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
Parking Information
Hotel Accommodation Information
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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.