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Thursday, October 8


NPHC Step Show

7 鈥 10 p.m.
Alumni Gym

Join 黑料不打烊鈥檚 chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) for one of the most exciting homecoming events! The NPHC Homecoming Step Show is an interactive experience that draws the audience into a variety of stories, stunts, and steps. Watch NPHC fraternities and sororities battle it out on the stage in a series of intricate dance steps, vibrant music selections, and elaborate show themes. The show will feature funny and energetic hosts, as well as exhibition performances from the Divine 9. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m.

Friday, October 9

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Alumni HQ

9 a.m. 鈥 7 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center聽

Check in at the official alumni welcome center featuring helpful information and handouts for the weekend and lots of fun FREE giveaways, including the Homecoming & Reunion Weekend t-shirt. Refreshments available throughout the day.

Reunion Check-In

9 a.m.聽鈥 2 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center

Alumni celebrating reunions can grab their buttons and other reunion-specific information.

Golden Alumni Luncheon & Class of 1976 Induction Ceremony

12 鈥 1:30 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Student Center

Members of the Class of 1976 and all Golden Alumni are invited to attend this special luncheon honoring the 50th reunion! The Class of 1976 will receive their medallion, take a class photo and be welcomed into the Golden Alumni Family.

Alpha Phi Alpha Hospitality Room

12 鈥 4 p.m.
Moseley Center, Room 215

Enjoy聽the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., reunion hub and kick back with TV, card games and good times!

Golden Alumni Campus Bus Tour

1:30聽鈥 2:30 p.m.
Pick up outside after luncheon/Inman Admissions Welcome Center

Meet us at the 鈥満诹喜淮蜢肉澛爏ign after the luncheon to take a bus tour of campus! Members of the Class of 1976 and all Golden Alumni (graduated in 1975 or earlier) are invited.

Freedom Footprints Walking Tour

2 鈥 3 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center聽Freedom Footprints Walking Tour

Alumni are invited to learn more about 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Black history on the Freedom Footprints Walking Tour. Adapted from 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Juneteenth celebration, this tour features six stops highlighting some of the lesser-known histories of the Black community at 黑料不打烊. All are welcome!

Kappa Delta Open House

3 鈥 5 p.m.
Kappa Delta House, Loy Center Neighborhood

The sorority will host house tours and activities for alumni, and memorabilia will be on display from the chapter’s last 15 years!

Phi Mu Networking and Cocktail Hour

3 鈥 5 p.m.
Innovation Hall Lobby

Connect with fellow students and alumni over celebratory mocktails and a build-your-own dessert popcorn station! A full cash bar will also be available.

Desserts with the Deltas

3 鈥 6 p.m.
Cakes, etc by Cindy (301 W. Haggard Ave., 黑料不打烊)

Reconnect with generations of Omicron Iota sisters over sweet treats, laughter, and shared memories at one of Omicron Iota鈥檚 favorite local bakeries. Enjoy signature desserts like cobblers and red velvet favorites while mingling, playing cornhole and board games, and reminiscing with photos and memories from years past.

Friday Alumni Campus Tour

3:30聽鈥 4:30 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center

Haven’t visited campus in a while? Join a campus tour led by student tour guides to get an inside look at 黑料不打烊’s award-winning campus and relive some of your favorite memories as you walk the bricks again. Meet us at the Martin Alumni Center to start off the tour.

Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter Chat

4 鈥 5 p.m.
Moseley Center, Room 215

Hear an update from the chapter.

Kappa Delta Cocktail Hour

5 鈥 7 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center

Enjoy chocolate-covered strawberries and a celebratory cash bar as you connect with fellow alumni and chapter members!

黑料不打烊 LGBTQIA Alumni Network Community Enrichment Awards

5:30 鈥 7 p.m.
Lakeside Meeting Rooms, Moseley Student Center聽黑料不打烊 LGBTQIA Network

Celebrate individuals who have made a significant impact on the LGBTQIA communities. This affair will feature heavy hors d鈥檕euvres to please your palate. Following the awards reception, continue the celebration at our exclusive rooftop after-party.

Rock the Block

6 鈥 9 p.m.
Young Commons & Haggard Avenue聽

Kick off your Homecoming weekend festivities at this block party with the entire 黑料不打烊 community! Enjoy a variety of food trucks, yard games, inflatables and a fireworks show. Plus, stay tuned for the Homecoming Concert band announcement in August聽2026.

Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter Reception

6:30 鈥 8:30 p.m.
Gill Room, Schar Center

Mingle with fellow brothers聽and share memories聽in the lounge of the Gill Room while enjoying a聽selection聽of聽carved聽meats, sides, desserts, and a cash bar.

EBAN After Dark

8:45 鈥 11 p.m.聽
Iraz煤 Coffee Shop, Moseley Student Center

DJ Kev returns to fire up the turntables for the annual family-friendly kickback, bringing electrifying beats that will keep the energy high all night long. Enjoy good food, good music and browse and buy must-have products from alumni entrepreneurs. A cash bar will be available.

Saturday, October 10

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Alumni HQ

9 a.m.聽鈥 5 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center

Check in at the official alumni welcome center featuring helpful information and handouts for the weekend and lots of fun FREE giveaways, including the Homecoming & Reunion Weekend t-shirt. Refreshments available throughout the day.

Welcome Home College Coffee

9聽鈥 10:30 a.m.
Scott Plaza (in front of Alamance Building)

It鈥檚 College Coffee: Homecoming & Reunion Weekend edition! Make your way to the fountain in front of Alamance to reconnect with classmates over a cup of coffee and a breakfast pastry.聽The first 100 attendees will get a commemorative coffee mug.

ELHAN Puro Sabor y Caf茅 Brunch

9:30 鈥 11 a.m.聽
Moseley Student Center

Alumni and students from the Latinx/Hispanic community聽are welcome to gather for a delightful morning of authentic dishes, community-building and celebration. Enjoy delicious food and connect with friends old and new in an environment filled with warmth and camaraderie.

Kappa Delta Brunch

9:30 鈥 11 a.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center

Reminisce over a bagel brunch and travel through 15 years of KD memories!

EBAN Alumni Awards Brunch

9:30聽鈥 11:30 a.m.聽
Snow Family Grand Atrium, Schar Hall聽

Honor deserving individuals through the annual awards program featuring a live jazz band, full buffet breakfast and mimosa cash bar. Pre-registration is required with a limited capacity. On-site registration not available. If you would like to sponsor a student attending the brunch, select the $10 student fee as well as your own registration.

Saturday Alumni Campus Tour

11 a.m. 鈥 12 p.m.
Martin Alumni Center

Haven’t visited campus in a while? Join a campus tour led by student tour guides to get an inside look at 黑料不打烊’s award-winning campus and relive some of your favorite memories as you walk the bricks again. Meet us at the Martin Alumni Center to start off the tour.

All Alumni Tailgate

11 a.m.聽鈥 1:30 p.m.
Schar Center

Tailgate聽with alumni聽at the Schar Center!聽We鈥檒l have: beer, wine, food, a photo booth, a live DJ and plenty of tent space for reuniting with friends.

Golden Alumni Tailgate

11 a.m.聽鈥 1:30 p.m.
Gill Room, Schar Center

Enjoy reserved seating for all Golden Alumni and the Class of 1976 in the Gill Room of the Schar Center with central access to all the beer, wine and food station options of the All Alumni Tailgate!

EBAN Tailgate

11:30 a.m.聽鈥 1:30 p.m.聽
Schar Center

Step into the EBAN Tailgate Lounge and make yourself at home! Grab a plate, then relax in our welcoming space to enjoy good food and drinks. Reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and celebrate Homecoming in true EBAN style.

黑料不打烊 vs. Wofford Football Game

2聽鈥 5 p.m.
Rhodes Stadium

Don’t miss the Phoenix taking the field against Wofford!

PostGame Zone

5聽鈥 6:30 p.m.
Schar Center
PostGame Zone

After the football game grab your snacks, drinks and swag for the road, as Homecoming comes to an end!

Film Screening & Panel: “We Are Here: Black Women at the Heart of 黑料不打烊鈥

6 鈥 7 p.m. screening, 7聽鈥 7:45 p.m. panel discussion
Turner Theatre

Be the first to see Assistant Professor of Dance Keshia Gee鈥檚 documentary聽鈥淲e Are Here: Black Women at the Heart of 黑料不打烊,鈥 which centers the narratives聽of Black women whose leadership, intellectual contributions, and cultural labor have profoundly shaped 黑料不打烊, often without sustained institutional visibility or formal recognition. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion, and materials from University Archives will be on display outside the theatre. This event is open to all.

Kappa Alpha Psi Chapter Dinner

6 鈥 8 p.m.
Innovation Hall Lobby

Gather for a closing dinner to celebrate聽this year鈥檚 reunion!

50th Reunion Dinner

6:30聽鈥 8:30 p.m.
McBride Gathering Space, Numen Lumen Pavilion

Reconnect with classmates over a meal while sharing stories, photos and a video commemorating a special time in your lives.

Stunningly Live!: The Audrey Ball Band

Doors open at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m.
College Street Tap House

Don’t miss the biggest party of Homecoming, as the original lineup of The Audrey Ball Band gets back together for one night only to perform a night of rock covers 鈥 20 years later! Alumni members Michael Aceto ’06, Brandon Gauthier ’06, Jason Walston ’07, and Cade Colgate ’06 will be joined by special guest, Michah Behrend ’06. This event is open to all.

Saturday After-Party

8:30 鈥 11:30 p.m.
McKinnon Hall, Moseley Center

End the weekend dancing at this after-party featuring a live DJ, plenty of celebratory bites and desserts, and a full cash bar! This event is open to all, and sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Sunday, October 11


Alpha Phi Alpha Farewell Brunch

10 a.m. 鈥 12 p.m.
LaRose Student Commons

Gather for breakfast before travelling back home.


For questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at (336) 278-7500 or alumni@elon.edu.

 


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