Celebrating

Ten Years of Kappa Rho

Save The Date

November 8th, 2025

Homecoming Weekend 2025

Samford University
Homewood, AL

Join us as we celebrate a decade of excellence, brotherhood, and meaningful connections at the Alpha Tau Omega – Kappa Rho chapter at Samford University. This significant milestone marks ten incredible years since our chapter was founded, providing countless opportunities for leadership, personal growth, and lifelong friendships.

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The Details

See Samford Homecoming Events for full university schedule.

PDF Schedule

    • Morning & Afternoon: Alumni Brother Arrival

    • 5:30-7:30 PM: Samford University Homecoming Quad Party (University event)

    • 6:00–7:30 PM: Open House & Alumni Grill Out (ATO Chapter House)

    • 7:30 PM: Samford Men’s Basketball, Samford vs. South Carolina State

    Pete Hanna Center, Purchase Tickets: Here

    • 9:00 AM: Open House (ATO Chapter House)

    • 11:00 AM: Alumni Tailgate (Samford Quad)

    • 2:30 PM: Samford vs. ETSU Football Game
      Bobby Bowden Field / Pete Hanna Stadium

    • 6:00–7:00 PM: Alumni Cocktail Hour – Cash Bar (The Fennec)

    Hosted by the Kappa Rho Board of Trustees

    • 7:00–8:00 PM: Dinner (The Fennec)

    • 8:00–9:00 PM: Speakers & Program (The Fennec)

    Keynote Speaker: Wynn Smiley, ATO CEO

  • Alumni Departure

Celebration Dinner

  • Date: November 8th, 2025

  • Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

  • Location: The Fennec, 1630 2nd Avenue South, Birmingham, AL

  • Dress Code: Dark suit & tie for men; floor-length dresses for women

We recommend staying at the Hilton Hotel located at 250 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The hotel is conveniently located directly across from our event venue, making transportation and parking easier.

Accomodations

FAQs

  • The event is open to all active and alumni brothers of the Alpha Tau Omega - Kappa Rho chapter, along with their invited guests.

    Please note: to ensure we have an accurate understanding of Alumni in attendance, every brother must have a ticket

  • Street parking around the venue is free on the weekends and an open parking lot across the street from the venue that we have rented: 1700 Second Ave S, Birmingham AL 35233

  • While we encourage everyone to attend the full weekend, Alumni are certainly welcome to just attend the dinner as their schedule dictates.

  • Please direct any questions about the event to Wes Anderson at wanders6@samford.edu.

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