Start Date
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 8:00 am
End Date
Friday, September 27, 2024 - 10:00 pm
Event Contact Name
Office of Alumni Relations
Event Contact Phone #
419-772-2727
Event Contact E-mail
alumni@onu.edu
Mark your calendars and make plans to attend Homecoming and Reunion Weekend the weekend of Sept. 27-28, 2024!
The Ohio Northern University Office of Alumni Relations 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 this fall.
- Golden Years alumni luncheon
- Celebrating the 50th reunion for the Class of 1974
- Homecoming parade
- Affinity gatherings
- Athletic events
- And more!
Click here to view the 2024 Homecoming brochure with the full schedule of the weekend's events.
For additional information or questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at homecoming@onu.edu or 419-772-2727.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 26
5:30 - 8 p.m.
Distinguished Alumni Awards Reception and Banquet (Invitation Only)
McIntosh Center Activities Room and Ballroom
Honoring the following recipients:
- Candada J. Moore, BA ’78
University Distinguished Alumni Award - Fredrick C. Kucklick, BSME ’69
Alumni Service Award - Katrina M. (Gallo) Thompson, BA ’05, JD ’08
College of Arts & Sciences Distinguished Alumni Award - David L. Haushalter, BSBA ’92
College of Business Administration Distinguished Alumni Award - David R. Heppner, BSEE ’88
College of Engineering Distinguished Alumni Award - James W. Pry II, JD ’70
College of Law Distinguished Alumni Award - J. Michael Hoopes, BSPh ’70
College of Pharmacy Distinguished Alumni Award
Contact: Alumni Relations, alumni@onu.edu
FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
College of Law CLE
Tilton Hall of Law Large Moot Court Room 129
Sponsored by Legal Association of Women
For more information and to register, visit alumni.onu.edu/2024CLE
Contact: Andrea Hoffman, BA ’23, a-hoffman.4@onu.edu
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Registration
McIntosh Lounge
Contact: Alumni Relations, alumni@onu.edu
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Campus Tours
Departing from McIntosh Lounge
Walking and golf cart shuttle options. Tours will run continuously during this time.
Contact: Alumni Relations, alumni@onu.edu
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Golden Years Alumni Luncheon
McIntosh Ballroom
A luncheon honoring the Golden Years classes (all classes celebrating 50 years or more)
Contact: Alumni Relations, alumni@onu.edu
1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Classes Without Quizzes
McIntosh Activities Room
Attend special classes taught by ONU faculty, get an insider’s look into some of the latest research. For more information, visit alumni.onu.edu/2024Reunion
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Coffee Hour
McIntosh Lounge
Socialize and reminisce about the your time at ONU
Contact: Alumni Relations, alumni@onu.edu
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Classes Without Quizzes
McIntosh Wishing Well
Attend special classes taught by ONU faculty, get an insider’s look into some of the latest research. For more information, visit alumni.onu.edu/2024Reunion
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Art + Design Faculty Show
Elzay Gallery of Art, Wilson Art Building
An exhibition of the recent work of ONU art and design faculty: Luke Sheets, BFA ’95; Emily Jay, BFA ’10; Melissa Eddings Mancuso; and Brit Rowe, BFA ‘93
Contact: Melissa Eddings, m-eddings@onu.edu
5 p.m.
ONU Women’s Volleyball vs Westminster (Pa.)
King-Horn Center
5:30 - 6 p.m.
Class of 1974 50-Year Class Reunion Reception
McIntosh Activities Room
Contact: Alumni Relations, alumni@onu.edu
6 - 8 p.m.
Class of 1974 50-Year Class Reunion Banquet
McIntosh Ballroom
Contact: Alumni Relations, alumni@onu.edu
6 - 8 p.m.
Kappa Psi Social
English Chapel
Enjoy food, raffles and games while networking with active and alumni brothers
Contact: Sarah Hiett, s-hiett@onu.edu
7:30 p.m.
ONU Women’s Volleyball vs Wheaton (Ill.)
King-Horn Center
8 - 9 p.m.
University Singers Homecoming Concert
Presser Hall, Snyder Recital Hall
Contact: Shawn Stevens, BM ’16, s-stevens.3@onu.edu
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Registration
King-Horn Field House
Contact: Alumni Relations, alumni@onu.edu
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ONUMB Alumni Marching Band
Dial-Roberson Stadium
All ONUMB alumni are invited to join the 2024 band for the Homecoming Parade and Pregame show
Contact: Shawn Stevens, BM ’16, s-stevens.3@onu.edu
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Alpha Sigma Phi Homecoming Cookout
Alpha Sigma Phi House, 5 University Parkway
Celebrate the brotherhood and network with current brothers
Contact: Austin Tulanowski, a-tulanowski@onu.edu
9 - 10 a.m.
International Tea
In front of Heterick Memorial Library
Enjoy diverse teas and international confectionery while connecting with fellow Polar Bears over cross-cultural experiences and interests
Contact: Jeff Smith, j-smith.4@onu.edu
9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
T.J. Smull College of Engineering Tours/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.
Tours of the Raabe College of Pharmacy & Pierstorf Museum
Robertson-Evans Pharmacy Building, start at the Alumni & Friends Plaza entrace
Meet Dean Stuart Beatty, PharmD ’03, and tour the building and the Pierstorf Museum
Contact: Kathryn Baker, k-baker.9@onu.edu
9 - 10:15 a.m.
Dicke College of Business Administration Breakfast and Building Tours
James F. Dicke Hall
Contact: Sharon Rausch, s-rausch@onu.edu
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Mortar Board Donuts and Apple Cider
In Front of Hill Memorial
Contact: Ashley Johnson, a-johnson.24@onu.edu
10 - 11:30 a.m.
Meet the Getty College of Arts & Sciences 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
Open tailgate for the alumni followed by dinner and yard games
Contact: Stanley Oliver, n-oliver.1@onu.edu
10:30 a.m.
Homecoming Parade
Main Street, Village of Ada
Grand Marshals: Jennifer (Smith) O’Brian, BSME ’12, and Lydia (Weaver) Bailey, PharmD ’15
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Delta Zeta Alumnae Luncheon
Delta Zeta House, Affinity Village
RSVP by email by Sept. 18
Contact: Lexa Steinke, a-steinke@onu.edu
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Zeta Tau Alpha Alumnae Luncheon
Zeta Tau Alpha House, 625 Union Street
A luncheon for all sisters and alumnae
Contact: Haley Dille, h-dille@onu.edu
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Inflatable Activities
Tundra
Contact: Alumni Relations, alumni@onu.edu
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tailgate Lunch
King-Horn Field House
Contact: Alumni Relations, 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
Contact: Alumni Relations, alumni@onu.edu
12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Polar Bear Club Tent (Invitation Only)
Dial-Roberson Stadium
Polar Bear Club tent on the sidelines
Contact: Jeff Coleman, BA ’90, j-coleman@onu.edu
12:30 p.m.
ONU Women’s Volleyball vs Manchester (Ind.)
King-Horn Center
1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The History of ONU Homecoming
Heterick Memorial Library
Celebrate, explore and share our unique history while engaging with selected materials from the ONU archives
Contact: Matt Francis, m-francis.1@onu.edu
1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Esports Homecoming Open House
Taft Memorial 201 and 202
40 PCs open for alumni, friends and family plus current Esports students to play and snacks and beverages
Contact: Troy Chiefari, t-chiefari@onu.edu
1 p.m.
Pre-Game Festivities: Presentation of the 2024 William L. Robinson Young Alumni Award
Dial-Roberson Stadium
Recipients Jennifer (Smith) O’Brian, BSME ’12, and Lydia (Weaver) Bailey, PharmD ’15
1 p.m.
ONU Women’s Soccer vs Calvin (Mich.)
Kerscher Stadium
1:30 p.m.
ONU Football Game vs Wilmington
Dial-Roberson Stadium
Homecoming Royalty Coronation Ceremony at halftime
3 p.m.
ONU Women’s Volleyball vs Hanover (Ind.)
King-Horn Center
4 - 9 p.m.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Homecoming
821 South Gilbert Street
Cookout with hotdogs and hamburgers, live music, Sig Ep jeopardy and updates on the Chapter
Contact: Ayden Suchanek, a-suchanek@onu.edu
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Sigma Pi Homecoming
Sigma Pi House, 810 South Gilbert Street
Enjoy dinner, meet with brothers and share fond memories at the Sigma Pi chapter house
Contact: Kevin Eckstein, k-eckstein@onu.edu
5 - 6:30 p.m.
Alpha Xi Delta Alumnae Picnic
Alpha Xi Delta House, Affinity Village
Reconnect with old friends and make new memories with the current sisters over food and fun activities as we celebrate our sisterhood
Contact: Addison Thom, a-thom@onu.edu
5 - 8 p.m.
Party on the Patio
The Inn at Ohio Northern University
After the football game, head over to The Inn at ONU for a Party on the Patio! Tickets are $10 per person and include mouthwatering appetizers and one complimentary drink ticket to kickstart your night. Enjoy the lively atmosphere with a cash bar offering a fine selection of wine and beer. The highlight of the evening will be live entertainment with dueling pianos.
Contact: The Inn at ONU, innatonu@onu.edu
5 - 8 p.m.
Phi Mu Delta Brotherhood and Alumni Dinner
Phi Mu Delta House, Affinity Village
Join current and alumni brothers for dinner
Contact: Cade Baughman, c-baughman.2@onu.edu
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Inlet Dance Theatre and the ONU Dance Company
Freed Center for the Performing Arts, Biggs Theatre
Ohio-based dance company Inlet Dance Theatre joins the ONU Dance Company for a joint concert after an intensive two-week artist-in-residency. For more information and tickets, visit freedcenter.com
Contact: Box Office, boxoffice@onu.edu
SUNDAY, SEPT. 29
2 - 3:30 p.m.
Inlet Dance Theatre and the ONU Dance Company
For more information and tickets, visit freedcenter.com
Contact: Box Office, boxoffice@onu.edu