Full Schedule of Events
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Thursday, October 9
Elon Charlotte Open House
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Elon Charlotte Campus (330 W. Tremont Ave.)
The Elon Charlotte campus opened September 2023. We invite you to visit the campus at 330 W. Tremont Ave. and see the newest addition in the National Campus portfolio. Light refreshments will be served. Drop by anytime from 5:30-7:30pm. Please register here.
Friday, October 10
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Alumni HQ
8 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.
Reunion Check-In
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center
Alumni celebrating reunions can grab their buttons and other reunion-specific information.
Golden Alumni Luncheon & Class of 1975 Induction Ceremony
12 – 1:30 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Student Center
Members of the Class of 1975 and all Golden Alumni are invited to attend this special luncheon, honoring the 50th Reunion. Help us welcome them into the Golden Alumni Family! Members of the Class of 1975 are encouraged to attend to receive their medallion and take a class photo.
Golden Alumni Campus Bus Tour
1:30 – 3 p.m.
Pick up outside after luncheon/Inman Admissions Welcome Center
This is a bus tour of campus for members of the 50th Reunion (Class of 1975) and other Golden Alumni (graduated in 1974 or earlier).
Don’t Be a Stranger to Networking
2 – 3 p.m. 
Snow Family Grand Atrium, Schar Hall
School of Communications alumni will be available for casual one-on-one and small group conversations about resumes, internships, professional development and anything else students want to know.
School of Communications 25th Anniversary Program
3 – 3:30 p.m.
Snow Family Grand Atrium, Schar Hall
The program will include the history of the school and the presentation of the Alum of the Year Award.
Tri Sigma Open House
3 – 5 p.m.
Sigma Sigma Sigma House (The Loy Center Neighborhood)
Stop by this floating event to meet with current students and explore the Tri Sigma House.
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 Elon’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.
School of Communications Alumni and Fac/Staff Social Hour
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Snow Family Grand Atrium, Schar Hall
School of Communications alumni are invited to join faculty and staff for a social at Snow Family Grand Atrium. This is a great time to reconnect, meet new people, take pictures and reminisce about your Elon experience.
Rock the Block
5 – 9 p.m.
Young Commons & Haggard Avenue 
Kick off your Homecoming weekend festivities at this block party with the entire Elon community of alumni, faculty/staff and students. Enjoy a variety of food trucks, yard games, inflatables, Kid’s Tent Activities and a fireworks show. Plus, the Homecoming Concert returns this year with a special guest to be announced this summer!
Elon LGBTQIA Alumni Network Community Enrichment Awards
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Lakeside Meeting Rooms, Moseley Student Center 
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the LGBTQIA Alumni Network’s Community Enrichment Awards reception, celebrating individuals who have made a significant impact on the LGBTQIA communities. This affair will feature heavy hors d’oeuvres to please your palate. Following the awards reception, continue the celebration at our exclusive rooftop after party. Don’t miss this night dedicated to honoring excellence, building connections, and creating lasting memories.
Tri Sigma Cocktail Hour
5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Hunt Atrium, Founders Hall
Sip on a variety of cocktails and enjoy charcuterie and chocolate-covered strawberries ahead of the Homecoming Concert and Rock the Block!
Alumni Band Dinner
6 – 8 p.m.
The Cutting Board — 2699 Ramada Road Burlington, NC 27215
Join with old friends and make new ones, as we celebrate our alumni of Elon’s various musical organizations: Marching, Concert, Pep Bands, Emanons (jazz ensemble) and Elon Winds. As the late Dr. Jack White used to say, “All ‘beaters & blowers’ are welcome!” Happy hour will begin at 6 p.m. with dinner starting at 7 p.m. (Dinner will be à la carte and each dinner is billed for food, drink, tip and a small set-up charge.)
EBAN After Dark
8:45 – 11 p.m. 
Irazú Coffee Shop, Moseley Student Center
DJ Kev returns to fire up the turntables for the annual kickback, bringing electrifying beats that will keep the energy high all night long. This year also marks the return of the popular vendor market, where you can browse and buy must-have products from alumni entrepreneurs. Reunite, reconnect, and reignite the EBAN camaraderie at this chill event! Enjoy good food, good music, and great times—it’s a family-friendly event that has something for everyone. Plus, a cash bar will be available. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening!
Night at Taphouse: 15th – 35th Reunion
9 – 11 p.m.
Taphouse (formerly Lighthouse) — 131 W. College Ave. Elon, NC 27244 
Calling all alumni from the classes of ’90 to ’10! Get ready to relive your favorite memories and make new ones at ‘Night at Taphouse’! Dance the night away with our amazing DJ, enjoy beverages from the cash bar, and indulge in a tasty spread as you celebrate this important milestone.
Celebrating a Legacy: 10 Years of Beta Psi
MaGerk’s Pub — 138 W. Lebanon Ave., Elon, NC 27244
Corazones Unidos Siempre Chi Upsilon Sigma National Latin Sorority, Inc. proudly invites you to commemorate a decade of excellence on Elon University’s campus.
Come raise a glass with us at MaGerk’s for an evening of drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and heartfelt memories. Let’s toast to our legacy—and the many more years to come!
Saturday, October 11
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Alumni HQ
8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center
Official Alumni Homecoming Welcome Center featuring helpful information and handouts for the weekend, 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)
Celebrate the beloved Elon tradition alongside fellow alums, faculty, staff and students. Enjoy light breakfast pastries, coffee and juice. Jumpstart your day at College Coffee!
EBAN Alumni Awards Brunch
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Snow Family Grand Atrium, Schar Hall
This signature event will honor deserving individuals through the annual awards program and will feature a live jazz band, full buffet breakfast and mimosa cash bar. We look forward to seeing you there!
ELHAN Puro Sabor y Café Brunch
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. 
Moseley Student Center
Join us for the ELHAN Puro Sabor y Café brunch, where alumni and students from the Latinx/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. Don’t miss this opportunity to come together and celebrate our vibrant community!
Tri Sigma Brunch
10 a.m. – 12 p.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 breakfast buffet featuring mimosas and a sister-led program on the organization’s history.
The Maker Hub Open House and Crafts
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Maker Hub — Colonnades
The Maker Hub is turning 10 — and you’re invited to the party! Visit the original Maker Hub in the Allen Hall lobby to explore where it all began. Check out the tools, make your own Elon-themed crafts, and enjoy light refreshments. Whether you’re a longtime Maker Hub fan or just curious, stop by and celebrate a decade of creativity and fun!
The Maker Hub Escape Room and Open House
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Maker Hub — Downtown
Join us during Homecoming for an exciting open house at the larger Maker Hub, located in Elon Town Center. Explore the wide range of tools and materials available to all Elon students, watch live tool demonstrations, score free custom-made Elon swag, and even create something yourself to take home.
Ready for a challenge? Team up with friends and take on Emergency Lockdown — a space-themed escape room designed and built by Elon students and faculty.
Alumni Band Rehearsal
10:20 – 11:30 a.m.
Hunt Field
We invite all band alumni to join the FOTC on the field this year for our pregame performance. If you plan to perform with us at the football game on Saturday, Oct. 11, we will have a brief rehearsal at 10:20 a.m. on Hunt Field. If you don’t plan to perform but would like to attend the rehearsal, we’d love to have you join in on the fun! Please let us know what instrument you play and if you will need to borrow an instrument from us.
Saturday Alumni Campus Tour
10:30 – 11:30 a.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 Elon’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 Village
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Schar Center
Experience the NEW All Alumni Tailgate Village. Beer and wine are back, so make us the first stop on your tailgate crawl. Plus, enjoy the meal that best fits you at one of our food stations. Lawn games and music will continue to provide a great ambiance ahead of the football game.
Golden Alumni Tailgate
11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Gill Room, Schar Center
Ticket includes a hearty lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available) and access to the entire tailgate space with music and your favorite tailgate lawn games. There will be reserved seating for all Golden Alumni and the Class of 1975 50th Reunion in the Gill Room of the Schar Center.
EBAN Tailgate
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Schar Center
Join us for the EBAN tailgate gathering. Your ticket price covers lunch, music, a photo booth, and your favorite tailgate lawn games. Enjoy general seating as well as reserved areas for reunion groups. Don’t miss out on this perfect opportunity to relax, have fun, and reconnect with fellow EBAN members!
Alumni Band Lunch
12 – 1 p.m.
Center for the Arts, Room 164
We welcome all band alumni to join the current FOTC for lunch. Band students will have an hour for lunch and to prepare for the game. We would love for you to join us!
Alumni Band Pregame Performance
1:30 – 2 p.m.
Rhodes Stadium
Kick off the Homecoming football game by performing with the FOTC. Later, sit in the bleachers with the band during the game to cheer on the Phoenix.
Elon vs. Campbell Football Game
2 – 5 p.m.
Rhodes Stadium
Don’t miss the Phoenix taking the field against Villanova!
50th Reunion in the President’s Box
2 – 5 p.m.
Rhodes Stadium
Join Dr. Book in the President’s Box to watch Elon football play Villanova. Members of the Class of 1975 and one guest are welcomed to watch the game from the box. Your invitation includes your football ticket to the box in the Carl Woods Center and a parking pass. Space is limited so registration is first-come, first-served.
PostGame Zone
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Schar Center
Gather after the football game with friends and family to close out the weekend. Grab some snacks and drinks before heading off campus, say your farewells and celebrate Homecoming with us one last time.
50th Reunion Dinner
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
McBride Gathering Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion
Celebrate your 50th Reunion! Share stories and memories of your time at Elon. Reconnect with classmates over a meal while sharing stories, photos and a video commemorating a special time in your lives.
Young Alumni Celebration
7 – 9 p.m.
The Mission — 961 Burlington Ave., Gibsonville, NC 27249
Join fellow alumni of the last decade at The Mission for drinks, food, a photo booth and much more FUN. As a thank you, all current fiscal year donors will receive a free drink ticket to get the night started!
For questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at (336) 278-7500 or alumni@elon.edu.
