Make plans to return to Elon University from Oct. 16-18 for Homecoming 2015, a weekend of events that include football, tailgating, alumni award ceremonies and an inaugural 5K run. Follow the excitement with the #ElonHome hashtag on social media!
Elon University welcomes back to campus this weekend alumni of all eras for Homecoming 2015. From tailgating and football to alumni wisdom sessions and service opportunities, there’s something for everyone in a schedule of events that begin Friday morning and conclude midday Sunday.
To make the most of your Homecoming weekend, download the new Elon Guides mobile application. The app includes customizable schedules and to-do lists, interactive campus maps, information about campus resources and social media connections. Throughout the weekend, updates will be provided through push notifications.
Follow the instructions below to download the app and take some time to explore it before you arrive on campus for Homecoming. Feel free to contact the alumni office at alumni@elon.edu or 336-278-7500 with any questions.
To get the Homecoming 2015 guide:
- Download the Elon Guides App. From the Apple App Store or Google Play, search “Elon Guides” and download the app.
- Download the Homecoming Guide. Open the app and search “Elon Homecoming 2015” under the list of public guides. If you can’t find it, search for “Homecoming” in the search bar.
- Get this guide. There will be a pop-up window with the event overview. Click the button and allow it to download. It may take a few minutes; the guide will open when it is done.
- When prompted, enable notifications. It is very important that you allow notifications for the Elon Guides app when prompted because this allows you to get push notifications for important updates, such as rain location changes, during the weekend.
The full schedule for Homecoming 2015 is below. Note: An asterick indicates that advanced registration is required.
Friday, October 16
Homecoming Check-In
10 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Martin Alumni Center
Stop by to collect your free T-shirt.
Phoenix Club Alumni Golf Tournament*
10 a.m., The Challenge Golf Course, Graham
Tickets: $75 per person
School of Communications Alumni Lunch & Network Meeting
12:15-1:45 p.m., Tent outside of McEwen building
Alumni Career Development Support
1-5 p.m., Student Professional Development Center, Moseley 140
Campus Bus Tours*
2-3:15 p.m., meet at Martin Alumni Center
Jana Lynn Patterson and Ron Klepcyk will serve as guides.
Elon 2.0: Success After Elon Wisdom Session
2-3:15 p.m., McEwen 113, Studio B
School of Communications Alumni Reception
3:15-4:15 p.m., Tent outside of McEwen building
Center for Leadership Open House
4-5 p.m., Center for Leadership
Center for Race, Ethnicity & Diversity Education Open House
4-5 p.m., Moseley 221
Department of History & Geography Open House
4-5 p.m., Lindner South Portico (rain location: Lindner 112)
Department of Religious Studies Open House
4-5 p.m., Spence Pavilion 207
Gender and LGBTQIA Center Open House
4-5 p.m., Moseley 211
Kernodle Center Open House
4-5 p.m., Moseley 230
Office of Sustainability Open House
4-5 p.m., Alamance 213
Student Government Association Alumni Reception
4-5 p.m., Moseley 213
Love School of Business Alumni Reception
4-6 p.m., Koury Business Center
Class of 1965 Welcome Reception
4-6 p.m., West Parlor
Tickets: $10 per person
Biology Alumni Panel
4:15-5:30 p.m., McMichael 115
Champagne Toast to Tri-Sigma’s 45th Anniversary
5-6 p.m., Martin Alumni Center
Biology Alumni Reception
5:30-6:30 p.m., McMichael 117
Elon Band Alumni Dinner
6 p.m., The Cutting Board, 2699 Ramada Road, Burlington
Attendees will pay for their individual dinners at the restaurant.
Welcome Home Reception & Opening Ceremony
6-8 p.m., Lakeside Meeting Rooms, Moseley Center
The annual Elon Alumni Awards will be presented and the class and affinity reunions will be recognized.
Parent’s Night Out Babysitting
6-10 p.m., Mooney building, Second Floor
Kappa Delta Open House
7-9 p.m., Kappa Delta House, Loy Center
Instant Laughter
7:30 p.m., Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of comedy. Tickets: $13 per person
National Pan-Hellenic Council Step Show
8 p.m., McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Tickets: $10 for Greeks and $15 for non-Greeks
Class of 2005 Reception
8 p.m., The Oak House, 12 N. Williamson Ave.
Late Night with the Phoenix
8-9 p.m., Alumni Gym
Watch the Elon men’s and women’s basketball teams. General admission is free; doors open at 7:45 p.m.
Alumni Celebration at the Lighthouse
8:30-10:30 p.m., College Street TapHouse (Formerly The Lighthouse), 131 W. College Ave.
A celebration for classes of 1980, 1985, 1990 and 1995. All alumni are welcome. Tickets: $5 per person.
Annual Young Alumni Party
9-11 p.m., The Fat Frogg Bar and Grill, 2009 Timberline Station Dr.
The first 200 young alumni (classes of 2005 through 2015) will receive free admission and a free koozie. Cash bar will be available.
Saturday, October 17
Homecoming Check-in
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Martin Alumni Center
Stop by to collect your free T-shirt.
Inaugural Homecoming 5K Brick Run
8:30 a.m., Start at Martin Alumni Center
Walk, jog or run through the heart of campus. Tickets: $15 per person
Alpha Phi Omega Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup
9-10 a.m., Meet in the Colonnades Parking Lot by Q’doba
Open to brothers only.
Habitat for Humanity Service Project (family friendly)
9-11 a.m., Meet at Station at Mill Point
A light breakfast will be offered.
Alpha Chi Omega Brunch
10 a.m.-noon, Alpha Chi Omega House, Loy Center
Kappa Sigma Formal Chapter Meeting (brothers only)
10 a.m., LaRose Digital Theatre, Koury Business Center
Class of 1965 Campus Bus Tour*
10-11 a.m., Meet at Martin Alumni Center
Reserved for the Class of 1965 and guests.
Human Service Studies Alumni Brunch
10-11:30 a.m., Psychology & Human Service Studies building, Room 148 (South Campus)
Sigma Kappa Alumnae Brunch
10 a.m.-noon, Sigma Kappa House, Loy Center
Lambda Chi Alpha Open House
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lambda Chi Alpha House, Loy Center
School of Education Open House
10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Mooney 111
Tri-Sigma Open House
10:30 a.m.-noon, Sigma Sigma Sigma House, Loy Center
Class of 1985 Campus Walking Tour
11 a.m.-noon, Meet at Inman Admissions Welcome Center
Reserved for the Class of 1985 and guests.
Alpha Omicron Pi Open House
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Alpha Omicron Pi House, Loy Center C
Class of 1965 Reunion Brunch & Golden Alumni Induction
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
For Class of 1965 and Golden Alumni members. Tickets: Free of charge for Class of 1965 alumni and one guest; $20 for all others.
LGBTQIA Alumni Network Champagne Brunch
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Lakeside Meeting Rooms, Moseley Center
Honoring the recipients of the annual Elon LGBT Community Enrichment Awards. Tickets: $15 per person.
Elon Black Alumni Network Tailgate
12:30-3:30 p.m., Lake Mary Nell Promenade
Tickets: $15 per person.
All Alumni Tailgate Village
12:30-3:30 p.m., Corner of Phoenix and Bank of America drives
For all alumni. Tickets: $15 per person (includes BBQ lunch, drinks and tailgate games).
Elon vs. James Madison University Football Game
3 p.m., Rhodes Stadium
Tickets: $20 per person for general seating.
Class of 1965 Reunion Dinner
6-8 p.m., Johnston Hall, Room 100
Tickets: $50 per person, includes dinner and beverages.
Class of 2015 Reunion Zero Party
6:30–7:30 p.m., Daniel Commons, Danieley Neighborhood
Tickets: $5 per person. Refreshments will be served.
SUB/SGA Homecoming Concert featuring The Summer Set
8 p.m., Colonnades Parking Lot
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Instant Laughter
7:30 p.m., Yeager Recital Hall, Center for the Arts
Enjoy a fun-filled evening of comedy. Tickets: $13 per person.
I AM EBAN Celebration
7:30-9:30 p.m., McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center
Entertainment and heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. The 2015 EBAN Award recipients will be honored. Tickets: $20 per person.
Kappa Sigma Alumni Bash
8 p.m.-midnight, The Ramada Convention Center,
2703 Ramada Road
Tickets: $10 per person. Music, hors d’ouevres and a cash bar.
Sunday, October 18
Kappa Sigma “Brother’s Breakfast”
8-11 a.m., The Ramada Convention Center, 2703 Ramada Road
Alumni Worship & Memorial Service
9 a.m., Sacred Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion
Gospel Choir Service & Concert
10 a.m., Sacred Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion