Alumni Water Dome Splash before you enjoy the Shrimp Boil. 
WATER DOME

5:30 p.m. - Shrimp Boil
Come relax and unwind with good friends and good food. Continue career networking or get ready for the evening’s entertainment while enjoying this Homecoming tradition. Joining our alumni will be parents and current students who are celebrating Family Weekend.
WATER DOME PLAZA

7:30 p.m. - Capitol Steps Performance 
Don’t miss this evening of political satire performed by former Captiol Hill staffers who ignored the conventional wisdom, “Don’t quit your day job.” No matter who or what is in the headlines, you can bet the Capitol Steps will tackle both sides of the political spectrum and all things equally foolish. What more would you expect from the group that puts the “MOCK” in democracy? Sponsored by Regal Automotive Group.  Tickets are $20.00
BRANSCOMB AUDITORIUM

Saturday, March 17 - HOMECOMING

8:00 am - 5:00 pm – Registration
Check in, pick up registration materials, and find out the latest information on Homecoming weekend.
BENJAMIN FINE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING

8:30 - 9:30 am – ODK Breakfast
The award-winning Florida Southern circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national leadership honor society, is recognized at this traditional breakfast. All ODK alumni are encouraged to attend and catch up on our latest accomplishments.
PRESIDENT’S DINING ROOM

9:00 am - 4:00 pm – Bookstore Open
Be sure to stop by the Bookstore to pick up FSC apparel and memorabilia. Alumni receive a 10% discount. 
FSC BOOKSTORE

9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. - McKay Archives Open House
FSC Archivist LuAnn Mims hosts an interactive exhibition celebrating the rich history of Florida Southern College. Record your favorite memories of your years to FSC and help identify people and places in historic photos from the FSC archives.
SARAH D. AND L. KIRK McKAY, JR. ARCHIVES CENTER

10:00 a.m. - All Alumni Meeting
Call it your “State of the College” address. FSC remains On the Move, and Dr. Kerr and your National Alumni Board of Directors are ready to make sure you know all about our latest news, updates, and big plans for the future.
ANNIE PFEIFFER CHAPEL

11:30 a.m. - Thirty-Year Club Meeting
Dr. Rob Tate will be inducted into this club recognizing 30 years of distinguished service as a member of the Florida Southern College faculty and staff. 
WELLNESS CENTER GYM

12:00 p.m. - Garden Party Luncheon
Enjoy the gardens of the Most Beautiful Campus in America without wilting in the sun.  The National Alumni Board of Directors welcomes you to this Homecoming highlight, featuring President Anne Kerr and the 2012 Alumni Award recipients.
WELLNESS CENTER GYM

2:00 p.m. - Class of ’72 Open House
The class of 1972 welcomes all surrounding classes for a gathering at the home of Dr. Robert and Diane Baum in honor of their 40th reunion. All who graduated between ’69 and ’75 are encouraged to stop in for a casual get-together to catch up with old friends.
BAUM HOUSEHOLD - 1045 CUMBERLAND STREET

2:00 p.m. - Greek Open Houses
Brothers and sisters unite as our active Greek chapters host a reception for all Greek alumni in the courtyard of the Greek Village.  Visit with active and alumni fraternity and sorority members and tour the chapter houses on the FSC campus.
GREEK VILLAGE – COURTYARD OF PUBLIX COMMONS

2:00 p.m. - Delta Zeta Reunion
Catch up with the sisters who helped you through it all during your time at FSC. Reminisce about the good old days, and then wander down to the Greek Village to see all of the wonderful things today’s sorority and fraternity students are doing. 
ELEANOR SEARLE DRAWING ROOM

3:00 p.m. - How Our Students Learn:  Engaged Learning Panel
Dr. Kyle Fedler, FSC Provost, leads a discussion with faculty members and their students about Florida Southern’s transformational curriculum and engaged learning programs, which have earned national recognition for your alma mater. 
WYNEE’S MOC THEATRE—FIRST FLOOR of the CHRISTOVERSON HUMANITIES BUILDING

4:00 p.m. - "Voices from Mariel" Screening
In 1980, Cuban citizens seeking freedom boarded boats at the Port of Mariel to come to the United States. Nearly 125,000 Cuban citizens crowded barely seaworthy boats in search of a better life in America. FSC Associate Professor of Spanish and Latin American Studies and Modern Languages Chair Dr. Jose Manuel Garcia was among those who made it.  His award-winning documentary offers a one-of-a-kind look at the lives of Mariel’s Cuban-American 30 years later, as well as a rare glimpse into the current living conditions of those who stayed behind. Dr. Garcia will lead a panel discussion about this film with filmmakers Jesse Larson ’09, Rob Tritton, and Jim Carleton from NFocus.
BRANSCOMB AUDITORIUM

6:30 – 8:00 p.m. - Spivey Society Reception
FSC Trustee Clayton ’80 and Beverly ’79 Hollis host a special donor appreciation reception for all Spivey Society members, thanking all those whose generous support to Florida Southern begins at $1,000.
LAKELAND YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

7:30-9:00 p.m. - Vagabonds Reunion and Caberet
Join our talented Vagabond alumni and current Vagabond members for an evening of performances and reminiscences celebrating in the Bucker Theatre. For more information, contact Doug Trudeau: datkmt@msn.com
LOCA LEE BUCKNER THEATRE

8:00 p.m. - All-Alumni Homecoming Dance   
Reminisce with alumni of all ages. Good music. Great friends. What more do you need?
LAKELAND YACHT & COUNTRY CLUB

Sunday, March 18 - HOMECOMING

11:00 am - FSC Chapel Service
Conclude your Homecoming visit by joining Chaplain Tim Wright ’94 and our students at their weekly contemporary worship service. 
ANNIE PFEIFFER CHAPEL

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