Homecoming

HOMECOMING 2023
September 18-23

We look forward to celebrating Homecoming with you! This page will be updated with more information as details are available.

Schedule

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21

Class of 1973 Welcome Gathering
5:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Melanchthon Room

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22

Retired Faculty and Staff Luncheon
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Prospect Room

60-Year Reunion Luncheon
Honoring the Class of 1963
11:30 a.m.
Frick Center, Bryan Room

65-Year Reunion Luncheon
Honoring the Class of 1958
11:30 a.m.
Frick Center, Melanchthon Room

Class of 1973 Pre-Reunion Cocktail Reception
4:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Founders Lounge

50-Year Club Reunion Dinner and Induction
Honoring the Class of 1973
5:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Founders Lounge
Price: $35

40-Year Reunion Cocktail Reception
Honoring the Class of 1983
5:30 p.m.
Frick Center, Prospect Room North

 25-Year Reunion Cocktail Reception
Honoring the Class of 1998
5:30 p.m.
Frick Center, Prospect Room South

Club Blue: Alumni Celebrations & Reunion Tent
7:00 p.m.
University Mall
Alumni and friends are invited to gather at the new 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, Club Blue Tent

Office of Global Engagement Reunion
7:00 p.m.
University Mall, Club Blue Tent

ELSA Alumni & Family Reunion
7:00 p.m.
University Mall, Club Blue Tent

Master of Occupational Therapy Reunion
7:00 p.m.
University Mall, Club Blue Tent

Black Student Union (BSU) 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

Bonfire & Pep Rally
7:00 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

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Tailgate Lot Opens
7:00 a.m.
Alexander Parking Lot
Make sure to bring your own tailgating essentials.

Homecoming Service and Breakfast
7:45 – 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!

Class of 1963 Gathering Space: Visitors Welcome!
9:00 a.m.
Frick Center, Bryan Room

Homecoming Parade
10:00 a.m.
Main Route: Prospect Ave.

Bluejay Block Party
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Alexander Blvd.
Join us for activities for the whole family – games, food trucks, music and more!

 Black Student Union (BSU) Alumni/Student Tailgate
11:00 a.m.
Alexander Parking Lot

Homecoming Concert
11:00 a.m.
Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel

Music Department Open House
11:00 a.m.
Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel

Department of Nursing Reunion
11:00 a.m.
Memorial Hall Lawn

Library Reunion
11:00 a.m.
A.C. Buehler Library Main Floor

ELSA Tailgate
11:00 a.m.
Alexander Parking Lot

Office of Equity and Inclusion Tailgate
11:00 a.m.
Alexander Parking Lot 

School of Graduate Studies 25th Anniversary of Graduate Programs Celebration
11:00 a.m.
Alexander Parking Lot

Music Department BBQ
Noon
Kranz Forum

The Bill Fraccaro Alumni Hospitality Tent
Noon
Langhorst Field

Ceremonial Coin Toss with the Class of 1973
1:50 p.m.
Langhorst Field

Football vs. North Central College
2:00 p.m.
Langhorst Field

Physics Department Reunion
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Gazebo Outside Schaible Science Center

1983/84 Women’s Volleyball Reunion Dinner
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Prospect Room

Women’s Volleyball vs. Alverno College
Honoring 1983 NCAA Division III Volleyball Championship Team
6:00 p.m.
R.A. Faganel Hall

Registration

Alumni Registration

Parking Information

Parking Map

Hotel Accommodation Information

SPRINGHILL SUITES CHICAGO ELMHURST/OAKBROOK

Hyatt House Chicago/Oakbrook

Courtyard by Marriott Elmhurst

The Elmhurst University group code is G-ELM2. After clicking the link, please select your check-in/check-out dates and click search for your discounted group rates to appear. You can also book via central reservations @ 1-888-591-1234. Please mention that you are with the Elmhurst University Homecoming group or use group code G-ELM2.

 

View photos from last year’s pep rally, parade, block party, football game and more below.

2022 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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