Homecoming 2017 will be a celebration of the greatest part of Evangel University…you! Mark your calendars for October 5-7, 2017. The main events will be held on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, so join with fellow alumni to reconnect and celebrate. Graduation classes from 1959-1965 (Pioneers), 1967, 1977, 1987, 1992, 1997 and 2007 will enjoy a special reunion dinner surrounded with other Friday events like Kids U-Night and the Friday Festival on the Quad.
See the full schedule below or download a PDF schedule here for Homecoming 2017!
10.5
THURSDAY
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Registration
Riggs Hall Atrium10 AM
Chapel
Spence Chapel11 AM
Departmental Activities
Various Locations2 PM
President's Leadership Forum
Barnett Recital Hall8 PM
EU's Got Talent
Spence Chapel9:30 PM
Bonfire
Lawn West of Perkins Apartments10.6
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Registration
Riggs Hall Atrium8:30 AM - 10 AM
Departmental Activities
Various Locations10 AM
Chapel
Spence Chapel11 AM
Campus Tours
Dismiss from Riggs Hall12 PM
Children of Alumni Homecoming Luncheon
EU Cafeteria (CH 115)1 PM
Campus Tours
Dismiss from EU Cafeteria1 PM
Legacy Giving Presentation
Riggs Hall, Heritage Room1 PM - 6 PM
Departmental Activites
Various Locations2 PM
The Future of Women Leaders in the Assemblies of God
Lecture by Dr. Deborah Gill (AGTS ‘78/’79),AGTS Chair of Master’s Programs
Dedication of the Hyllberg Collection for Women in Ministry and Leadership
Seymour Chapel, AGTS
4 PM
Pioneer Commons Dedication and Trees of Honor
North Side of Student Union4:30 PM
EU County Fair
Attendance is freeDinner is $8 for adults, $4 for children
The Quad
5:15-9:30 PM
Kid's U-night
1st floor, Zimmerman Hall5:30 PM
Reunion Dinners*
Crusader HallHonored classes:
Pioneers Reunion Class of ’59-’65
50-Year Reunion Class of 1967
40-Year Reunion Class of 1977
30-Year Reunion Class of 1987
25-Year Reunion Class of 1992
20-Year Reunion Class of 1997
10-Year Reunion Class of 2007
Cost is $20
8 PM
25th Year Heartsong Tribute Concert Chapel
Spence Chapel9 PM
Gabfest
Mabee Center9:30 PM
Pep Rally
Ashcroft Center10.7
Saturday
11 AM
Celebration Luncheon*
Basspro White River Conference CenterCost is $15
12 PM/2:30 PM
Women’s & Men’s Soccer Games
vs. Mount Mercy University
Coryell Field
1:00 PM
Tailgate
Ozark High School Stadium | North Parking LotCost is $8 for adults, $4 for children
2:30 PM
Football Game
Ozark Tiger StadiumTickets are $10 (cash only, 12 & under are free)
- Recognition of 1996-97 Men’s Basketball Team- First Conference Championship
- Halftime Performance by the Evangel University Marching Band
- Coronation of Homecoming King and Queen
10.5
THURSDAY
9 AM - 4:30 PM
Registration
Riggs Hall Atrium10 AM
Chapel
Spence Chapel11 AM
Departmental Activities
Various Locations2 PM
President's Leadership Forum
Barnett Recital Hall8 PM
EU's Got Talent
Spence Chapel9:30 PM
Bonfire
Lawn West of Perkins Apartments10.6
Friday
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Registration
Riggs Hall Atrium8:30 AM - 10 AM
Departmental Activities
Various Locations10 AM
Chapel
Spence Chapel11 AM
Campus Tours
Dismiss from Riggs Hall12 PM
Children of Alumni Homecoming Luncheon
EU Cafeteria (CH 115)1 PM
Campus Tours
Dismiss from EU Cafeteria1 PM
Legacy Giving Presentation
Riggs Hall, Heritage Room1 PM - 6 PM
Departmental Activites
Various Locations2 PM
The Future of Women Leaders in the Assemblies of God
Lecture by Dr. Deborah Gill (AGTS ‘78/’79),AGTS Chair of Master’s Programs
Dedication of the Hyllberg Collection for Women in Ministry and Leadership
Seymour Chapel, AGTS
4 PM
Pioneer Commons Dedication and Trees of Honor
North Side of Student Union4:30 PM
EU County Fair
Attendance is freeDinner is $8 for adults, $4 for children
The Quad
5:15-9:30 PM
Kid's U-night
1st floor, Zimmerman Hall5:30 PM
Reunion Dinners*
Crusader HallHonored classes:
Pioneers Reunion Class of ’59-’65
50-Year Reunion Class of 1967
40-Year Reunion Class of 1977
30-Year Reunion Class of 1987
25-Year Reunion Class of 1992
20-Year Reunion Class of 1997
10-Year Reunion Class of 2007
Cost is $20
8 PM
25th Year Heartsong Tribute Concert Chapel
Spence Chapel9 PM
Gabfest
Mabee Center9:30 PM
Pep Rally
Ashcroft Center10.7
Saturday
11 AM
Celebration Luncheon*
Basspro White River Conference CenterCost is $15
12 PM/2:30 PM
Women’s & Men’s Soccer Games
vs. Mount Mercy University
Coryell Field
1:00 PM
Tailgate
Ozark High School Stadium | North Parking LotCost is $8 for adults, $4 for children
2:30 PM
Football Game
Ozark Tiger StadiumTickets are $10 (cash only, 12 & under are free)
- Recognition of 1996-97 Men’s Basketball Team- First Conference Championship
- Halftime Performance by the Evangel University Marching Band
- Coronation of Homecoming King and Queen
Due to the number of visitors who come to Evangel on a regular basis, many area hotels offer reduced rates for people affiliated with Evangel. Here’s a list of these hotels as well as their rates. Please note that you MUST CALL the hotel/motel directly and indicate your affiliation with Evangel University when making reservations to secure these prices. Also, please note that there are NO online reservations for these rates. C = Continental Breakfast ; H = Hot Breakfast ; P = Indoor Pool; O = Outdoor Pool; S = Free Airport Shuttle; M = Light Evening Meal; *Located in North Springfield
Springfield Area Hotels
Registration
Registration is now closed. We'll see you next year!