Golden graduate homecoming

An annual gathering to celebrate the 50th anniversary of UTHSC graduation ceremonies. This multi-day event culminates in the Golden Graduate Homecoming Ceremony and Dinner. You don’t want to miss this special reunion or the opportunity to catch up with friends and classmates!

2023 Golden Grad Schedule

This is sample of what you can expect during our 2024 gathering!

Wednesday, October 25

All times Central
Schedule and room assignments subject to change. If changes occur, you will be notified.

Golden Graduate Homecoming Welcome & Packet Pick-Up

Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: North Mezzanine Level, Peabody Hotel

Shuttle to UTHSC Campus

Time: 4:30–5 p.m.
Location: Union Avenue Entrance, Peabody Hotel

Golden Graduate Homecoming Ceremony

Time: 5–6 p.m.
Location: Mooney Library, UTHSC Campus Historic Quad

This special event is when Golden Graduates from the classes of 1973 will receive their medallions and 50-year pins within their respective colleges.

Golden Graduate Homecoming Welcome Reception

Time: 6–8 p.m.
Location: Nash Atrium and Courtyard, UTHSC Campus Historic Quad

Dine on great food and reconnect with classmates.

Shuttle to Peabody Hotel

Time: 8–8:30 p.m.
Location: UTHSC Arches on Union Avenue


Thursday, October 26

All times Central
Schedule and room assignments subject to change. If changes occur, you will be notified.

Full Breakfast with Classmates

Time: 8–9:30 a.m.
Location: Hernando Desoto Room, Peabody Hotel

Shuttle to UTHSC Campus

Time: 9:30–9:45 a.m.
Location: Union Avenue Entrance, Peabody Hotel

College Open House & Lunch

Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Location: UTHSC Campus

Get college updates from administration and students, tour new facilities, and network with classmates and current students during lunch.

CHIPS Tour

Time: 1:30–2:30 p.m.
Location: UTHSC Campus

Tour of the CHIPS building.

Shuttle to Peabody Hotel

Time: 3–3:15 p.m.

Free time with Classmates

Time: 3:15–5:15 p.m.

Golden Graduate Homecoming Reception

Time: 5:30–6:30 p.m.
Location: Forest Room, Peabody Hotel

Join us for a cocktail before the Golden Graduate Homecoming Dinner and take photos with your classmates and your college dean.

Golden Graduate Homecoming Dinner

Time: 7–9 p.m.
Location: Venetian Ballroom, Peabody Hotel

Golden Graduate certificates will be distributed during dinner, and additional class photos and photos with college deans will be taken during this time.


Friday, October 27

All times Central
Schedule and room assignments subject to change. If changes occur, you will be notified.

Farewell Continental Breakfast

Time: 8:30–10 a.m.
Location: Hernando Desoto Room, Peabody Hotel

Grab a breakfast pastry and some coffee or juice while you say farewell to your classmates.

Time for individual class reunion brunches/lunches

Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Time for individual class reunion dinners

Time: After 5 p.m.


Saturday, October 28

All times Central
Schedule and room assignments subject to change. If changes occur, you will be notified.

Time for individual class reunion brunches/lunches

Time: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Time for individual class reunion dinners

Time: After 5 p.m.

Accommodations

Golden Graduate Homecoming attendees are invited to stay at the history Peabody Hotel in the heart of downtown Memphis

Discounted rates available

Self-parking or valet parking available

Shuttle service available to event venues from the Peabody

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The Peabody Hotel

Contact US

For more information, contact Blair Duke, Assistant Director of Alumni Programs.