Homecoming

Homecoming Schedule

Activity times and locations may be subject to changes leading up to Homecoming weekend.

• Thursday, October 2, 2025

  TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
  6:00 – 7:30 p.m.	GU4U Networking Event Students and Alumni! Join the GU4U committee in The Corner to enjoy some sweet treats and to help build those vital networking connections. GU4U is an outreach of the Graceland University alumni board that seeks to link current students with alumni across the world.	Newcom Student Union, The Corner

   

• Friday, October 3, 2025

  TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
  ALL DAY	Art Exhibition: (featuring Tara Shupe Oct. 4 – Nov. 22) Tara Shupe is an international photographer and filmmaker drawn to the quiet strength of women and the untold stories that live in the in-between moments. This exhibition, Let Her Dream: A Photographic Journey into the Strength of Women, is a continued tribute to those brave enough to keep dreaming. Some dreams are bold and visible; others are quiet, buried deep in the body — each one carrying purpose, hope, and infinite possibility. This series reflects the women who remind us that strength and dreaming often exist in the same breath — a breath shaped by quiet mornings in the kitchen and shared stories of unimaginable strength and resilience.  Tara invites the viewer to pause and fully immerse into a space that honors who we are – and who we are still becoming. A reminder that strength doesn’t always shout for our attention but always endures.	Helene Center, Constance Art Gallery
  8 a.m. – 3 p.m.	Alumni Board Meeting	Newcom Student Union, CETL
  11:30 a.m.	Alumni and Friends Golf Tournament $40 Registration Fee to be paid with cash or a check. Tee off at 1 p.m.	Lamoni Municipal Golf Course
  3 – 6 p.m.	Softball Home Run Derby	North Park
  5 p.m.	Henson Strength and Conditioning Center Ribbon Cutting and Open House Join us to celebrate the grand opening of the Henson Strength and Conditioning center! Tour the new facility, hear from key leadership, and celebrate Graceland’s newest athletic facility addition. Learn more about the project!	Henson Strength and Conditioning Center
  6 – 8 p.m.	Alumni Awards Banquet Every Homecoming, Graceland honors distinguished alumni and friends at the annual alumni awards banquet, recognizing the Graceland Award of Recognition, the Honorary Alumni Award, and the Distinguished Service Award, along with Wall of Fame and Hall of Fame inductees. Limited seating available, registration required!	Shaw Lobby
  9 p.m.	Air Band	Morden Center
  10:30 p.m.	Fireworks! Join us after air band for sweet treats and an awesome firework show!	Academic Quad, Outside of Morden Center

   

• Saturday, October 4, 2025

  TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
  ALL DAY	Art Exhibition:  (featuring Tara Shupe Oct. 4 – Nov. 22) Tara Shupe is an international photographer and filmmaker drawn to the quiet strength of women and the untold stories that live in the in-between moments. This exhibition, Let Her Dream: A Photographic Journey into the Strength of Women, is a continued tribute to those brave enough to keep dreaming.	Helene Center, Constance Art Gallery
  8:30 – 10 a.m.	Women’s Intrasquad Volleyball	Morden Center
  9:30-10:30 a.m.	Resch Open House Student demonstrations along with robotics, gaming and more. Former CS, CE, CIS, IT, CSIT, Biology and Chemistry majors are encouraged to stop by.	Resch Science and Technology Hall, Room #130
  9:30-10:00 a.m.	Morden Center Court Dedication Join us in celebrating the court dedication for Rod Schall ’50, Stew McDole ’65, Betty Welch ’48, Tee Ness ’75 and Debbie Ness ’75.	Morden Center
  9:30 a.m.	Agape Pastry Reception	Gunsolley Hall, Dan B. Kelley Lounge
  9:30 a.m.-11 a.m.	Crescent Gathering	Shaw Center, Green Room
  10-11:00 a.m.	Alumni Endowed Scholarship & Past Student Leadership Gathering	Shaw Center, Carol Hall
  10 a.m.-12 p.m.	International Club Silent Auction	Newcom Student Union, Great Room
  10 a.m.	Women’s Volleyball Alumni Scrimmage	Morden Center
  10 a.m.	Men’s and Women’s Soccer Alumni Scrimmage	Training Pitch
  10 a.m.	Future Yellowjacket Event with Admissions	Shaw, Shaw Lobby
  10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.	Brunch in the Commons The Commons and Swarm are both cashless.	Commons
  11 a.m.- 2 p.m.	Food Trucks (Accepting cash and credit/debit card payments) Food trucks will be parked in the Zimmerman parking lot and music will be playing throughout the campus. Gather with your friends for food and fun!	Campus Quad, Zimmermann Parking lot
  11:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.	Men’s Volleyball Alumni Scrimmage	Morden Center
  11:00 a.m.	Labyrinth Dedication	Cheville Chapel
  12 – 1 p.m.	60-year Honor Class Lunch Connect with friends, skim through yearbooks, and enjoy some dessert and delicious lunch! A Graceland photographer will also stop by to take your honor class photo so be sure to attend! Registration required!	Higdon Administration Building, Heritage Chapel
  12  – 12:50 p.m.	Men’s Basketball Alumni Scrimmage	Morden Center
  12:50 p.m.	Women’s Basketball Alumni Scrimmage	Morden Center
  1:35 p.m.	Freeman Awards Presentation	Huntsman Field (In case of rain, location will be moved to Morden Center.)
  2 p.m.	Homecoming Football Game vs. Culver-Stockton Half-time: Hall of Fame Inductions. Online tickets with a valid ID are required for entrance. Tickets will be available soon!	Huntsman Field
  4 p.m.	50-Year Honor Class Reception Gather together before your honor class dinner to catch up and reminisce!	Higdon Administration Building, Heritage Chapel
  5 p.m.	50-year Honor Class Dinner Join us for an enchanting evening of nostalgia and reconnection as we celebrate 50 years since we first walked these halls. $30 Registration required!	Higdon Administration Building, Heritage Chapel
  5 p.m.	Alumni Honor Class Dinner All alumni are invited to join in this evening of fun to celebrate the 10, 20, 30, 40, and 45 Honor Class years. There will be a buffet style dinner, memorabilia from the decades, and so much more! This is a family friendly event with activities or all ages. Registration required!	Shaw Center, Shaw Lobby
  5:00 p.m.	Women’s Soccer vs. Missouri Baptist	The “Razz” Soccer Facility
  7:00 p.m.	Men’s Soccer vs. Missouri Baptist	The “Razz” Soccer Facility
  7:00 p.m.	Softball Alumni Scrimmage	North Park
  7:30 p.m.	LEGACY: A Celebration of the Performing Arts Join Graceland’s Music and Theatre programs in a night celebrating the past, present, and future of the Performing Arts with performances from our talented alumni, students, and music ensembles. No tickets needed.	Shaw Center, Shaw Family Auditorium
  9 – 10 p.m.	BINGO in the Commons Calling all students and alumni! Gather for a thrilling game of BINGO in the Commons with awesome prizes, comradery, and more. Get to know current students and alumni while playing this classic game!	The Commons

• Sunday, October 5, 2025

  TIME	EVENT	LOCATION
  8:30 a.m.	Yellow Jackets Women’s Philanthropy Circle Breakfast The Yellow Jackets is a new women-led philanthropy initiative supporting female students, faculty, and programs.	Higdon Administration Building, Heritage Chapel
  8:30 a.m.	Communion Service	Cheville Chapel
  10:30 a.m.	Homecoming Worship Service	Shaw Center, Shaw Family Auditorium
  11:30 a.m.	The President’s Brunch This “invitation only” event salutes Presidential Society members and Heritage Club inductees.	Newcom Student Union, Great Room