Homecoming 2023: Complete Guide

“Olivet loves tradition, and Homecoming & Family Weekend activities are one of the best ways for us to celebrate.”

October 16, 2023 Alumni & Friends

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Homecoming is a special time for friends of the University to gather on Olivet’s campus. With activities planned for all ages and interests, Olivet celebrates accomplishments and heritage during a three-day schedule of events.

“Olivet loves tradition, and Homecoming & Family Weekend activities are one of the best ways for us to celebrate,” said Erinn Proehl, Executive Director of Alumni, Church and Constituent Relations . “We invite everyone — students, their parents and siblings, faculty, staff, friends and our community — and all age groups to join us. Celebrating with all of you adds so much to this special time on our campus.”

Tickets are available now, so be sure to reserve your hotel space immediately, as all Kankakee County hotels will sell out. For more information about where to eat and exciting things to do in the area, check out the Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau page.

Homecoming 2023 Schedule

Weekend Schedule

Thursday, October 19

  • 7PM – Women’s Volleyball Game
  • 9:30PM – Throwback Thursday Student Pancake Feed

Friday, October 20

  • 9AM – Campus Tours
  • 10AM – Homecoming Chapel
  • 11:15AM – Sculpture Installation Ceremony
  • 1PM – Archives Open House & Guest Artist Exhibition
  • 2PM – Benner Library Student Employee Reunion & Shine.FM Open House
  • 3PM – Planetarium Show,  Organ Recital, History & Political Science Department Mixer & School of Nursing Tea
  • 4PM – Phi Delta Lambda Open House, Research Poster Session & Class of 1968 Class Reunion
  • 5PM – Johnson Gallery & Research Awards & Planetarium Show
  • 5:15PM – Women’s Basketball Game
  • 5:30PM – ONU Catalyst Banquet
  • 7PM – Fall Play: Alice in Wonderland & Club Hockey Game
  • 7:30PM – Men’s Basketball Game
  • 9:30PM – Spoons 4 Forks Comedy Improv & Taste of Olivet

Saturday, October 21

  • 9AM – Alumni Golf Outing & Campus Tours
  • 9:30AM – Future Tiger Training, Undergraduate Class Reunions & Purple & Gold Reunion
  • 10AM – Shine.FM Open House
  • 11AM – Women’s Alumni Basketball Game
  • 12PM – Social Work Alumni Gathering
  • 1PM – Football Game & Guest Artist Exhibition
  • 2PM – Fall Play: Alice in Wonderland
  • 3PM – Planetarium Show
  • 3:30PM – STEM Reception
  • 4:45PM – Club Hockey Game
  • 5PM – Planetarium Show & Missionary Reunion Dinner
  • 7:30PM – Songs from the Stage & Screen: School of Music Concert

Sunday, October 21

  • 8AM – President’s Prayer Breakfast
  • 10:30AM – Homecoming Church Service
Class of 2007 reunion group photo

Undergraduate Class Reunions

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The class reunions will all meet for breakfast in Chalfant Hall before breaking out into their specific class groups. A ticket is required.

  • 2018
  • 2013
  • 2008
  • 2003
  • 1998
  • 1993
  • 1988
  • 1983
  • 1978
  • 1973

Weekend Highlights

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