Forever Eagles: Homecoming at WBU
Forever Eagles: Return to the Nest is WBU’s Homecoming celebration and you are invited to gather, celebrate and show your Eagle pride. There is something for everyone: alumni, students, prospective students, families and friends.
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Mark your calendars to Return to the Nest during for WBU Homecoming Saturday, Nov. 6 A full week of activities for students, alumni, future students and families is planned and we hope to see you fly home because we are all Forever Eagles!
Performance from WBU Theatre Department
“You Can’t Take It With You”
 by Moss Hart and George Kaufman
When: Curtain Time at 7:30 p.m.Â
Where: Startup Chapel
Performance from WBU Theatre Department
“You Can’t Take It With You”
 by Moss Hart and George Kaufman
When: Curtain Time at 7:30 pmÂ
Where: Startup Chapel
Treats in the Cove
Come out to the Cove for a night of fellowship and treats in the faculty and staff housing neighborhood!Â
BBQ Lunch
11:30 a.m.
Midkiff Meadow
Join us for a BBQ lunch in the meadow to kick off Homecoming weekend.
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Homecoming Parade
1 p.m.
WBU Campus
Line the streets of the WBU campus and cheer on the Homecoming court and the floats.
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Pep Rally
Immediately following parade
Midkiff Meadow
Gather in the Midkiff Meadow as we introduce all of our athletic teams, present the Paint the town Blue award and present and crown our Homecoming Court.
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Volleyball Game
6 p.m.
Southerland-Mabee Center
Watch the Lady Eagles take on the University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy .
Alumni Golf Outing
9 a.m.
South Course at Cherokee Village
Gather your friends and join a current member for the WBU golf team for our Alumni Outing.
Softball Alumni Game
10 a.m.
Lady Eagles Softball Field
Former Lady Eagles gather for an alumni softball game and time of fellowship!
Eagle Fest
10 a.m.
Midkiff Meadow
Join us for a time of fellowship and reunion with alumni, friends and current faculty and students. Campus groups – including social clubs, organizations, academic departments and more – will have booths setup on the lawn with games and activities.
Volleyball Game
Noon
Southerland-Mabee Center
Watch the Lady Eagles take Hannibal-LaGrange
Musical Gala
12:30 p.m.
Manley Chapel
Watch Williams Singers, the Concert Band, The Cast and see the Distinguished Alumni awards presentation.Â
Men’s Soccer Home AMC Tournament Game
1 p.m.
Soccer Field
Come cheer on the AMC regular season conference champions as they host CBC in the opening round of the AMC tournament!
Men’s Basketball Game
3 p.m.
Southerland-Mabee Center
Watch the Eagles take on Central Christian College of The Bible
Homecoming Court Presentation
Halftime of Basketball Game
Southerland-Mabee Center
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