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 Atrium

10 AM

Chapel
Spence Chapel

11 AM

Departmental Activities
Various Locations

2 PM

President's Leadership Forum
Barnett Recital Hall

8 PM

EU's Got Talent
Spence Chapel

9:30 PM

Bonfire
Lawn West of Perkins Apartments

10.6

Friday


8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration
Riggs Hall Atrium

8:30 AM - 10 AM

Departmental Activities
Various Locations

10 AM

Chapel
Spence Chapel

11 AM

Campus Tours
Dismiss from Riggs Hall

12 PM

Children of Alumni Homecoming Luncheon
EU Cafeteria (CH 115)

1 PM

Campus Tours
Dismiss from EU Cafeteria

1 PM

Legacy Giving Presentation
Riggs Hall, Heritage Room

1 PM - 6 PM

Departmental Activites
Various Locations

2 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 Union

4:30 PM

EU County Fair
Attendance is free
Dinner is $8 for adults, $4 for children

The Quad

5:15-9:30 PM

Kid's U-night
1st floor, Zimmerman Hall

5:30 PM

Reunion Dinners*
Crusader Hall

Honored 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 Chapel

9 PM

Gabfest
Mabee Center

9:30 PM

Pep Rally
Ashcroft Center

*All alumni are invited to attend the Reunion Dinners and celebrate with other classes within their decade of graduation.

10.7

Saturday


11 AM

Celebration Luncheon*
Basspro White River Conference Center
Cost 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 Lot

Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children

2:30 PM

Football Game
Ozark Tiger Stadium
Tickets 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
*Childcare will be provided for the Homecoming Celebration Luncheon at the Bass Pro White River Conference Center

10.5

THURSDAY


9 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration
Riggs Hall Atrium

10 AM

Chapel
Spence Chapel

11 AM

Departmental Activities
Various Locations

2 PM

President's Leadership Forum
Barnett Recital Hall

8 PM

EU's Got Talent
Spence Chapel

9:30 PM

Bonfire
Lawn West of Perkins Apartments

10.6

Friday


8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Registration
Riggs Hall Atrium

8:30 AM - 10 AM

Departmental Activities
Various Locations

10 AM

Chapel
Spence Chapel

11 AM

Campus Tours
Dismiss from Riggs Hall

12 PM

Children of Alumni Homecoming Luncheon
EU Cafeteria (CH 115)

1 PM

Campus Tours
Dismiss from EU Cafeteria

1 PM

Legacy Giving Presentation
Riggs Hall, Heritage Room

1 PM - 6 PM

Departmental Activites
Various Locations

2 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 Union

4:30 PM

EU County Fair
Attendance is free
Dinner is $8 for adults, $4 for children

The Quad

5:15-9:30 PM

Kid's U-night
1st floor, Zimmerman Hall

5:30 PM

Reunion Dinners*
Crusader Hall

Honored 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 Chapel

9 PM

Gabfest
Mabee Center

9:30 PM

Pep Rally
Ashcroft Center

*All alumni are invited to attend the Reunion Dinners and celebrate with other classes within their decade of graduation.

10.7

Saturday


11 AM

Celebration Luncheon*
Basspro White River Conference Center
Cost 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 Lot

Cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children

2:30 PM

Football Game
Ozark Tiger Stadium
Tickets 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
*Childcare will be provided for the Homecoming Celebration Luncheon at the Bass Pro White River Conference Center

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

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