Founders Homecoming 2023

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JARVIS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY 111TH FOUNDERS/HOMECOMING

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | MARCH 20-26, 2023

MONDAY - MARCH 20, 2023

Game Room Kick Back, 6 p.m.

Ida Van Zandt Jarvis Student Center, Game Room and Video Lab

For more information, visit us online at www. jarvis.edu for registration information, or contact Mr. William Hampton at (903)730-4890 x3002 or whampton@jarvis.edu

TUESDAY - MARCH 21, 2023

Intramural Basketball (All-Star) Night, 6 p.m.

Student co-ed teams to play as opponents
E.W. Rand Center Auxiliary Gym

WEDNESDAY – MARCH 22, 2023

Jarvispalooza Carnival Day Party, 2 p.m.

Ida Van Zandt Jarvis Student Center Front Lawn

E-Sports Tournament, 5 p.m.

Men’s and Women’s teams compete in video games
Ida Van Zandt Jarvis Student Center, E-Sports Lab

Men’s and Women’s Fashion Show, 7 p.m.

E.W. Rand Center, Anthony Robinson Varsity Gym

THURSDAY - MARCH 23, 2023

J.N. Ervin Founders Convocation, 10 a.m.

Featuring Guest Speaker: Dr. Cynthia Hale, Pastor of the Ray of Hope Christian Church, Decatur, Georgia Smith-Howard Chapel, J.N. Ervin Religion and Culture Center

Gospel Explosion, 7 p.m.

Featuring Pastor Bertrand Bailey Jr. and Alumna Nancy Taylor
Smith-Howard Chapel, J.N. Ervin Religion and Culture Center
$20 Adult Ticket | $10 Non-Jarvis Student | JCU Student FREE with ID

Student All-White-Dress After Party, 9 p.m.

E.W. Rand Center Auxiliary Gym

FRIDAY - MARCH 24, 2023

Alumni Registration, 9 a.m.

Smith-Howard Chapel, Fellowship Hall

Public Jarvis Christian University vs. Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) Baseball Game 1

FREE; 12 p.m.

Public Jarvis Christian University vs. Arlington Baptist Softball Game Softball Game 1 of 2

FREE; 2 p.m.

Public Jarvis Christian University vs. Arlington Baptist Softball Game 2 of 2

FREE; 4 p.m.
E.W. Rand Center, Baseball Field

EXCLUSIVE: Pioneer Hall of Fame and Preeminence VIP Reception, 6 p.m.

Exclusively for Gala Sponsors and Guests featuring music by Michael Beverly
E.W. Rand Center, Mirror Room

Pioneer Hall of Fame and Preeminence Awards Gala, 7 p.m.

Featuring comedian and host Shed G and DJ Monae; opening act Yung Vocalz, and headliner Zapp Band

See Sponsorship and Ticket Opportunities | Black-Tie Optional

E.W. Rand Center, Anthony Robinson Varsity Gym

Pioneer Hall of Fame and Preeminence Gala After Party, 9 p.m.

Immediately following the Gala featuring entertainment by Yung Vokalz
E.W. Rand Center, Mirror Room

Trap Karaoke Part 2, 9 p.m.

Charles A. Meyer Building, Auditorium

SATURDAY - MARCH 25, 20223

Admissions Open House for Prospective Jarvis Students; FREE; 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Smith-Howard Fellowship Hall, J.N. Ervin Religion and Culture Center

Vendors Bazaar, 9 a.m.

Ida Van Zandt Jarvis Student Center Front Lawn

National Alumni Association Plenary Meeting, 10 a.m.

Charles A. Meyer Building, Auditorium

National Alumni Association President’s Luncheon, 12 p.m.

Invitation only. Ida Van Zandt Jarvis Student Center

Day Party and Tailgating, 12 p.m.

Food Trucks, Alumni and Student Tailgating
Ida Van Zandt Jarvis Student Center Front Lawn

Jarvis Christian University vs. Our Lady of the Lake University Baseball Game, 2 p.m.;

E.W. Rand Center, Baseball Field

Divine Nine Alumni and Student Step Show, 7 p.m.

$15 student wrist band (both step show AND 9 p.m. concert) E.W. Rand Center, Anthony Robinson Varsity Gym

Founders/Homecoming 2023 Student Concert and After Party, 9 p.m.

Featuring headliner rapper K Camp and opening act rapper True Story Gee
E.W. Rand Center, Anthony Robinson Varsity Gym
$25 Adult Ticket | $20 Non-Jarvis Student with ID | $15 Jarvis Student with ID

Alumni Social Hour, 9 p.m.

Homewood Suites, Longview, TX

SUNDAY - MARCH 26, 2023

Founders Worship Service, 11 a.m.

Featuring Rev. Kenneth Reece, (’91) Senior Pastor St. Paul Baptist Church, Sacramento, CA
Smith-Howard Chapel

Farewell Brunch, 12 p.m.

Ida Van Zandt Student Center

Cost not included in the Registration Package

Food and Retail Vendor Fee

$125 per day—Reserve your vendor space today at www.jarvis.edu/donate

Parking Fees

Registered Alumni—Parking is included in the Registration Package

Non-Registered Alumni—$15 Per Day | $20 for Weekend Pass