2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend Schedule of Events
Check back here often for updates as more events and details are added!
We've organized exciting activities all weekend long so you can (re)connect with your Big Blue. You'll also have plenty of free time to visit with MU friends, meet new ones and explore campus.
Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
NOON-7:00 PM
Big Blue HQ
Dr. Jan Devore Student Lobby, University Commons, Millikin Campus
Check in at Homecoming Headquarters!
1:00 PM
Men's Baseball Golf Outing
Red Tail Run Golf Course, 520 W, Grove Rd., Decatur
Support Men's Baseball and play in the golf outing! For details and to register, visit bit.ly/MUbaseball-golfouting!
3:00-5:00 PM
Legacy of the Lamp
Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1360 W Main St, Decatur
Legacy of the Lamp is a nursing tradition to celebrate Sophomore students moving into their Junior semester. An hour-long reception for students, families and faculty is followed by a ceremony where we hear from our Alumnus of the Year and nursing students are presented with the Nightingale Lamp.
3:30-5:00 PM
Tabor School of Business
Career Networking Event with Decatur Chamber of Commerce
Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance (OCLP), University Commons, MU Campus
In conjunction with the Decatur Chamber of Commerce, this event will be a networking opportunity for Tabor students and Millikin Alumni to connect with companies in the Decatur Community. Appetizers and drinks provided.
5:30-7:30 PM
Alumni Awards Dinner
Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Rooms, University Commons, MU Campus
Join us in honoring the 2024 Alumni Award Recipients and the contributions they have made to Millikin! $25/per person. Reservations required.
7:30 PM
Millikin Wind Ensemble Concert
Kirkland Fine Arts Center, MU Campus
Enjoy a Homecoming concert by the MU Wind Ensemble students and alumni
7:30 PM
TKE Alumni Association Meeting
TKE House, 1225 W Main St., MU Campus
Private event for TKE alumni.
9:00 PM
Homecoming Fireworks, MU Campus
Watch from the Workman Family Baseball Field.
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Big Blue HQ
Dr. Jan Devore Student Lobby, University Commons, MU Campus
Check in at Homecoming Headquarters!
9:00 AM
Alumni Swim Meet
Decatur Family YMCA, 220 W McKinley Ave A, Decatur
Team intrasquad meet, with races available to alumni & friends of Millikin Swimming. For more info, contact Head Swimming Coach/Assistant Triathlon Coach Ed Pacey at epacey@millikin.edu or call 217.425.6676 (office) or 217.493.6694 (cell).
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Men's Basketball Open Gym
Griswold Physical Education Center, MU Campus
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
50-Year Club Brunch
Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Rooms, University Commons, MU Campus
All alumni celebrating their 50th class reunion or greater are invited to this complimentary lunch, where we will welcome the class of 1974 to our ranks.
10:30 AM-1:00 PM
Homecoming Brunch
University Commons Cafeteria, MU Campus
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
MU Greek Life Open Houses and Tailgates
Greek Houses and Frank M. Lindsay Field, MU Campus (specifics below)
Please join Millikin University Greek organizations for Open House tours and Lindsay Field Tailgates!
Open Houses: Alpha Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Pi Beta Phi, Tau Kappa Epsilon, Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Tailgates: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc., Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority
10:30 AM-12:30 PM
Black Student Union Tailgate
Frank M. Lindsay Field, MU Campus
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Men's Basketball Tailgate
Frank M. Lindsay Field, MU Campus
NOON-3:00 PM
TKE BBQ/Tailgate
TKE House Patio, 1225 W Main St., MU Campus
Tailgate sponsored by Millikin TKE Alumni Association. All Millikin alumni invited for complimentary bratwursts, hot dogs, chips and water.
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Millikin University Alumni Association Tailgate
Frank M. Lindsay Field, MU Campus
Join the MUAAB to tailgate the Homecoming football game. There will be giveaways and small prizes.
1:00 PM GAME START
Big Blue Football Game vs. Augustana
Frank M. Lindsay Field, MU Campus
Cheer on Big Blue football. Tickets available at gate on game day: $6/adult, $4/senior citizens. Tailgating spots must be reserved in advance through athletics@millikin.edu.
1:00 PM
Athletic Hall of Fame (AHOF) Tent at Football
Frank M. Lindsay Field, MU Campus
3:00-4:00 PM CONCERT
1:00 PM REHEARSAL
Homecoming Choir Concert
Central Christian Church, 650 W. William St., Decatur
Alumni join current students in the University Choir in a celebration of community. Free and open to the public.
The annual University Choir Homecoming Concert featuring the Alumni Choir. A 1 p.m. choir rehearsal is required.
4:00-7:00 PM
Alumni Association Board Happy Hour
The Winery, 1093 W. Main St, Decatur
Join fellow alumni after the football game for Happy Hour at The Winery!
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Music Education Mixer
Kaeuper Hall, Perkinson Music Center, MU Campus
5:30 PM
Class of 1974 Reunion Dinner
Decatur Club, 158 W Prairie Ave., Decatur, IL 62523
The Class of 1974 celebrates its 50th reunion! Reservations required. Watch here for reservation instructions.
6:00 - 11:00 PM
TKE Alumni Dinner
Decatur Conference Center and Hotel
Dinner for all TKE Alumni. This is a closed event for TKE only.
6:00 PM
"Big Blue: On Broadway" Homecoming Cabaret
Center for Theatre and Dance, The Mary V. Linder '49 and Ralph A. Linder '49 Veranda, MU Campus
Highlighting members of the School of Theatre and Dance (SOTAD) Class of 2025, the cabaret will feature songs from Broadway musicals on which Millikin alumni have worked. This program is partially supported by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Illinois Arts Council, and the Decatur Area Arts Council.”
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING HOMECOMING CABARET (see above)
Sip & Sing with the School of Theatre and Dance (alumni open mic)
Hegeler Lobby at the Center for Theatre and Dance, MU Campus
Join us for the annual Homecoming Sip and Sing, held in the Hegeler Lobby of the Center for Theatre and Dance. Bring your books and sing a cut or full song of your choosing … accompanist provided! And don’t worry – there will be plenty of sheet music available to use if you forget your own. We can’t wait to welcome our alumni into the Center for Theatre & Dance! Grab a drink (cash bar will be available), grab the microphone and join the celebration!
8:00 PM
Greek Step Showcase
Kirkland Fine Arts Center, MU Campus
Join the organizations of the Multicultural Greek Council for their annual Homecoming Step Showcase!
Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024
9:00 - 10:30 AM
Mu Alumni Advisory Board Meeting
University Commons, Room 110, MU Campus
In-person Alumni Board meeting
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon
Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Rooms, University Commons, MU Campus
We are thrilled to celebrate the Millikin 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees for their contributions to Millikin Athletics. $25/per person. Reservations required; watch here for reservation instructions..