Start coordinating your calendars to make sure you can attend all the awesome events going on during Homecoming Week! I’m here to tell you when and where the events are being held and why you definitely should go.
Picture on the Plaza
When: 8:00 PM, Sunday, November 17th
Where: Cruz Plaza
Why: Who doesn’t love a good movie night? Be sure to bring a blanket, some snacks, and a few friends to watch the hit comedy Pitch Perfect with your fellow Mercerians.
Singing Bee
When: 7:00 PM, Monday, November 18th
Where: Willingham
Why: In a spinoff of the television show Don’t Forget the Lyric, where contestants must fill in the lyrics from songs of all different genres, Mercer students will be taking on this karaoke style challenge to see who will be the champion of the Singing Bee. There’s sure to be lots of singing, laughter, and yes, catching your friends in embarrassing moments that you really can’t miss.
Lip Sync Competition
When: 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 19th
Where: Willingham
Why: In this skit style competition, groups of Mercer students will have to perfectly lip sync to popular songs. Not only will there be tacky lip syncing, but groups go all-out with costumes and dance routines. It’s kind of like Glee, only with people you know who are nowhere close to being professional singers/dancers.
Dormtainment
When: 7 PM, Wednesday, November 20th
Where: Willingham
Why: If you need a laugh (come on, everyone needs a laugh), you can’t miss this event, featuring Dormtainment. Dormtainment is a comedy group made up of six best friends who understand the struggles of college life. They specialize in college-based humor and relate to all the facades of college living.
Mercer’s Got Talent
When: 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 21st
Where: Newton Chapel
Why: Make sure to go and support your friends and fellow students as they showcase their talents and compete for a chance to win an awesome prize. The event is being co-sponsored by Mercer University’s Service Scholars, and all ticket sales will go towards [I still have to find this out, don’t worry, I will!]. Tickets cost $3 in advanced, $5 at the door.
Parade, Skit Competition, and Pep Rally
When: 7:00, 8:30, and 9:30, Friday, November 22nd
Where: Cruz Plaza
Why: Get ready for the game day and enjoy one of the biggest events during Homecoming Week! Cheer on the Mercer Bears during the parade, watch groups of student organizations compete in the skit competition, and take part in the yearly pep rally.
The Games
When: 12:00 PM (Basketball), 4:00 PM (Football), Saturday, November 23rd
Where: Hawkins Arena and Mercer University Stadium
Why: This is what the entire week has been about: getting pumped up and ready to cheer our basketball and football teams to victory! Homecoming King and Queen crowing will take place during halftime of the football game. Make sure to get your tickets before hand at [I don’t know where the tickets will be given out, I don’t know if Quadworks even knows].