Calling all Privateers!
We are celebrating and want you to join us! Connect, cheer and celebrate NOLA's Team.
Game & Free Tailgate
Saturday, November 8th
Join us for a free, family-friendly Homecoming Tailgate at Lakefront Arena at Noon and the Men鈥檚 Homecoming Basketball Game at 3 p.m. The Homecoming Court will be presented at halftime. Tickets to the game are available .
Distinguished Alumni Gala
Thursday, November 6
7 - 10 p.m.
Class of 1975-50th Reunion + Golden Privateer Society Brunch
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Calendar of Events
Monday, November 3rd
Homecoming Petting Zoo
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. 鈥 2:00 p.m.
Location: Earl K. Long Library Quad, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
Host: Student Activities Council
Description:
Kick off Homecoming Week with furry fun at the Petting Zoo! Take a break between classes to relax, unwind, and spend time with adorable animals as the week鈥檚 celebrations begin.
Accessibility Contact: sil@uno.edu
Homecoming Game Night
Date: Monday, November 3, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. 鈥 9:00 p.m.
Location: University Center Gallery Lounge, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
Host: Student Activities Council
Description:
Join the Student Activities Council for a night of board games, card games, and friendly competition! Bring your friends or make new ones while you play and enjoy an evening of fun to kick off Homecoming Week.
Accessibility Contact: sil@uno.edu
Tuesday, November 4th
Homecoming Royalty Elections
Date: Tuesday, November 4 鈥 Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 12:00 a.m. 鈥 11:59 p.m. (both days)
Location: Online
Host: Student Activities Council
Description:
By participating in Homecoming, students honor a 海角社区 tradition celebrating valor and school pride. Enrolled students can check their 海角社区 email for their individual ballots to vote for Homecoming Royalty. Don鈥檛 miss your chance to vote and support your peers!
Accessibility Contact: sil@uno.edu
Homecoming Dance: Enchanted Forest (Silent Disco Edition)
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. 鈥 11:00 p.m.
Location: University Center 211, Innsbruck Suite
2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
Host: Student Activities Council
Description:
Step into the Enchanted Forest for 海角社区鈥檚 first-ever Silent Disco! Choose your channel, grab a pair of glowing headphones, and dance the night away surrounded by music, magic, and memories. Whether you鈥檙e vibing to pop, hip-hop, or throwbacks, the forest will be alive with color and sound鈥攋ust not the kind you expect. Dress to impress and get ready for an unforgettable Homecoming night!
Accessibility Contact: sil@uno.edu
Wednesday, November 5th
海角社区 Community Market
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. 鈥 2:00 p.m.
Location: University Center North Patio, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
Description:
Enjoy delicious food, handmade crafts, and unique items from 海角社区 student organizations at the monthly 海角社区 Community Market. Bring cash or payment apps to support student orgs and soak up the campus vibes.
Accessibility Contact: sil@uno.edu
Classes of 1975 (50th Reunion), 1965 (60th Reunion) & Golden Privateer Society Induction Brunch
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. 鈥 1:30 p.m.
Location: Homer L. Hitt Alumni Center (2nd Floor), 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
Host: 海角社区 Alumni Association
Tickets: $25 each ()
Description:
Celebrate the Classes of 1975 and 1965 at this Jazz Brunch and Golden Privateer Society Induction. All Golden Privateers and alumni from 1962鈥1974 are invited to join. Enjoy memories, food, and fellowship with fellow Privateers.
Accessibility Contact: alumni@uno.edu
All Class Reunion Reception
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 5:30 p.m. 鈥 7:30 p.m.
Location: The Sandbar @ The 海角社区 Cove
Host: 海角社区 Alumni Association
Tickets: $5 each ()
Description:
Join fellow 海角社区 alumni for the All-Class Reunion Reception鈥攃elebrating all class years ending in 0 and 5. Enjoy light appetizers, a cash bar, 海角社区 swag, and reconnect with classmates.
Accessibility Contact: alumni@uno.edu
SAC Movie Night: Fern Gully
Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. 鈥 9:00 p.m.
Location: University Center Room 211, Innsbruck Suite, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
Host: Student Activities Council
Description:
Get cozy for a screening of the animated classic Fern Gully! Bring your friends and snacks for a nostalgic movie night to celebrate Homecoming Week.
Accessibility Contact: sil@uno.edu
Thursday, November 6th
Res Life x Sunken Jewel Fashion Show
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. 鈥 7:30 p.m.
Location: University Center Ballroom, University Center 224, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
Hosts: Residence Life & The Sunken Jewel Thrift Swap
Description:
Join Residence Life and the Sunken Jewel Thrift Swap for a fashion show featuring thrifted looks! Follow Sunken Jewel on Instagram for updates. Models can register online via Microsoft Forms.
Accessibility Contact: residentiallife@uno.edu
Privateer Volleyball vs. Stephen F. Austin (Senior Night)
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 6:30 p.m. 鈥 8:30 p.m.
Location: Human Performance Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
Host: Privateer Athletics
Tickets: Starting at $8; parking outside the HPC is free. (.)
Description:
Cheer on the Privateer Volleyball Team as they take on Stephen F. Austin State! It鈥檚 Senior Night, so come support our players as they fight for victory and celebrate their accomplishments.
Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Gala
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. 鈥 10:00 p.m.
Location: The National WWII Museum, 1043 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA
Host: 海角社区 Alumni Association
Tickets: $175 per person (or included with sponsorships) (.)
Description:
The annual Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumni Gala honors 海角社区 alumni who have made outstanding contributions to their fields and communities. Join us for an evening recognizing awardees from each college and Privateer Athletics鈥攁n unforgettable celebration of achievement and pride.
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Friday, November 7th
Spirit Day
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. 鈥 2:00 p.m.
Location: University Center Lobby, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
Host: Student Involvement and Leadership
Description:
Show your Privateer Pride at Spirit Day! Enjoy sign-making booths, performances by the Pom Team and Starlettes, and maybe even a special guest appearance. Celebrate Homecoming in true Privateer style!
Accessibility Contact: sil@uno.edu
Past Presidents鈥 Luncheon
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m. 鈥 1:00 p.m.
Location: Homer L. Hitt Alumni Center (2nd Floor), 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
Host: 海角社区 Alumni Association
Tickets: Free ()
Description:
Calling all past presidents of the Alumni Association and Student Government Association! Enjoy lunch and camaraderie as we kick off Homecoming Weekend.
New Orleans Athletics 2024 & 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 6:00 p.m. 鈥 9:00 p.m.
Location: 海角社区 Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA
Host: Privateer Athletics
Tickets: $50 each
Description:
Celebrate the newest inductees into the 海角社区 Athletics Hall of Fame!
2025 Inductees: Duane Reboul, Kevin McGann, Ronnie Grandison, Jenny Anderson, and Jose Toledo.
Also honoring the Class of 2024: Terry Kieffer, Wally Whitehurst, Ledell Eckles, Kristin O鈥橦earn, and Mike Bujol.
Join us for a night honoring Privateer legends and their lasting impact on 海角社区 Athletics.
Trivia Stream LIVE
Date: Friday, November 7, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. 鈥 8:30 p.m.
Location: University Center Ballroom, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
Host: Student Activities Council
Description:
Test your knowledge and compete for cash prizes in this high-energy trivia experience hosted by Gus from Mic Drop Productions. Bring your friends and show off your smarts for a chance to win!
Accessibility Contact: sil@uno.edu
Saturday, November 8th
Privateer Volleyball vs. Lamar
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. 鈥 12:00 p.m.
Location: Human Performance Center, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA
Host: Privateer Athletics
Tickets: Starting at $8; free parking at the HPC ()
Description:
Kick off Homecoming Day celebrations by cheering on the Privateer Volleyball Team in their final home game of the season against Lamar! Let鈥檚 pack the stands and show our support.
Peter Halley Exhibition
Date: Saturday, November 8 鈥 Sunday, November 30, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. 鈥 5:00 p.m. (gallery hours: Saturdays & Sundays only)
Location: 海角社区 St. Claude Gallery, 2429 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA
Hosts: 海角社区 Alumni Association & School of the Arts
Description:
The 海角社区 Gallery presents a selection of early gouaches by Peter Halley, created in 1977鈥78 during his MFA studies at 海角社区. These rarely seen works highlight the early career of a postmodern art icon.
Homecoming Day 2025 Tailgate & Game
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 12:00 p.m. 鈥 5:00 p.m.
Location: 海角社区 Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, LA
Hosts: 海角社区 Alumni Association, Privateer Athletics, Student Involvement & Leadership
Tickets: Free for Tailgate (.) / $10 for Game (.)
Description:
Join the biggest Privateer celebration of the year!
Tailgate (12鈥3 p.m.): Free and open to all鈥攂ring family, friends, and your own tent or grab food from vendors. Register and check in at the Alumni Tent for giveaways.
Game (3 p.m.): Cheer on the Privateers during the Men鈥檚 Basketball Homecoming Game! The Homecoming Court will be presented at halftime.
Tennis at Twilight Gala 2025
Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
Time: 8:00 p.m. 鈥 11:00 p.m.
Location: Chateau Golf and Country Club, 3600 Chateau Boulevard, Kenner, LA
Host: Privateer Athletics
Description:
Enjoy a formal evening featuring a gourmet buffet, open bar, live music by Groovy 7, and both silent and live auctions. The evening will be emceed by WDSU鈥檚 Fletcher Mackel. Dress code: coat and tie or cocktail attire. (.)