It's always great to see you, Pirate! Let's do it again this year!
We love to celebrate all things ECU as we come together for the ultimate Pirate week -- Homecoming ECU-style! We had a great time with everyone during last year's homecoming and hope you will make plans to come back to ECU this year. Your ECU Alumni Association has a lot planned for all of our Pirate alumni, family and friends. Check our schedule below and check back often, because we still have a few more fun programs in the works:
Friday, October 20
2023 ECU Alumni Awards Dinner
5:30 – 8:30 PM | The Martinsborough
Join us in recognizing alumni and friends of the university who have demonstrated outstanding merit and achievement, distinguished themselves as leaders for the university, and adopted ECU as their own. Registration required: piratealumni.com/awards2023
College of Nursing Homecoming Reception
5:30 – 7:30 PM | College of Nursing Building
Alumni and guests are welcome to attend along with members of faculty and staff. Bites and beverages will be provided as we celebrate our special guests of the Class of 1973. Updates will be provided from Dean Akintade and representatives from CON the Hall of Fame.
RSVP by October 6th to ensure we can accommodate your attendance and plan accordingly. Questions, please email
CONalumni@ecu.edu
ECU Alumni Homecoming Kickoff Party
8:30 – 11:30 PM | 5th Street Hardware
Make this the spot to reconnect and connect with your fellow Pirates! Kick off Homecoming Weekend in Downtown Greenville and have a great time mixing and mingling like Pirates love to do! Early registration pricing until October 19 and at the door. Registration required: piratealumni.com/hckick
Black Alumni Reunion – Welcome Mixer
8:30 – 11:30 PM | 5th Street Hardware
Mix and mingle with alumni at this event hosted by ECU’s Black Alumni Chapter. Enjoy light refreshments and a cash bar available for individuals 21 and over. This is a free event, but registration is preferred. Registration required: piratealumni.com/bacre23
Saturday, October 21
College of Health & Human Performance Homecoming Breakfast
8:00 AM | Rivers Building – 5th Street
There's something magical about returning to the place where it all began – a place that holds countless cherished memories and friendships. Claim your tickets to this FREE event by Wednesday, October 18th to ensure headcount: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../hhp-annual-homecoming...
Homecoming Parade
9:00 AM | 5th Street, Greenville
Alumni and friends are invited to the Homecoming Parade and Float Competition as the precursor to the homecoming football game! Located along 5th Street from Hilltop Street to Evans Street. The parade will include a variety of groups walking, riding in cars, and themed floats.
Be sure to stop by the Taylor-Slaughter Alumni Center during the parade to take a picture with the ECUAA’s special edition Pirate statue!
College of Nursing Parade Viewing
9:00 AM | Career Services Lawn – 5th Street
CON alumni are invited to enjoy a front view of the parade while enjoying breakfast refreshments. Bring your own lawn chair! Please
RSVP by October 6th to ensure we can accommodate your attendance and plan accordingly. Questions, please email
CONalumni@ecu.edu
Marching Pirates Reunion
9:00 AM | Fletcher Music Building Room B136
Reconnect with former Pirate band members for a weekend of fun, music, and football. Reminisce with old friends and make new ones as you join the band on the field and in the stands. Registration Opening Soon!
Pirate Game Day Tailgate
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Johnson Stadium Concourse
Pirate alumni and fans are invited to enjoy tailgating fun before the big game against Charlotte! Enjoy a variety of food from local restaurants, beverages, live music and entertainment, door prizes and more! Take advantage of special tailgate and game ticket combo prices. Registration required: piratealumni.com/tg23
Sunday, October 22
Black Alumni Reunion – Networking Brunch
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM | Holiday Inn
Enjoy food, fellowship, music and more before we say our goodbyes. Hosted by the Black Alumni Chapter. Registration required: piratealumni.com/bacre23
ECU Family Day at Briley's Farm and Pumpkin Patch
Bring your family for an afternoon of fun - including their famous Pirate corn maze and a Pirate pumpkin carving contest! Register your group and you'll save $2 off the regular admission for each person registered!
Keep watch of your emails, our social media or visit homecoming.ecu.edu for updated information and schedules of campus-wide events and details for how you can get involved! And, as always, several of our alumni special interest groups will be planning too. Check those out below...
Group Reunions during Homecoming:
Reunions at ECU allow alumni to return to campus, reconnect with friends and classmates, and rekindle memories, friendships and all those good feelings about ECU. Groups planning reunions during Homecoming 2023 include the Black Alumni Chapter and the Marching Pirates.
The ECU Alumni Association is happy to work with classes or groups wishing to celebrate reunions. Reunions can be planned throughout the year, according to participant schedules and availability. If you have an idea for a reunion and would like to help bring your classmates back to campus, please contact the Alumni Center at 800-ECU-GRAD or ecualumni@ecu.edu.