Homecoming Schedule
Nov. 10-11, 2023
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Homecoming
So much to do in just three days!
Homecoming 2023 is right around the corner, and we are excited to welcome our alumni, family, and friends back to our beautiful campus!
With a full schedule of traditional and new Homecoming activities, there is still plenty of time to remember, reconnect, and recommit to the people and places who greatly impacted the person you are today.
All the events of the weekend will offer special times together, and we hope you’ll attend as many as possible. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Friday, Nov. 10, 2023
PRESIDENT'S PRAYER BREAKFAST
8-9 a.m. | Ariel Arena, Foster Hall
We invite faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and community guests to share breakfast and join together in prayer for the university. A special guest speaker will bring the morning’s devotion. Space for breakfast is limited. Reservations are required.
DEPARTMENTAL ALUMNI PRESENTATION
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Classrooms
Alumni guest lecturers and presenters will be available in classrooms throughout campus as arranged by faculty members.
HOMECOMING CHAPEL
10:20-11:15 p.m. | Chapel
Students and alumni are invited to hear the stories of alumni who are working and serving around the world. Their experiences and perspectives are curated to provide insight to the curricular theme of the chapel semester.
GOLDEN GRAD LUNCHEON
11:30 a.m. | Ariel Arena, Foster Hall
Our Golden Grads from the class of 1973 are celebrating 50 years post-graduation! They are invited to lunch after receiving their recognition at Homecoming Chapel. Reservations are required.
MEN'S BASKETBALL
2:45 p.m. | Ariel Arena
Taylor University vs. Washington Adventist (DC)
Adults $7 / Seniors and Children $5
Tickets available only at the door.
BOESGER BUSINESS SYMPOSIUM
3:30 p.m. | Jetter Hall 133
Christian business leaders who have successfully led organizations with ethics and excellence share with MVNU students. The symposium is made possible by a generous endowment from Len and Betty Boesger.
REUNIONS
Various times and locations
Join the Homecoming tradition and catch up with your classmates. For specific details on your reunion, visit the Reunions page.
SCHNORMEIER GALLERY EXHIBIT
5 p.m. | Gallery Talk | Buchwald Center, Schnormeier Gallery (downtown)
6-8 p.m. | Reception
Join us for the evening and a Gallery Talk with alumni artist Clarence Adrian McKinney II ‘03. The exhibition is titled, Embarrassments from a One-sided Friendship. A reception will immediately follow.
COUGAR WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME
5 p.m. | Ariel Arena
Cougars vs Lourdes University
Adults $7 / Seniors and Children $5
Tickets available only at the door.
ALUMNI CELEBRATION
6-9 p.m. | Ariel Arena, Foster Hall
Hang out together with former classmates, friends, faculty, and staff. Enjoy an unforgettable time with friends, finger food and admission is free with your ticket to the MVNU basketball games.
KING AND QUEEN CORONATION
6:50 p.m. | Ariel Arena
Elected class representatives are announced as the Homecoming Court features student leadership and service profiles followed by the announcement of the student-elected king and queen.
COUGAR MEN'S BASKETBALL GAME
7:30 p.m. | Ariel Arena
MVNU vs Harris Stowe University (MO)
Adults $7 / Seniors and Children $5
Tickets available only at the door.
Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023
REUNIONS
Various times and locations
Join the Homecoming tradition and catch up with your classmates. For specific details on your reunion, visit the Reunions page.
DONUTS & DEVOTIONS
9-10 a.m. | Prince Student Union
Start your morning off right with a devotional by Mike Cheek, MVNU’s Alumni Director, donuts and coffee. Hear the latest campus updates, network and fellowship with other alumni and community. Reservations are required.
3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
10 a.m. | Prince Student Union
This tournament is for alumni, students, faculty and staff! Prizes for the winning teams in each division! Single or double elimination depending on the number of teams. We are offering a Men's A Division, Men's B Division, and Women's Division. If you have any questions please reach out to us by email at alumni@mvnu.edu.
SCHNOMEIER GALLERY
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Buchwald Center, Schnormeier Gallery (downtown)
Come downtown and view the works of alumni artist Clarence Adrian McKinney II ‘03. The exhibition is titled, Embarrassments from a One-sided Friendship. For more information on this exhibit, please visit the Schnormeier Gallery page.
1970’S CLASS MEETING & LUNCH
10 a.m. | Hyson Campus Center Room 304
The Pioneer Class of 1970 will host their annual meeting to be followed by lunch in the Dining Commons.
Reservations are required.
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING ALUMNI GATHERING
11:30 a.m. | Central Complex
Please join your fellow science and engineering alumni for a time of fellowship and mingle with our current students and faculty who participated in summer research at MVNU. Many retired science faculty will also be in attendance. Light lunch will be served. Reservations are required.
AFFINITY REUNIONS
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Various locations
Individual interest groups, leadership teams, or departmental groups gather at specified locations.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT CONCERT
1-2:30 p.m. | R.R. Hodges Chapel/Auditorium
MVNU student choirs and wind ensembles provide a medley of musical entertainment.
COUGAR WOMEN'S BASKETBALL GAME
2 p.m. | Ariel Arena
MVNU vs Clearly University
Adults $7 / Seniors and Children $5
Tickets available only at the door.
MEN'S BASKETBALL GAME
TBA | Ariel Arena
Taylor University vs Harris Stowe University (MO)
Adults $7 / Seniors and Children $5
Tickets available only at the door.
COUGAR MEN'S BASKETBALL GAME
6 p.m. | Ariel Arena
MVNU vs Washington Adventist (DC)
Adults $7 / Seniors and Children $5
Tickets available only at the door.
PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION
6 p.m. | Ariel Arena, Foster Hall
Join our new President, Dr. Carson Castleman, for hors d'oeuvres and a presidential vision speech given during the halftime of the Cougar Men's basketball game.
$10 (includes ticket to the 6 p.m. game)
Free for President's Circle members
Reservations are required.
MVNU FALL PLAY
7 p.m. | R.R. Hodges Chapel, Thorne Performance Hall
MVNU theatre is presenting two back-to-back one acts: one comedy and one musical. In “The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza,” two battling narrators attempt to cover the entirety of Greek mythology in a show that is free-wheeling, silly, and a complete blast for all ages. In “Miracles & Con Men,” a career con artist experiences a miracle, and decides to turn his life around. But can he make amends for his misdeeds before it’s too late? A musical drama for all ages.