Homecoming & Family Weekend

September 26-27, 2025
Registration is for Homecoming 2025 is coming soon! This event promises to be a grand celebration of the Judson community. We look forward to recognizing the accomplishments of our alumni as well as the following Alumni anniversary years: 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020.
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025 TENTATIVE Schedule
Judson Spirit Store (Friday: 8 am – 7 pm | Saturday: 8 am – 2 pm) Betty Lindner Commons, Lower Level
Jerry’s Café (Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm) HAWAC, Second Floor
Eagle Walk (daylight hours) – View Map
Disc Golf (daylight hours) –View Map
Friday, September 26 Events
10:00 AM – 10:45 AM —Herrick Chapel and livestream
Speaker: TBD
Musicians:
- TBD
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM — Betty Lindner Commons, Dining Hall
$10.15 Alumni Rate
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM — Various Locations on Campus
- RISE Alumni Panel- Alumni Room, University Center
- Draewell Gallery- Harm A. Weber Academic Center
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM — Thompson Hall, Thulin Auditorium
Hear the State of the University from Judson University President, 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 — Thompson Hall, Thulin-115-116-Lobby (In-Person event)
Join us as we recognize the following Graduation years and invite them to mingle with their peers!
- 1965– 60 year Anniversary
- 1970– 55 year Anniversary
- 1975– 50 year Anniversary
- 1980– 45 year Anniversary
- 1985– 40 year Anniversary
- 1990– 35 year Anniversary
- 1995– 30 year Anniversary
- 2000– 25 year Anniversary
- 2005– 20 year Anniversary
- 2010– 15 year Anniversary
- 2015– 10 year Anniversary
- 2020– 5 year Anniversary
Saturday, September 27 Events
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Registration starts at 8:00 AM
- Race starts at 9:00 AM
Registration is $15.00 per person
9:00 AM – 10:30 PM – Lindner Tower, Reed Room * Must Register and Pay in Advance through Eventbrite- $30
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- TBA
View online (presentations will begin at 12:00) at: www.facebook.com/JudsonU/ (Live) or www.youtube.com/user/JudsonBlueCrew (Post Event)
11:00 AM-12:30 PM– Lindner Fitness Center, Dawson Field, Hoffer Field, Softball Field
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM – Lindner Campus Commons, Dining Hall
Join Judson’s RISE Students, Alumni, RISE Advisors, and families for fun, food, and fellowship together!
Road to Independent Living, Spiritual Formation, and Employment
The RISE Program is Judson’s 2-year certificate program providing students with intellectual disabilities the college life experience in a Christian community and build upon strengths for independent living and customized employment.
Invite Only- Streamwood Highschool
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Streamwood High School- 701 W Schaumburg Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107
Tickets:
- Adults- $10.00
- JU Alumni & non- Judson Students- $7.00
- JU Students, Faculty, and Staff- FREE
Watch online at: judsoneagles.com/youtube
Pregame:
- Alumni/Student National Anthem (Alumni interested in singing with members of the JU Choir can email Warren Anderson at [email protected] for more information)
- Color Guard – recognition of military
Halftime:
- Recognition of Alumni & Family Weekend
- Hall of Fame & Alumni Award Winners
- Homecoming Court
2025 Distinguished Alumni TO BE ANNOUNCED
2025 Alumnus of the YEar TO BE ANNOUNCED
2025 HAll of Fame Inductees To BE ANNOUNCED
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