Homecoming Weekend 2011 at a Glance:

October 20-23

2010 Award Winners

Homecoming 2011 Schedule of Events

Thursday, October 20, 2011

1:00 p.m. Sporting Events

6:00 p.m. Smith Family Dinner Location TBD

Friday, October 21, 2011

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. Invitation breakfast for current and past award recipients

Bell Center – Gilmore Room

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Homecoming Chapel – College Church

Alumni Award Presentations

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. 2nd Annual Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet

Bell Center – Grand Lobby

$30 per ticket (not covered by Pioneer Pass)

RSVP to Athletics Office 913-971-3760

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Communiversity - Keynote Speaker

7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Alumni and Friends Homecoming Dinner

Ritz Charles Event Center - Overland Park, KS

The Dave Stephens Band - Entertainment

Alumni Award Presentations

$20 per ticket or Pioneer Pass

9:00 p.m. Late Night Event Under the Big Tent

Pioneer Stadium Parking Lot

Featuring TBD

Wood Fired Pizza

No Cost to Young Alumni

Saturday, October 22, 2011

8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. All Day Celebration Under the Big Tent

Pioneer Stadium Parking Lot - Cook Center in Case of Rain

8:00 – 10:30 a.m. Pancake Bonanza – Under the Big Tent

Pioneer Stadium Parking Lot - Cook Center in Case of Rain

Sponsored by Women’s Basketball

$6 per ticket or Pioneer Pass

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m Pioneer Homecoming Rib Cook-Off

Under the Big Tent

Pioneer Stadium Parking Lot - Cook Center in Case of Rain

10:00 a.m. – Noon Class Reunions

Class of 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986, 1981, 1976

Check in Under the Big Tent – Reunions in College Church

Pioneer Stadium Parking Lot - Cook Center in Case of Rain

Camp MNU - Kids Activities and Inflatables Near the Big Tent

10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Womens Auxiliary Scholarship Bake Sale

Under the Big Tent Pioneer Stadium Parking Lot

Cash and Carry.  Donations Accepted

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Football Tailgate and Alumni Gathering – Students Included

Under the Big Tent - Pioneer Stadium Parking Lot

BBQ Competition available 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Kids Activities and Inflatables Near the Big Tent

$10 per adult ticket or Pioneer Pass

$5 per child ticket (ages 4-14; 4 and under are free)

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Pioneer Football Game vs. Benedictine – Pioneer Stadium

$8 per adult ticket or Pioneer Pass

$3 per child or student ticket (ages 5-18; 4 and under are free)

7:30 – 8:30 p.m. Music Department Concert – Bell Center

University Choirs / University Bands / Alumni Bands

No Cost Event

8:30 p.m. Reception hosted by Alumni Relations and Nazarene Theological Seminary in the lobby of the Bell Cultural Events Center following the fine arts concert

8:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball Alumni Game – Cook Center

Sunday, October 23, 2011

8:00 – 9:00 a.m. President’s Prayer Breakfast – Bell Center – Grand Lobby

Memorial and Milestones

(A celebration of milestones, remembrances of those who passed away during the year and a celebration of significant 2011 alumni achievements.)

$10 per ticket or Pioneer Pass