Homecoming & Family Weekend Schedule
October 6-12, 2025 Schedule of Events
Event times and locations are subject to change. Please check back regularly for the most up-to-date information!
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 (Vinyard Room), Hansen Student Center (Tommy's), Shirk Center
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.
8:45 - 10 PM — CAB Stuff-a-Plush
Hansen Student Center, Center Court
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 - 6 — Black Student Union (BSU) 2025 Third Annual Homecoming Court Presentations
The Quad
Join us on the steps of State Farm Hall to celebrate and highlight Black Student Union's
2025 Homecoming Court with friends and family. BSU takes this chance to promote the
livelihood, culture and contributions of Black students to IWU's campus.
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, directed by Tom Quinn. William Shakespeare's enduring tragedy about two
star-crossed lovers from feuding families opens our 2025-2026 season in a bold, new
interpretation. Inverting the legacy of Elizabethan performance, this production departs
from traditional casting expectations to ask compelling questions about identity and
the masks we wear in society. Tickets are 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, formerly 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, directed by Tom Quinn. William Shakespeare's enduring tragedy about two
star-crossed lovers from feuding families opens our 2025-2026 season in a bold, new
interpretation. Inverting the legacy of Elizabethan performance, this production departs
from traditional casting expectations to ask compelling questions about identity and
the masks we wear in society. Tickets are 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.
11 AM - 3 PM — Nursing Escape Room: Mental Health Nursing
Stevenson Hall, Lower Level Simulation Lab
Can you solve the clues and puzzles to escape while maintaining a safe environment
for yourself and your patient? Come participate in this interactive nursing escape
room. Families and alumni are welcome to join in. We will ensure at least one nursing
student is in each group to help as well. Prize to the group with the best time! Sign up for your slot here!
12 - 5 PM — Homecoming and Family Weekend Headquarters
Hansen Student Center
Start your Homecoming Weekend at Headquarters in Hansen Student Center! Pick up your
name tag, grab exclusive IWU swag, and get all the info you need for the weekend’s
events.
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. A dessert
bar will be provided, and all current students (all majors/years) are encouraged to
attend.
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, Nell Eckley Lounge
All alumni, students, families, and supporters of the School of Music, School of Art
and Design, and School of Theater 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 Distinguished Alumni 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
Ames Library, Center for Engaged Learning
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, Nancy Steele Brokaw '71. 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!
5 - 7:30 PM — The President's Celebration Banquet
Memorial Center, Young Main Lounge
Join us as President Zenger honors our reunion groups, Golden Titans, and Alumni Award
winners. All Titan community members are invited to this event to kick off Homecoming
and Family Weekend!
6 - 8 PM — Music Bingo
Hansen Student Center, Center Court
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 - 8:30 PM — 101st Chapter Anniversary Musicale
Evelyn Chapel
This musical recital features performances from our collegiate and alumni members
and will include a short ceremony to recognize honorees in correspondence to our chapter
Homecoming theme: "Because." This event is open to all.
6 - 9 PM — Lacrosse Alumni Game
Shirk Center, Tucci Stadium
Women's lacrosse alumni are invited and encouraged to join us for our annual Homecoming
Weekend alumni game! Alumni will play a competitive scrimmage against our current
roster. Family and friends are welcome to cheer from the stands! We hope to see you
there!
7:30 - 9 PM — Class of 2000 Informal Gathering
Fat Jacks Bar and Club
Connect with classmates at everyone's favorite off-campus spot. Guests will be responsible
for their own food and drink.
7:30 - 9 PM — Class of 1995 Get-Together
Mugsy’s Pub, 1310 N. Main St.
Connect with classmates at everyone's favorite off-campus spot. Guests will be responsible
for their own food and drink.
7:30 - 9 PM — Class of 1975 Kick Off
Hansen Student Center, Tommy's
Reminisce with your classmates following the President's Celebration Banquet!
7:30 - 9 PM — Class of 1970 Informal Gathering
Memorial Center, Vinyard Room
Reminisce with your classmates following the President's Celebration Banquet!
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, directed by Tom Quinn. William Shakespeare's enduring tragedy about two
star-crossed lovers from feuding families opens our 2025-2026 season in a bold, new
interpretation. Inverting the legacy of Elizabethan performance, this production departs
from traditional casting expectations to ask compelling questions about identity and
the masks we wear in society. Tickets are available at the SoTA Box Office.
8 - 10 PM — Movie Screening: Remember the Titans
Memorial Center, Bertholf Commons
Join us for a special showing of Remember the Titans! Come relax in the newly renovated Bertholf Commons and enjoy this inspiring film.
Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. The event is free and open to students,
families, alumni, and community members.
8 AM - 1 PM — Homecoming and Family Weekend Headquarters
Hansen Student Center
Start your Homecoming Weekend at Headquarters in Hansen Student Center! Pick up your
name tag, grab exclusive IWU swag, and get all the info you need for the weekend’s
events.
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: Joslin Atrium, Memorial Center
Enjoy visiting your chapter home, seeing current & alumni members of your fraternity/sorority, & learning more about the successes of the chapter today!
9:30 - 11 AM — Humanities in Motion: A Preview of the Center
1850 Market, Quad
Stop by to see how our students engage in humanistic inquiry and learn more about
our current and future programming.
9 - 11 AM — Nursing Escape Room: Mental Health Nursing
Stevenson Hall, Lower Level Simulation Lab
Can you solve the clues and puzzles to escape while maintaining a safe environment
for yourself and your patient? Come participate in this interactive nursing escape
room. Families and alumni are welcome to join in. We will ensure at least one nursing
student is in each group to help as well. Prize to the group with the best time! Sign up for your slot here!
9:30 - 11 AM — Nursing Simulation, Intervention, and Assessment Lab Open House - Stevenson
Stevenson Hall
Check out the latest technology in Stevenson Hall, including the state-of-the-art
Simulation Lab.
9:30 - 10:30 AM — Pride Alumni Community (PAC) Informational Session
State Farm Hall, Room 101
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 - 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 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.
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 AM - 2:30 PM — The School of Art and Design Presents An Exhibition and Sale of
Recent Artworks by Students & Faculty
The Quad, 1850 Market
Stop by to view — and maybe even purchase — work by current students and faculty at
the School of Art and Design. Check out recent paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints,
and more by our emerging artists, with many pieces available for under $50. Come by to be
inspired and see what we’re up to at the SoAD!
10 - 10:30 AM — Chalk the Walk
Inspiration Plaza
Connect with other families and chalk inspiration plaza with Titan Spirit!
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 with Jennifer Christopher Nau ‘03,
Amanda ReCupido ‘07, Sarah Weinstein Edwards ‘96 and Tom Wetzel ‘72 as we work to
answer these questions.
10 - 11:30 AM — IWU Collegiate Choir Rehearsal
Evelyn Chapel
Any and ALL Titan Choir alumni are encouraged to join! This event is a rehearsal for
our Homecoming and Family Weekend 10:00 a.m. Sunday chapel service, directed by Director
of Choral Ensembles, Dr. Cody Parrott.
10:30 AM - 12:00 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
All are welcome to join us at Hansen Student Center on Tommy's Patio to enjoy Destihl's
IWU Brew and alumni-owned Beer Nuts prior to the big football 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!
Admissions Tailgate
Alumni, families, and friends of Illinois Wesleyan are invited to join us at the Admissions
Tailgate before the big football game! Stop by for great conversation and Admissions
swag!
Alpha Gamma Delta (AGD) Tailgate
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!
Alumni of Color Collective Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of Illinois Wesleyan are welcome to join this special
designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!
Cheer & Dance Tailgate
We’re excited to welcome our Cheer and Dance alumni back for a special Homecoming
tailgate! This year, we’ll honor the incredible legacy built as a student-led club
while celebrating our new chapter as an official part of the Athletic Department.
Class of 1975 Reunion Tailgate at the President's Tent
The Class of 1975 is invited to join President Zenger in the President's Tent 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!
Flag Football Tailgate
Family and friends of Flag Football are welcome to join this special designated tailgate
spot prior to the big football game!
Football CCIW Champs Tailgate
Members of the 1965, 1980, and 2000 CCIW Champion Football teams will be recognized
during halftime of the football game! Members of these teams are welcome to join the
Football Tailgate to celebrate their championships.
Kappa Delta Tailgate
Kappa Delta’s Annual Homecoming Tailgate for current members, alumni, and their families
to enjoy! 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!
Office of Campus Culture Tailgate
All IWU community members and friends of the Office of Campus Culture are welcome
to join us as Titan football prepares to take on Wheaton!
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!
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!
Science Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of Biology and Chemistry are welcome to join this special
designated tailgate spot prior to the big football game!
Sigma Kappa Tailgate
Sigma Kappa active members, alumni, friends and family come together to celebrate
IWU's Homecoming weekend! Feel free to stop by and enjoy!
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.
Theta Chi Fraternity Tailgate
Alumni, family, and friends of Theta Chi are welcome to join this special designated
tailgate spot prior to the big football game!
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!
West MacQueen Street Band Hosted by the Office of Alumni Engagement
Join us as the West MacQueen Street Band, featuring alumnus Rick Simkins ’79, brings
their high-energy sound back to campus! Gather at the tailgate for great music, community,
and Titan spirit as this fan-favorite band rocks the stage.
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!
12 - 1 PM — Class of 1970 Memorial Service
Evelyn Chapel
More information coming soon!
12 - 3 PM — Peace Garden Harvest Fest
IWU Peace Garden, Corner of University Ave & Evans St
The Peace Garden will be holding a Harvest Fest from noon to 3 p.m. on its site at
the corner of University Avenue and Evans Street. Activities include apple bobbing,
pumpkin carving, and cider making. Alums will also be invited to make their own pizza
in our wood fired oven.
12 - 3 PM — Math and Physics Jam
McPherson Hall Outdoor Stage
Live music on the quad from The Empty Set, which consists of two math professors,
a physics alum, and other great musicians. Join us for snacks, games, and some familiar
tunes.
1 - 3 PM — Titan Makers
Memorial Center, The Idea Center
The Titan Makers, sponsored by The Petrick Idea Center, is a program led by IWU students
aimed at empowering youth interested in STEAM in the Bloomington/Normal area. In this
two-hour workshop, children aged around 7 to 12 will explore the uses of 3D printing,
learn CAD design, discover famous people in STEM, collaborate with peers, and ultimately
create a personalized 3D print that will later be mailed to them. Register here!
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
E. Melba Johnson Kirkpatrick Laboratory Theatre
All Titan alumni, students, families, and supporters of the School of Theatre Arts
are invited to this special gathering.
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.
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.
4:30 PM — Class of 1970 Social
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington, Parkview Inn
Join the Class of 1970 at 4:30 p.m. at the DoubleTree for a fun social and then enjoy
dinner at 7 p.m. at The Parkview Inn.
5 - 8 PM — Sigma Pi 50th Celebration
Memorial Center, Vinyard Room
Relive your college days and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the chartering of Sigma
Pi with familiar faces.
6 - 8 PM — Tommy’s Trivia
Memorial Center, Bertholf Commons
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 1995 30th Reunion
Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano
Relive your college days and celebrate with familiar faces from the Class of 1995
with drinks and appetizers at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano!
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 2015 10th Reunion
Little Beaver Brewery
A lot can change in a decade! Join your Class of 2015 classmates to reconnect and
reminisce over drinks and good food. Please note that this venue is only accessible
by stairs.
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.
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, directed by Tom Quinn. William Shakespeare's enduring tragedy about two
star-crossed lovers from feuding families opens our 2025-2026 season in a bold, new
interpretation. Inverting the legacy of Elizabethan performance, this production departs
from traditional casting expectations to ask compelling questions about identity and
the masks we wear in society. Tickets are 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 us 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.
9 - 11 PM — Alumni of Color Collective (ACC) Social
Shake it Up Cocktail Lounge
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.
8 - 10 AM — Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI) & Phi Mu Alpha (PMA) Alumni Brunch
Evelyn Chapel, Basement
Join SAI & PMA collegiate and alumni members for brunch!
10 - 11 AM — Chapel Service with Collegiate Choir Performance
Evelyn Chapel
IWU alumnus and minister of Wesley United Methodist Church Nic Showalter '83 will
lead a campus service with a performance by the University Collegiate 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, directed by Tom Quinn. William Shakespeare's enduring tragedy about two
star-crossed lovers from feuding families opens our 2025-2026 season in a bold, new
interpretation. Inverting the legacy of Elizabethan performance, this production departs
from traditional casting expectations to ask compelling questions about identity and
the masks we wear in society. Tickets are available at the SoTA Box Office.