Alumni Events
Roomie's Homecoming Run: A Virtual 5k
Race Kickoff on Saturday, October 17
Race Closes on Saturday, October 24
$15 per Participant; Race Registration open until October 22, midnight
The Southeastern Alumni Association and The Rec have joined forces to bring you Roomie’s Homecoming Run: A Virtual 5k. Participating is easy! Simply complete your registration form, run the specified distance (3.1 miles) between October 17 and 24 and submit your time. No crowds, no waking up at dawn to find parking, no rushing to get to the start line on time and no worrying about bad weather at race time! All participants will receive a Roomie’s Homecoming Run medal, and the top three males and females will receive additional prizes.
Railroad Roar Specials
Begins on Monday, October 19
through the end of the week, Saturday, October 24
Greater Hammond area restaurants are celebrating Southeastern by offering various dining and drink specials during Homecoming week! Check out the Greater Hammond Chamber and Alumni Association’s social media pages the week of Homecoming to learn more!
Homecoming Court Presentation
Monday, October 19
Join us on the Southeastern Alumni Association’s Facebook page for a live stream announcing SGA’s 2020 Homecoming Court!
Coffee with the Dean: Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Monday, October 19 at 12 pm
Dr. Karen Fontenot, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Grab a cup of joe and join us for Coffee with the Dean, a webinar series interviewing the deans of all five colleges on Southeastern’s campus. Each session will provide updates from the college, exciting insight on future happenings and a Q&A session that allows the audience to submit questions! Click to register for Dr. Fontenot's interview!
Lion Up Tuesday
Tuesday, October 20
Wear your Green and Gold and show your Lion Pride! Southeastern encourages everyone on campus and in the community to participate. Share your photos with all of Lion Nation using #LionUpTuesday and #TeamSoutheastern and tag the Alumni Association on Facebook, Twitter and/or Instagram for a chance to win prizes! (Facebook: @SoutheasternUniversityAlumni, Twitter: @SLU_Alum, and Instagram: @SLU_Alum)
Coffee with the Dean: College of Business
Tuesday, October 20 at 12 pm
Dr. Toni Phillips, College of Business
Grab a cup of joe and join us for Coffee with the Dean, a webinar series interviewing the deans of all five colleges on Southeastern’s campus. Each session will provide updates from the college, exciting insight on future happenings and a Q&A session that allows the audience to submit questions! Click to register for Dr. Phillips' interview!
Giving Day
Wednesday, October 21
Save the Date! Wednesday, October 21, 2020 will be our 6th annual Southeastern Giving Day, a day to make a real impact on your University. Help spread the word and share your passion for making a difference at the place that you love. Gifts of all sizes matter!
Visit https://www.southeasterngivingday.org soon for a full description of all the great projects available (coming soon). Join the Pride and Lion Up with a gift to Southeastern!
Coffee with the Dean: College of Science & Technology
Wednesday, October 21 at 12 pm
Dr. Dan McCarthy, College of Science & Technology
Grab a cup of joe and join us for Coffee with the Dean, a webinar series interviewing the deans of all five colleges on Southeastern’s campus. Each session will provide updates from the college, exciting insight on future happenings and a Q&A session that allows the audience to submit questions! Click to register for Dr. McCarthy's interview!
Virtual Campus Tour
Wednesday, October 21 at 10am
Join the Alumni Association, Campus Tour Office and senior tour guide and Lionette, Alexis Duplessis, as we take you on a virtual journey through campus. Reminisce on your time as a Lion while getting an in-depth look at some the newest campus innovations Southeastern has to offer!
Virtual Wine and Cheese Tasting
Wednesday, October 21 at 6pm
Registration Open Friday, September 25
Registration Closes October 18 at 9 pm
Join your fellow Lions in this live Zoom call as we sip and explore the fabulous wines selected by Acquistapace's Supermarket in honor of Homecoming! To participate, complete your registration form, pickup your package, tune in and enjoy the evening in the comfort of your own home! For this pairing you will receive 2 bottles of wine and 3 artisan cheeses artfully displayed on a cheeseboard prepared by Acquistapace's. Serves 2-3 people as a tasting. Show your Lion pride by wearing green and gold, and invite friends and family to join in on the fun! Must be 21+ to purchase and participate. Please install Zoom on your computer or phone before the meeting. Zoom is supported by Google Chrome.
Adam Acquistapace, Certified Wine Educator, will guide us through tasting these delicious
wines.
Erik Acquistapace, Certified Cheese Professional of the American Society of Cheese,
has chosen nuanced, unique, and delicious cheeses artfully arranged on a cheeseboard.
You will pick up your bundle of wines and cheese on Wednesday, October 21 at one of
the following:
- Acquistapace’s Covington Supermarket (between 1-5 pm)
- Acquistapace's Wine & Cheese in Mandeville (between 1-5 pm)
- Acquistapace's Slidell Wine Warehouse (between 2-5 pm)
- Southeastern Louisiana University's Alumni Center (between 2-5 pm)
Coffee with the Dean: College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Thursday, October 22 at 12 pm
Dr. Ann Carruth, College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Grab a cup of joe and join us for Coffee with the Dean, a webinar series interviewing the deans of all five colleges on Southeastern’s campus. Each session will provide updates from the college, exciting insight on future happenings and a Q&A session that allows the audience to submit questions! Click to register for Dr. Carruth's interview!
Columbia Famous Talent Show
Thursday, October 22 at 7 pm
Come see the winners and finalists from the first-ever Columbia Famous Talent Contest perform and display their winning pieces. Hosted by Miss Southeastern, Janine Hatcher. This special night will feature singing, acting, dancing, visual art, comedy and instrumental music performed and created by the talented members of our community.
Southeastern vs. Arkansas-Monticello (2003)
Thursday, October 22 at 8 pm
Friday, October 23 at 12 am and 12pm
Let go, Lions! Relive Southeastern's first football game after dropping football for 18 years! The Southeastern Channel can be accessed on Roku and Apple TV; on cable TV at Spectrum 199 in Tangipahoa, Livingston, St. Tammany, and St. Helena parishes; or online at thesoutheasternchannel.com (click on Live Webcast at the top) and mthermonwebTV.com.
Coffee with the Dean: College of Education
Friday, October 23 at 12 pm
Dr. Paula Calderon, College of Education
Grab a cup of joe and join us for Coffee with the Dean, a webinar series interviewing the deans of all five colleges on Southeastern’s campus. Each session will provide updates from the college, exciting insight on future happenings and a Q&A session that allows the audience to submit questions! Click to register for Dr. Calderon's interview!
Southeastern vs. Arkansas-Monticello (2003)
Friday, October 23 at 12 am and 12pm
Let go, Lions! Relive Southeastern's first football game after dropping football for 18 years! The Southeastern Channel can be accessed on Roku and Apple TV; on cable TV at Spectrum 199 in Tangipahoa, Livingston, St. Tammany, and St. Helena parishes; or online at thesoutheasternchannel.com (click on Live Webcast at the top) and mthermonwebTV.com.
Picnic in the Park
Friday, October 23; 5 pm - 7:30 pm
Join the Hammond Downtown Development District, Southeastern Alumni Association and other Southeastern groups and organizations for a FREE concert featuring Bulletproof at Cate Square Park from 5 pm to 7:30 pm. Grab your favorite food to-go from a local restaurant before you come then pick a spot in the grass to enjoy the music! Visit the Alumni tent to update your information and subscribe to the Lion’s Roar online newspaper to be entered into a drawing to win some awesome Southeastern swag. The winner of the Paint the Town contest will be announced the event too! Family groups will be able to sit together in marked areas that are 6 feet apart from others. Feel free to bring blankets and lawn chairs. NO TENTS, PLEASE. Admission is free!
Southeastern vs. Sam Houston State (2013)
Saturday, October 24 at 8 am
Let go, Lions! Relive Southeastern's thrilling home playoff win over Sam Houston St. in 2013! The Southeastern Channel can be accessed on Roku and Apple TV; on cable TV at Spectrum 199 in Tangipahoa, Livingston, St. Tammany, and St. Helena parishes; or online at thesoutheasternchannel.com (click on Live Webcast at the top) and mthermonwebTV.com
Fall Fest in Friendship Circle
Saturday, October 24; 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Southeastern vs. Sam Houston State (2013)
Sunday, October 25 at 12 pm
Let go, Lions! Relive Southeastern's thrilling home playoff win over Sam Houston St. in 2013! The Southeastern Channel can be accessed on Roku and Apple TV; on cable TV at Spectrum 199 in Tangipahoa, Livingston, St. Tammany, and St. Helena parishes; or online at thesoutheasternchannel.com (click on Live Webcast at the top) and mthermonwebTV.com.
Alumni Awards Evening
Postponed until Spring 2021
We regret that due to current COVID 19 restrictions, the Alumni Awards Evening has been postponed. But be sure to check out the Alumni Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts for information on all of our award recipients throughout Homecoming week.
