Homecoming

Alumni Activities & Events

Homecoming & Family Weekend

October 3-5, 2025

Homecoming is the largest gathering of MNU alumni all year long. We welcome alums and their families to campus for a weekend full of fun and meaningful events and activities. We worship, enjoy fellowship with each other, cheer for our teams, admire the talent of our current students and our fellow alums, recognize the purposeful lives we lead, and celebrate the faithful lives of those we have lost in the past year.

It is a powerful weekend, and we want as many alums as possible to join us on campus every year.

9:30 AM	Homecoming Chapel	College Church
11:30 AM	Alumni Award Honorees Luncheon (invite only)	Cunningham Center (Austin Room)
12:30 PM	Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony	Bell Center (Performance Hall)
3:00 PM	Copeland Athletic Complex Site Visit	Pioneer Field
4:00 PM	Hymn Sing-Along	Weatherby Chapel
5:00 PM	MNU Block Party (till 7:00 PM)	Cunningham Center (Founder’s Plaza)
5:00 PM	Homecoming Chili/Dog Dinner*	Cunningham Center (Founder’s Plaza)
6:00 PM	Friends of the Performing Arts Reception (invite only)	Bell Center (Gilmore Room)
7:00 PM	Volleyball Game vs Park*	Cook Center
7:30 PM	COLLAGE: Performing Arts Concert*	Bell Center (Performance Hall)
9:00 PM	Men’s Soccer Alumni Futsal Game	Cook Center

*Event requires registration | **Event is at your own expense

8:30 AM	Homecoming Celebration Breakfast*	College Church (Uphaus Hall)
9:00 AM	Women’s Soccer Alumni Game	Pioneer Field
10:00 AM	Class Reunions*	Metz/Smith
10:00 AM	Golden Reunion: Class of 1974*	College Church (Garrett Chapel)
10:00 AM	Volleyball Alumni Game	Cook Center
12:00 PM	Lunch**	Cunningham Center (Wiley Commons)
1:00 PM	Women’s Soccer Game vs Mount Mercy*	Pioneer Field
2:00 PM	Homecoming Football Game vs Missouri Valley*	Olathe District Activity Center (ODAC)
3:30 PM	Men’s Soccer Game vs Mount Mercy*	Pioneer Field
5:00 PM	Pioneer Family Feast*	Cunningham Center (Wiley Commons)
7:00 PM	Women’s Basketball Alumni Game	Cook Center
7:00 PM	MNU’s Night of Praise	Cunningham Center (Founder’s Plaza)
7:30 PM	Student Homecoming Banquet	Kansas City, MO
8:30 PM	Men’s Basketball Alumni Game	Cook Center

*Event requires registration | **Event is at your own expense

8:00 AM	President’s Memorial Prayer Breakfast*	Bell Center (Grand Lobby)
9:00 AM	Homecoming & Family Worship	College Church
10:30 AM	Golden Reunion Sunday School Class	Weatherby Chapel

Homecoming 2024 Highlights

Homecoming Information

Presenting the 2025 Alumni Awards

Each year, we honor several alumni who have led purposeful lives following their days at MNU. These awards include: Alumna of the Year, Alumnus of the Year, Young Alum of the Year, and Carrying the Torch. In 2022, we created the Michael Copeland Civic Leadership Award to honor alumni who are serving in the public sector. If you would like to nominate a Pioneer for any of these awards, please fill out the Nomination Form by May 1. Recipients will be announced in September and will be honored during Homecoming & Family Weekend, October 3-5.

NOMINATE

Alumni Reunions

Remember, relive, and reconnect as the classes of 1972, 1973 and 1974 welcome the Class of 1975 into the Golden Circle at their 50-year reunion, while the classes of ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00, ’05, ’10, ’15, and ’20 celebrate their reunions. Each class will have their own reserved room and a committee of peers who have organized activities. Cost is free, but registration is required.

Alumni Gatherings

There is a little something for everyone on the Homecoming schedule:

Reunion Alumni: Homecoming Chapel; Class Reunions; Homecoming Celebration Breakfast; Homecoming Football Game; Pioneer Family Feast; MNU Night of Praise

Former Athletes: Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; Athletic Alumni Gatherings for Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Soccer

Families: Junior/Senior Visit Weekend; MNU Block Party; Homecoming Football Game; Pioneer Family Feast; MNU Night of Praise

MNU Fans: Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony; Pioneer Volleyball Match, Homecoming Football Game; Pioneer Men’s & Women’s Soccer Matches; Men’s & Women’s Basketball Varsity vs Alumni Games

Music Lovers: Homecoming Chapel; Collage Concert; MNU Night of Praise

Hotels

Our homecoming festivities fall on the same weekend as a major soccer complex in Olathe, causing a shortage of available hotel rooms. Check availability soon.

HOTEL GUIDE

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Events

First Act - Frozen Jr.

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

May 15, 2025 @ 7:00pm

to May 18, 2025 @ 4:00pm

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!

Master of Arts in Counseling Virtual Info Meeting

Online

Apr 29, 2025 @ 6:00pm

Learn about earning your Masters of Arts in Counseling. Designed specifically for the adult learner, explore our degree options.

Foster Dance Center Recital 2025

Bell Center at MidAmerica Nazarene University

May 23, 2025 @ 7:00pm

to May 23, 2025 @ 9:00pm

Foster Dance Center presents its third annual recital, showcasing the talent of its students and choreographers from our 2024-2025 season.

Madam C J Walker School Event

Merriam Plaza Library, Webb Family Meeting Room

Apr 23, 2025 @ 6:30pm

to Apr 23, 2025 @ 7:30pm

This event will provide opportunity for the broader community to learn more about the exciting history of the Walker school and the stories of those connected to it.

Chorus Kansas City | Voices Rising

Bell Cultural Events Center - Mabee Performing Arts Hall

May 3, 2025 @ 7:00pm

to May 3, 2025 @ 8:30pm

Chorus Kansas City invites you to experience the power and artistry of a large choral ensemble with orchestral accompaniment at its inaugural concert.

Presidents Honors 2025

Cook Center

Apr 11, 2025 @ 6:30pm

to Apr 11, 2025 @ 9:30pm

Join the MNU Foundation in celebrating God’s faithfulness, donor generosity, and all that makes MidAmerica Nazarene University’s mission worthy of unwavering, sacrificial support at the 2025 President's Honors.

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