Full Schedule of Events
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Thursday, October 8
NPHC Step Show
8 – 10 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Join Ƶ’s chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) for one of the most exciting homecoming events! Watch NPHC fraternities and sororities battle it out on the stage in a series of intricate dance steps, vibrant music selections, and elaborate show themes. The show will feature funny and energetic hosts, as well as exhibition performances from the Divine 9. Doors open at 7 p.m., event starts at 8 p.m.
Friday, October 9
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Alumni HQ
9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center
Check in at the official alumni welcome center featuring helpful information and handouts for the weekend and lots of fun FREE giveaways, including the Homecoming & Reunion Weekend t-shirt. Refreshments available throughout the day.
Kappa Alpha Psi Golf Outing
11 a.m.
TBD
Enjoy a fall golf outing with brothers at a local club. Details are TBD and guests will be notified of the event location after registering in September.
Golden Alumni Luncheon & Class of 1976 Induction Ceremony
12 – 1:30 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Members of the Class of 1976 and all Golden Alumni are invited to attend this special luncheon honoring the 50th reunion! The Class of 1976 will receive their medallion, take a class photo and be welcomed into the Golden Alumni Family.
Alpha Phi Alpha Hospitality Room
12 – 4 p.m.
Moseley Center, Room 215
Enjoy the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., reunion hub and kick back with TV, card games and good times!
Flashback Friday with Belk Library
12 – 4 p.m.
Koenigsberger Learning Center, Room 127
Join Belk Library with the University Archives & Special Collections for a blast from the past! Drop into KLC 127 from 12-4 p.m. on Friday, October 9 to take a look through our collection of past yearbooks and help us to identify people and places in our collection of unidentified Ƶ photos. Enjoy a trip down memory lane!
Golden Alumni Campus Bus Tour
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Pick up outside after luncheon/Inman Ƶ Welcome Center
Meet us at the “Ƶ” sign after the luncheon to take a bus tour of campus! Members of the Class of 1976 and all Golden Alumni (graduated in 1975 or earlier) are invited. There are a limited amount of seats on the bus so registration is first come, first served.
Freedom Footprints Walking Tour
2 – 3 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center 
Alumni are invited to learn more about Ƶ’s Black history on the Freedom Footprints Walking Tour. Adapted from Ƶ’s Juneteenth celebration, this tour features six stops highlighting some of the lesser-known histories of the Black community at Ƶ. All are welcome!
Kappa Delta Open House
3 – 5 p.m.
Kappa Delta House, Loy Center Neighborhood
The sorority will host house tours and activities for alumni, and memorabilia will be on display from the chapter’s last 15 years!
Phi Mu Networking and Mocktail Hour
3 – 5 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Connect with fellow students and alumni over celebratory mocktails and a build-your-own dessert popcorn station!
Desserts with the Deltas
3 – 6 p.m.
Cakes, etc by Cindy (301 W. Haggard Ave., Ƶ)
Reconnect with generations of Omicron Iota sisters over sweet treats, laughter, and shared memories at one of Omicron Iota’s favorite local bakeries.
Friday Alumni Campus Tour
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center
Haven’t visited campus in a while? Join a campus tour led by student tour guides to get an inside look at Ƶ’s award-winning campus and relive some of your favorite memories as you walk the bricks again. Meet us at the Martin Alumni Center to start off the tour.
Cafe Con Leche
3:30 – 5 p.m.
El Centro, Carlton Building, Room 114
Whether you were a student coordinator, took conversation classes, attended our events, or simply hung out in our space – drop in to reconnect with El Centro! Meet current students, reconnect with past peers, and learn what El Centro is currently up to. Light refreshments are provided.
Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter Chat
4 – 5 p.m.
Moseley Center, Room 215
Hear an update from the chapter. This is a brothers-only event.
Mix, Sip, Mingle: An LSB Social
4 – 5 p.m.
Koury Business Center Fountain Area
Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of dirty sodas, cornhole, and community! Create your own custom soda, mingle with your favorite professors and alumni, and show off your cornhole skills or take on our reigning champion, Dean Ajjan!
Truitt Center Open House
4 – 5 p.m.
McBride Gathering Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion
Were you connected with the Truitt Center during your time at Ƶ? Come by the Numen Lumen Pavilion to see our beautiful religious and spiritual life building, possibly reconnect with old friends and Truitt Center staff, and enjoy some yummy desserts. We look forward to seeing you!
Biology Alumni Panel
4:15 – 5:30 p.m.
Room 115, McMichael Science Center
Our annual panel of Biology alumni share insights about their career path, their time at Ƶ and what they’ve learned along the way!
Kappa Delta Cocktail Hour
5 – 7 p.m.
Founders Hall
Enjoy desserts and a celebratory cash bar as you connect with fellow alumni and chapter members!
Biology Alumni Reception
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Room 117, McMichael Science Center
Come catch up with the Biology department at our annual Homecoming Alumni Reception!
Homecoming Shabbat
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Sklut Hillel Center Pavilion
Join us for Shabbat as we welcome back old friends and enjoy blessings, community, and a delicious dinner! RSVP at .
Ƶ LGBTQIA Alumni Network Community Enrichment Awards
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Lakeside Meeting Rooms, Moseley Center 
Celebrate the incredible individuals making an impact across Ƶ’s LGBTQIA communities. Enjoy an evening of recognition, connection and delicious heavy hors d’oeuvres. Then, keep the celebration going at Dance With Pride, the ultimate pre-game before the big concert!
Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter Reception
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Gill Room, Schar Center
Mingle with fellow brothers and share memories in the lounge of the Gill Room while enjoying a selection of carved meats, sides, desserts, and a cash bar.
Alumni Band Dinner
6 – 9 p.m.
The Rosemary at Ƶ (202 W. Haggard Ave., Ƶ)
Join Ƶ Bands Alumni to celebrate the past and reconnect over a sumptuous dinner at the Rosemary. Reminisce and catch up with old friends or make new ones. 5:30pm happy hour and 6:30pm à la carte dinner.
Rock the Block
6 – 9 p.m.
Young Commons & Haggard Avenue 
Kick off your Homecoming weekend festivities at this block party with the entire Ƶ community! Enjoy a variety of food trucks, yard games, inflatables and a fireworks show. Plus, stay tuned for the Homecoming Concert artist announcement on Sept. 14.
EBAN After Dark
8:45 – 11 p.m. 
Irazú Coffee Shop, Moseley Center
DJ Kev returns to fire up the turntables for the annual family-friendly kickback, bringing electrifying beats that will keep the energy high all night long. Enjoy good food, good music and browse and buy must-have products from alumni entrepreneurs. Cash bar available.
Saturday, October 10
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Alumni HQ
9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center
Check in at the official alumni welcome center featuring helpful information and handouts for the weekend and lots of fun FREE giveaways, including the Homecoming & Reunion Weekend t-shirt. Refreshments available throughout the day.
Welcome Home College Coffee
9 – 10:30 a.m.
Scott Plaza (in front of Alamance Building)
It’s College Coffee: Homecoming & Reunion Weekend edition! Make your way to the Alamance fountain to reconnect with classmates over a cup of coffee and a breakfast pastry. The first 100 attendees will get a free commemorative coffee mug.
ELHAN Puro Sabor y Café Brunch
9:30 – 11 a.m. 
Moseley Center
Alumni and students from the Latin/Hispanic community are welcome to gather for a delightful morning of authentic dishes, community-building and celebration. Enjoy delicious food and connect with friends old and new in an environment filled with warmth and camaraderie.
Kappa Delta Brunch
9:30 – 11 a.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Who doesn’t love a sister brunch?! Catch up with fellow alumni and current students between College Coffee and the All Alumni Tailgate Village at this bagel brunch featuring a display of KD memories throughout the years.
Kappa Sigma Brothers Meeting
9:30 – 11 a.m.
LaRose Theatre, Koury Business Center
This is the annual meeting for the Kappa Sigma Brothers to gather prior to the tailgate and hear updates about the fraternity.
EBAN Alumni Awards Brunch
9:30 – 12:30 p.m.
Snow Family Grand Atrium, Schar Hall
Honor deserving individuals through the annual awards program featuring a live jazz band, full buffet breakfast and mimosa cash bar. Pre-registration is required with a limited capacity. On-site registration not available.
Classical Studies Homecoming Celebration
10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
LaRose Student Commons
To celebrate big milestones in the growth of Classical Studies at Ƶ, major and minor alumni of all years are invited to a special Saturday brunch hosted by current students, faculty, and friends of the program.
Saturday Alumni Campus Tour
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center
Haven’t visited campus in a while? Join a campus tour led by student tour guides to get an inside look at Ƶ’s award-winning campus and relive some of your favorite memories as you walk the bricks again. Meet us at the Martin Alumni Center to start off the tour.
All Alumni Tailgate
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Schar Center
Tailgate with alumni at the Schar Center! We’ll have: Red Oak beer on tap, food, a live DJ and plenty of tent space for reuniting with friends.
Golden Alumni Tailgate
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Gill Room, Schar Center
Enjoy reserved seating for all Golden Alumni and the Class of 1976 in the Gill Room of the Schar Center with central access to all the beer and food station options of the All Alumni Tailgate!
School of Health Sciences Tailgate
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
All Alumni Tailgate at Schar Center
Meet up with fellow SHS (PA, PT and Nursing) alumni at the All Alumni Tailgate in front of Schar Center. We will have some tables for everyone to gather.
Alpha Phi Alpha Tailgate
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Schar Center
Join the brothers of Sigma Delta for a pre-game tailgate! Enjoy great fellowship, fried fish, chicken, and all the fixings.
EBAN Tailgate
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Schar Center
Step into the EBAN Tailgate Lounge and make yourself at home! Grab a plate, then relax in our welcoming space to enjoy good food and drinks. Reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and celebrate Homecoming in true EBAN style.
Ƶ vs. Wofford Football Game
2 – 5 p.m.
Rhodes Stadium
Don’t miss the Phoenix taking the field against Wofford!
PostGame Zone
5 – 6 p.m.
Schar Center
After the football game, grab a drink before heading off campus, say your farewells and celebrate Homecoming with us one last time.
Film Screening & Panel: “We Are Here: Black Women at the Heart of Ƶ”
6 – 7 p.m. screening, 7 – 7:45 p.m. panel discussion
Turner Theatre
Be the first to see Assistant Professor of Dance Keshia Gee’s documentary, which centers the narratives of Black women whose leadership, intellectual contributions, and cultural labor have profoundly shaped Ƶ, often without sustained institutional visibility or formal recognition. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion, and materials from University Archives will be on display outside the theatre. This event is open to all.
Kappa Alpha Psi Chapter Dinner
6 – 8 p.m.
Founders Hall
Gather for a closing dinner to honor our founding charter members and celebrate this year’s reunion! ’80s materials will be on display from University Archives in recognition of the anniversary and we’ll enjoy a dinner reception and commemorative celebration. Brothers are encouraged to walk to the event together after the tailgate.
50th Reunion Dinner
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
McBride Gathering Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion
Reconnect with classmates over a meal while sharing stories, photos and a video commemorating a special time in your lives.
Stunningly Live!: The Audrey Ball Band
Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
College Street Taphouse (formerly Lighthouse)
The original lineup of The Audrey Ball Band is back together for one night only to perform a night of rock covers – 20 years later! Alumni members Michael Aceto ’06, Brandon Gauthier ’06, Jason Walston ’07, and Cade Colgate ’06 will be joined by special guest, Michah Behrend ’06. Cash bar available. This event is open to all.
Saturday After-Party
8:30 – 11:30 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
End the weekend dancing at this after-party featuring a live DJ, plenty of celebratory bites and desserts, and a cash bar! This event is open to all, and sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Sunday, October 11
Alpha Phi Alpha Farewell Brunch
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
LaRose Student Commons
Gather for breakfast before traveling back home.
For questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at (336) 278-7500 or alumni@elon.edu.
