Homecoming 2017
Please call the Alumni Relations Office at 866-544-6180
if you have any questions or to register for events by phone.
Monday, September 25
Homecoming Court Announcement - 5 p.m.
Mound Street Plaza, Student Union
Homecoming Week kicks off with the announcement of the 2017 Homecoming Court. This year a committee will select Homecoming Court through a nomination, application, and interview process. Voting for Homecoming Royalty will open following the announcement and run through the week.
Tuesday, September 26
Schneider Conference Room, Student Union
We've challenged Otterbein to a special head-to-head competition to see who can gather the most blood donors! We know our Cap Family are good for a few pints, so help us support the Red Cross while earning bragging rights over Cardy and company.
Sponsored by Sigma Alpha Beta.
Dine and Do Good - 5 to 7 p.m.
Schaaf Lawn
Wednesday, September 27
Faculty/Staff Cornhole Tournament - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mound Street Plaza
Dueling Pianos - 8 p.m. | Registration/Tickets Not Required
Huntington Recital Hall, Conservatory of Music
Presented by AMP and the Office of Student and Community Engagement
Thursday, September 28
"Paint it Purple" and Parade Prep - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Schaaf Lawn
A social/spirit event with a focus on creating banners, signs, and other spirit items to be used for CapFest and the parade on Saturday or help make decorations for the Homecoming Court golf carts! There will also be a variety of fun, purple paint-related games. Event concludes with a Holi-esque celebration using only purple powder. (Paint and supplies will be provided.)
Conductorcise with David Dworkin - 7 p.m. | Open to the Public
Field House, The Capital Center
Presented by Capital University Nursing Program. A SOUND Workout for Mind, Body and Soul - Maestro David Dworkin, an American conductor, clarinetist, and educator.
Friday, September 29
Party on the Plaza - 5 to 7:30 p.m. | RSVPs Encouraged
Mound Street Plaza
It's a Capital community gathering for all alumni, students, faculty, and staff as we host the annual party on the plaza. Join us for food, drinks, and live music from the band Funk Worthy before heading to the concert, staying for the outdoor movie, or going to meet up with friends for off-campus get-togethers.
Movie Night on Schaaf Lawn - 7:30 p.m. | RSVPs Encouraged
Schaaf Lawn
It’s a perfect Friday night activity for the entire Cap Family. Bring a blanket or chairs and join us as we screen a family favorite: The Incredibles.
Choral Celebration - 8 p.m. | Tickets/Registration Not Required
Mees Hall, Conservatory of Music
Saturday, September 30
Greek Reunion Gatherings - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | RSVPs Encouraged
Various Locations
Chi Theta Pi: Schneider Conference Room (North), Student Union
Kappa Iota Lambda: Ruff Learning Center 102
Kappa Sigma Upsilon: Troutman Hall Lounge
Omega Phi Alpha: Troutman 114
Pi Phi Epsilon: Weiler Conference Room, Student Union
Phi Beta: Stegemoeller Room, Kerns
Phi Sigma Sigma: Convergent Media Center, Second Floor "Coast to Coast"
Sigma Alpha Beta: Kable Chapel, Kerns
Sigma Tau Omega: Ruff Learning Center 103
Zeta Pi Lambda: Schneider Conference Room (South), Student Union
CapFest - 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tickets/Registration Not Required
Renner Lawn, Mees Lawn and Surrounding Areas
Purple Power Parade - Approximately 11:15 a.m.
We've reimagined our annual Homecoming festival! Join us on Capital's front lawn as we host a celebration with food trucks, live music, inflatables, and other activities for the family. We're also starting a new tradition called "The Purple Power Parade" as the football team, Homecoming court, and student organizations march through campus to CapFest as we take Homecoming spirit to a whole new level.
Did you purchase a paver during the last year? The newly installed pavers will be dedicated at Noon.
Football vs. Otterbein - 1:30 p.m. | Tickets Required (Purchase at Door)
Bernlohr Stadium
A special reunion for the 1987 Crusader Football OAC Championship team will take place in the Capital Center's Moe Lounge from Noon to 1:30 p.m. | RSVPs Encouraged
Alumni Open House - 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Capital University Alumni House
If you're staying to relax after the game, here early for the Athletic Awards, or even just hanging around campus with your friends and classmates, the Alumni House is open as a gathering space until early evening.
Alumni of Color Gathering and Family Cookout - 3:30 p.m. | RSVPs Encouraged
Schaaf Lawn
Capital's Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to join your Cap Family for this special Homecoming gathering.
One Main Cafe, Student Union
Face off against your fellow Cap Family members in our trivia showdown between Capital alumni, students, and even faculty and staff! Register your team and compete for our grand prize in this test of general knowledge.
Performance Arena, The Capital Center
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:
Pam Briggs (coach, volleyball)
James Mayer ’96 (baseball)
Tom McCurdy ’79 (football)
Nici Workman ’04 (volleyball)
Crusader Distinguished Service Award for Athletics: Fred Dafler ‘50
Berea Boots Award: Derek Knabe ‘18
Men's Soccer vs. Otterbein - 7 p.m. | Registration/Tickets Not Required
Bernlohr Stadium
Comedian Chris Distefano - 8 p.m. | Registration/Tickets Not Required
Huntington Recital Hall, Conservatory of Music
Presented by AMP and the Office of Student and Community Engagement
Sunday, October 1
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: the university bands concert will take place on October 8,
and all class reunions take place in the spring as part of Alumni Weekend.