Homecoming Weekend is a special time for alumni, families and friends of Olivet Nazarene University to gather on campus. With activities planned for all ages and interests, the on-campus events throughout October 16-19, will celebrate alumni accomplishments and institutional heritage.
In addition to annual traditions including a late-night student pancake dinner, Homecoming chapel, class reunion gatherings, ONU Tiger athletic contests, recognition of young and esteemed alumni award winners, and the President’s Prayer Breakfast, there are some unique events specifically for Homecoming 2025.
In honor of the completion of the expansion of the Decker Quad, the Allen Plaza, named for Drs. Brian ’82 and Lynda (Bradford) Allen ’82/’88 MBA, will be dedicated on Friday morning. To celebrate its 50-year anniversary, Benner Library is hosting an open house, auction and an escape room for visitors to enjoy. In recognition of the legacy of women’s soccer coach, Bill Bahr ’96/’02 MBA, there will be a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bill Bahr Soccer Facility on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday evening, Dove Award-winning Christian music recording artist, Meredith Andrews, will take the stage in Centennial Chapel, accompanied by student musicians from Olivet’s School of Music.
Throughout the weekend, there will be plenty of informal opportunities for alumni and their families, and current students, faculty and staff, to engage around campus. The lobby of the Perry Student Life and Recreation Center will serve as the information and ticketing hub. Also in the Perry Center, there will be a limited-edition collection of Olivet merchandise from The Vault — thoughtfully designed in collaboration with Olivet alumna, Raquel Gonzalez ’24.
For more information about Homecoming 2025, visit Olivet.edu/hc
For more information about where to eat and exciting things to do in the area, check out the Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau page.
