Schedule
BJU Campus Map
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Check-In
Welcome Center
4 p.m.
Your Financial Future: A Planning Seminar
Levinson Hall
4–5 p.m.
Student Body Meet and Greet with Cherith Norman Chalet, 1998 Distinguished Alumna
Gallery Green, Alumni Hospitality Tent
5–6:30 p.m.
Dinner
Kalmbach Room, Dining Common
Guests can purchase tickets in the Dining Common lobby.
7:30 p.m.
Homecoming Concert: Panosian and the Providence of His Story
Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium
$18 per adult, $16 per child ages 6–12 (plus fees) through University Tickets
Remembering the Armenian Genocide (1915–1920) and celebrating the life of BJU’s beloved history professor Edward Panosian. Featuring Armenian singer-songwriter Mariam Matossian with the BJU Symphony Orchestra. Michael Moore, conductor. Paul Radford, director.
9 p.m.
Affinity Reunion: Division of Music
Rodeheaver Auditorium Lobby
7–10 a.m.
Breakfast
Kalmbach Room, Dining Common
Guests can purchase tickets in the Dining Common lobby.
8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Check-In
Welcome Center
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Visit Classes
Various locations
10–11 a.m.
M&G: Benjamin West Tour
War Memorial Chapel
11 a.m.
Homecoming Kickoff Event
Founder’s Memorial Amphitorium
11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lunch
Kalmbach Room, Dining Common
Guests can purchase tickets in the Dining Common lobby.
Noon–1:30 p.m.
Heritage and President’s Society Lunch
Davis Room, Dining Common
Noon–6 p.m.
Alumni, Friends and Family Golf Fellowship: Captain’s Choice
Furman Golf Course
$75 per person. Includes green fees, cart fee, range balls, and contest prizes. Purchase tickets when you register for Homecoming
Campus Tours
Welcome Center
2 p.m.
Antiquities Tour
Museum & Gallery
3–5 p.m.
Faculty and Alumni Reconnect
Gallery Green
A reception to renew friendships with current and retired faculty.
4 p.m.
Gingery-Mack Scholarship Concert: Songs My Father Taught Me
War Memorial Chapel
Featuring guest artists Philip Gingery and Christa Habegger. Free tickets can be obtained when you register for Homecoming
5 p.m.
Reunion Dinner (Alumni 40+ Years)
Davis Room, Dining Common
$20 per person. Purchase tickets when you register for Homecoming
Guests not attending the Reunion Dinner are invited to grab a bite at The Den or off campus.
5:30–7 p.m.
Bruin Picnic for Students and Parents
Activity Center
Sponsored by the Bruins.
6:30
Society Soccer Games
Athletic Lower Field and Field One
6:30 p.m.
Young Alumni Festival (Alumni 0–14 Years)
Welcome Center Green
$20 per person. Includes t-shirt, soccer game ticket, hors d'oeuvres, popcorn and coffee. Purchase tickets when you register for Homecoming
Homecoming Reunion Festival (Alumni 15–39 Years)
Dining Common Plaza
$20 per person. Includes soccer game ticket and hors d'oeuvres. Purchase tickets when you register for Homecoming
7 p.m.
Women’s Volleyball Match
Davis Field House
8 p.m.
Bruin Nation Talent Show
Rodeheaver Auditorium
$3 per person. Get ready for some family fun as the most talented members of Bruin Nation show off their skills in this entertaining show. Purchase tickets when you register for Homecoming or sign up to compete for one of three cash prizes!
10 p.m.
BJU Student Pep Rally
Davis Field House
8–10 a.m.
Breakfast
Kalmbach Room, Dining Common
Guests can purchase tickets in the Dining Common lobby.
9–10 a.m.
Soccer Clinic
2nd grade and above
Alumni Stadium
10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
U.Day Educational Street Fair
East Front Campus
Explore dozens of fun, interactive booths on campus during this 3.5-hour family event. Enjoy live music, food, face painting and cool hands-on science experiments—there’s so much to do no matter your age!
10 a.m.–Noon
Greenville Bus Tour with John Nolan
Bus pick-up in front of Rodeheaver Auditorium
$12 per person. Purchase tickets when you register for Homecoming
Greenville, recently voted the #1 North American city of the future, is one of the South’s greatest stories of revitalization in the 21st century. Since 2006, Greenville History Tours has provided thousands of visitors and locals alike with a dynamic variety of walking and driving tours to further enrich their enjoyment of our vibrant downtown and historic neighborhoods.
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
M&G Makers Market
Welcome Center, second floor
Enjoy this curated market of handmade art, crafts and designs by independent creatives—all BJU grads, faculty and students! More info
10:30–11:45 a.m.
Volleyball Clinic
Girls 7th grade and above
Davis Field House
11 a.m.
The Executive Scoop: Free Ice Cream
Alumni Tent
11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Lunch
Dining Common Plaza
The Columbia Marionette Theatre presents The Tortoise and the Hare
Stratton Hall
Free. No tickets are required.
12:45–2 p.m.
Basketball Clinic
2nd grade and above
Davis Field House
1:30–2:45 p.m.
Artios Academies of Greenville presents Peter Pan
Rodeheaver Auditorium
$2.50 per person, $5 per family. Purchase tickets through University Tickets
Some time-tested plays are like old friends to those of us who love the theatre. Artios of Greenville welcomes back one of those beloved friends—Peter Pan or The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up. Imaginative children and a host of whimsical characters will adorn this theatrical production. You will not want to miss a delightful afternoon with the Darlings. J.M. Barrie’s classic tale, adapted by John Caird and Trevor Nunn, will not disappoint. Make this a family affair and join us as we excitedly travel to Never Land.
Underwritten in part by BJU for your enjoyment.
2 p.m.
Beyond 50 Fellowship
Applied Studies Building
2–5:30 p.m.
Affinity Reunions
Various locations
- English GAs — 2 p.m., Alumni Building/Writing Center, Second Floor Alcove
- Dining Common Workers — 2 p.m., Red Room
- Boy Scout Troop 519 — 3 p.m., Academy Gym
- CGO — 3 p.m., CGO Office
- School of Education — 3 p.m., Alumni Building, First Floor Lobby
- Stage Crew — 4:30 p.m., RA Stage
2:30 p.m.
Alumni and Friends Men's Basketball Game
Davis Field House
4 p.m.
Women’s Soccer Match
Alumni Stadium
Reunion Dinner and Alumni Festival attendees get free admission. BJU students, faculty, staff, and children 13 and under are free. Additional tickets can be purchased when you register for Homecoming
5:30–7:30 p.m.
BJU Student Tailgating
Lower athletic fields
Bruins Village for Children
Activities Center
Face painting, games and an inflatable.
7 p.m.
Men’s Soccer Match
Alumni Stadium
Reunion Dinner and Alumni Festival attendees get free admission. BJU students, faculty, staff, and children 13 and under are free. Additional tickets can be purchased when you register for Homecoming
Oct. 10–12
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