Dillard University's 2012 Homecoming celebration kicks off on Saturday, Nov. 10 with a Homecoming Parade with the Gentilly community and continues with a week's worth of exciting events, ending Sunday, November 18. Come out and Bleed Bleu!

The Founders' Day Convocation will celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the School of Nursing and will be held in Lawless Chapel at 3p.m. on Nov. 11.

Other highlights for Homecoming Week include a tailgate party, a pep rally, the coronation ball, a nursing gala, and the Pan-Hellenic probate show. Full schedule below. Ex Fide Fortis!

Homecoming Week Events

Thursday, Nov. 8
Daytime: Campus Decoration 5 - 6 p.m.
Evening: Kickoff Party  9 p.m. - 12 a.m.

Friday, Nov. 9
Evening: Old School Step Show

Saturday, Nov. 10
Parade: 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Gentilly Boulevard
Fall 2012 Open House: 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m., PSB
Alumni & Student Tailgate Party: 1-6 p.m., Kabacoff Plaza
Probate

Sunday, Nov. 11
Founders' Day Convocation: 3 p.m., Lawless Chapel
Nursing Gala: 5 p.m., PSB
Evening: Talent Show 7 - 9 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 12
Battle of DJ's 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Evening: Arts Exposed 7 - 9 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 13
Daytime: Yogurtland 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Evening: Organizational Step Show

Wednesday, Nov. 14
Daytime: Message in the Middle - Lawless Chapel
Evening: Comedy Show 7 - 9 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 15
Daytime: Fear Factor
Evening: Mr. & Mrs. Dillard Social - PSB

Friday, Nov. 16
Daytime: Spa Day 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Kearny
Evening: Coronation - 8:00 p.m., Dent Hall

Saturday, Nov. 17
Daytime: Tailgate 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Evening: Basketball Game - Dillard vs. Blue Mountain College - Dent Hall Gymnasium

Sunday, Nov. 18
Evening: Concert 7 - 9 p.m., Dent Hall