Homecoming 2024

October 7-12, 2024

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Welcome home, Cougars! Join us for our annual Homecoming celebration! Students, alumni, families, and friends are welcome to attend.

Schedule

We look forward to welcoming you home to celebrate Columbia College Homecoming October 7-12, 2024. There's something for everyone!

Event: 7th Annual Color Run & Bonfire

Time: 6:00pm

Location:  Race Starts on Bass Commons; Bonfire on Miller Lawn

Details: Grab a friend or two and come run, walk, or skip through our very own CC Color Run! Wear white to enjoy the full colorful experience. When you have finished the route enjoy some dinner, bonfire, and more!

In the event of rain, the Color Run and Bonfire will be moved to Tuesday – Stay tuned closer to the event for more information.

Event: Leave Your Mark

Time: 11:00am

Location:  1st Floor of Atkins-Holman Student Center

Details: Stop by the Commons to sign the homecoming banner and “Leave Your Mark” at CC!

 

Event: Trivia Takedown with CAB

Time: 6:00pm

Location:  1st Floor of Atkins-Holman Student Center

Details: Join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) for a night of trivia-filled fun! Compete in teams throughout multiple rounds of trivia; the top five scores will get their pick of prizes ranging from CC Swag to a Wagon full of food! Players can enjoy chicken wings as the trivia battle ensues.

Event: Battle of the Halls

Time: 6:00pm

Location:  Quad

Details: Join your RA and fellow residents in a battle of various "minute to win it" challenges. Winners will get to pick their choice out of a select option of prizes!

In the event of rain, Battle of the Halls will be moved into Launer Auditorium – Stay tuned closer to the event for more information.

Event: Cougars Carry Out

Time: 11:00am-12:30pm

Location:  Quad

Details: Pick up a complimentary carryout box to commemorate homecoming

 

Event: Movie Night

Time: 6:30pm

Location: New Hall Event Space

Details: Join the Homecoming committee for Chick-fil-a and a movie!

Event: Homecoming Festival

Time: 4:30-6:30pm

Location:  Quad

Details: Celebrate being a part of the Columbia College Community at our Homecoming Festival! Enjoy a variety of food trucks, entertainment attractions, inflatables, and MORE!

 

Event: Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Friday, October 11, 2024

Time: 6:15 PM

Location: Dulany Dining Hall

Details: The Cougar Athletic Department is proud to announce the inductees of the 22nd class of the Columbia College Athletic Hall of Fame. This year's induction ceremony presented by Hawthorn Bank will feature honorees Bob Burchard – Former Head Men's Basketball Coach/Director of Athletics and the 2015 National Champion Women's Volleyball Team. Tickets for the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony are on sale now; please visit ColumbiaCougars.com/Tickets and click on "Special Events" for more details and to register.

Learn more about the 2024 CC Athletic Hall of Fame Class

Event: Fall Formal (subject to change)

Time: 8:30pm-11:00pm

Location:  The Broadway Hotel

Details: Enjoy a night out with dancing, music, and friends at our Homecoming Fall Formal! Fall Formal Ticket information will be shared closer to the event so stay tuned for more information!

 

Event: Alumni Games

10:00 am             Women’s Basketball Alumni Game/Scrimmage

11:00 am             Softball Alumni Game

12:00 pm             Volleyball Alumni Game

12:00 pm             Baseball Alumni Game

12:00 pm             Women’s Soccer vs. Univ. of Jamestown

2:30 pm               Men’s Soccer vs. Univ. of Jamestown

4:00 pm               Men’s Basketball Scrimmage

5:00 pm               Men’s Basketball Alumni Game

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