Homecoming & Events

Homecoming & Family Weekend

September 28-30, 2023

Registration is now open for Homecoming 2023! 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: 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, and 2018. 

Homecoming & Family Weekend 2023 Schedule

Thursday, September 28 Events

11:00 am – 12:00 pm- Reed Room, Lindner Tower

Alumni are invited to join our guest speakers, Katie Hight and Todd Hertz, as they discuss how your social media presence affects your hiring potential.

  • Katie Hight is the Senior Director of Christ Community Church in St. Charles, IL.
  • Todd Hertz is the Communications Director at Christ Community Church in St. Charles, IL.

Virtual and In-person attendee options are available.

In-Person Location: Reed Room, Lindner Tower

Virtual Location: Zoom

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Friday, September 29 Events

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM  —Herrick Chapel and livestream

Speaker: Alumnus, Tracy Scott Miller ’86

Musicians:

  • Aaron Andries ’15
  • Zach Kranz ’16
  • Tim May ’13/’18
  • Jeremy Yap ’16

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11:15 AM – 12:30 PM — Betty Lindner Commons, Dining Hall 

$10.00 Alumni Rate

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1:00 PM – 3:00 PM — Betty Lindner  Commons, Upper Commons

Join the Judson University Mentoring Program (aka JUMP) for refreshments and conversation! During this time, JU Students, recent grads, and Alumni will have an opportunity to network and connect while learning more about the newly launched mentoring program! Current students, recent grads, and alumni are invited to join in, make connections, and learn more!

This event will feature an Ask Me Anything Alumni Panel beginning at 1:30 pm, and during this event our three Alumni panelists will share their experience and insights on things like job hunting, workplace culture, industry environments, resume tips, and more. Don’t miss this engaging event!

Alumni Panelists Include:

  • Stevie Caterina ’17
  • Pete Wach ’14/’21
  • Allison Steiger ’18

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1:00 PM – 3:00 PM — Various Locations on Campus

  • RISE Student & Alumni Panel- 
    University Center, Alumni Room

 

 

  • 40 Years of Chapel Directors
    Herrick Chapel

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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.

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4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Thompson Hall, In-person

Join us as we recognize the following Graduation years and invite them to mingle with their peers!

  • 1968– 55 year Anniversary
  • 1973– 50 year Anniversary
  • 1978– 45 year Anniversary
  • 1983– 40 year Anniversary
  • 1988– 35 year Anniversary
  • 1993– 30 year Anniversary
  • 1999– 25 year Anniversary
  • 2003– 20 year Anniversary
  • 2008– 15 year Anniversary
  • 2013– 10 year Anniversary
  • 2018– 5 year Anniversary

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Saturday, September 30 Events

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM-  University Center, Alumni Room

Join the class of 1973 to mingle and enjoy coffee & donuts, while also celebrating their 50th Class Anniversary!

Then join the class of 1973 on a campus tour and reflect on favorite memories from times past!

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9:00 AM – 11:00 AM– Lindner Fitness Center, Dawson Field, Hoffer Field, Softball Field

  •  Soccer
  • Baseball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

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10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Visit Ohio Hall, Wilson Hall, Volkman Hall, and Lindner Tower

  • Open House/Scavenger Hunt 
  • Photo booth  
  • Dorm t-shirts 

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11:30 AM – 1:30 PM –  Lindner Tower, Reed Room  * Must Register and Pay in Advance through Eventbrite- $30

  • Sarah Dede – Track & Field, 2009-2013
  • Concetta Lampugnano– Softball, 2009-2012
  • Joel Popenfoose- Athletic Director and Leadership, 2013-2021

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM-  Betty Lindner Commons, Dining Hall

$10.00 Alumni Rate

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5:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Streamwood High School | everyone welcome  > $10.00 per person

Please note: No alcohol is permitted on the grounds of Streamwood High School or Judson University.

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7:00 PM – 9:30 PM – Streamwood High School

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

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Who is Coming to Homecoming 2023?

First Name Last Name Maiden Name Graduation Year
Ethan Adams 2015
Alyssa Adams Hamilton 2015
Warren Anderson 1986
Elliott Anderson 1989
Angela Anderson 1987
Karin Anderson-Abrell Anderson 1992
Darlene Benton 2018
Sally Boscaljon 1973
Bill Boscaljon 1979
Daniel Bovell 2019
Ian Burns 2018
Joanna Camick Schultheis 1984
Stevie Caterina 2017
Randall Cooper 1978
Carissa Dahik Perera 1998
Joe Dalton 1973
Robb Davidson 2008
Anne Davies 1978
Sarah Dede 2013
Bill Doran 1987
Stephen Drew 2013
Laura Drew 2016
Rick Eddy 1990
Abby Finley Burgett 2020
Andrew Finley 2020
Amie Fry Anderson 2016
diego garcia 2019
Ellen Gassen 2019
Randy Gauger 1969
Dan Gillis 1981
Samantha Gladen Gladen 2012
Cherise Glunz 2013
Benjamin Glunz 2010 & 2012
Kim Graf Graf 1988
Ginny Guth 2002 & 2008
Pat Hargis 1977
Sarah Herbert 2023
Joshua Hoegh 2008
John Hudson Prestia 2002
Tim Kindberg 2017
Stephanie Kleczynski 2017
Brittany Ladaa Holm 2012
Fadi Ladaa Holm 2012
David Lamb 2008
Concetta Lampugnano 2013
Lynn Long St. Germaine 1984
Sonia Lucks Carpenter 1996
Eliana McRoberts Sarver 2021
Kelly Midtsem 2008
Tracy Miller 1986
Kenneth Morgan 1967
Nancy Morgan DeRolf 1967
Kathryn Ortel-Thatcher Ortel 1983
Jarod Pletcher 2020
Brooke Pletcher Nickell 2020
Crystal Porter 1983
Tena Robotham Graf 1978
Jean Rock 1978
Philip Sasso 2023
Linda Schnabel Laudicina 1998
Noah Schultz 2006
Michael Smith 1999
Allison Steiger 2018
Kristen Stombres Leidig 1979
Deanna Tate Dziedzic 2010
Dana Thompson 1977
Carol Thompson Gerdes 1977
Don Thompson 1985
Marcia Thompson Stuck 1987
David Thompson 1974
Denise Tucker Thompson 1983
Danielle Vanek 2010
Donna VanRyn Akins 1982
Paul VanRyn 1979
Carole Von Lanken 1980
Pete Wach 2014 & 2021
Stosh Walsh 1996
Rick Williams 2002
Lacey Wolfram Heaver 2018
DJ Wolfram 2019

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