Congratulations on your upcoming reunion with Furman! Classes ending in 0 and 5 will celebrate reunions in 2025.
In preparation for the fall Homecoming & Reunion Weekend celebration, the Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement is seeking volunteers to help with class reunion efforts. These individuals will assist with encouraging classmates to engage with one another, planning class-specific events, and inviting classmates to attend Reunion programs.
If you are interested in serving as a reunion volunteer, or know of other classmates who would be willing to help, please complete this brief interest survey.
Celebrating a Class Reunion? We will be sending out a link to purchase tickets by Class Year in the fall.
Need accommodations? Click here to see a list of our partner hotels in the Greenville area.
In addition to the growing number of events on this year’s Homecoming schedule, the Office of Alumni & Parent Engagement is thrilled to invite you to the following Homecoming events:
Golden Paladins Luncheon
Friday, October 24
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Younts Conference Center
Kickoff Homecoming & Reunion Weekend and join us for a fabulous luncheon celebrating the Golden Paladins. Alumni that graduated 50 or more years ago are invited to celebrate with an on-campus soup and salad lunch. Attire for the event is smart casual.
Class of 1974 – 50th Reunion
Friday, October 18
6:00 PM
The Class of 1974 will gather to celebrate its milestone 50th reunion. Click here for additional information and to register.
Quaternion Senior Order – Old College Drop-In
Saturday, October 19
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Old College
We invite you to drop by the Old College to say hello and connect with members of QSO. We are happy to report that Facilities repaired the Old College entry steps, and we have replaced the old locks that were very difficult to operate. Although old sets of keys will no longer work with the new locks, please know that if you are planning a future visit to campus and would like access to Old College, you may contact the Alumni Office or any of the QSO Executive Council members to arrange to check out keys to gain access.
Theatre Alumni: Homecoming Drop-In Brunch
Saturday, October 19
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Playhouse
We invite all Theatre students and alumni to come celebrate with us! Department Assistant Mickey Spencer (30 years) and Technical Director Alan Bryson (20 years) are celebrating their Furman work anniversaries this year!
Homecoming as a Furman Bands Alumnus
Saturday, October 19
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Whether you wish to grab an instrument and perform on the field with the Paladin Regiment or to cheer on your fellow musicians from the stands, we invite you to join us and experience Homecoming 2024 in community with your fellow Furman Bands Alumni. Even if you no longer play an instrument, we have a place for you! Click here to register.
Found Family: Queerness and Community in the South Guided Tours for LGBTQIA+ Alumnx
Saturday, October 19
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Thompson Gallery, Roe Art Building
Found Family: Queerness and Community in the South (on view from Sept. 23-Nov. 15) features the work of 14 Queer artists from across the Southeast. This exhibition is a collaboration between Furman’s Thompson Gallery and the Queer Arts Initiative. The works on display bring visibility to Queer identities and experiences in the region. The exhibit will be open from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. We will host two tours on Saturday: one for LGBTQIA+ Alumni beginning at 11:30 AM and one for general alumni beginning at 12:30 PM.
Homecoming Tailgate and Reunion Village
Saturday, October 25
11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Furman Rugby Pitch
Join decades of Furman alumni, affinity groups, institutes, and academic departments for the annual Homecoming Tailgate Lunch and Reunion Village. Reunion classes, gather with your peers at class year tents to reconnect. Visit with former professors and staff at tents for academic departments and campus organizations.
The Official Homecoming After-Party
Saturday, October 25
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location TBD
Alumni, family, and friends ages 21 and over are invited to celebrate Furman at the Official Homecoming After-Party. Dance the night away as you enjoy entertainment, light hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, and time to reconnect with your classmates and fellow Furman alumni. Reunion classes, gather with classmates from your graduation year and beyond for this signature event.
If you have any questions, please email us at alumni@furman.edu.