UMES Gospel Explosion

Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
Event Time: 6:00 PM– 9:00 PM                         
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Free Admission
Party in a “Gospel Way” with some of the DMV’s local churches and gospel artists!

YARDFEST! (Student Homecoming Kickoff)

Homecoming Comedy Show

Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center
Time: 8:00pm – 10:00pm
Doors Open: 7:00pm Doors Close: 9:00pm
Price: $20.00 Students, $25.00 General Public
Get a good laugh with performances by some of the hottest comedians in the game! (Note:“College Atmosphere” based material.)

UMES Homecoming Fashion Show- “The 7 Deadly Sins!”

UMES Career Fair

Sponsored by the Office of Career Services
Student Services Center Ballroom
Time: 11:00am – 3:00pm
Free Admission
Alumni and students will meet and interact with businesses and search for jobs as well as learn about current trends in the job market (Open to students only ID required)

Homecoming Concert

Sponsored by the Student Government Association
William P. Hytche Athletic Center
Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm
Doors Open: 5:30pm Doors Close: 10:00pm
Price: $35.00 UMES Students (one ticket per Student) and $45.00 for General Public
Enjoy the Official Live Concert from some of the music industry's “A” list artists!

Maroon & Gray College Night – A Celebration of HAWK Love (Students Only)

Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association
The Holiday Inn, Salisbury, MD
Time: 10:00pm – 2:00am
Cost: $10.00 with Valid College Student ID /$15.00 without
The UMES National Alumni Association invites the UMES student community to party and celebrate Homecoming!

HAWKS for Football Brunch – The Blitz (By invitation only)

Sponsored by HAWKS for Football
Student Services Center Allen J. Singleton Multipurpose Room
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: $25.00 per person
HAWKS for Football supporters will gather to reconnect with discussions on the rich legacy of football at UMES and its current state.

All School Reunion

Sponsored by Institutional Advancement, Deans and the Individual Schools
Academic Buildings, UMES Campus
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Free Admission
Memories will be stirred as your “School” opens its doors to you. It does not matter whether you were a Sociology, Biology, English, Physical Education or Engineering major because this reception is for you to meet the current faculty, see old classmates!

Frederick Douglass Library Exhibition – “UMES Drama Productions through the Decades”

Sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Library
Frederick Douglass Library
Time: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Free Admission
This exhibition is a “one of a kind” as we highlight the UMES Drama Productions through the Decades! Which one will be your favorite production?

Alumni Central “At the Heart of it All”

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center Game Room
Time: Noon – 7:00pm
Free Admission
Pick up your alumni gear and registration material as alumni kick off Homecoming with food, fun and friends! Tickets to events will be available for purchase!

UMES National Alumni Association Annual Meeting

Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association
Student Services Center Theatre
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Free Admission
The UMES NAA will present its slate of officers and provide all interested alumni with a review of its program year as well as important updates that will affect the alumni constituency. Alumni will be greeted by the current student leadership and institutional leadership.

Faculty /Alumni Reception

Sponsored by the Department of Fine Arts
The Mosely Art Gallery
Time: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Free Admission
This is an opportunity for alumni to view an exceptional display of art while mingling with faculty, staff and University leadership!

UMES Step Show

Sponsored by the Office of Campus Life and the Greek Letter Organizations
William P. Hytche Athletic Center
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Doors Open: 5:30pm Doors Close: 8:00pm
Price: $15.00 Tickets
Join us as we celebrate the tradition of our Greek Letter Organizations Step Show as they showcase their talent, creativity and technical skill in the art of stepping as they compete for the title of “Step Show Champion!”

Homecoming Tawes Party

Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Tawes Gymnasium
Time: 10:00pm – 3:00 am
Doors Open: 9:00pm Doors Close: 1:00am
Price: $20.00 UMES Students (One ticket per Student) $30.00 General Public
The Official Student Homecoming Party hosted by the Student Government Association!

UMES NAA Hall of Excellence – Memories of Motown: Peace, Love and Soul

Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association
Student Services Center Ballroom
Time: 7:00pm – until
Cost: $50.00 members / Inductees, $60.00 General Admission
Recognizing alumni achievement, with food, friendship, featuring live music, lite fare and a cash bar!

ONYX – HAPPY HOUR - "ALL BLACK AFFAIR" - Featuring “On the Edge Band”

Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association / SMB Entertainment
The Fountains, Salisbury, MD
Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Free Admission
Welcome home Alumni! Mix, mingle and relax to smooth sounds, hors d’oeuvers with cash bar and as always, the best HAWK Alumni from near and far!

ONYX - The After Party – "ALL BLACK AFFAIR" - Featuring… The Franchise JClaxton, DJ Prolific, DJ Tavonne

Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association / SMB Entertainment
The Fountains, Salisbury, MD
Time: 8:00pm – 2:00am
Cost: $15.00 – Jan 31 / $20.00 – February 15 / $25.00 at the door VIP - $40.00 / Tables $500.00
Three (3) rooms of musical entertainment awaits as you enter the blackness that is ONYX. Hors d’oeuvers and cash bar will round out the evening!

Welcome Home Alumni Lounge

Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association / SMB Entertainment
The Holiday Inn, Salisbury, MD
Time: 8:00pm – 2:00am
Cost: TBD
Join the Alumni Association as we mix, mingle and relax to smooth sounds, hors d’oeuvers and a cash bar!

Alumni Reunion Breakfast

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
The Richard A. Henson Center Ballroom
Time: 7:30am – 9:00am
Free Admission
Alumni gather to hear Dr. Juliette B. Bell, 15th President and her Cabinet share the successes of UMES of the past year. Alumni also will present gifts and acknowledgements!

Alumni Central “At the Heart of it All”

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center Game Room
Time: 9:30am – 1:00pm
Free Admission
Pick up your alumni gear and purchase tickets to weekend events and games.

UMES HAWKS On Parade

Sponsored by the UMES
Princess Anne / UMES
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Free Admission
UMES strolls the town and shows its pride, involving multiple facets of the campus!

UMES HAWK TAILGATE

Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association
Tawes Gymnasium / Parking Lot
Time: 10:30am – 2:00pm
Cost: $20.00 for a tailgate spot
HAWK supporters gathering before the game to celebrate with food, fun and excitement. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this event!

Human Ecology Scholarship Luncheon

Sponsored by the Department of Human Ecology
Student Services Center Allen J. Singleton Multipurpose Room
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: TBD
A scholarship luncheon to reunite Alumni from Human Ecology & celebrate!

Omega Psi Phi Scholarship Luncheon

Sponsored by the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Pi Epsilon Alumni
Student Services Center Ballroom
Time: 11:00am – 1:00pm
Cost: $30.00
A luncheon to reunite Omega Men and friends from near and far!

UMES HAWKMANIA PEP RALLY

Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association/SMB Entertainment
Tawes Gymnasium
Time: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Free Admission
Get ready for the Thunder!!!! Warming up with old school cheers and new school cheers always brings Alumni and students together!

UMES ALUMNI FAN ZONE

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
William P. Hytche Athletic Center
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Alumni merchandise for sale /MEAC Tickets!

UMES FIGHTING HAWKS vs. Morgan State University Bears- Homecoming Basketball Game

Sponsored by the UMES Department of Athletics
William P. Hytche Athletic Center
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Lady HAWKS Basketball vs. Lady Bears
Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
HAWKS vs. Bears
Cost: $25.00 per person (both games)

Overtime!!!

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center Ballroom
Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Free Admission
Join us for post-game action featuring live music, hors d’oeuvers and cash bar immediately following the game as we celebrate the victory of the Men & Women’s Basketball Teams!

“Alumni Live” The Battle of the Decades - Hosted by DJ Cynnamix Featuring DJ ROB-E-ROB (50 Cent's DJ)

The Fountains, Salisbury, MD
Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association / SMB Entertainment
Time: 9:00pm – 2:00am
Cost: $15.00 – Jan 15 / $20.00 – February 15 / $25.00 at the door VIP – $40.00 / Table $500.00
This is a chance for you to catch up with classmates and meet new people, come enjoy yourself and relax to smooth sounds and great food and as always the best Hawk Alumni from near and far!

The Ole’ School Greek Lounge – 30 & Over Affair

Sponsored by the UMES National Alumni Association/SMB Entertainment
The Holiday Inn, Salisbury, MD
Time: 9:00pm–2:00am
Cost: $15.00 – Jan 31/ $20.00 – February 15 / $25.00 at the door
Show your Greek pride and sport your gear. No Kids allowed, this is the spot for the alumnu 30 years and up, come relax and get your groove on, just like in the old days. Get down to the sounds of DJ Tanz (formerly of Baltimore’s 92Q, UMES’s own DJ MoMo and DJ Brien Boone)

Double Overtime!!

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs
Student Services Center Ballroom
Time: 9:00pm – 2:00am
Cost: $20.00
For the mature alumnus who want to throw down like we use to in the SDC, this is your spot to chill and relax. Features – hors d’oeuvers and a cash bar

Skate Night Party

Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Crown Skating Center, Fruitland, MD
Time: 10:00pm – 1:00am
Doors Open: 9:30pm Doors Close: midnight
Price: $10.00 (UMES Students Only!)
Close out your Homecoming at the skating rink!