Southeastern Louisiana University will celebrate Homecoming Week Oct. 2 – 8 with spirited activities capped by tailgating, reunions, a parade and football action in Strawberry Stadium.
With the theme “Roomie in the Jungle,” Homecoming 2022 is being sponsored by the Alumni Office with the Southeastern Student Government Association sponsoring all student-related activities.
The week culminates on Homecoming Day Saturday, Oct. 8, when the Lions take on Texas A&M – Commerce at 4 p.m. in Strawberry Stadium.
Homecoming Week will offer a number of time-honored traditions, such as Gumbo YaYa for students and the FeLions’ Homecoming luncheon. Additionally, the Southeastern Pennington Student Activity Center will be offering free workouts for alumni all week.
On Homecoming Day, Oct. 8, the bookstore will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The focus of the day’s events shifts to Friendship Circle, where visitors can enjoy tailgating, reunions, including an Orientation Leader reunion, and entertainment starting at noon until 3:30 p.m. There will be activities for children that include a variety of crafts, face painting, and inflatables. Attendees are asked to leave pets at home.
The annual Homecoming parade will roll at 12 p.m.
Following the parade, Lion fans can cheer on Head Coach Frank Scelfo and his team during the “Lion Walk” as they make their way through Friendship Circle to Strawberry Stadium.
After pre-game activities, the Lions will kick off against Texas A&M – Commerce at 4 p.m. The 2022 Homecoming queen and king will be announced and crowned at halftime.
For a complete schedule of Homecoming 2022 events, visit southeastern.edu/homecoming or call the Alumni Center, 1-800-SLU-ALUM or (985) 549-2150.
