MEDIA ADVISORY

Pacer Alumni, Fans Invited to Homecoming 2020 Events

Aiken, SC (02/19/2020) — The University of South Carolina Aiken invites alumni and Pacer fans throughout the area to its annual homecoming festivities on Feb. 22, which culminate with a double-header basketball game in the USC Aiken Convocation Center, followed by the city's Mardi Gras celebration on Newberry Street.

Most homecoming activities are open to the public, not just to current and former students and alumni, unless noted below.

Media representatives interested in covering any of these events are asked to e-mail: news@usca.edu .

Saturday, Feb. 22

Scholarship Breakfast

Students who have received scholarships will meet with generous donors.

• 9:30 a.m.
• North Court, Convocation Center
• This event is not open to the public; however, media are invited to cover the event. E-mail news@usca.edu .

Dedication in Honor of Randy Duckett

The university will dedicate a bench in honor of Randy Duckett who served the university for many years, most recently as the director of alumni relations.

• 12:15
• Eulalie Salley's Garden, next to Alumni House
• This event is free and open to the public.

Traditional Bridge Walk

Faculty, staff, students and alumni will gather to walk from the main campus to the convocation center as part of the traditional Homecoming Bridge Walk.

• 12:45 p.m.
• Alumni House
• This event is free and open to the public.

Women's Basketball Game

USC Aiken vs. Clayton State

• 1:30 p.m.
• Convocation Center
• This event is open to the public; admission will be charged.

Alumni Recognition

Alumni will be recognized.

• Half-time, women's basketball game
• Convocation Center
• This event is open to the public; admission to the ballgame will be charged.

Men's Basketball Game

USC Aiken vs. Clayton State

• 3:30 p.m.
• Convocation Center
• This event is open to the public; admission will be charged.

Core 4 Awards Ceremony

The university will present the inaugural Core 4 awards to those alumni who embody the institution's core values: curiosity, citizenship, collegiality, and character.

• Half-time, men's basketball game
• Convocation Center
• This event is open to the public; admission to the ballgame will be charged.

Mardi Gras: Post-game Gathering

The community will celebrate Mardi Gras after the game in the heart of historic downtown Aiken.

• 5:30 p.m.
• Newberry Street
• This event is free and open to the public.

A full list of events can be found at: https://www.usca.edu/alumni/events-programs/homecoming .