Elon University's yearlong quasquicentennial celebration continues this week as alumni of all ages return to their alma mater for Homecoming festivities that include tailgating, football, concerts, exhibits and award programs.
You can also view there a new film by Tim Johnson ’09 and Max Cantor ’10 that tells the story of Elon University through the eyes of alumni from the past half century.
Friday, Nov. 8
Homecoming Check-In
10 a.m.–7 p.m.
Tent Located next to the Martin Alumni Center
Elon’s Quasquicentennial Historical Exhibit
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Isabella Cannon Room, Center for the Arts
To commemorate Elon’s 125th anniversary, the university will host a special exhibit of historic photographs in the Isabella Cannon Room. Make sure to stop by and walk through this unique display showcasing key moments in Elon’s history.
Alumni Golf Tournament hosted by The Phoenix Club
10a.m.–5 p.m.
The Challenge Golf Course, Graham
Golden Alumni Luncheon & Class of 1963 Induction
Noon–2 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Martha & Spencer Love School of Business Alumni Luncheon
12:30–1:30 p.m.
Burbridge Atrium, Koury Business Center
School of Communications Alumni Network & Luncheon
12:15-1:45 p.m.
Under the Oaks outside of the McEwen Communications Building
Campus Bus Tours
2–3:15p.m.
Depart from Boney Fountain
Elon 2.0: Success After Elon Wisdom Session
2–3:15 p.m.
Studio B (Room 113), McEwen Communications Building
Elon College Fellows Meet & Greet
3–4 p.m.
Lindner Hall Lobby
3–5 p.m.
Kernodle Center (Room 230), Moseley Center
LGBTQIA Resource Room Open House
3–5 p.m.
LGBTQIA Resource Room (Room 211), Moseley Center
School of Communications Alumni Reception
3:15–4:15 p.m.
McEwen Communications Building Lobby
Department of History & Geography Annual Alumni Gathering
3:30-5 p.m.
Lindner Hall, Room 112
Center for Leadership Open House
4–5 p.m.
The Center for Leadership
Sklut Hillel Center Open House
4–5 p.m.
401 E. College Ave.
Pi Sigma Alpha Networking Event
4–6 p.m.
Lindner Hall 102
Class of 1963 50th Reunion Reception
5–6 p.m.
Johnston Hall, South Campus
Elon vs. Winston-Salem State Women’s Basketball Game
5 p.m.
Alumni Gym, Koury Center
Martin Alumni Center Grand Opening & Dedication
5–6 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center
Join Elon President Leo M. Lambert and the Martin family during the grand opening of the Martin Alumni Center. Following the dedication, guests are encouraged to tour the building and their Pave The Way campaign engraved brick.
Elon’s 125th Anniversary Celebration Event
6–8 p.m.
Lakeside Meeting Rooms, Moseley Center
Join us for Elon’s Official 125th Anniversary Homecoming Celebration, a time to come together and celebrate the growth and future of our alma mater. During the event, reunion class and affinity committees and volunteers will be recognized by President Leo M. Lambert. You don’t want to miss it!
Elon Band Alumni Dinner
6 p.m. Social Hour; 7 p.m. Dinner
The Cutting Board – 2699 Ramada Rd Burlington
Zeta Phi Beta Welcome Dinner
6–7:30 p.m.
Red Bowl Asian Bistro, 3140 Walden Ln., Burlington
SGA Reception
6:30–8 p.m.
Moseley Center, Room 221-A
Alpha Chi Omega
7 p.m.
Alpha Chi Omega House, Loy Center F
Tau Kappa Epsilon Reception
7–10 p.m.
Irazu Café, Moseley Center
Elon vs. Washington & Lee Men’s Basketball Game
7:30 p.m.
Alumni Gym, Koury Center
Instant Laughter: An Evening of Improvisation
7:30 p.m.
Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts
Sigma Phi Epsilon Open House
7:30–9 p.m.
Loy Center N
8 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Kappa Sigma Welcome Reception
8–11p.m.
Moseley 215, Moseley Center
Alpha Xi Delta Open House Dessert Reception
8–10 p.m.
Loy Center H, Greek Courts
Choral Reunion Concert
8–10 p.m.
Whitley Auditorium
Annual Young Alumni Party
9–11 p.m.
Fat Frogg Bar & Grill, 2009 Timberline Station Drive, Elon
Kappa Alpha Welcome Reception
10 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Simply Thai, 2041 Timberline Station Rd., Elon
Saturday, Nov. 9
Homecoming Check-In
9 a.m.–noon
Tent located outside of the Martin Alumni Center
Elon’s Quasquicentennial Historical Exhibit
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Isabella Cannon Room, Center for the Arts
To commemorate Elon’s 125th anniversary, the university will host a special exhibit of historic photographs in the Isabella Cannon Room. Make sure to stop by and walk through this unique display showcasing key moments in Elon’s history.
Habitat for Humanity Build
8–11 a.m.
Meet on campus at Boney Fountain, shuttle to site
Stop Hunger Now Service Event
9– Noon
East Gym
Kappa Sigma Chapter Formal Meeting – Brothers Only
9:30 a.m. (coffee and refreshments); 10–11:30 a.m. (meeting)
LaRose Digital Theater, KOBC
Sigma Kappa Brunch & Open House
9:30–11 a.m.
Loy Center Q
Sigma Sigma Sigma/Tau Zeta Phi Sisterhood Brunch
9:30–11 a.m.
Lakeside Meeting Rooms
Annual Human Service Studies Alumni Brunch
10-11:30 a.m.
Alamance 215
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
McEwen Communications Building, Room 108
Zeta Phi Beta Sisterhood Brunch – Sorors Only
10–11:30 a.m.
Moseley 215
Center for Leadership Open House
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Center for Leadership
Tailgating
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hunt Field, Unless Otherwise denoted
- Alpha Chi Omega – Bank of America Drive
- Alpha Kappa Lambda
- Alpha Omicron Pi – Bank of America Drive
- Alpha Xi Delta
- Catholic Campus Ministry – Bank of America Drive
- Center for Leadership – Bank of America Drive
- Choral Reunion
- Class Reunions
- 1963
- 1968
- 1973
- 1978
- 1983
- 1988
- 1993
- 1998
- 2003
- 2008
• Delta Delta Delta – Bank of America Drive
• Elon Black Alumni Network & Zeta Phi Beta
• Habitat for Humanity & EV!
• Honors Fellows
• Kappa Alpha – Bank of America Drive
• Kappa Sigma
• Leisure & Sport Management/Sport & Event Management Society
• LGBTQIA Alumni Network
• School of Communications
• School of Education Teacher Appreciation Event
• Sigma Kappa – Bank of America Drive
• Sigma Phi Epsilon – Bank of America Drive
• Tau Kappa Epsilon – Ingold Lot
• Omega Psi Phi – Moseley Parking Lot
Elon vs The Citadel Homecoming Football Game
1:30 p.m.
Rhodes Stadium
Delta Sigma Theta Chapter Meeting
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Moseley 217
Dancing in the Blackbox – Fall Dance Concert
6 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
blackBox Theater
Habitat for Humanity & Elon Volunteers! Reunion Celebration & Reception
6–8 p.m.
Moseley 215
Kappa Sigma “Man of the Year” Banquet & 40th Anniversary Celebration
6 p.m.–1 a.m.
Ramada Convention Center
Sigma Kappa Sisterhood Dinner
6:30–9:30 p.m.
Oaks 212
Alpha Chi Omega Movie Night
7 p.m.
Alpha Chi Omega House, Loy Center F
Alpha Xi Delta 20th Reunion Celebration
7–11 p.m.
McKinnon Hall
Elon Black Alumni Network Annual Awards Gala
7–11 p.m.
Lakeside Meeting Rooms
Elon vs Appalachian State Men’s Soccer Game
7 p.m.
Rudd Field
Instant Laughter: An Evening of Improvisation
7:30 p.m.
Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts
SUB & SGA FREE Homecoming Concert featuring Timeflies
8 p.m.
Colonnades Parking Lot
Lambda Chi Alpha House Party
10 p.m.
Lambda Chi Alpha House, Loy Center S
Sigma Pi House Party
10 p.m.
Sigma Pi House, Loy Center A
Kappa Alpha Psi Party
11 p.m. – 2 a.m.
College Street Tap House, 131 W. College Avenue, Elon
Sunday, Nov. 10
Kappa Sigma Brothers’ Breakfast
8:30–11 a.m.
Ramada Inn & Convention Center
Tau Kappa Epsilon Informal Brunch
9am–noon
Various local restaurants
Sigma Kappa Informal Brunch at Biscuitville
9 a.m.–noon
Biscuitville, 669 Huffman Mill Rd. Burlington
Alumni Memorial Service
9 a.m.
Sacred Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion
Elon’s Quasquicentennial Historical Exhibit
9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Isabella Cannon Room, Center for the Arts
To commemorate Elon’s 125th anniversary, the university will host a special exhibit of historic photographs in the Isabella Cannon Room. Make sure to stop by and walk through this unique display showcasing key moments in Elon’s history.
Gospel Choir Service & Concert
10 a.m.
Sacred Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion
LGBTQIA Alumni Network Awards Brunch
11a.m.–1 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Delta Sigma Theta Chapter Brunch
11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Relocated to Mimi’s Cafe 3111 Waltham Blvd Burlington, NC 27215
Catholic Mass
6 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Elon Community Church
Class Reunions
5th Reunion, Class of 2008 – Rachael Hart, Coordinator of Annual Giving
10th Reunion, Class of 2003 – Rachael Hart, Coordinator of Annual Giving
15th Reunion, Class of 1998 – Rachael Hart, Coordinator of Annual Giving
20th Reunion, Class of 1993 – Rachael Hart, Coordinator of Annual Giving
25th Reunion, Class of 1988 – Sarah Graves ’12, University Advancement Fellow
30th Reunion, Class of 1983 – Sarah Graves ’12, University Advancement Fellow
35th Reunion, Class of 1978 – Sarah Graves ’12, University Advancement Fellow
40th Reunion, Class of 1973 – Sarah Graves ’12, University Advancement Fellow
45th Reunion, Class of 1968 – Sarah Graves ’12, University Advancement Fellow
50th Reunion, Class of 1963 – Carolyn DeFrancesco, Director of Gift Planning
Affinity Reunions
Alpha Xi Delta
20th Reunion
Kappa Sigma
40th Reunion
Habitat for Humanity/Elon Volunteers!
25th Reunion
30th Reunion
Sigma Kappa
15th Reunion
Sigma Phi Epsilon
40th Reunion
Sport & Event Management Society
10th Reunion
Tau Kappa Epsilon
45th Reunion
Zeta Phi Beta
20th Reunion
Please contact Hillary Bruce ’08, coordinator of alumni engagement – affinity programs, at hbruce@elon.edu for questions or more information.