Join us for ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½'s annual Homecoming, set for Oct. 28-Nov. 2, 2024!
We are excited to welcome all Stars to our beautiful campus for celebration and fun! Below you will find information for alumni and students, including event listings and hotel information.
GO STARS!
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Mark your calendar, invite your friends and catch up with your classmates at the 2024 Homecoming events!
THURSDAY, OCT. 31
1 p.m. β 4th annual Legacy Speaker ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ with '01 (Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel)
Live stream the Legacy Speaker on .
- 8 p.m. β Abe Lemons Classic, ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ basketball game (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)
FRIDAY, NOV. 1
- 5:30-7 p.m. β Clara Luper and American Indian Scholars reunion reception, (Wilson House)
- 7 p.m. β Abe Lemons Classic, ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ basketball game (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)
SATURDAY, NOV. 2
All ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ alumni, family & friends are welcome!
- 12:30-12:45 p.m. β Alumni, Family Members and Friends Information Point and Check-in; this is an optional meet up with fellow ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½'ers to gather and get acquainted with the schedule and happenings of the day (Northside of Freede Wellness Center, outside check in table)
1:30 β 2:00 p.m.: Reverse Homecoming Parade - OKUMC Conference Center Parking Lot - All are invited to walk around and experience the Homecoming floats in this fun reverse parade where you can walk around and enjoy the floats from ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ student organizations!
- 2-3:30 p.m. β Join us for the annual Homecoming Reunion Reception celebrating this year's special guests: the class of 1974 Golden Grads, all other graduating ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ ending in 4's and 9's, and ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ parents and families. Event co-hosts include 2024 parade marshal, Trustee Gary Homsey '74, and 2024 Legacy Speaker, David Crooch '01. All ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ alums are invited. (Wilson House)
3:30 β 5:00 p.m.: Homecoming Indoor Tailgate β 2nd Floor of the Freede Wellness Center - During the Tailgate, visit the booths hosted by various alumni, student organizations and campus departments with free ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ swag while supplies last!
- 5 p.m. β Abe Lemons Classic, ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ basketball game (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)
- To secure your FREE ticket to the 5pm, Nov. 2 Mission at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Stars game, follow these simple steps:
(1) Visit the .
(2) On the left side of the page, click βPromo Code.β
(3) Enter the promo code: ocualumni (all lowercase) to claim your free ticket.
A ticket is required for entry, so be sure to get yours ahead of time!
- To secure your FREE ticket to the 5pm, Nov. 2 Mission at ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Stars game, follow these simple steps:
- 8 p.m. β 40th Anniversary of LipSync (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)
Homecoming 2024 coincides with this year's annual and .
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ games during the Abe Lemons Basketball Classic are scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 31, 7 p.m. Nov. 1, and 5 p.m. Nov. 2. Additional Saturday games will be held at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Athletics have long been the standard bearer for excellence - in the classroom, in the community and in competition. The Week of Champions celebrates the success of the student-athletes who created this tradition and builds the foundation for continued greatness for those on campus today.
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ is tasked with providing a first-class educational experience and the Week of Champions gives the opportunity to be an integral part of this process. We invite you to make an impact on ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ student-athletes! #HomeOfChampions #WeekOfChampions
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ HOTEL DISCOUNTS IN OKC DURING HOMECOMING
Discounted room rates are available at two local hotels near ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½'s campus: and . Please contact [email protected] for the discount codes available for verified ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ alumni.
Contact [email protected] to obtain the online booking link for our special ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ rate at the Fordson Hotel OKC. $121 per room/per night. 900 West Main St. OKC 73106 | Contact [email protected] to obtain the special promo code for ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½'s special discount code at the Ellison Hotel. Starting at $179 per room/per night. 6201 N. Western Ave. OKC 73118 |
We are so excited to celebrate the 103rd ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Homecoming this year! Hereβs what you need to know; our theme this year is βCamp ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½'. Let's lace up out boots and pack our bags for 'A Week Under the Stars'. to pull up the playbook!
CAMP SCHEDULE
| EVENT | DATE & TIME | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|
| Spirit Wall Set-up | Sunday 10/27 9 a.m. - Noon | Quad Lawn |
| LipSync Dress Rehearsal | Sunday 10/27 5 to 8 p.m. | Freede Center |
| Kick Off | Monday 10/28 5 p.m. | Quad Lawn |
| Field Day | Tuesday 10/29 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Quad Lawn |
| Stars on the Plaza | Tuesday 10/29 5 to 9 p.m. | Plaza District |
| OKConnect: Homecoming Service Project | Wednesday 10/30 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Site Location |
| Legacy Speaker | Thursday 10/31 1 p.m. | Chapel |
| Golf Cart Spirit Day | Friday 11/1 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Around Campus |
| Parade | Saturday 11/2 1 to 2 p.m. | Streets around campus |
| Tailgate | Saturday 11/2 3:30 p.m. | In Front of Freede |
| Menβs Basketball Game | Saturday 11/2 5 p.m. | Freede |
| 40th Anniversary LipSync and Awards | Saturday 11/2 8 p.m. | Freede |
Join your favorite ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ student for the 2024 Parent and Family Weekend festivities for Homecoming!
SATURDAY, NOV. 2
All ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ alumni, family & friends are welcome!
- 12:30-12:45 p.m. β Alumni, Family Members and Friends Information Point and Check-in; this is an optional meet up with fellow ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½'ers to gather and get acquainted with the schedule and happenings of the day (Northside of Freede Wellness Center, outside check in table)
- 1:30 β 2:00 p.m.: Reverse Homecoming Parade - OKUMC Conference Center Parking Lot - All are invited to walk around and experience the Homecoming floats in this fun reverse parade where you can walk around and enjoy the floats from ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ student organizations!
- 2-3:30 p.m. β Join us for the annual Homecoming Reunion Reception celebrating this year's special guests: the class of 1974 Golden Grads, all other graduating ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ ending in 4's and 9's, and ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ parents and families. Event co-hosts include 2024 parade marshal, Trustee Gary Homsey '74, and 2024 Legacy Speaker, David Crooch '01. (Wilson House)
- 3:30 β 5:00 p.m.: Homecoming Indoor Tailgate β 2nd Floor of the Freede Wellness Center - During the Tailgate, visit the booths hosted by various alumni, student organizations and campus departments with free ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ swag while supplies last!
- 5 p.m. β Abe Lemons Classic, ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ basketball game (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)
- 8 p.m. β 40th Anniversary of LipSync (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ games during the Abe Lemons Basketball Classic are scheduled for 8 p.m. Oct. 31, 7 p.m. Nov. 1, and 5 p.m. Nov. 2. Additional Saturday games will be held at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Athletics have long been the standard bearer for excellence - in the classroom, in the community and in competition. The Week of Champions celebrates the success of the student-athletes who created this tradition and builds the foundation for continued greatness for those on campus today.
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ is tasked with providing a first-class educational experience and the Week of Champions gives the opportunity to be an integral part of this process. We invite you to make an impact on ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ student-athletes! #HomeOfChampions #WeekOfChampions
ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ HOTEL DISCOUNTS IN OKC DURING HOMECOMING
Discounted room rates are available at two local hotels near ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½'s campus: and . Please contact [email protected] for the discount codes available to all ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ Parents and Family!
Contact [email protected] to obtain the online booking link for our special ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ rate at the Fordson Hotel OKC. $121 per room/per night. 900 West Main St. OKC 73106 | Contact [email protected] to obtain the special promo code for ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½'s special discount code at the Ellison Hotel. Starting at $179 per room/per night. 6201 N. Western Ave. OKC 73118 |
You are invited to join your ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ community during 2024 Homecoming Festivities Oct. 31 through Nov. 2! All activities are at or near the Freede Wellness Center located at 1798 NW 27th Street in OKC.
THURSDAY, OCT. 31
- 1 p.m. β 4th annual Legacy Speaker ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ with '01 (Bishop W. Angie Smith Chapel)
- 8 p.m. β Abe Lemons Classic, ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ basketball game (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)
FRIDAY, NOV. 1
7 p.m. β Abe Lemons Classic, ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ basketball game (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)
SATURDAY, NOV. 2
- 1:30 β 2:00 p.m.: Reverse Homecoming Parade - OKUMC Conference Center Parking Lot - All are invited to walk around and experience the Homecoming floats in this fun reverse parade where you can walk around and enjoy the floats from ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ student organizations!
- 3:30 β 5:00 p.m.: Homecoming Indoor Tailgate β 2nd Floor of the Freede Wellness Center - During the Tailgate, visit the booths hosted by various alumni, student organizations and campus departments with free ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ swag while supplies last!
- 5 p.m. β Abe Lemons Classic, ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ basketball game (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)
- 8 p.m. β 40th Anniversary of LipSync (Henry J. Freede Wellness Center, Abe Lemons Arena)
PARADE UPDATE!
1:30 β 2:00 p.m.: Reverse Homecoming Parade - OKUMC Conference Center Parking Lot - All are invited to walk around and experience the Homecoming floats in this fun reverse parade where you can walk around and enjoy the floats from ΒιΆΉ΄«Γ½ student organizations!
