Homecoming & Family Weekend Schedule

8:30 - 11 AM — Coffee with Tommy
The Quad, Joslin Atrium Steps
Kick off Homecoming and Family Weekend with a cozy treat! Join us for free coffee, donuts, and apple cider alongside our favorite Titan, Tommy! Stop by for snacks, selfies, and school spirit as we start the celebration in true IWU style.

1 - 3 PM — RSO Window Painting
Memorial Center, The Commons & Turfler Room
Student organizations can showcase their creativity and school spirit! Each RSO will have the opportunity to paint a window, highlighting their organization and incorporating this year's theme: 175 Years of Titan Stories.

7 - 8:30 PM — Stevenson Series Keynote Speaker
Hansen Student Center, Center Court
More information coming soon!

8:30 - 9:30 PM — CAB Stuff-a-Plush
Location information coming soon!
Students, make your own personalized stuffed animal keepsake including a special 175th Anniversary IWU t-shirt for your animal at CAB Stuff-A-Plush.

5:30 - 7:30 PM — TGOE Fest
The Quad
Gather on the Quad for an evening of fun, activities, and celebrating our Titan Pride!

6 - 8 PM — CAB Pizza Taste
Hansen Student Center, Center Court
Gather in the Hansen Student Center for the annual CAB Pizza Taste Event! This event showcases pizza from several local chains in the Bloomington/Normal area. Students are welcome to try a sample from each participating restaurant and vote for their favorite!

7 - 9 PM — Men's Soccer vs. Wheaton
Neis Field
Cheer on the Men’s Soccer team as they host Wheaton!

7:30 PM — Romeo and Juliet
McPherson Hall, Jerome Mirza Theatre
The School of Theatre Arts (SoTA) season production featuring current students in all roles. Tickets available at the SoTA Box Office.

6:30 - 9 PM — The Scholarship Honors Dinner
Memorial Center, Young Main Lounge
Many of our students rely on the generous donations of alumni and friends of IWU to get the most out of their education. This exclusive dinner, formally known as The Benefactor Dinner, provides an opportunity for students to interact with and thank their donors in a personal setting.

7:30 PM — Romeo and Juliet
McPherson Hall, Jerome Mirza Theatre
The School of Theatre Arts (SoTA) season production featuring current students in all roles. Tickets available at the SoTA Box Office.

9 - 10 AM — 50th Reunion Campus Tours
Welcome Center
Members of the Class of 1975, join us for golf cart tours of campus as we explore locations both familiar and new. These tours have been created specifically for your class to highlight classic IWU sights such as the Hedding Bell and Memorial Gym, as well as exciting additions like State Farm Hall. Please meet at the Minor Myers, jr. Welcome Center.

9 AM - 12 PM — Alumni Association Board of Directors (AABD) Meeting
Memorial Center, Vinyard Room
The Alumni Association Board of Directors (AABD) is the representative body of the IWU Alumni Association. IWU alumni are members of the Association and are invited to attend.

10 - 11 AM — First Gen Panel
Hansen Student Center, Center Court
What’s your first-gen story? Did you know that 30% of the incoming Class of 2029 are First Generation students? IWU F1RST is a growing community of students, alumni, staff, and faculty connected by our shared experience as the first generation in our family to graduate with a four-year degree. Together we provide support and share resources to navigate the college experience. We also maintain the IWU F1RST Fund to ensure access to study abroad, internships, and research.

12:30 - 1:30 PM — Innovators & Entrepreneurs in the Arts Panel
Hansen Student Center, Center Court
Listen to innovation and entrepreneurship leaders in the arts share stories and lessons learned through their ventures, as well as how they leveraged their IWU education, experience, and professional networks to build and manage their companies.

3 - 5 PM — Engaged Learning Expo
Memorial Center, Vinyard Room & Henning Room
Across all academic disciplines, IWU Titans make important contributions to the community through research, creative achievements, and service learning. This poster presentation showcases work by our students in the Robert S. and Nell B. Eckley Scholars and Artists Fellowship, the Summer Enrichment Program, the Beckman Scholars in Biology, and the Environmental Studies Summer Experience.  

3:30 - 4:30 PM — College of Fine Arts Reception
Memorial Center, Joslin Atrium
All alumni, students, families, and supporters of the School of the College of Fine Arts are invited to attend this Homecoming & Family Weekend ceremony and reception.

3:30 - 4:30 PM — School of Business and Economics (SoBE) Reception
State Farm Hall, 3rd Floor Lobby
SoBE alumni, students, families, and friends are invited to the 3rd Floor of State Farm Hall for light appetizers and refreshments to network.

3:30 - 4:30 PM — School of Nursing and Health Sciences Ceremony
Hansen Student Center, Center Court
All alumni, students, families, and supporters of the School of Nursing & Health Sciences are invited to attend this Homecoming & Family Weekend ceremony and reception. 

3:30 - 4:30 PM — Center for Humanities Social
Center for Liberal Arts (CLA), 1st Floor
Join us for a special Humanities Social as we celebrate Homecoming & Family Weekend with faculty, students, alumni, and friends. During this gathering, we’ll honor the 2025 Outstanding Alum in the Humanities. Come reconnect and celebrate the lasting impact of the humanities at IWU.

4 - 5 PM — Council for IWU Women (CFW) Reception
Ames Library, Ames Terrace
Enjoy refreshments, share memories, and contribute to shaping the future for women at Illinois Wesleyan University. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome!

4 - 6 PM — Women's Tennis Match
Evergreen Racquet Club
Cheer on the Titans at the Women’s Tennis Match during Homecoming and Family Weekend. All are welcome to stop by and show their support!

4:15 - 8:30 PM — Women's Volleyball Alumni Dinner and Match
Shirk Center, Dennie Bridges Court & Niepagen North and South Rooms
All are welcome to sit in on the Women's Volleyball practice anytime between 4:15 - 6:30 PM, followed by a catered dinner upstairs in the Niepagen Rooms and an alumni match following dinner around approximately 7:15/7:30 PM. We will host our annual tailgate the following morning.

5 - 7:30 PM — The President's Celebration Banquet 
Hansen Student Center, Center Court
All Titan community members are invited to this event to kick off Homecoming and Family Weekend!

6 - 8 PM — Music Bingo
Center for Natural Sciences, Wilson Atrium
Ready to test your music brain? Like Bingo, you identify songs on a Bingo card. There will be different themes each round that may vary from artists, genres, eras, or just songs!

6 - 8 PM — Softball Alumni Game
Inspiration Field at Carol Willis Park
Softball alumni of all class years, dust off your glove and join us on the field for a competitive game of alumni vs. the current roster.

7:30 PM — Romeo and Juliet
McPherson Hall, Jerome Mirza Theatre
The School of Theatre Arts (SoTA) season production featuring current students in all roles. Tickets available at the SoTA Box Office.

7:30 - 9:30 PM —  IWU Wind Ensemble and guest ensemble, Jugendbläserphilharmonie Sachsen
Memorial Center, Young Main Lounge
Join for a night of incredible music, international collaboration, and cultural exchange as the IWU Wind Ensemble presents works alongside the Youth Wind Orchestra of Saxony, Germany! The evening will include incredible American and German composers while we highlight the importance of music and the universal language that it is.

8 - 11 AM — Parent & Family Welcome Breakfast
Memorial Center, Young Main Lounge
Kick off Homecoming and Family Weekend with a warm and welcoming start at our Parent & Family Welcome Breakfast! Join us for a delicious breakfast spread, meet fellow families, and connect with University staff.

9 - 10 AM — Fraternity & Sorority Open Houses
Acacia: Tommy's, Hansen Student Center
Alpha Omicron Pi: Henning Room, Memorial Center
Delta Sigma Theta: Cartwright Room, Memorial Center
Sigma Chi: Turfler Room, Memorial Center
Sigma Pi: Wilson Atrium, Center for Natural Science
Zeta Phi Beta: Ames Terrace, Ames Library

Enjoy visiting your chapter home, seeing current & alumni members of your fraternity/sorority, & learning more about the successes of the chapter today! 

9 - 10 AM — Center for Humanities Sign Ceremony
Center for Liberal Arts (CLA), 1st Floor 
Stop by CLA for a symbolic ceremony celebrating the new Center for the Humanities. Whether you're on your way to the Vendor Market or heading to the Tailgate Lot, this is a perfect moment to reminisce, reconnect, and take part in a new tradition.

9:30 - 10:30 AM — Pride Alumni Community (PAC) Informational Session
Hansen Student Center, 2nd Floor Conference Room
In this informational meeting, current and prospective members of the Pride Alumni Community (PAC) will be able to chat with Aaron Harris Woodstein ‘15 (they/she) about how to participate in and help accomplish PAC’s philanthropic, educational, and social goals. All are welcome to attend.

9:30 AM - 2:30 PM — 1850 Market
The Quad
The 1850 Market features small businesses, local shops, food trucks, and makers with goods to purchase!

9:30 AM - 2:30 PM — Family Fun on the Quad
The Quad
Enjoy a day of joy and laughter as families gather on Eckley Quad with a wide array of activities including face painters, inflatables, balloon artists and more!

9:30 - 11 AM — The Petrick Idea Center Open House
The Quad, Joyce Eichhorn Ames School of Art Building
Learn all about The Petrick Idea Center and come see the progress of the building!

9:30 - 11 AM — Stevenson Open House
Stevenson Hall
Check out the latest technology in Stevenson Hall, including the state-of-the-art Simulation Lab.

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM — Homecoming Museum
Memorial Center, Nell Eckley Lounge
Celebrate 175 years of IWU history by visiting this pop-up museum of artifacts, documents, and memorabilia. Highlights this year include "Turning Pages: 175 Years of IWU's Library Spaces", an exhibit curated by 2024 Digital Humanities fellows.

10 - 11 AM — Titan Pep Band
The Quad
The IWU Titan Pep Band is bringing the beat to the heart of campus with an electrifying performance on the Quad! Join us for upbeat tunes, strong school spirit, and a fun way to connect with friends and enjoy the music! All current and former Titan Pep Band musicians are welcome to join, and we will honor the class of 2015 and 2005 during this performance.

10 - 11 AM — Storytelling at IWU: What Can We Learn About the Media's Future?
Memorial Center, Vinyard Room
IWU has forged a tradition of storytelling excellence, producing successful journalists and communications professionals who developed their skills here on campus. The bedrock of sound communication writing isn't just facts and quotes, but weaving a compelling story that informs, engages, and fosters understanding. Even so, can good truth-telling stories win over audiences suspicious of the media and commercial messaging?  What are the challenges that undermine public trust including media fragmentation and an emphasis on sensationalism to attract attention? How can good storytelling help bridge gaps in perception? Join us for a conversation that's as current as ever featuring three successful communications alums working to answer these questions.

10 - 11:30 AM — IWU Collegiate Co-Choir Rehearsal
Evelyn Chapel
Rehearsal for our Homecoming and Family Weekend 10:00 AM Sunday chapel service, directed by Director of Choral Ensembles, Dr. Cody Parrott.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM — International Alumni Network (IAN) Reception
Center for Liberal Arts (CLA), 3rd Floor
Join the International Alumni Network (IAN) for a late morning of connection! Come mingle with alumni, friends, and current students over light appetizers and great conversation. Let’s celebrate global friendships and shared experiences!

11 AM - 1 PM — IWU Brew & Beer Nuts
Hansen Student Center, Tommy’s
Come celebrate with IWU Brew and Beer Nuts before the big game!

11 AM - 1 PM — Titan Tailgates
Shirk Center, Parking Lot
Join alumni, family, and friends to celebrate before the Titans take on Wheaton.

1995 Men’s Soccer Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of the 1995 Soccer Team are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game! 

Alpha Gamma Delta (AGD)
Join AGD alums and active members for a tailgate at the IWU Homecoming football game. We will be enjoying good food, conversation, and connections! All AGDs and families are welcome. We look forward to seeing you there. Go squirrels!

Class of 1975 Reunion Tailgate
Come celebrate our 50th reunion before the big game!

Class of 2000 Reunion Tailgate
Come celebrate our 25th reunion before the big game!

College of Fine Arts Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of The College of Fine Arts are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!

Football Alumni Tailgate
Come to this tailgate to celebrate with the 1965, 1980, 1995, and 2000 football teams. All are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!

Kappa Delta Tailgate
Alums and current members are welcome to hang out and reminisce on our days in Kappa Delta at IWU and then watch the football game.  Bring food and drink to share!

Men’s Basketball Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of Men's Basketball are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!

Men’s Volleyball Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of Men's Volleyball are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!

Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of FIJI are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!

Posse Tailgate
All current and former members of the Posse Student Program are invited to gather together.

School of Educational Studies Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of Illinois Wesleyan are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game! 

School of Nursing and Health Sciences Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!

Softball Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of Softball are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!

Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) TailGreat™️
Join your fellow Alpha TKEs at our TKE Homecoming TailGreat™, celebrating over 125 years of Tau Kappa Epsilon at Illinois Wesleyan, as well as 60 years in our current Chapter House. We’ll gather in the parking lot near the entrance to Tucci Stadium for a party that goes well beyond an ordinary tailgate. Food, drinks, and a chance to say hi to your brothers start at 10:00 am, sponsored by Fraters John Lust ’77, Kevin Lust ’84, and AJ Lust ’22.

Track & Field Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of Track & Field are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!

Women’s Basketball Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of Women's Basketball are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!

Women's Lacrosse Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of Women's Lacrosse are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!

Women’s Volleyball Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of Women's Volleyball are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!

Wrestling Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of Wrestling are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!

Young Alumni Council (YAC) Tailgate
All family, friends, and Titans are welcome to join this special designated tailgate spot for graduates of the last 10 years prior to the big football game! Come learn all about the Young Alumni Council (YAC) and reconnect with fellow classmates!

Zeta Phi Beta Tailgate
Alums and current members are welcome to hang out and reminisce on our days in Zeta Phi Beta at IWU and then watch the football game.  Bring food and drink to share!

12 - 1 PM — Class of 1970 Memorial Service
Evelyn Chapel
More information coming soon!

1 - 2 PM — First Five Years
McPherson Hall, Jerome Mirza Theater
Alumni in their fifth year are invited back to share their lived experiences in the "real world." 

1 - 3:00 PM — MakerGirl
Memorial Center, The Idea Center
The IWU MakerGirl Academy, sponsored by The Petrick Idea Center, is a program led by IWU students aimed at closing the gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). In this two-hour workshop, children aged around 7 to 10 will explore the uses of 3D printing, learn CAD design, discover famous women in STEM, collaborate with peers, and ultimately create a personalized 3D print that we will later mail to them. Registration link coming soon!

1 - 3:45 PM — Titan Football vs. Wheaton
Tucci Stadium 
Cheer on your Titans as they host Wheaton!

1 - 3 PM — Women’s Soccer vs. North Park
Neis Field
Cheer on the Women's Soccer team as they take on North Park.

2 - 4 PM — School of Theatre Arts Alumni Reception
Location information coming soon!
More information coming soon!

3:30 - 5:30 PM — Men’s Soccer vs. North Park
Neis Field 
Cheer on the Men’s Soccer team as they take on North Park.

5 - 8 PM — Sigma Pi 50th Celebration
Memorial Center, Vinyard Room
Relive your college days and celebrate the 50th anniversary of your chartering with familiar faces.

4 - 6 PM — School of Music Alumni Recital and Reception
Presser Hall
All Titan alumni, students, families, and supporters of the School of Music are invited to this annual alumni showcase, followed by a special reception.

7:30 PM — Romeo and Juliet
McPherson Hall, Jerome Mirza Theatre
The School of Theatre Arts (SoTA) season production featuring current students in all roles. Tickets available at the SoTA Box Office.

6 - 8 PM — Tommy’s Trivia
Memorial Center, Joslin Atrium
Join us for a thrilling night of trivia, hosted by Twin City Trivia, where you can put your knowledge to the test! Gather your family & friends, form a team, and prepare for a fun-filled evening of brain-teasing questions, laughter, and friendly competition.

6 - 9 PM — Class of 1985 40th Reunion
Baxters American Grille
Reunite with friends and classmates for your milestone reunion! Members of the Class of 1985 are welcome to reconnect over drinks and food at Baxters American Grille.

6 - 9 PM — Class of 2000 25th Reunion
Hansen Student Center, Tommy's
Class of 2000, celebrate your silver reunion at one of the most unique and fun spots on IWU's campus: Tommy's!

6 - 9 PM — Class of 2005 20th Reunion
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Relive your college days and celebrate with familiar faces from the Class of 2005 with drinks and appetizers at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano!

6 - 9 PM — Class of 2015 10th Reunion
Epiphany Farms, Bell Tower
A lot can change in a decade! Join your Class of 2015 classmates to reconnect and reminisce over drinks and good food. 

6:30 - 9 PM — Class of 1975 50th Reunion Cocktail Social
Hansen Student Center, Center Court
Your 50th Class Reunion only happens once so let's make it one to remember! Class of 1975, join us for a cocktail social in the Hansen Student Center as we welcome you to the Golden Titan club.

9 - 11 PM — Alumni of Color Collective (ACC) Social
Reality Bites
Reconnect and celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend at the Alumni of Color Collective (ACC) Social! This vibrant event brings together alumni and friends for an evening of networking, cultural exchange, and community building.

9 - 9:45 AM — Interfaith Service
Welcome Center, Alumni Auditorium
Whether you come from a particular faith background or simply seek a space of contemplation and connection, all are welcome to gather and celebrate the diverse tapestry of faiths within our community.

10 - 12 PM — Chapel Service with Collegiate Co-Choir Performance
Evelyn Chapel
Ordained minister and Dean of Students for Inclusion and Advocacy Prince Robertson will lead a campus service with a performance by the University Collegiate Co-Choir. 

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM — Pride Brunch
Hansen Student Center, Center Court
The Pride Alumni Community (PAC) invites everyone to their annual Homecoming brunch. Come hear about the future of PAC, have an opportunity to connect with your fellow alumni, and hear from engaging keynote speakers! All members of the Titan community are welcome to attend.

1 PM — School of Music Faculty Recital
Presser Hall, Westbrook Auditorium
Cap off your Homecoming and Family Weekend with the musical stylings of our talented School of Music faculty. 

2 PM — Romeo and Juliet
McPherson Hall, Jerome Mirza Theatre
The School of Theatre Arts (SoTA) season production featuring current students in all roles. Tickets available at the SoTA Box Office.