October 11-12, 2024
Homecoming
& Family Weekend
Join alumni and friends roaming campus, enjoying the festivities that unite Ravens both young and old. Mainstays of this must-attend weekend include the glowing luminaries, lighting the pathways through the majestic Valley on Friday night, and the excitement of the street fair on Saturday morning.
Register for Homecoming
By registering for Homecoming, you will let us know who will be around campus. Even better? Check out the directory to see who’s coming so you can connect with old friends!
Those who register for Homecoming will also receive a special gift during the street fair.
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2024
Please see the schedule below and tune in to the Anderson University and Alumni Network social media accounts for live-streamed events.
Self-Guided Events |
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Tuesday, Oct. 8 |
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| 11 a.m. | Coronation Chapel (Reardon Auditorium) |
Thursday, Oct. 10 |
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| 11 a.m. | Homecoming Chapel – Alumni worship with Brandon Schmidt ‘09 Reardon Auditorium |
| 11 a.m. | SOTCM Chapel in Miller Chapel – Scott Swan |
Friday, Oct. 11 |
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| 9 a.m. | Alumni & Family Golf Outing (Anderson Country Club) – Register here |
| 4 p.m. | Alumni Professionals Panel |
| 5-8 p.m. | Wilson Gallery “Memories and Traditions 1970-1980” Exhibition Opening and Art Walk |
| 5-6:30 p.m. | Class of 1974, 50-year reunion dinner (Kane Dining Room) – Register here |
| 6 p.m. | Swimming & Diving vs. Hanover (Bennett Natatorium) |
| 6:30 p.m. | School of Music Theatre & Dance Concert (York Performance Hall) |
| 7-9 p.m. | Helios Reception in the Valley |
| Dusk | Campus Illumination |
| 9-10:07 p.m. | Worship in Reardon lobby with Brandon Schmidt ‘09 and AU friends – Celebrating 25 years of 10:07 Worship |
Saturday, Oct. 12 |
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| 9-10 a.m. | Homecoming & Family Breakfast (Olt Student Center) |
| 9-10 a.m. | Booster’s Breakfast (Kane Dining Room) – Register here |
| 10 a.m. | SON Induction Ceremony (Park Place Church of God) |
| 10-10:30 a.m. | Ribbon cutting for cybersecurity and Launch campaign kickoff (Edwards Hall, Miller Chapel) |
| 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Street Fair (University Boulevard) |
| 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Reunion Village: Celebrating alumni of each decade, with special focus on the Classes of 1974, 1984, 1994, 2004, 2014 (University Boulevard) |
| 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Department of Teacher Education Open House (Decker Third Floor – DTE suite and Reading Clinic) |
| 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Athletic Hall of Fame (York Performance Hall) |
| 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Live music by The Andy Schomburg Band (University Boulevard) |
| 1 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. Transylvania (Fridley Field) |
| 1:30 p.m. | Football vs. Mount St. Joseph (Highland Middle School) |
| 1-5 p.m. | Wilson Gallery “Memories and Traditions 1970-1980” Exhibition Opening and Art Walk (Warner Sallman, Jeeninga Museum, Wilson Gallery) |
| 2:30 p.m. | Murder on the Orient Express (Byrum Hall) Tickets |
| 3:30 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. Transylvania (Fridley Field) |
| 5 p.m. | Alumni Awards Ceremony (York Performance Hall) |
| 5-6 p.m. | Alumni and Family Bingo (The Haven) |
| 7:30 p.m. | Murder on the Orient Express (Byrum Hall) Tickets |
| 8:30 p.m. | Cheap Encore (Reardon Auditorium) |
Sunday, Oct. 13 |
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| 2:30 p.m. | Murder on the Orient Express (Byrum Hall) Tickets |
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Can't make it to Homecoming this year?
Celebrate at home with our Homecoming printable decorations and activities. Make sure to check out the schedule for live stream opportunities.
We hope to see you on campus soon or for Homecoming next year!