Elon University looks forward to welcoming alumni back to campus for Homecoming & Reunion Weekend Oct. 20-22.
The entire Elon community — all generations of alumni, current students, faculty, staff, local fans and friends of Elon — are all invited to join as the university celebrates Homecoming & Reunion Weekend 2023 starting Friday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 22.
Alumni who are coming to Homecoming & Reunion Weekend but have not registered can submit a quick form here to make sure they receive information on parking, shuttles and their free T-shirts.
The full schedule of events and activities can be found on the 2023 Homecoming & Reunion webpage.
Friday night’s Rock the Block party on Haggard Avenue and Young Commons from 5 to 9 p.m. will kick off the weekend of festivities. There will be a variety of food trucks, games and live music for an evening of fun for the entire family.
Welcome Home College Coffee on Saturday, Oct. 21 on Scott Plaza welcomes alumni back home with this beloved campus tradition and a free commemorative mug for the first 100 guests.
All alumni are invited to visit the Tailgate Village on the Lake Mary Nell promenade at 11 a.m. before cheering on Elon football as they take on Monmouth in Rhodes Stadium at 2 p.m.
The full Homecoming & Reunion schedule is below and more information on the weekend’s festivities can be found on the Homecoming & Reunion 2023 webpage.
Friday, Oct. 20
Alumni Hospitality and Information Center
8 a.m. to 8 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.
Reunion Check-In
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center
Alumni celebrating reunions can grab their buttons and other reunion-specific information.
Kappa Sigma Golf Tournament
11:30 am – 1 p.m.
Stoney Creek Golf Club
Join Kappa Sigma brothers for a friendly round of golf at Stoney Creek Golf Club in Whitsett. We have room for 40 players. Tee Times: 11:30 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 11:50 a.m., 12 p.m., 12:10 p.m., 12:20 p.m., 12:30 p.m., 12:40 p.m., 12:50 p.m. and 1 p.m. Reserve your spot by registering here and you will pay at the golf club.
Golden Alumni Luncheon & Class of 1973 Induction Ceremony
12 – 1:30 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Student Center
Tickets: Free for all Golden Alumni and one guest, $25 for additional guests Members of the Class of 1973 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 1973 are encouraged to attend to receive their medallion and take a class photo. Please arrive at McKinnon Hall between 11:30-11:45 a.m. to check in and receive all tickets for the weekend.
Writing Center Consultant Comeback
12 – 2 p.m.
The Writing Center, Belk Library First Floor
Former Writing Center Consultants are invited stop by to catch up, meet current consultants, and eat snacks!
Flashback Friday with Belk Library
Noon – 5 p.m.
Belk Library 113
Join Belk Library in the Archives & Special Collections for a blast from the past! Drop into Belk 113 from noon to 5 p.m. on Friday, October 20 to take a look through our collection of past yearbooks and help us to identify people and places in our collection of unidentified Elon photos. Answer some trivia questions to win Belk Library swag, grab some snacks, and enjoy a trip down memory lane!
Golden Alumni Campus Bus Tour
1:30 – 3:30 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 1973) and other Golden Alumni (graduated in 1973 or earlier). There are a limited amount of seats on the bus so registration is first come first serve.
Don’t Be a Stranger to Networking
1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Snow Family Grand Atrium
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. We’ll also honor our distinguished alum of the year.
Kernodle Center for Civic Life Reception
3 – 5 p.m.
Kernodle Center for Civic Life, Moseley 232
Former Elon Volunteers! and Kernodle Center student leaders and volunteers are invited to gather and reconnect with alumni and staff members.
Alumni Campus Tours
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 Social
3:30 – 5 p.m.
Oak House
School of Communications alumni are invited to join faculty and staff for a social at the Oak House. This is a great time to reconnect, meet new people, take pictures and reminisce about your Elon experience. We’ll also recognize our distinguished alum of the year. Drinks are on us, so RSVP required.
History & Geography Alumni & Majors/Minors Homecoming Social
4 – 5:30 p.m.
Lindner Hall 115
Gather with all History and Geography alumni (and families) plus current HST GEO majors to connect with each other and department faculty.
Powell House Porch Gathering
4 – 6:30 p.m.
Powell House Front Porch
Welcome home at Powell House! Join Faculty, Alumni, and current students for an informal gathering on Powell House Front Porch.
Alpha Xi Delta Reunion Event
4 – 6 p.m.
Global Commons Great Hall
Tickets: $20
Join all sisters of Alpha Xi Delta for a special get together to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the chapter’s founding. The evening will feature mingling and networking time, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar.
International & Global Studies Reception
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Lindner Hall Front Patio
The International and Global Studies Program will host a Homecoming Reception for all our IGS alumni and current IGS Majors and Minors. Please stop by and enjoy refreshments, share your stories, and visit with peers, friends, and (former) professors!
Political Science & Policy Studies Reception
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Lindner Hall Front Patio
The Political Science and Policy Studies department will host a reception during Homecoming 2023 for all our Political Science and Policy Studies alumni and current Majors and Minors.
Sociology & Anthropology Reception
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Lindner Hall Front Patio
The Anthropology and Sociology Department will host a reception during Homecoming 2023 for all our Anthropology and Sociology alumni and current Majors and Minors.
Loy Farm Open House
4:30 – 6 p.m.
Loy Farm
Loy Farm includes a solar farm and the Elon Environmental Center, which includes the responsible design studio, forest classroom and agricultural farm. Join us for a live hot sauce demo made from peppers grown on site. Loy Farm is located at 2635 W Front Street Burlington, NC 27215, which is a short walk from main campus along the greenway path or limited parking is also available on site.
Chemistry & Biochemistry Alumni Panel
5 – 6 p.m.
McMichael 329
Current students will have the opportunity to hear several chemistry and biochemistry alumni with a variety of career paths discuss their post graduate experiences and how Elon helped prepare them for their successes. This will be an informal and interactive panel with plenty of time for Q&A.
BIPOC Alumni: Major & Career Satisfaction
5 – 6:30 p.m.
Moseley Octagon Room 105A
BIPOC and underrepresented alums are invited to share their experiences in selecting a career and satisfaction with this choice. The conversation will touch on motivations for selecting majors, career selection, and, ultimately, making meaning out of major and careers choices. This discourse will help guide students to majors and careers that are personally and professionally satisfying.
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. Sample menus from a variety of food trucks, challenge your friends to a game of corn hole, dance to live music performed by Soul Psycedelique, or enjoy the inflatables and Kid’s Tent activities with your children. ($8 per food truck ticket | $21 for three | $6 per beer/wine ticket)
Reunion HQ
5 – 9 p.m.
Reunion HQ Tent at Rock the Block
Celebrate and socialize with other reunion volunteers and alums with special amenities just for our reunion groups including: photobooth, beer/wine bar, yearbooks, and other class memorabilia, etc.
Elon in LA Alumni Screening
5:30 – 7 p.m.
Turner Theater, Schar Communications Building
Alumni from Los Angeles will screen films they produced with the assistance of the School of Communications alumni production fund.
Alumni Band Dinner
6 – 7 p.m.
The Cutting Board
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 pm with dinner starting at 7 p.m. (Dinner will be a la carte and each diner billed for food, drink, tip, and a small set-up charge.)
Sigma Phi Epsilon Reunion Event
6 – 9 p.m.
Lakeside Meeting Rooms
Join all brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon for a special dinner to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the chapter’s founding. The evening will feature mingling and networking time, dinner and an open bar, and a program featuring current students and alumni speakers. Admission is free and please register to let us know you are attending.
Sigma Kappa Reunion Event
7 – 9 p.m.
Founders Hall
Tickets: $20
Join all sisters of Sigma Kappa for a special get together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the chapter’s founding. The evening will feature mingling and networking time, hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar.
Kappa Sigma Reunion Event
7 – 10 p.m.
Snow Family Grand Atrium
Join all brothers of Kappa Sigma for a special reception to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the chapter’s founding.
Fiesta Con Elon Latinx/Hispanic Alumni Netork (ELHAN)
8:30 – 10 p.m.
Medallion Plaza
Good food, good music and good friends make for a great party! Dust off your dancing shoes and join the Elon Latinx/Hispanic Alumni Network for a casual get together to celebrate Homecoming! Reconnect with other alumni and make new connections with current students over food, music, dancing and lots of fun! Dance the night away under the stars and the fireworks!
Elon Black Alumni Network (EBAN) After Dark
8:30 – 11 p.m.
McKinnon Hall – Moseley Student Center
DJ Kev fires up the turntables for this annual kickback. There’s something for everyone at this family-friendly event! Cash bar available.
Night at Taphouse:
15th – 35th Reunion Celebration
9 – 11 p.m.
Taphouse (formerly Lighthouse)
Tickets: $10
Classes celebrating their 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, and 35th reunions are invited to party with us at Taphouse. Admission is $10 and includes a live DJ playing some great throwbacks, snacks and a cash bar.
Saturday, Oct. 21
Alumni Hospitality and Information Center
8 a.m. – 8 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 refreshments, coffee, and juice. Jumpstart your day at College Coffee!
Kappa Sigma Alumni Association Annual Alumni Meeting
9:30 – 11 a.m.
LaRose Digital Theater – KOBC 100
Join the brothers and alumni of Kappa Sigma for a meeting to discuss the return of the fraternity to campus and hear other updates.
Elon Black Alumni Network (EBAN) Alumni Awards Brunch
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Snow Family Grand Atrium, Schar Hall
Tickets: $25 per person (Optional: $10 add-on ticket to sponsor a senior student)
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. In addition to celebrating EBAN’s achievements of the last year, we will also recognize Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.’s 30th anniversary of the chapter’s founding. We look forward to seeing you there! If you would like to sponsor a student attending the brunch, select the $10 student fee as well as your own registration.
Mentoring Meaningful Relationships
10 – 11 a.m.
Koury Business Center Lobby
Mentoring in meaningful relationships is central to Elon’s culture and mission and we invite you to join us for a short presentation and social hour to learn more about Mentoring Initiative Design Team (MDT) and the plans for the groundbreaking mentorship model being implemented across Elon’s campus as well as connect with alumni, students, faculty, staff, and family members interested in cultivating new meaningful relationships. Graduate admissions representatives will also be present to discuss ways for Elon to be a life-long partner in your development.
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. 21, we will have a brief rehearsal at 10:20 am 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.
GLC 10th Anniversary Brunch
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Student Center
Tickets: $15 per person
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Gender & LGBTQIA Center (GLC)! Since its inception, the GLC has helped lead campus initiatives to create and maintain an inclusive community through education, advocacy and support around gender & LGBTQIA identities. This signature event will also honor deserving alumni and community members who have made a significant impact on the LGBTQIA communities. Brunch will include a full buffet breakfast and mimosa cash bar. We look forward to seeing you there!
Alumni Campus Tours
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.
Oak Originals Pop-Up
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lake Mary Nell Promenade
Browse through the Oak Originals Pop-Up on your way to the tailgate after Welcome Home College Coffee. Shop incredible items from all student-ran entrepreneurial businesses.
All Alumni Tailgate Village
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lake Mary Nell Promenade
Tickets: $25 per person
The ticket price includes a hearty tailgate lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available) and your favorite lawn games and music. The tailgate village includes general seating and reserved areas for the following groups: Alpha Xi Delta, Kappa Sigma, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Chi, and Sigma Phi Epsilon, as well as a special Reunions Tent for our class reunion groups and a general alumni tent featuring special seating for specific organizations and departments. Visit Elon’s Tailgating policy page for the University’s expectations of all tailgaters.
Class of 1973 50th Reunion Tailgate
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lake Mary Nell Promenade
Ticket includes a hearty lunch (vegetarian and vegan options available) and access to the entire tailgate space with music, photobooth, and your favorite tailgate lawn games. There will be reserved seating for the Class of 1973 50th Reunion! Visit Elon’s Tailgating policy page for the University’s expectations of all tailgaters.
Alpha Sigma Alpha Tailgate
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Schar Center Tailgate Parking Lot
Join us for a pre-game celebration at the Alpha Sigma Alpha tailgate in the Schar parking lot. Tailgaters must provide their own alcoholic beverages.
Sigma Chi Tailgate
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lake Mary Nell Promenade
Join us for a pre-game tailgate at the Sigma Chi tent in the All Alumni Tailgate Village. Food tickets can be purchased through the All Alumni Tailgate event and tailgaters must provide their own alcoholic beverages.
Honors Fellows Tailgate
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lake Mary Nell Promenade
A tailgate for current Honors Fellows and Honors Alumni to gather and connect over their experience in Honors.
Elon Black Alumni Network (EBAN) Tailgate
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Corner of Phoenix and Bank of America Drive
The ticket price includes lunch, music, photobooth and your favorite tailgate lawn games. The EBAN tailgate includes general seating and reserved areas for Zeta Phi Beta, Inc. reunion group.Visit Elon’s Tailgating policy page for the University’s expectations of all tailgaters.
Elon Latinx/Hispanic Alumni Network (ELHAN) Tailgate
Noon – 2 p.m.
Bank of America Drive
Come for tailgate fun with El Centro! Current students and ELHAN alumni are welcome! Get there early, our amazing food will be provided while supplies last!
Alumni Band Lunch with Fire of the Carolinas Band
12 – 1 p.m.
Center for the Arts, Rm 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!
Elon vs. Monmouth Football Game
2 – 5 p.m.
Rhodes Stadium
Tickets: $30 (includes $2 processing fee).
Don’t miss out on the Phoenix facing Monmouth! Class and affinity reunion groups may select to sit together by using the drop-down menu on the second page of the registration form. (These block tickets will be available as supplies last.) All football tickets will be sent to alumni and guest’s smart phone via email or text from the Elon Athletics Ticket Office. If you have any questions regarding your football tickets, please direct them to the Elon Athletics ticket office at athtickets@elon.edu.
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 Monmouth. Members of the class of 1973 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.
Fire of the Carolinas Game Performance
During Halftime
Rhodes Stadium
During the game we invite all band alumni to perform with the band both in the stands, and during the pregame performance. Once we know who is coming, we can prepare music and instruments (if needed) for your arrival. No worries if you have not played since graduation; this is meant to be a welcome home party! If you are not interested in playing, fear not; you are more than welcome to hang with the band during the game and relive memories!
PostGame Zone
5 – 6 p.m.
Lake Mary Nell Promenade
Gather lakeside 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.
LD Russell’s Retirement Celebration
5 – 7 p.m.
Global Commons Great Hall
Join LD and fellow classmates in celebrating his retirement with a toast to his time at Elon. Snacks and a cash bar will be available.
Brumbaugh Hall Dedication and Reception
5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
Oaks Neighborhood
Celebrate with us as Elon formally dedicates a student apartment building in The Oaks Neighborhood (formerly the Jordan Center Neighborhood) in honor of Professor Emeritus of Political Science, Chalmers Brumbaugh and retired Director of Experiential Education, Pam Brumbaugh.
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, 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!
50th Reunion Dinner
6:30 – 8 p.m.
Johnston Hall
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.
Kappa Sigma at Taphouse
8 – 10:30 p.m.
Taphouse
Tickets: $15
Celebrate our chapter’s 50th anniversary with a party at Lighthouse! Cash bar available.
Sunday, Oct. 22
Kappa Sigma Brunch
11 a.m.
McEwen Dining Hall
Join us at the newly renovated McEwen Dining Hall in the private dining room for an all-you-can-eat brunch together before we depart campus. You will be able to pay for brunch at the door.