Weekend Schedule
All tickets are available in the lobby of McHie Arena.
Thursday, November 5
8 p.m. - Coronation, Chalfant Hall
Friday, November 6
9:30 a.m. - Homecoming Chapel, Chalfant Hall
1 - 4 p.m. - Shine.fm Open House, Radio Station
2:00 p.m. - Powder Puff Football, Snowbarger Athletic Park
3:00 p.m. - Planetarium Show, Strickler Planetarium
3:30 p.m. - Men's JV Basketball vs. Olivet Alumni, McHie Arena
5:00 p.m. - Planetarium Show, Strickler Planetarium
5:30 p.m. - Women's Basketball, McHie Arena
7:00 p.m. - Over the River and Through the Woods, Kresge Auditorium
7:00 p.m. - Planetarium Show, Strickler Planetarium
7:30 p.m. - Men's Basketball, McHie Arena
7:30 p.m. - Women's Basketball Reception, Birchard Gym
8:45 p.m. - Taste of Olivet, Ludwig Center
Saturday, November 7
8:00 a.m. - 25th Annual Wendy Parsons 5K Run, registration begins @ 7 a.m. in Birchard Gym Lobby; Race at 8 a.m.
8 - 9:15 a.m. - Phi Delta Lambda Reception, Larsen Fine Arts Formal Lounge
9 a.m. – noon - Engineering Department Alumni Reception, Reed Hall of Science,
Room 211
9:30 a.m. - Undergraduate Class Reunions
Classes of ’04, ’99, ’94, ’89, ’84, ’79, ’74, ’69, ’64 and ’59 and Golden Grads Reunion
9:30 a.m. - O.N.You! Homecoming for Kids, Super Saturday Morning, College Church
9:30 a.m. - MERC Breakfast, Ludwig Center Viatorian Room
10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Military Science Department Open House, Fortin Villa
11 a.m. - 1p.m. - Department of Nursing Open House, Wisner 146
11 a.m. - 1p.m. - Shine.fm Open House, Radio Station
1:30 - 4 p.m. - Men's Football vs. Taylor University, Ward Field
2:00 p.m. - Over the River and Through the Woods, Kresge Auditorium
3:00 p.m. - Planetarium Show, Strickler Planetarium
4:00 p.m. - Music Department Concert, Kresge Auditorium
4:45 p.m. - Missionary Reunion, Ludwig Conference Rooms B & C
5:00 p.m. - Planetarium Show, Strickler Planetarium
5:30 p.m. - Partner/Pacesetter/Investor Dinner (By invitation)
7:00 p.m. - Planetarium Show, Strickler Planetarium
7:30 p.m. - An Evening with Mark Lowry, Chalfant Hall
8:45 p.m. - Hors d'oeuvres and Dessert Buffet, Ludwig Center
Sunday, November 8
8:00 a.m. - President's Prayer Breakfast, Chalfant Hall
Main Events Details
Register Early! Call the ONU Ticket Line at 815-939-5258. Online registration will be available September 1.
Thursday, November 5 – Coronation
8 p.m.
Chalfant Hall
No charge
Witness the crowning of the 2009 Homecoming Queen during this beautiful, annual ceremony.
Friday, November 6 – Homecoming Chapel
9:30 a.m.
Chalfant Hall
No charge
This always-memorable service is an opportunity for ONU students, alumni and friends to worship together as one community.
Friday and Saturday, November 6 and 7 – Planetarium showings
3, 5, and 7 p.m.
Strickler Planetarium
cost: $3
Voyage through time and space, while experiencing a live, interactive star tour of the night sky and a brief laser light production. One of only three Illinois digital planetaria, the newly renovated Strickler Planetarium features a new, state-of-the-art digital projector, the Digistar 3 SP2 HD.
Friday and Saturday, November 6 and 7 – Over the River and Through the Woods
Friday – 7 p.m.
Saturday – 2 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Adults, $10
ONU students, children and seniors, $5
Bring the entire family out for a special, Fall theatrical performance of “Over the River and Through the Woods.” This delightful family comedy about a late-twenties male dealing with the reality of two overbearing sets of grandparents is witty with a great deal of heart.
Friday, November 6 – Tiger Basketball
Women’s Basketball: 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Varsity Basketball: 7:30 p.m.
McHie Arena
Adults, $10
ONU Students/Children ages 4-17, $3
Witness the unique, fast-paced offense of the Lady Tigers up close and personal at 5:30, then root on the men’s varsity team during an exciting Homecoming match-up at 7:30. Make sure to order early – these tickets go fast!
Friday, November 6 – Taste of Olivet
8:45 p.m.
Ludwig Center
Adults/Children ages 9-17, $10
ONU students/children ages 4-8, $5
Olivet has never tasted so fabulous! Featuring a mouth-watering menu of culinary masterpieces, this is one Homecoming event you won’t want to miss.
Saturday, November 7 – 25th Annual Wendy Parsons 5K Run
Registration, 7 a.m.
Race, 8 a.m.
Birchard Lobby
$15 per person (up to $25 per family)
Click here to register.
Even sweating can be fun, when you’re in the company of good friends. Whether this is your first 5K or your hundredth, you won’t want to miss joining Wendy Parsons ’56 for the 25th Annual Wendy Parson 5K Run.
Saturday, November 7 – Undergraduate Class Reunions and Golden Grads Reunion
9:30 a.m.
Locations posted in McHie Arena and Ludwig Center lobbies
Adults, $13
Catch up with old friends over a delicious breakfast feast! Celebrating reunions this year: Classes of ’04, ’99, ’94, ’89, ’84, ’79, ’74, ’69, ’64 and ’59 and Golden Grads.
Saturday, November 7— O.N.You! Homecoming for Kids: Super Saturday Morning
9:30 a.m.
College Church of the Nazarene
$6 per child
Calling all Tiger cubs! Join us for games, crafts, entertainment and all-around super silliness. Childcare will be provided for children ages 0 to 6th grade.
Saturday, November 7 – Tiger Football
1:30 p.m.
Ward Field
Adults, $10
ONU Students/Children ages 4-17, $3
What would Homecoming be without tossing around the old pigskin? Cheer on the Tigers in an exciting gridiron battle.
Saturday, November 7 – Music Department Concert
4 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Adults/ONU Students, $5
Children ages 4-17, $2
Join us for a special time of celebrating musical artistry and worshiping the Lord through song.
Saturday, November 7 – An Evening with Mark Lowry
7:30 p.m.
Chalfant Hall
Adults, $17
ONU students/Children ages 4-17, $10
Come prepared to laugh until you cry during this hilarity filled evening with Christian singer, song writer and comedian, Mark Lowry.
Saturday, November 7 - Hors d'oeuvres and Dessert Buffet
8:45 p.m.
Ludwig Center
Adults/Children ages 9-17, $10
ONU students/children ages 4-8, $5
Hankering for something sweet? Or how about something salty? After the concert, join us in Ludwig Center, where we’ve got everything you need to satisfy your late night cravings.
Sunday, November 8 – President’s Prayer Breakfast
8 a.m.
Chalfant Hall
Adults/ONU students/Children ages 9-17, $10
Children ages 4-8, $5
Join us for an intimate gathering with Dr. John C. Bowling as he shares from his heart about the Lord’s leading at Olivet Nazarene University. This has quickly become a Homecoming favorite for many alumni and is the perfect ending before you head back on the road.
All tickets are available in the lobby of McHie Arena.