Homecoming & Family Weekend

October 9-10, 2026
Registration is for Homecoming 2026 is coming soon! This event promises to be a grand celebration of the Judson community. We look forward to recognizing the accomplishments of our alumni as well asÌýthe following Alumni anniversary years: 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.Ìý

Homecoming & Family Weekend 2026 TENTATIVE Schedule
Judson Spirit Store (Friday: 8 am – 7 pm | Saturday: 8 am – 2 pm) Betty Lindner Commons, Lower Level
Jerry’s Café (Friday: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm) HAWAC, Second Floor
Eagle Walk (daylight hours) –
Disc Golf (daylight hours) –
Friday, October 9 Events
10:00 AM – 10:45 AMÌý —Herrick Chapel and livestream
Join us for worship led by Judson alumni:
- To Be Announced
Message: To Be Announced
11:15 AM – 12:30 PM — Betty Lindner Commons, Dining HallÌý
$10.00 Alumni Rate
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM — Various Locations on Campus
- DCWPA-ÌýThompson Hall, Thulin AuditoriumÌý
- RISE Alumni Panel- Alumni Room, University Center
- Draewell Gallery- Harm A. Weber Academic Center
- Open House at Dr. Rolf & Barb Myhrman’s- 1300 Tyler Ln, Elgin, IL 60123
- Alumni are invited to gather together for fellowship.
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM — Thompson Hall, Thulin AuditoriumÌý
Hear the State of the University from ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV President, Dr. Gene Crume, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Anniversary classes will meet afterwards to connect with one another.
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM — Thompson Hall, LobbyÌý (In-Person event)
Join us as we recognize the following Graduation years and invite them to mingle with their peers!
- 1966– 60 year Anniversary
- 1971– 55 year Anniversary
- 1976– 50 year Anniversary
- 1981– 45 year Anniversary
- 1986– 40 year Anniversary
- 1991– 35 year Anniversary
- 1996– 30 year Anniversary
- 2001– 25 year Anniversary
- 2006– 20 year Anniversary
- 2011– 15 year Anniversary
- 2016– 10 year Anniversary
- 2021– 5 year Anniversary
Saturday, October 10 Events
9:00 AM – 10:30 PM –Ìý Lindner Tower, Reed Room Ìý* Must Register and Pay in Advance Online- $30
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- TBA
View online (presentations will begin at 12:00) at: / (Live) or (Post Event)
9:30 AM-11:30 AM– Lindner Fitness Center, Dawson Field, Hoffer Field, Softball Field
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Alumni Soccer Co-Ed Game
Dawson Field
Join us on the newly renovated Dawson Field for the Alumni Soccer Game!
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Alumni Softball Game & Hit-a-thon
Softball Field
Hit-a-thon is open to all! Donate $5 and take swings to try and hit homeruns!
All donations go to support the Softball Program
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM — Various Locations
Visit the dormitory of your choice – Ohio Hall, Wilson Hall, Volkman Hall, or
Lindner Tower – to participate in a scavenger hunt.
11:30 PM – 12:30 PM-Ìý Betty Lindner Commons, Dining Hall
$10.00 Alumni Rate
Join Judson’s Students, Alumni, Families, RISE Student, RISE Advisors, and RISE Families for fun, food, and fellowship together!
ABOUT RISE
Road to Independent Living, Spiritual Formation, and Employment
The RISE Program is Judson’s 2-year certificate program Ìýproviding students with intellectual disabilities the college life experience in a Christian community and build upon strengths for independent living and customized employment.
11:30 AM-1:00 PM —Ìý Streamwood Highschool
- $20 per person
Please note: No alcohol is permitted on the grounds of Streamwood High School or ºÃÉ«ÏÈÉúTV.
12:00 PM-1:30 PM– Dawson Field
Vs. TBA
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM – Streamwood High School- 701 W Schaumburg Rd, Streamwood, IL 60107
Tickets:
- ÌýAdults- $10.00
- JU Alumni & non- Judson Students- $7.00
- JU Students, Faculty, and Staff- FREE
Watch online at:Ìý
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- Recognition of Alumni & Family Weekend
- Hall of Fame & Alumni Award Winners
- Homecoming Court
2:00-3:30 PM– Dawson Field
Vs. TBA
2026 Distinguished Alumni To Be Announced
2026 Alumnus of the YEar TO BE ANNOUNCED
2026 FAMILY LEGACY AWARD TO BE ANNOUNCED
2026 HAll of Fame Inductees TO BE ANNOUNCED
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