“Homecoming Week”
A HAWK’S TALE ~ Sincerely 1886
November 12th – 19th, 2023
Sunday, November 12, 2023
Metropolitan United Methodist Church
Sponsored by Student Experience, UMES National Alumni Association, and Enrollment Management and Student Experience
Location: Princess Anne, Maryland
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Homecoming Gospel Choir
Sponsored by Student Experience, UMES National Alumni Association, and Enrollment Management and Office of Student Experience
Location: Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Performance by UMES Choir, Salisbury University Choir, and Potential Gospel Artist. Press Pass.
Click here to donate to UMES Gospel Choir
Monday, November 13, 2023
Kickoff Pep Rally
Sponsored by Student Experience, Student Government Association, and Enrollment Management and Student Experience
Location: Tawes Gym
Time: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: FREE
Come and join in the fun as your favorite organizations, clubs, and groups show off their talents!
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Faculty Roundtable
Sponsored by Office of Student Experience
Location: Various Locations
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
Faculty vs Student Basketball Game
Sponsored by Student Government Association
Location: Tawes Gymnasium
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
The Beyonce Tribute Fashion Show
Sponsored by Office of Student Experience
Location: Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: (Free Ticket) (Tickets required)
Security Wanding at the event
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Pop Up Shop
Sponsored by Student Government Association
Location: SSC Rotunda
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free for UMES student vendors
UMES entrepreneurs will have an opportunity to sell their merchandise.
Women’s & Men’s Basketball Home Games
Sponsored by Athletic Department
Location: William P. Hytche Athletic Center
Time: 6 pm & 8 pm
Cost: Free for Students
UMES Late Night Comedy Show
Sponsored by Student Government Association
Location: Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
Time: 9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Cost: $10 Ticket Students
Description: We are bringing in Pablo, Dave Butler, Maria Sanchez, and King Tink to perform our UMES comedy show
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Faculty Roundtable
Sponsored by Office of Student Experience
Location: Various Locations
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
National Alumni Life Member and Class Reunion Celebration
Harlem Renaissance Gala
Sponsored by National Alumni Association and Office of Alumni Relations
Location: Richard A. Henson Center
Time: 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Cost: $40
UMES Hip Hop Concert
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Location: Hytche
Time: 8 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Doors open at 6:45 p.m. / Doors close at 9 p.m.)
Cost: Visit UMES ticket website – Click here to purchase a ticket
Description: Hip Hop Concert featuring Da Baby, Mariah the Scientist, Vickee Lo, and Simone Kelly.
All minors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
*No Re-entry / No tickets will be sold at the door
Tickets purchased with cash must be done during business hours at Auxiliary Services
Displaying some of the hottest artists in music.
Friday, November 17, 2023
President “Meet and Greet”
Sponsored by Office of the President
Location: Henson Center Ballroom
Time: 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Alumni Central
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations and the UMES National Alumni Association
Location: Student Services Center Rotunda
Time: 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
National Alumni Association Business and Town Hall Meeting
Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association
Location: Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
Attendees should park in Parking Lot “A”
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
All UMES Alumni are invited to participate in the annual meeting of the UMES National Alumni Association as the NAA President and Board of Directors share accomplishments of the past year. For details, contact the UMES National Alumni Association at umesnaapresident@gmail.com
UMES Homecoming Step Show and Afterparty
Sponsored by Student Experience, Student Government Association, and Enrollment Management and Student Experience
Location: Hytche Arena
Time: 6 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m. / Start time 7:30 p.m. / Doors close at 10:30 p.m.)
Cost: $15 Students / $25-Non Students / Free for children 5 and under
UMES will feature its Greek organizations and provide a step show for the campus community. An after-party will ensue thereafter.
After Party – Welcome Back!
Sponsored by the National Alumni Association
Location: Tawes
Attendees should park in Parking Lot “A”
Time: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m. / Doors close at 11:45 p.m.)
Cost: $20+
Join us as we kick off Homecoming weekend in the most nostalgic way. Taking things back to our roots. Calling all Greeks, Alumni and Organization, join us for a trip down memory lane with DJs from all eras. 21+ Event
Saturday, November 18, 2023
UMES Homecoming Tailgate
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations, National Alumni Association, and Enrollment Management and Student Experience
Location: UMES Track
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Free for Students (Must register) / $10 for Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Greater Campus Community
$300 Vendor Fee (includes entry for two people who must arrive together, one table and two chairs)
$50 UMES Registered Organizations, Associations, and Clubs (includes entry for two people who must arrive together, one table and two chairs)
NO VENDORS WITH SMOKING PRODUCTS or tobacco items.
VENDOR REQUIREMENTS: COI (Insurance), Food License, and Food Handlers
Homecoming Basketball Game
Sponsored by the Department of Athletics
Location: William P. Hytche Athletic Center
Time: 2:00 p.m. (Women’s basketball against George Washington) / 4:00 p.m. (Men’s basketball against Penn)
Doors will open at 12:00 p.m. / Doors will close at 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $20 for Students / $25 non-students (one cost for both games per person) / Free for children 5 and under
“Overtime!”
Sponsored by the University Relations and co-hosted by the “GENTS!”
Location: Henson Ballroom
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 12 a.m. (Doors open: 6:30 p.m. / Doors close: 10:30 p.m.)
Click here to purchase a ticket
Join us for some post-game action, featuring live DJs and hors d’ oeuvres immediately after the game, as we celebrate our HAWKS Homecoming Victory! Hosted by “THE GENTS” of UMES.
Game room/Live DJ
Location: Student Services CenterGame Room
Time: 8:00 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Cost: Free
Golden Hawk Class of 1973 Reunion
Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations
Location: Bailey A. Thomas Room in Henson Center
Time: 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Dinner Tickets were sold in Advance; Join the Golden Hawks tables for after-dinner fun.
Click here to purchase a ticket
Afterparty – Tale of All Tales
Sponsored by UMES National Alumni Association
Location: Brew River in Salisbury, MD
Time: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Cost: $20+
21+ Event
Sunday, November 19, 2023
Metropolitan United Methodist Church
Sponsored by Student Experience, UMES National Alumni Association, and Enrollment Management and Student Experience
Location: Princess Anne, Maryland
Time: 11 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Before I Let Go Brunch
Sponsored by UMES National Alumni Association
Location: JoJo’s Family Restaurant
Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Delta’s Soaring to New Heights Brunch
Sponsored by Office of Alumni Relations
Hosted by the Delta UMES Endowment Committee
Location: SSC Multi-Purpose Room
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost: $25
Click here to purchase a ticket
