Homecoming 2025: October 3-4

Morning

Annual Book Sale
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Richlyn Library, see Campus Map #14

Chapel with Nancy Brown
11:00 a.m.
MCA, Zurcher Auditorium, see Campus Map #15

Volleyball vs Olivet Nazarene
11:00 a.m.
Merillat Complex (PLEX), see Campus Map #18

First Friday (Chili Dogs, Root Beer, & Dr. Pepper)
11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
HUB, lower level, see Campus Map #17

Afternoon

Volleyball vs Indiana Northwest
1:00 p.m.
Merillat Complex (PLEX), see Campus Map #18

Evening

Check-In Table
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
HUB, lower level, see Campus Map #17

Student-Led Tours
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
HUB, lower level, see Campus Map #17

Alumni Banquet to recognize the 1975 graduates and present Alumni Awards
5:00 p.m.
Habecker Dining Commons, upper level, see Campus Map #16
(RSVP HERE)

Coronation
6:00 p.m.
Merillat Complex (PLEX), see Campus Map #15

Theater Performance, Junie B. Jones
6:00 p.m.
MCA, Studio Theatre, see Campus Map #15
This is a family-friendly show based on the popular book series. 
(TICKET INFORMATION)

Forester Basketball Season Tip-Off
6:30 p.m.
Merillat Complex (PLEX), see Campus Map #18

• Introduction of the 2025-26 Men & Women's Teams

• See them in action during a SCRIMMAGE session

• GIVEAWAYS (TV included)

• SKILLS competition 

• The evening ends with a DUNK Contest

• The Hospitality Suite is open for Basketball and Cheer Alumni to enjoy cookies!

Powder Puff Football
7:00 p.m.
Quad

Campfire & Smores
7:00 p.m.
Lake Sno-Tip

Worship by the fire
9:00 p.m.
Lake Sno-Tip

Campout under the stars
10:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Lake Sno-Tip

Morning

Check-In Table
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
HUB, lower level, see Campus Map #17

Alumni Board
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
HUB, upper level Bandelier Room, see Campus Map #17

Reunions (50, 40, 30, 20, 10 year)
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
HUB, upper level, see Campus Map #17

Softball Alumni Game
10:00 a.m.
Softball Field, see Campus Map #20

Festival on the Mall
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Located on the Mall in front of the HUB, see Campus Map #17
Food & activities include:

Food:

1. Smash Burgers

2. Oven Fire Pizza

3. Cotton Candy

4. Popcorn

5. Nachos

Activities:

1. Connect 4

2. Disc Golf: Play on our HU Course

3. IceBlocking: Sledding on ice blocks down the hill across from Lake Sno Tip (Alumni Relations)

4. Mini Cheer Camp (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

5. Cornhole Tournament (12:00 p.m. - registration that morning)

6. Story Time with Students (Young Children & Families) (12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

7. Forester Radio Music on the Quad

8. Mums for Sale to support AG Department

Mini Cheer Camp
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Located on the Mall beside the HUB, see Campus Map #17

Story Time with Students (Young Children & Families)
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lower HUB by the fireplace, see Campus Map #17

Afternoon

Softball Double Header vs Anderson University
12:00 p.m.
Softball Field, see Campus Map #20

Alumni College Sessions
Dive into what is currently happening on campus. Our amazing professors want to update you on new and exciting programs, ideas and skills the students are learning today. Get updated in your education and gain wisdom once again from your old professors.

Ag Department
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dowden Science Hall, see Campus Map #10
Stop by the Dowden Science Hall for the Haupert Institute’s Alumni College. Check out some hands-on learning sessions led by faculty and students focusing on areas* like: soil texture, feed identification, food science and veterinary medicine. *Areas and topics subject to change.

Business Department
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Loew-Brenn Hall, 055 (basement level), see Campus Map #12
Dr. Brock Zehr presenting the ACORN project. Come find out what our business students are learning in the stock market world

Digital Media Arts: Forester Films
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Becker Hall, Screening Room 305, see Campus Map #13
Dr. Webb and a team of students are going to take you behind the scenes of their new Forester Film "Overhill Manor".  

Nursing Department
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Dowden Science Hall, Lower Level, Lab 072, see Campus Map #10
Dr. Fulkerson is going to showcase high-fidelity manikins and simulation in our state of the art lab. 

Student-Led Tours
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
HUB, lower level, see Campus Map #17

Annual Book Sale
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Richlyn Library, see Campus Map #14

Theater Performance, Junie B. Jones
1:00 p.m.
MCA, Studio Theatre, see Campus Map #15
This is a family-friendly show based on the popular book series. 
(TICKET INFORMATION)

Division of Natural & Mathematical Sciences Reunion
1:30 p.m.
Dowden Science Hall, Atrium, see Campus Map #10

Nursing Department Reunion
1:30 p.m.
Dowden Science Hall, Lower Level, Lab 072, see Campus Map #10

English Department Reunion
1:30 p.m.
Loew-Brenn Hall, Faculty Lounge, see Campus Map #12

History & Political Science Department Reunion
1:30 p.m.
Loew-Brenn Hall, Second Floor Lounge, see Campus Map #12

Business Department Reunion
1:30 p.m.
Loew-Brenn Hall, 053 (basement level), see Campus Map #12

Alumni & Friends Gathering at Dr. Peppers' Residence
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dr. Peppers' Residence, see Campus Map #29

Baseball Alumni Game
4:00 p.m.
Forest Glen Park, see Campus Map #27

• Retiring Mike Frame's #40 Jersey following the completion of the 1st inning
• Field Dedication
• Post-game Cookout to follow

Evening

Womens' Soccer vs. IWU
5:00 p.m.
King Stadium, see Campus Map #30

Theater Performance, Junie B. Jones
6:00 p.m.
MCA, Studio Theatre, see Campus Map #15
This is a family-friendly show based on the popular book series. 
(TICKET INFORMATION)

1 Mile Prayer Walk
7:00 p.m.
Meet outside of Dowden Science Hall, see Campus Map #10