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

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

PARKING MAP

Hotel Accommodation Information

Springhill Suites: Last day to book august 27

Hyatt House Chicago/Oakbrook

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.

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