Homecoming 2011 Summary
Overview Homecoming is an annual tradition hosted by Florida State University during the fall semester to welcome the alumnus back to the campus, as well as foster a sense of school spirit among students. The event offers a variety of programs that attracts a diverse crowd of students. This year’s homecoming took place Sunday, November 13 – Saturday, November 19 under the theme ‘A Seminole State of Mind.’ FSU Homecoming is a collaboration between students, staff, faculty, and alumni. This summary focuses on the Student Government Association (SGA) sponsored activities. The Student Activities Center directly advises the Homecoming Executive Council, which coordinates these events. Homecoming Council The 2011 Homecoming Council consisted of 22 students and 2 advisors. The student committee included a Director, an Assistant Director, and Coordinators for events, marketing, and student groups. The Pow Wow Director, Pow Wow Assistant Director, and Student Alumni Association Director of Parade/Chief and Princess were also included as members of the Homecoming Executive Council, providing for increased collaboration between all groups. The Student Body President appointed the Overall Homecoming Director and the Assistant Director. Additional committee members and volunteers were selected in the spring semester prior to Homecoming. Homecoming Events Student Alumni Association Flag Football Tournament Basketball and Volleyball Tournaments Torch Pursuit FSU Care 5K/Walk Warchant feat. Citizen Cope Spear-It-Night Skit Night Seminole Festival Seminole Showdown
Renegade Recess Faculty and Staff Reception Homecoming Parade Homecoming Alumni Open House Clock and Seal Pow Wow feat. Craig Ferguson All-College Alumni Tailgate Jimbo’s True Seminole Tailgate Homecoming Football Game
Event Changes This Year Clock and Seal - The Clock & Seal Leadership Banquet, a long-standing tradition, was a new addition to the Homecoming calendar. It was a homecoming dinner that celebrated leadership, devotion and service to the Florida State University. It provided the opportunity for current students, alumni, faculty and friends of FSU to meet and share their common experiences and memories.