Homecoming

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 p.m.

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, Blume Board 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, Room 304

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

PURCHASE “WHERE YOU BELONG: A HOMECOMING CABARET” TICKETS HERE

PURCHASE FOOTBALL GAME TICKETS HERE

Parking Information

PARKING MAP

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.

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