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Homecoming 2018
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR ALL HOMECOMING 2018 EVENTS ARE CLOSED
Questions? Please call the Office of Alumni Engagement at 866-544-6180
Please note: individual events subject to time and location change.
Monday, September 24
Homecoming Court Announcement - 5:00 p.m.
Mound Street Plaza
Homecoming Week kicks off with the announcement of the 2018 Homecoming Court!
Tuesday, September 25
Service Project: The Cap Cupboard - All Week
Capital University Alumni House
The Cap Cupboard, a food pantry for students who struggle with food security, is opening for its inaugural semester in September. The Cap Cupboard will serve students by providing free and accessible food to those in need. Capital students with need will also be connected to resources on and off campus.
Drop off items for the pantry (such as Easy Mac, granola bars, soup in microwavable containers, PopTarts, oatmeal cups, individual snacks and pudding, peanut butter, crackers, etc.) all week at the Alumni House.
Wednesday, September 26
Coffee with Your #CapFam - 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Mound Street Plaza
The coffee is on us! Join fellow faculty, staff, alumni and students over a cup of your favorite brew, hosted by your Capital University Alumni Association.
Friday, September 28
"Capital in the '60s" Documentary/Digital Archive Interviews - 12:00 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Register Online
Convergent Media Center
Come share your time at Capital in the late 60s, early 70s! Alumni are invited to share your most memorable moment about life at Capital between 1965 - 1975. This project is student-led, and students will be filming, interviewing and editing these stories for our Capital Archives and a Documentary.
Fun at the Fountains #CapFam Gathering - 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Register Online - CLOSED
Mound Street Plaza
Pick up your official Homecoming t-shirt, listen to some music and grab a snack before heading to one of our two evening programs!
Schaaf Lawn
It’s the perfect Friday night event for the entire Cap Family. Bring your blankets and chairs and we'll provide the snacks as we and join us as we screen the family favorite: The Incredibles 2.
A Celebration of Music - 8:00 p.m. | Tickets/Registration Not Required
Mees Hall, Conservatory of Music
Saturday, September 29
"Capital in the '60s" Documentary/Digital Archive Interviews - 9:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Register Online - CLOSED
Convergent Media Center
Another chance to share you story about Capital in the late 60s, early 70s! Alumni are invited to share your most memorable moment about life at Capital between 1965 - 1975. This project is student-led, and students will be filming, interviewing and editing these stories for our Capital Archives and a Documentary.
Mound Street Plaza
Heritage Society Brunch- 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (invitation only)
President's House
Blessing of the Bricks- 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Mound Street Plaza
CapFest - 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tickets/Registration Not Required
Renner Lawn, Mees Lawn and Surrounding Areas
Join students, alumni, friends and family on Capital’s front lawn as we host a Homecoming celebration with food, music, inflatables and fun! Come grab some Capital swag and meet the Homecoming Court before the team kicks off against Baldwin-Wallace.
Football vs. Baldwin Wallace - 1:30 p.m. | Tickets Required (Purchase at Door)
Bernlohr Stadium
Alumni Open House - 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. | Register Online - CLOSED
Capital University Alumni House
Whether you’re coming from the game, visiting campus or just want to catch up with old friends, the Alumni House is open to all alumni.
Diversity and Inclusion Alumni and Family Cookout - 4:00 p.m. | Register Online - CLOSED
Schaaf Lawn
Capital's Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to join your Cap Family for this special Homecoming gathering.
Athletic Awards and Hall of Fame Induction - 6:00 p.m. | Online Registration is Closed
Performance Arena, The Capital Center
ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR THE ATHLETIC AWARDS IS NOW CLOSED.
PLEASE CALL KATHY DONOVAN, 614-236-6701, WITH QUESTIONS
Our annual celebration of alumni and friends of Crusader athletics.
6 p.m. reception; 6:30 p.m. dinner and program. $20 per person.
Hall of Fame Inductees:
Jake Beck '05
Basketball
Amanda Carroll-Dingess '04
Softball
Kyle Hausler '06
Football
Rocky Pentello '07
Football
Matt Spitz '08
Football
Ronnie Swearingin '04
Football
Women's Soccer vs. Baldwin Wallace - 7 p.m. | Registration/Tickets Not Required
Bernlohr Stadium
Sunday, September 30
Worship Service - 11 a.m.
Christ Lutheran Church
The community at Christ Lutheran invites you to join them for worship to bring Homecoming with your Cap Family to a close.
Please note: all class reunions take place in the spring as part of Alumni Weekend.