Judson University's Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025

Use this page to register for FREE Homecoming events! 

*ALL PAID Homecoming Events will require separate registration HERE***

Each year Judson University's Homecoming & Family Weekend is a time to celebrate the Judson Community!!

Judson Alumni, Students, Parents, Faculty, Staff, and other community members are invited to participate and register for several exciting events that will take place throughout the weekend.

HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND 2025

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

|| Disc Golf – Open All Day – view course maps ||

|| Judson Spirit Store – Lindner Commons, Lower Level – Open 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ||

| | Eagle Walk (daylight hours) ||

10:00-10:45 AM

Alumni & Family Chapel – Herrick Chapel / Facebook Live

Featuring speaker: Dr. Adam Mackintosh '97

Music: Alumni led worship

View online at: www.youtube.com/user/JudsonBlueCrew

11:15 AM – 12:30 PM

Alumni & Family Lunch – Boxed Lunch or Cafeteria - Lindner Commons Dining Hall

• *Register and Pay in Advance through Brushfire OR Pay at the Door – Discounted Alumni Price - $10.00

1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Alumni Open Houses or Exhibitions (Parents & Alumni)

• RISE Student & Alumni Panel-University Center, Alumni Room
• Visit the Draewell Gallery-Harm A. Weber Academic Center
• DCWPA Open House - Tour the Studios- Thompson Hall / Studios
• Ambria Open House– 5210 Trillium Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
  • Everyone is invited to explore Judson University’s newly acquired Ambria College of Nursing! Join us for special open house hours on Friday from 1:00–3:00 p.m. to tour the beautiful facilities in Hoffman Estates (5210 Trillium Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60192) and learn more about this exciting addition to our nursing programs!
• Open House at Dr. Rolf & Barb Myhrman's- 1300 Tyler Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
  • Alumni are invited to gather together for fellowship!

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

President's State of the University - Thulin Auditorium, Thompson Hall

• Hear the State of the University from Dr. Gene Crume and have the opportunity to ask questions. Anniversary classes will meet afterwards to connect with one another.

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Alumni Anniversary Year Gatherings –Thulin Auditorium, Thulin 115-116, Thompson Hall

• Join us as we recognize the following Graduation years: 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020, and our newest graduates, the class of 2025!

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

*Alumni Banquet & Alumni Awards Ceremony, Reunion Years and Delegates – Lindner Tower, Reed Room

• *Must Register and Pay in Advance through Brushfire- $30

All Alumni are invited to the Alumni Banquet where we recognize the following Graduation years: Join us as we recognize the following Graduation years: 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, 2020, and our newest graduates, the class of 2025. The Alumni Awards Ceremony will be held at the Alumni Banquet where the Family Legacy Award, Distinguished Alumni Awards and the Alumnus of the Year Award will also be presented.

Alumnus of the Year:

• Dr. Adam Mackintosh '74

Distinguished Alumni:

• Paula Gates '74
• Laura Gutting '05
• Sharon Matthews '04
• Dr. David Richards '82

View online at: www.youtube.com/user/JudsonBlueCrew

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

|| Disc Golf – Open All Day – view course maps ||

|| Judson Spirit Store – Lindner Commons, Lower Level – Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ||

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

5K- JUDSON- Lindner Fitness Center

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

*Athletic Hall of Fame Brunch & Awards Ceremony– Lindner Tower, Reed Room

• *Must Register and Pay in Advance through Brushfire- $30

The Judson Hall of Fame Class of 2025 will be inducted!

2025 Inductees: 

• Sarah Boyer ’14- Softball
• Coach Rich Benjamin- Baseball
• Carissa Oelke ’13- Women’s Volleyball

9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Alumni Athletic Games - Athletic Fields & Fitness Center

• Women's Softball - 9:00 AM
• Men's Volleyball - 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
• Men's Soccer- 9:00 AM
• Women's Soccer- 9:00 AM

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Christian Ministries Anniversary Celebration- Thompson Hall, Dark Room Studio B

• Join us in celebration of Judson’s Christian Ministries program as we reflect on God’s work in and through this program! Reconnect with old friends, reminisce about your favorite memories, and see how the program has grown.

Resident Life Open Houses/Activities- Betty Lindner Campus Commons

• Ball pit in Campus Commons, Photo Booth, Raffle

11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

VIP Judson Tailgate / Celebration Dinner- Streamwood High School

• $20 per person
• Please note: No alcohol is permitted on the grounds of Streamwood High School or Judson University.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Alumni, Family, Faculty, & RISE Lunch - Lindner Commons Dining Hall

• *Must register and Pay in Advance through Brushfire- $10
• Join Judson’s Students, Alumni, Families, RISE Student, RISE Advisors, and RISE Families for fun, food, and fellowship together!

12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Women's Soccer Game vs. Mount Mary- Dawson Field

• Watch Online: (https://www.nccaanetwork.com/judsoneagles)

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Judson University Football Game- Streamwood High School & Youtube

Tickets:

• Adults- $10.00
• JU Alumni & non- Judson Students- $7.00
• JU Students, Faculty, and Staff- FREE

Watch online: (https://www.nccaanetwork.com/judsoneagles)

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Men's Soccer Game vs. Indiana Northwest- Dawson Field

• Watch Online: (https://www.nccaanetwork.com/judsoneagles)