11th Annual Alumni and Friends Career Speaker Series 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. • Various Locations: – CLAS: Nathaniel Bittman, BUS ’00 • Connell Student Center Conference Room 1 Bridging the Curtain and the Boardroom: Exploring the Synergy of Business Administration and Theater Arts: Discover the fascinating intersection of Business Administration and Theater Arts in this engaging lecture. Learn how combining these diverse fields can unlock a world of career opportunities, from applying emotional intelligence strategies, creating influence, business management…

Freedom Plaza Dedication 1:30 p.m. • Adjacent to Penfield Hall • Free An ROTC Open House will take place in Penfield Hall immediately after the dedication.

Organizations will create a lip sync routine that incorporates Mercer Spirit as well as the theme of Homecoming Week. Music mash-ups and themed props are required. Check-in will start at 7:00, and the Lip Sync Battle will start at 7:30

Pep Rally, Fireworks and Aspire Campaign Celebration 8:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. • Cruz Plaza • Free Free and open to all, our annual Homecoming pep rally gets the party started!  Celebrate the successful completion of Mercer’s $500 million comprehensive fund raising campaign.

Homecoming 5K 8 a.m. • Five Star Stadium • $20 The 2023 installment of the Mercer University Homecoming 5K race will consist of two laps around the beautiful Mercer University campus with a short trip through Five Star Stadium and along Coleman Avenue. Registration includes a Homecoming 5K t-shirt based on availability. Pre-registration is now open. For more information, contact Todd Thomas: (478) 301-2370.

SGA President and Vice President Reunion Breakfast 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. • Connell Studen Center, Conference Room 3 • Free Homecoming event for current and past SGA presidents and vice presidents. For more information, contact Michele Josey; (478) 301-2685. Register here.

Alice in Wonderland, presented by Mercer Theatre 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. • Tattnall Square Park – Family Friendly! • Free Join us for a bear-y free children’s theatre event at 10am on Saturday morning! Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” re-imagined, adapted, and directed by Mercer Theatre’s own Scot Mann. The familiar plot with its beloved characters is set in a steampunk world where the Victorian era meets science fiction through design and special effects. Family-friendly and in the beautiful…

College of Health Professions Tailgate 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. • Black Field • Free The faculty, staff, and students in the College of Health Professions welcome you to visit our tailgate prior to the Homecoming game. Everyone is welcome – returning alumni, current students, prospective students, and family members. Come find out what is going on in the College and share in our dessert buffet. We will also have giveaways to take to the game. For more information, contact Pamela…

McAfee School of Theology Homecoming Tailgate 11:30 a.m. • Black Field • Free Please join us for the annual McAfee School of Theology Homecoming Tailgate! Alums, faculty, staff, and current students with their friends/family are invited to tailgate with us prior to the game on the Black Field beginning at 11:30 a.m. For more information and to register, contact Nikki Hardeman.

Center for Collaborative Journalism and JSM Graduates Homecoming Tailgate 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. • Black Field • Free The Center for Collaborative Journalism welcomes students and graduates to our 2023 Homecoming Tailgate on Black Field. Enjoy free food and fellowship before the big game! For more information, contact Debbie Blankenship.