Homecoming 2023: October 6-7

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It's time!
October 06, 2023
This is Forester Country

Are you ready, Foresters?

Homecoming 2023 is approaching quickly and we can't wait!

If you haven't already made plans, do so today.

Features of Homecoming 2023 include Forester legend Dave Rahn speaking in alumni chapel, the presentation of the Alumni Award, the Forester Basketball Tip-Off in the BRAND NEW PLATT ARENA and a screening of HU's first feature film, Wayfaring Stranger.

    Friday

    All Weekend – Disc Golf

    11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – First Friday in HUB

    2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m – 50th Reception, Habecker Dining Commons

    5:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. – Coronation in Platt Arena

    5:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Forester Basketball Season Tip-Off, Platt Arena

    7:00 p.m. – Ice Cream in the MCA

    7:30 p.m. – Screening of "Wayfaring Stranger", Zurcher Auditorium(Tickets)

     

    Saturday

    9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - 1960-80’s Men’s Basketball & Cheerleading Alumni Breakfast, HUB

    9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Pacesetter’s Society Brunch Reception (invitation only) Habecker Dining Commons

    11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Praise & Worship with Dave Rahn, Zurcher Auditorium

    11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Buffet in HUB

    12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. - Dave Rahn Gathering in Zurcher Auditorium

    12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Joyful Noise reunion, back patio behind the HUB

    1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. - Festival on the Mall – Popcorn, Cotton Candy, Smash Burgers, & more

    1:30 p.m. - Women’s Soccer Game, King Stadium

    1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - History Reunion & Retirement Celebration for Dr. Brautigam, Library

    1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Golf Team Meet & Greet and tour of new HU Golf Lab, Loew-Brenn

    1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - Story Time in RichLyn Library

    1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Future Foresters Cheer Camp on the Quad

    1:30 p.m. - Corn Hole Tournament, HUB

    2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Campus Tours Available, HUB

    2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. - Hardy Hall Meet & Greet

    2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Reunions by year (40 year, 30 year, 25 year, 20 year, 10 year, 0 year) Science Hall

    2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. - Mathematics & Natural Science Division Reunion Science Hall

    3:30 p.m. - Powder Puff Championship on the Quad

    3:30 p.m. - Trivia in the HUB

    3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Snacks at Forest Glen

    4:00 p.m. - Baseball Game, Forest Glen

     

    The HU Bookstore (upper level of the HUB) | open from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday

    Starbucks, aka Forest Blend (lower level of the HUB) | open from 1:00-5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday

     

    Keep in mind that this schedule is subject to change and more details are being added regularly! 

    Additional Event Details

    For those events that need a bit more detail, here you go!
    Disc Golf

    Disc Golf is happening all Homecoming weekend! If you haven't played on the newly redesigned course, you should. The course is designed to be fun for pros and engaging for beginners, so regardless of your skillset, be part of the fun!

    Here are the details: 

    • The course would be open for anyone to play with their own discs during homecoming weekend
    • Discs will be available on loan in RichLyn Library. 
    • Those that play should to upload a selfie by 4:00 p.m. on Oct. 7 to Facebook or Instagram and tag #ThisIsForesterCountry! This enters you into a drawing for prizes including a $25 Amazon gift card, custom printed HU disc, or a disc golf bag.