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Schedule of Events and Activities

All experiences are open to alumni, students, staff, faculty and Panther families.

Most HOCO activities are free and open to attend. Ticketed events requiring payment are marked with an asterisk(*).

Wednesday, October 15

Time	Event	Location
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Family Weekend Check-In	Denius Student Center
7:00 p.m.	Men’s Soccer vs. Nova Southeastern University*	Rick Stottler Field
8:00 p.m.	Battle of the DJs	Gleason Performing Arts Center

Thursday, October 16

Time	Event	Location
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Family Weekend Check-In	Denius Student Center
5:30 p.m.	HOCO 2 Miler Run/Walk* (SOLD OUT)	Panther Plaza
6:30 p.m.	Global Bites with ResLife	Residence Quad

Friday, October 17

Time	Event	Location
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Family Weekend Check-In	Denius Student Center
6:00 p.m.	HOCO Carnival	Crawford Green
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.	Alumni Awards Gala* (SOLD OUT)	Clemente Center

Saturday, October 18

Time	Event	Location
8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m.	Botanical Garden Tours	Starts in Panther Plaza
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Esports Expo	Esports Center
9:00 a.m.	Men’s Lacrosse Scrimmage	VTC Field
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	"Winning Through Uncertainty" with Sam Goodwin	Gleason Performing Arts Center
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Party on the Green	Crawford Green
Panther Paths
7:00 p.m.	Sand on the Beach Social	Sand on the Beach
7:00 p.m.	Women’s Soccer vs. Florida Southern College*	Rick Stottler Field
7:00 p.m. - reception 8:00 p.m. - curtain	College Players Presents: Tuck Everlasting LIVE*	Gleason Performing Arts Center
7:00 p.m.	Mertens Meetup	Mertens Marine Operations Center
10:50 p.m.	Club Ice Hockey vs. University of South Florida	Space Coast Iceplex

Sunday, October 19

Time	Event	Location
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Panther Family Brunch: Muffins, Mimosas & Memories*	Panther Dining Hall
11:00 a.m.	Homecoming Mass	All Faiths Center

Alumni Awards Gala [SOLD OUT]

Theme: "Innovation In Bloom"

A Night of Connection and Celebration Honoring Our 2025 Alumni Award Winners

The Alumni Awards Gala celebrates the Jerome P. Keuper Distinguished Alumni Award winner, the GOLD Ad Astra Alumni Award winner, ten Alumni-Owned Businesses and one Outstanding Alumni Award winner from each academic college. Reconnecting, reminiscing, cocktails, dinner, awards, live music and dancing make this event the highlight of HOCO 2025. Gather your friends, family and colleagues and get your tickets for an unforgettable evening!

Gala admission includes:

Cocktail hour

Three-course dinner

Alumni awards program

Live music & dancing, featuring Paradigm Party Band

Professional photography (complimentary photos available for download following the event)

Event Details

Date: Friday, Oct. 17

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Location: Charles and Ruth Clemente Center for Sports and Recreation

RSVP: Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 3.

Dress: Black Tie Optional (Dress to impress and have fun with this year's theme, "Innovation in Bloom!")

Florida Tech HOCO

Save the Date: Oct. 15-19

Alumni Awards Gala

Schedule of Events and Activities

Wednesday, October 15

Thursday, October 16

Friday, October 17

Saturday, October 18

Sunday, October 19

Alumni Awards Gala [SOLD OUT]

Theme: "Innovation In Bloom"

A Night of Connection and Celebration Honoring Our 2025 Alumni Award Winners

Event Details

2025 Alumni Award Winners

2025 Alumni Owned/Operated Business Honorees

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