Ohio Northern University
United States
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend is Oct. 3-4, 2025!
Ohio Northern University invites Polar Bears back to campus to celebrate Homecoming and Reunion Weekend! Spend time reuniting and making memories with fellow Polar Bears and enjoy many favorite Homecoming and Reunion Weekend traditions.
- Celebrating the 50th reunion for the Class of 1975
- Golden Years Luncheon
- Homecoming parade
- Affinity gatherings
- Athletic events
- And more!
For additional information or questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving at homecoming@onu.edu or 419-772-2727.
FRIDAY, OCT. 3
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
College of Law CLE
Tilton Hall of Law, Room 125
Sponsored by Legal Association of Women.
Contact: Marissa Eaton, m-eaton.2@onu.edu
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Registration
McIntosh Center, Lounge
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Golden Years
Alumni Luncheon
McIntosh Center, Ballroom
A luncheon honoring the Golden Years classes (all classes celebrating 50-years or more).
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu
Noon - 4 p.m.
Exhibition: Eight Structures: Four Prompts
Elzay Gallery of Art
This exhibition celebrates imaginative problemsolving through the process of bookmaking. The public is invited to interact with the work on display and delight in the creative solutions of 15 ONU students and their artistic responses to the following prompts: The Meal, In Ten Minutes, Rituals, and I’m Sorry I Forgot You.
Contact: Melissa Eddings, m-eddings@onu.edu
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Campus Tours
Departing from McIntosh Center, Lounge Walking and golf cart options available. Tours will run continuously during this time.
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Classes Without Quizzes
McIntosh Center, Wishing Well
Attend a special session hosted by ONU historian, Matt Francis.
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu
5:30 - 6 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Class of 1975 50-Year Reunion Reception
McIntosh Center, Activities Room
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu
6 - 8 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Class of 1975 50-Year Dinner and Banquet
McIntosh Center, Ballroom
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu
6 - 9 p.m.
Kappa Psi Homecoming Social
English Chapel
Contact: Billie Gibson, b-gibson.2@onu.edu
8 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Class of 1975 50-Year Reunion Post-Banquet Reception
The Inn at ONU, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu
8 p.m.
Homecoming Choral Concert
Snyder Recital Hall in Presser Hall
Join ONU Choirs for their annual Homecoming Concert! The evening will culminate in alumni joining the choirs in singing the traditional concert closer.
Contact: Shawn Stevens, s-stevens.3@onu.edu
SATURDAY, OCT. 4
8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Homecoming Registration
King-Horn Field House
Wristbands for the tailgate lunch and football game can be picked up or purchased day of at registration.
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ONU Marching Band
Dial-Roberson Stadium
All ONUMB alumni are invited to join the 2025 band for the Homecoming parade and pregame show.
Contact: Shawn Stevens, s-stevens.3@onu.edu
9 - 10:15 a.m.
International Tea and Treats
Heterick Memorial Library, 2nd Floor, Mifsud Center for Student Success
Join international staff and students for casual conversation, sharing your cross-cultural experiences and interest.
Contact: Katerina Hinkle, internationalservices@onu.edu
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Tour of the Mifsud Center for Student Success
Heterick Memorial Library, 2nd Floor, Mifsud Center for Student Success
Tour the Mifsud Center for Student Success. Highlights include the Career Closet, Sensory Room, Testing Center, and shared Writing Center and Tutoring Center spaces.
Contact: Mary Drzycimski-Finn, m-drzycimski-finn@onu.edu
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Career Closet Clothing Drive and Tour
Heterick Memorial Library, 2nd Floor, Mifsud Center for Student Success
Help fill the Career Closet at the Polar Career Center by contributing your gently used professional clothing. During this time, students will be available to pick up gently used clothing from the parking lot (north side) of the library. Suggested are items that students could utilize when interviewing, meeting new professional connections, or at Career Fairs. Following the drop off, take time to visit the Polar Career Center and tour the Career Closet.
Contact: Polar Careers, career@onu.edu
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Dicke College of Business Administration
Building Tours and Breakfast James F. Dicke Hall
Contact: Sharon Rausch, s-rausch@onu.edu
9 - 10:15 a.m.
T.J. Smull College of Engineering Tours and Dean’s Update
James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building, Room 103 An update on the college and building tours will be provided.
Contact: Laurie Laird, BSME ’86, l-laird@onu.edu
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Raabe College of Pharmacy Building and Pierstorf Museum Tours
Robertson-Evans Pharmacy Building
See what is new at the College of Pharmacy, meet the Dean and tour the College and Museum.
Contact: Kathryn Baker, k-baker.9@onu.edu
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Mortar Board Donuts and Apple Cider In front of Hill Memorial
Contact: Isabella Spano, i-spano@onu.edu
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Getty College of Arts & Sciences
Meet the Dean In front of Dukes Memorial Meet and greet with refreshments.
Contact: Heidi Leek, h-leek@onu.edu
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Delta Sigma Phi Homecoming
Delta Sigma Phi House, 6
University Parkway
Catch brothers marching in the parade on Main Street at 10:30 a.m. then join for a tailgate at the stadium and stay for dinner back at the house with yard games.
Contact: Nathan Wagner, n-wagner.2@onu.edu
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Homecoming
Picnic Pavillion by Mud volleyball courts
Enjoy hotdogs, burgers, yard games, updates on the Chapter, and connecting with the active brothers.
Contact: Rob Witte, r-witte@onu.edu
10:30 a.m.
Homecoming Parade
Main Street, Village of Ada
Grand Marshals: Jennifer Kinsley-Smith, BS ’10, JD ’13 and Robert Roll, BSBA ’13, MPPA ’14.
Contact: Residence Life, reslife@onu.edu
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Luncheon
Zeta Tau Alpha House
The sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha will be having a luncheon at the Zeta Tau Alpha House for all sisters and alumnae!
Contact: Lila Corino Cook, l-corinocook@onu.edu
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Delta Zeta Luncheon
Delta Zeta House, Affinity Village
This is our annual alumni luncheon!
Contact: Sara Horner, s-horner.1@onu.edu
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tailgate Lunch
King-Horn Field House
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Mobile Clinic Tour
Parking Lot next to Activities Tent
Stop by the ONU HealthWise Mobile Health Clinic to hear more about the impact ONU is making in our community.
Contact: Mike Rush, PharmD ‘05, m-rush@onu.edu
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Activities Tent
Outside King-Horn Field House
Visit with student groups, campus departments and colleges.
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Inflatable Activities
Tundra
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu
Noon - 4 p.m.
Exhibition: Eight Structures: Four Prompts
Elzay Gallery of Art
This exhibition celebrates imaginative problem solving through the process of bookmaking. The public is invited to interact with the work on display and delight in the creative solutions of 15 ONU students and their artistic responses to the following prompts: The Meal, In Ten Minutes, Rituals, and I’m Sorry I Forgot You.
Contact: Melissa Eddings, m-eddings@onu.edu
1 - 9 p.m.
Esports Homecoming Open House
Taft Memorial, Rooms 201 & 202
PC’s will be available for alumni, friends, and family to be able to return and spend some time with old peers. We’ll have guest logins available and Coach Troy and student workers will be in attendance to help with any setup. Feel free to bring your own peripherals.
Contact: Troy Chiefari, t-chiefari@onu.edu
1 - 4 p.m.
Polar Bear Club Tent (Invite Only)
Dial-Roberson Stadium Tent on the sidelines.
Contact: Annual Giving, alumni@onu.edu
1:30 p.m.
Pre-Game Festivities: Presentation of the 2025 William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award
Dial-Roberson Stadium
Recipients Jennifer Kinsley-Smith, BS ’10, JD ’13 and Robert Roll, BSBA ’13, MPPA ’14.
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu
2 p.m.
ONU Football Game vs. Marietta
Dial-Roberson Stadium
Homecoming Royalty Coronation Ceremony at halftime.
Contact: athletics@onu.edu
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni Gathering
Pavillon outside Fraternity Circle
Contact: Robert Witte, r-witte@onu.edu
5 p.m.
ONU Men’s Soccer vs. Marietta
Kerscher Stadium
Contact: athletics@onu.edu
4:30 - 8 p.m.
Kappa Psi Alumni Banquet
McIntosh Center, Wishing Well
Contact: Billie Gibson, b-gibsosn.2@onu.edu
5 - 8 p.m.
Honors Program Alumni Social
The Inn, Meeting Room 1
ONU Honors Program alumni are welcomed back to campus to enjoy camaraderie and refreshments. Our inaugural Honors Program Alumni Social Hour is an event where you can mingle and chat over your various experiences and achievements since graduating from ONU.
Contact: Jennifer Moore, j-moore.18@onu.edu
5 - 8 p.m.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Class of 1975 Reunion
The Inn, Meeting Rooms 3 & 4
Reconnect, share memories, and celebrate the bonds we’ve built through Sig Ep over the years.
Contact: Gregg Russell, greggerussell@yahoo.com or Jim Mannion, jimmannion@msn.com
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Alpha Xi Delta Homecoming Picnic
Alpha Xi Delta House, Affinity Village (East)
An event for alumnae to connect with current sisters and have dinner.
Contact: Kaleigh McCutcheon, k-mccutcheon@onu.edu
6 - 8 p.m.
Sigma Pi Alumni Dinner
Sigma Pi House, 810 South Gilbert St.
All brothers are welcome at the chapter house after the Homecoming Game to enjoy dinner, meet current brothers and share fond memories of Sigma Pi.
Contact: Kevin Eckstein, k-eckstein@onu.edu
7:30 p.m.
The Mad Ones
Stambaugh Studio Theatre, Freed Center
This small and intimate musical tells the story of 18-year-old Samantha Brown, who sits in her car at a crossroads in her life confronted by guilt and grief, plus the pressure from society and her overbearing mother to excel. Will she follow in her mother’s footsteps, or take the dare of her impetuous best friend and chart a new path? For information and tickets, visit freedcenter.com.
Contact: Box Office at 419-772-1900 or boxoffice@onu.edu