HOMECOMING 2024
September 23-28
We look forward to celebrating Homecoming with you! This page will be updated with more information as details are available.
Monday, September 23
Homecoming Kick-off and Pennant Giveaway
12:00 p.m.
Until supplies last.
Founders Lounge, Frick Center
Women’s Tennis v. IWU
4:15
Tuesday, September 24
Student T-Shirt Giveaway
11:45 a.m.
Until supplies last
Frick Center, Founders Lounge
Women’s Soccer v. Olivet
5:00 p.m.
GloCade
6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
All your favorite arcade games, now GLOW!
Founders Lounge, Frick Center
Wednesday, September 25
Custom Street Signs
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Founders Lounge, Frick Center
Thursday, September 26
Eurobungy Trampoline
11:45 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Founders Lounge, Frick Center
Class of 1974 Welcome Gathering
5:00 p.m.
The home of Ed Momkus ’74 and Betsy Goltermann
Women’s Soccer v. Cornell
5:30 p.m.
Theatre and the Mill presents “Where You Belong: A Homecoming Cabaret”
7:30 p.m.
Mill Theatre
Friday, September 27
Retired Faculty and Staff Luncheon
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Prospect Room
65 – Year Reunion Luncheon
Honoring the Class of 1959
11:30 a.m.
Frick Center, Melanchthon Room
60 – Year Reunion Luncheon
Honoring the Class of 1964
11:30 a.m.
Frick Center, Bryan Room
Golf Cart Tour of Campus – Class of 1959, 1964, and 1974
2:00 p.m.
Frick Center, South Exit
Meet and Greet with author and alumnus John Helt ‘73
2:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Alexander Room
50-Year Club Cocktail Reception
4:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Founders Lounge
Nursing Reunion
4:30 p.m.
Memorial Hall Lawn
50-Year Club Reunion Dinner and Induction
Honoring the Class of 1974
5:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Founders Lounge
Price: $35
Alumni Board Meet & Greet
5:30 p.m.
Frick Center, Prospect Room
Bonfire & Pep Rally
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
University Mall
7:00 p.m. Bonfire begins
8:00 p.m. Pep Rally
9:00 p.m. DJ
Club Blue: Alumni Celebrations & Reunion Tent
7:00 p.m.
University Mall
Alumni and friends are invited to gather at the Club Blue Celebration Tent! Join fellow members of the Elmhurst University community for Friday night activities including the Homecoming Pep Rally and Bonfire. Drinks and heavy appetizers will be served.
Student Leaders Reunion
7:00 p.m.
University Mall
ELSA Alumni & Family Reunion
7:00 p.m.
University Mall, Club Blue Tent
Department of Mathematics Reunion
7:00 p.m.
University Mall, Club Blue Tent
Health Sciences Reunion
7:00 p.m.
University Mall, Club Blue Tent
Department of English Reunion
7:00 p.m.
University Mall, Club Blue Tent
Honors Program Reunion
7:00 p.m.
University Mall, Club Blue Tent
Class of 1959, 1964, and 1974 Reunion
7:00 p.m.
University Mall, Club Blue Tent
Theatre and the Mill presents “Where You Belong: A Homecoming Cabaret”
7:30 p.m.
Mill Theatre
Saturday, September 28
Tailgate Lot Opens
7:00 a.m.
Alexander Parking Lot
Make sure to bring your own tailgating essentials.
Homecoming Service and Breakfast
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Frick Center, Prospect Room
Social Service Clubs Reunion Breakfast
9:00 a.m.
Frick Center, President’s Dining Room
Brotherhood and Fellowship of Squires, Cavaliers, Adelphae and Order of Diana are invited for a reunion breakfast before the big game!
El Centro/Office of Equity and Inclusion Alumni Meet and Greet
10:00 a.m.
El Centro Patio
Homecoming Parade
10:00 a.m.
Main Route: Prospect Avenue
School of Education Reunion
11:00 a.m.
Jean Koplin Memorial Hall, Third Floor
Class of 1964 Tour of Downtown Elmhurst
11:00 a.m.
A.C. Buehler Library
Bluejay Block Party
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Alexander Blvd.
Join us for activities for the whole family, including games, food trucks, music and more!
The Bill Fraccaro Alumni Hospitality Tent
11:00 a.m.
Langhorst Field
Elmhurst University Band/Choir/Orchestra Concert
11:00 a.m.
Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel
Music Department Open House
11:00 a.m.
Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel
Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) Tailgate
11:00 a.m.
Alexander Parking Lot
Master of Occupational Therapy Tailgate
11:00 a.m.
Alexander Parking Lot
Music Department BBQ
Noon
Kranz Forum
Class of 1964 Football Watch Party
12:30 p.m.
Vista Lounge, Cureton Hall Third Floor
Ceremonial Coin Toss with the Class of 1974
12:50 p.m.
Langhorst Field
Football v. North Park University
1:00 p.m.
Langhorst Field
Physics Department Reunion
3:00 p.m.
Schaible Science Center, Gazebo
Women’s Soccer v. Wheaton
5:00 p.m.
Class of 1964 Farewell Dinner
5:30 p.m.
The home of Russ Weigand ’64 and Joyce Slone Weigand
Women’s Volleyball v. Knox
6:30 p.m
Men’s Soccer v. Wheaton
7:30 p.m.
Theatre and the Mill presents “Where You Belong: A Homecoming Cabaret”
7:30 p.m.
Mill Theatre
Sunday, September 29
Theatre and the Mill presents “Where You Belong: A Homecoming Cabaret”
2:00 p.m.
Mill Theatre
register here for the weekend’s events
Register Here for the 50-Year Club Dinner
Parking Information
Hotel Accommodation Information
Springhill Suites: Last day to book august 27
Your group code is “G-EC24”, and your booking link can be found below. After clicking the link, your travelers will need to select their check-in/check-out dates and click search for your discounted group rates to appear. Your travelers can also book via central reservations @ 1-888-591-1234. They will want to mention they’re with the Elmhurst University Homecoming group, or use group code “G-EC24”.
Last Day to Book: Thursday, August 29
Courtyard Chicago Elmhurst/Oakbrook Area
2023 Homecoming Photos
Bluejay Spirit Shop
It’s always a great time to pick up some new University swag! Next time you are on campus, check out the Bluejay Spirit Shop, located inside the Frick Center, or buy online.