Schedule of Events

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! Details and registration coming soon! 


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 he contributions they have made to Millikin! $25/per person. Reservations required.
 

7:30 PM

TKE Alumni Association Meeting

TKE House, 1225 W Main St., MU Campus
 

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

Football Game

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 mzeigler@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..