Homecoming 2024
Monday, November 4 - Sunday, November 10, 2024

The University of St. Thomas invites you to Homecoming 2024! Every day during Homecoming Week will be different events for students, alumni and the entire UST community to show their Celt Spirit.

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Monday, November 4th

  • Campus Decorating Contest Judging – (Campus Wide) – REGISTER
  • Cops & Donuts (Homecoming Edition) – 8:30am (Graustark Circle Drive)
  • Presidential Forum – 12:50pm (JPII Conference Room)
  • Homecoming Trivia – 4:00pm (Jerabeck – Scanlan Room)

Tuesday, November 5th

  • Coffee & Donuts – 8:30am (Campus Ministry)
  • Feasting with the Saints: Sts. Elizabeth and Zechariah – 12:20pm (Chapel of St. Basil)
  • Battle of the Celts: Students vs. Staffuly Volleyball Game – 8:00pm (JAAC Gym)

Wednesday, November 6th

  • Adoration – 8:00am – 8:45pm (Chapel of St. Basil)
  • Wednesdays with RSO (Homecoming Edition) – 10:30am – 11:30am (UST Seal)
  • Alumni Memorial Mass & Reception – 12:20pm (Chapel of St. Basil & Malloy Hall)
  • Rockets vs Spurs Game – 7:00pm (Toyota Center) – TICKET REQUIRED
  • Wonderful Wednesday – 9:00pm (Guinan Hall Lobby)

Thursday, November 7th

  • Chili Cook-Off – 12:30pm (Campus Life Mall) – REGISTER
  • Two Saints and a Taco Tasting – 6:00pm (Saint Arnold Brewing Company) – PURCHASE TICKETS

Friday, November 8th

  • Flippin’ Fanstastic First Gen Fest – 11:00am (Crooker Patio)
  • A Night to November – 7:00pm (Black Lab)

Saturday, November 9th

  • Celt Tailgating Experience – 10:30am – 2:00pm (Campus Life Mall)
  • Alumni Celebration and Reunion Brunch – 10:00am – 12:00pm (Jerabeck – Scanlan Room) – RSVP
  • Celt Walk – 11:00am (Chapel of St. Basil to Jerabeck)
  • Women’s Basketball Game vs. LeTourneau University – 1:00pm (Jerabeck Gym)
  • Men’s Basketball Game vs. LeTourneau University – 3:00pm (Jerabeck Gym)
    • Mr. & Ms. UST Coronation – Halftime of Men’s Game (Jerabeck Gym)
  • Basketball Game Reception – 1:00pm (Jerabeck – Scanlan Room) – RSVP
  • Special Event:
    • The Gutenberg Bible: An introductory Presentation – 2:00pm – 3:00pm (Doherty Library Lobby)

As the first book using mass produced movable type, the Gutenberg achieves a blending of Faith – Holy Scriptures - with Reason – through the introduction of mass produced books allowing for reading and scholarship.   A perfect facsimile of the Gutenberg will be on display during this event from 1:30pm – 3:30pm.

  • Guest Speaker: Fr. Dempsey Rosales Acosta will discuss the life of Jerome, the Vulgata, and the Gutenberg Pelplin Bible.

Sunday, November 10th

  • Family Mass & Brunch – 10:30am (Chapel of St. Basil & Scanlan Room)

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Celt Tailgate Experience (10:30am – 2:00pm; Campus Life Mall)

  • All are invited to enjoy tailgating festivities before the Women’s and Men’s basketball games.

 

Alumni Reunion and Celebration Brunch (10:00am – 12:00pm; Jerabeck – Scanlan Room)

  • All Alumni Welcome – RSVP

 

CELT Walk (11:00am; Chapel to Jerabeck)

  • Cheer both basketball teams on to victory

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Basketball Games

  • Women’s Game – 1:00pm
  • Men’s Game – 3:00pm
    • Mr. & Mrs. UST Coronation (Halftime)
  • Alumni Basketball Reception– 1:00pm (Jerabeck – Scanlan Room)

Memorial Mass and Reception – RSVP HERE

Wednesday, November 6th - 12:20pm – 3:00pm (Chapel of St. Basil)

Join us for a special Mass dedicated to the alumni, faculty and staff that we have lost this year. The names of those who have passed will be read aloud during this time. A reception will follow in Malloy Hall.


Two Saints and a Taco Tasting – PURCHASE TICKETS2Saints
Thursday, November 7th – 6:00pm – 9:30pm (Saint Arnold Brewing Company)

Now in its 13th year, UST’s annual Two Saints and a Taco Tasting is Houston’s premier taco-tasting event that attracts alumni from across the region for a friendly competition among some of the city’s best restaurants. This sell-out event amounts to great fun for alumni while raising money for the Alumni Association Student Scholarship Fund.


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Alumni Tailgate Tent – RSVP HERE
Saturday, November 9th - 12:00pm (Campus Life Mall)

Food, drinks, and fellowship!


Alumni and Champion’s Club Reception – RSVP HERE
Saturday, November 9th - 1:00pm – 5:00pm (Jerabeck – Scanlan Room)

Come cheer on the Celts as they take on Arlington Baptist University in the JAAC. Food, drinks, and fun for all ages! The women's game starts at 1pm and the men's game starts at 3pm.