Homecoming Weekend Events

From Sept. 28–Oct. 1, we welcome our alumni back to campus. Consider joining us for these key events.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 29

7:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Shotgun start
Wes Christiansen Memorial Golf Outing
Orchard Hills Country Club, Buchanan, Michigan
RSVP required
Entry fee: $100 regular, $50 AU students
Price includes 18 holes of scramble golf with cart, lunch and prizes. Support the Alumni Scholarship Fund while enjoying a morning of golf—Four Man/Woman Scramble. Course requirements are collared shirts, soft spikes and no denim pants or shorts. Sponsored by AdventHealth: GlenOaks, Hinsdale, LaGrange, and Bolingbrook; Allred Funeral Home; Kellogg’s;  Weigand Construction Company; Ameriprise Financial; Crowe; Villwocks Outdoor Living; Design Collaborative; The Jardine Group; and F&V Operations and Resource Management.

11:30 a.m.
Presidential Portrait Unveiling
James White Library Gallery
Our library collections include presidential portraits of eight of our presidents. Please join us in this historic moment as we add the Luxton portrait, photographed by Dan Weber, chair of the Department of Visual Art, Communication & Design. Andrea Luxton will be present to greet alumni and friends. Dan Weber will be present to assist with the unveiling. 

1–5 p.m.
Homecoming Classic Car Show
Howard Performing Arts Center Parking Lot
Admire beautifully restored classic cars at this nostalgic annual event hosted by the Office of Alumni Services. Stroll by and view rows of classic cars.

5 p.m.
36th Annual Homecoming Parade
Viewing bleachers curbside, between the Howard & Chan Shun parking lots
Come out and watch the pageantry of the creative floats, marching bands and firetrucks as they move through campus during this harvest-themed parade. Awardees will compete for over $500 in total prize money. Entrants will be judged based on personalization, originality, workmanship and spirit. Don’t forget to bring cash/credit card for Andy’s Eats, the Dining Services food truck that will be on-site with vegetarian Latin food offerings! Parade awards ceremony directly follows.

6:30 p.m.
International Flag Raising Ceremony
International Flag Mall
Our University is world-renowned for the way it reflects the international composition of our world church. This annual ceremony provides a beautiful portrayal of our global family. If you have international attire, please wear it proudly! 

7:30 p.m.
Proximity Vespers
Pioneer Memorial Church
Speaker: Pierre Quinn (BA ’05, MA ’08, MDiv ’12) , CEO of The Cardell Group

8:30 p.m.
Praise Pact
Howard Performing Arts Center
Praise Pact is an atmosphere where worship transforms the soul and elevates the spirit. Various worship leaders, including alumni and current students, will lead us in worship through songs, testimony and reflection. Organized by the Black Student Christian Forum (BSCF) and Deliverance Mass Choir (DMC). 

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30

9 & 11:45 a.m.
The Church at Worship
Pioneer Memorial Church
Speaker: Shane Anderson (MDiv ’99, DMin ’17), Lead Pastor

11:45 a.m.
New Life Fellowship
Howard Performing Arts Center
Speaker: Chanda M. Nunes (MDiv ’08), Vice President of Administration, Nevada-Utah Conference
Special alumni worship service with participation from the Black Student Christian Forum (BSCF) and Deliverance Mass Choir (DMC)

11:45 a.m.
One Place Fellowship
Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall
Speaker: Rachel Keele (MA ’16), Director of University Wellness

8 p.m.
Alumni Homecoming Gala
Howard Performing Arts Center
Join us for a complimentary concert featuring the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marc Elysee, the University Singers & Chorale, conducted by Stephen Zork, and the Wind Symphony, conducted by Denisse Santos. A dessert reception will be held after the program.

9 p.m.
Alumni vs. Students Basketball Games—“Honoring the Champions”
Andreasen Center for Wellness, Recreation Center
Cardinals players from the championship teams of 2011, 2012 and 2014 will be playing against this year’s Cardinals Basketball Team. There will be a short tribute to the championship teams before the start of the game. Be sure to come and cheer your team on. 

SUNDAY, OCT. 1

8–11 a.m.
Annual Aviation Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
Andrews University Airpark, 3898 Griggs Dr
Adults $7 (children age 5 and under $3)
Breakfast will be served until 11 a.m.
The Andrews University Airpark invites pilots and non-pilots alike to come out for this annual event. Come for a hearty breakfast in one of our large hangars. Stay to check out the interesting aircraft or vehicles that show up. Learn about the services available to pilots and their aircraft as you tour the airport facilities and check out our fleet of planes. Breakfast is free for fly-in pilots and drive-in antique car owners!

9 a.m.
Bradley Family Harvest Run 5K/10K and 1-Mile Walk
Parking available at Pioneer Memorial Church
(Day-of registration and packet pick-up from 8–8:45 a.m. at the Andreasen Center for Wellness)
Adults $30, current AU students and children 12 and under $20; 1-Mile Walk: $12
Come enjoy the beautiful views of Andrews University’s central campus and (for the 10K) challenging forest trails. Run past iconic scenes such as the J.N. Andrews sculpture, the Globe, and ULC Arch. Start/finish location will be at the Andreasen Center for Wellness.