Friday, October 9 | 10:00- 10:45 AM |

Herrick Chapel

Join us for the annual Homecoming Alumni & Family Chapel service! Featuring an alumni worship team and an engaging Alumni Panel of 2026 Distinguished Alumni, Chris Britton '04/'19, Dr. Nate Perron '99, and Luke Jaw Ring '02, along with 2026 Alumnus of the Year, Dr. William Nolte '78.

** Registered Alumni & Families should look for reserved seating in the chapel that morning!

Friday, October 9 | 11:15 AM - 12:30 PM |

Betty Lindner Campus Commons, Dining Hall

Join us for lunch in the Cafeteria!

** Registered Alumni & Families should look for special seating in the cafeteria.

Friday, October 9 | 1:00-3:00 PM |

• Celebrating 60 Years of the Benjamin P. Browne Library | Library (HAWAC)
• • Join in for an afternoon of memories, history, and a few playful nods to the library’s past. Guests can enjoy light refreshments — including tea, just as they did at the library’s founding — try your hand at a miniature golf hole inspired by a favorite library memory, and play a fun board game featuring historical facts about the library’s growth over the years. Whether the library was your study spot, meeting place, quiet retreat, or home-away-from-home, we hope you’ll stop by and celebrate with us.
• Draewell Gallery– John Bakker exhibit | Harm A. Weber Academic Center (HAWAC)
• • The Draewell Gallery will feature the work of Chicago based artist John Bakker. Bakker’s work has been represented by Marianne Deson and Deson Saunders galleries in Chicago, and is included in private collections including Vivian Day and John Stroh in Detroit, corporate collections such as Steelcase Corporation in Munich, Germany, and public collections such as the city of Chicago’s Office of Public Art and the Sloan Collection at Valparaiso University.
• Judson Remembers | Herrick Chapel
• • Join us in Herrick Chapel as we remember and honor Judson community members who have passed away this year.
• Demoss Center for Creative Christian Expression (DCCCE) | Thompson Hall
• • Tour Thompson Hall, the home of the Demoss Center for Creative Christian Expression and learn about the DCCCE's upcoming performances.
• Glunz Hall Exhibit | 28 N Grove, Elgin, IL
• • Join us in downtown Elgin and tour Judson's newest residence hall and studio space for graduate architecture students.
• Ruth Thompson- Ambria College of Nursing | Creekside
• • Join in us Creekside and learn more about Judson's newly approved nursing program.

Friday, October 9 | 1:00-3:00 PM

• RISE Alumni Panel | University Center #111 (Student Success)
• • Join RISE students and families, mentors, and RISE alumni for this special gathering featuring a panel of RISE program graduates.

Friday, October 9 | 1:00-3:00 PM |

Current Judson Parents & Family members are invited to join their student for some afternoon coffee & desserts in this special time of fellowship and fun as we celebrate Judson's Family Weekend!

Friday, October 9 | 3:00-4:00 PM |

Thompson Hall- Thulin Auditorium

Hear the State of the University from Judson University President, Dr. Gene Crume, and have the opportunity to ask questions. Anniversary classes will meet afterwards to connect with one another.

Friday, October 9 | 4:00 - 5:00 PM |

Join with faculty and staff to celebrate the classes of: 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021! Please note that all alumni are welcome to join!

Friday, October 9 | 6:30-8:30 PM |

Reed Room- Lindner Tower

Celebrate our Alumni Award Recipients!

2026 Alumnus of the Year:

• Dr. William C. Nolte ’78

2026 Distinguished Alumni:

• Chris Britton '04 / '19
• Dr. Nathan Perron '99
• Luke Jaw Ring '02

2026 Family Legacy Award:

• The Tom & Bonnie Bienert Family

Friday, October 9 | 6:30-8:30 PM |

Reed Room- Lindner Tower

Celebrate our Alumni Award Recipients and Anniversary year attendees.

2026 Alumnus of the Year:

• Dr. William C. Nolte ’78

2026 Distinguished Alumni:

• Chris Britton '04 / '19
• Dr. Nathan Perron '99
• Luke Jaw Ring '02

2026 Family Legacy Award:

• The Tom & Bonnie Bienert Family

Saturday, October 10 | 9:00- 10:30 AM |

Reed Room- Lindner Tower

Join us in celebrating the impact of Judson athletics! During this event, the Judson Hall of Fame Class of 2026 will be inducted!

2026 Inductees:

• • Jenna (Schiller) Sanford ’13- Soccer
  • Johnny Amann ’13 – Baseball
  • Briana (Tennyson) Galloway ’16 – Softball

Saturday, October 10 | 9:30-10:30 AM |

• Baseball
• Softball

Saturday, October 10 | 10:00-11:30 AM |

More details coming soon!

Saturday, October 10 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Dawson Field and/or Cafeteria

Judson RISE Alumni, Students, Families, and faculty & staff are welcome to join us for food and fellowship before the big game!

Saturday, October 10 | 11:00 AM-1:00 PM | Dawson Field and/or Cafeteria

Join the Judson community for food and fellowship with one another before the big game! $10 per person

**PLEASE NOTE - no alcohol is permitted on the Judson campus. Hamburgers/Hot Dogs will be served.

FOR JUDSON ALUMNI & Non-JU Students Only!!

Special Discounted Rate for Judson Alumni and non-JU Students!

Saturday, October 10 | 1:00 pm

Dawson Field

First-ever on campus Homecoming Football Game!

Saturday, October 10 | 1:00 pm

Dawson Field

First-ever on campus Homecoming Football Game!