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Homecoming 2023 will be held Oct. 20-22, 2023 on the campus of KWU! The schedule below is subject to change in the coming months.

Please use this link to let us know what you are interested in attending, and a nametag will be available for you to pick up at Homecoming Headquarters in the Student Activities Center.

Coming from out of town? Check out our hotel discounts.

Thursday, Oct. 19

7 p.m. | KWU Production of Radium Girls, Fitzpatrick Auditorium
Reservation of complimentary tickets is required.

Friday, Oct. 20

9 – 11 a.m. | Alumni, Faculty and Staff Coffee and Conversation, Brown Mezzanine (SAC)

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. | Homecoming Headquarters, Student Activities Center

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Art Gallery DisplayThe Gallery (Sams Hall of Fine Arts)

10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Alumni College
Several faculty members are opening their doors for alumni to sit in on a class.

11 – 11:45 a.m. | Veteran’s Recognition CeremonyBevan Green

11 a.m. – Noon | Campus ToursMeet at steps of Pioneer Hall
Check out what’s new and exciting since you graduated!

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Coyote Cookout/Kickoff Luncheon and Pep RallyBevan Green
Lunch Cost: $10/$5 for ages 3-8

1 – 2 p.m. | 7x7x7 Lecture SeriesPeters Science Hall 201
Seven speakers, each for seven minutes, and for seven different topics. Q&A after final speaker. This year’s speakers are seven members of KWU’s faculty:
Bernie Botson ’18 – Assistant Professor of Emergency Management
Michelle Case – Chair, Department of Business and Accounting
Kelly Hopkins ’15- Assistant Professor of Social Work
Steve Hoekstra – Professor of Psychology
Kristin Kraemer – Associate Professor of Physics
Bryan Minnich – Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Science
Andrea Picklesimer – Associate Professor of Nursing Education

1 p.m. | Coyote Golf OutingSalina Country Club
Play nine holes of golf with your classmates, friends or KWU faculty/staff.

3 p.m. | KWU Women’s and Men’s Basketball ScrimmageMabee Arena

3 – 5 p.m. | Softball Alumni GameSalina South High School

3 – 5 p.m. | Athletics Practices and Fine Arts Rehearsals

5 – 7 p.m. | All Alumni Social and Recognition for Golden W and Purple WKirwin House Lawn
This year’s Golden W goes to the class of 1973 (50 years) and the Purple W to the class of 1998 (25 years).

7 p.m. | KWU Production of Radium GirlsFitzpatrick Auditorium
Reservation of complimentary tickets is required.

7 p.m. | Alumni Baseball GameEast Crawford Recreation Area

8 p.m. | KWU Alumni and Friends Outdoor SocialThe Library Sports Bar and Grill
Reminisce and network with your fellow Coyotes from all years. Drinks on your own.

Saturday, Oct. 21

8:30 a.m. | Jerry Jones Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Alumni Association AwardsMuir Gym
Ticket purchase required.

9 a.m. | Coyote Preview DayAdmissions Office (Pioneer Hall)

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. | Homecoming HeadquartersStudent Activities Center

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Art Gallery DisplayThe Gallery (Sams Hall of Fine Arts)

10 a.m. – 11 a.m. | Campus ToursSteps of Pioneer Hall

10:30 a.m. | All Alumni PhotosMuir Gym

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Esports Showcase, Peters Science Hall 108

11 a.m. | Women’s Varsity Volleyball vs. Friends UniversityMabee Arena

11 a.m. – Noon | KWU Keeps Singing (Alumni Choir Rehearsal), Location TBD
Meet with fellow choir alumni to rehearse “The Star-Spangled Banner” prior to the football game.

11 a.m. – Noon | KWU Alumni BandLocation TBD
Meet with fellow band alumni to prepare to play at the evening’s football game.

11 a.m. – Noon | Alumni Council MeetingBackstrom Conference Room (SAC)

11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. | LuncheonBevan Green

Noon | Alumni flag footballLaha Practice Field (Graves Family Sports Complex)

1 p.m. | Music Department ConcertStudent Activities Center

1 p.m. | Women’s JV Volleyball vs. Friends UniversityMabee Arena (SAC)

3 p.m. | Men’s Volleyball ScrimmageMabee Arena (SAC)

3:30 – 4:45 p.m. | Pioneer Society SocialKirwin House Lawn
This is a members only event.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. | Multicultural Alumni, Community and Student GatheringEast of SAC tent

4 – 5:30 p.m. | Parent and Family Association GatheringEast of SAC tent

4 – 5:30 p.m. | KWU Coyote TailgateEast of SAC
Cost: $10/$5 for ages 3-8

5 p.m. | KWU Football vs. Saint MaryJRI Hospitality Stadium at Graves Family Sports Complex
Jerry Jones Athletic Hall of Fame Induction and Alumni Association Awards to occur at halftime, moment of silence for veterans and first responders.

8 p.m. | KWU Alumni and Friends Outdoor SocialThe Library Sports Bar and Grill
Reminisce and network with your fellow Coyotes from all years. Drinks on your own.

Sunday, Oct. 22

11 a.m. | Worship on the Lawn, Front of Pioneer Hall
Bring a blanket or chair and join us for a worship service right on campus!

2 p.m. | Women’s JV Soccer vs. Hastings CollegeJRI Hospitality Stadium and Graves Family Sports Complex

2 p.m. | KWU Production of Radium GirlsFitzpatrick Auditorium (Sams Hall of Fine Arts)
Reservation of complimentary tickets is required.

4:30 p.m. | JV Football Purple and Gold ScrimmageJRI Hospitality Stadium and Graves Family Sports Complex