2023 Southwestern Homecoming Celebration
Co-sponsored by the Southwestern Law School Alumni Association Board
Friday, October 27, 2023
4:00–8:30 p.m.
Southwestern Law School
3050 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90010
Southwestern Law School, in collaboration with the Southwestern Alumni Association Board, is excited to welcome everyone back to campus! It's been far too long, and we hope to reconnect with you and allow you to reconnect with each other in person.
Alumni, students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend starting at 4:00 p.m. Adult guests are welcome to attend at 4:00 p.m. Children are invited to attend starting at 5:00 p.m.
This Homecoming celebration will have something for everyone!
Join us for:
- Guided Historic Tours
- Alumni Reception — for 21 years old and up
- The Ultimate Video Game Bus
- Photo Booth
- Face painters (Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos)
- Psychic
- Tarot Card and Palm Reader
- Strolling LED dancer
- Astrologist
- Henna Artist
- Silhouette Artist
- DJ and Line Dancing
- Children's costume competition (prizes for Best Costume, Most Fierce Costume, Scariest Costume, Most Beautiful Costume, Most Original Costume)
- Trick-or-treating with booths sponsored by student organizations
- Kids' craft tables (special coloring book pages and various Halloween-themed and Dia de Los Muertos-themed crafts)
- In-N-Out food truck, Kogi food truck, and Glazed-N-Confused mini donuts food truck (each guest will receive one ticket for each truck)
- Pizza, popcorn, and cotton candy
- Magic show
- The Master Mentalist
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. — Check-in
Get your name badge, wristband for entry, and food tickets. After checking in, stop to watch a short slide show on Southwestern's recent accomplishments and activities.
Promenade
4:15 — Guided Historic Tours
Be sure to register for one of these informative and fun tours of the Bullocks Wilshire Building with our fantastic librarians. Be one of the first to see new additions to our Bullocks Wilshire archive.
Bullocks Wilshire Lobby
- Guided Historic Tour Times
Built in 1929, the former department store for the stars is a stunning, masterly crafted Art Deco treasure that occupies a special place in Los Angeles history. Today, the Bullocks Wilshire building houses Southwestern's law library, Office of the President and Dean, faculty offices, the Biederman Institute for Entertainment and Media Law, and more. We also have been building our collection of Bullocks Wilshire artifacts, including vintage fashion items. Be one of the first to see these items on display.
Sign up for a free guided historic tour!
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Guided Historic Tour 1 (4:15–5:00 p.m.)
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Guided Historic Tour 2 (4:45–5:30 p.m.)
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Guided Historic Tour 3 (5:15–6:00 p.m.)
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Guided Historic Tour 4 (6:45–7:30 p.m.)
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Guided Historic Tour 5 (7:15–8:00 p.m.)
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5:00 - 8:30 p.m. — Fall Carnival
Food trucks, activities, music, and more for adults and children. Also, meet leaders of our Honors Programs and other student organizations.
Promenade
- Fall Carnival
Starting at 5:00 p.m., bring your family to enjoy festivities on the Promenade, including:
- Ultimate Video Game Bus
- Photo Booth
- Face painters (Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos)
- Psychic
- Tarot Card and Palm Reader
- Strolling LED dancer
- Astrologist
- Henna Artist
- Silhouette Artist
- DJ and Line Dancing
- Children's costume competition (prizes for Best Costume, Most Fierce Costume, Scariest Costume, Most Beautiful Costume, Most Original Costume)
- Trick-or-treating with booths sponsored by student organizations
- Kids' craft tables (special coloring book pages and various Halloween-themed and Dia de Los Muertos-themed crafts)
- In-N-Out food truck, Kogi food truck, and Glazed-N-Confused mini donuts food truck (each guest will receive one ticket for each truck)
- Pizza, popcorn, and cotton candy
Alumni can also meet students affiliated with several Southwestern student organizations and all of the Honors Programs.
Attendees who bring minor children must remain with their children at all times. We will not have sitter services available.
During the carnival, the reception for guests 21+ will be running in the nearby Student Residence Courtyard and will feature adult beverages and additional food items. Attendees may not bring children into the reception or bring alcohol into the Promenade, which is public property.
5:00 - 8:30 p.m. — Alumni Reception
Students, faculty, staff, and guests who are at least 21 are also welcome to attend.
Courtyard at the Student Residences
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. — Magic Show
Be prepared to be mystified!
Student Commons
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. — The Master Mentalist
Nader Hanna is a professional mind reader and hypnotist based in Los Angeles. Known for his mind-bending feats of ESP and hypnosis, Nader has a unique ability to engage his audience in a way that will leave them in wonder and awe.
Student Commons
The Master Mentalist Show featuring Nader Hanna and the Magic Show will undoubtedly be two of the highlights of the evening. Please be advised that seats for this show are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We highly recommend arriving 15 minutes early to secure your spot and experience performances that will leave you astounded.
**Event times overlap. Choose your own adventure!
We can't wait to celebrate with you! Get in on the fun and help us share Homecoming with your friends and family with our free digital assets!
Hashtags
Use #SWHomecoming2023 on your social posts and captions.
The main Homecoming URL is www.swlaw.edu/Homecoming2023. Make sure to include this URL in your posts to share this page!
Examples:
- I'm going to #SWHomecoming2023! Don't miss out on all the festivities and join me: www.swlaw.edu/Homecoming2023.
- Come home to Southwestern for #SWHomecoming2023! Visit www.swlaw.edu/Homecoming2023 for the full list of events!
- Hi, Bison! I can't wait to see you at #SWHomecoming2023! Sign up for guided historic tours, high tea, and more at www.swlaw.edu/Homecoming2023
Thank you to our sponsors, who made this event possible!
- Sponsors
Gold Sponsorship
Silver Sponsorship
Brought to you by Southwestern Law Alumni Association.
