Schedule of Events

Dedication of The David J. & Debra C. Rathje Athletic Center   

11:00 AM 
The David J. & Debra C. Rathje Athletic Center

Dedication of new Athletic Center and Tours of the building.

Big Blue HQ  

12:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
Jan Devore Student Lobby, UC

Check in at Homecoming Headquarters!

Tabor School of Business  
Career Networking Event with Decatur Chamber of Commerce

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Oberhelman Center for Leadership Performance (OCLP), University Commons

In conjunction with the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce, this event will be a networking opportunity for Millikin Students to connect with career opportunities in the Greater Decatur area.

Legacy of the Lamp  

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 
Westminster Hallway, west side. Reception north side.

Legacy of the Lamp is a nursing tradition to celebrate the Sophomore students moving into their Junior semester. An hour-long reception for students, families, and faculty is followed by a ceremony where we hear from our Alumnus of the Year and students are presented with the Nightingale Lamp.

Alumni Awards Dinner  

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 
Bob and Debi Johnston Banquet Rooms, University Commons

Join us in honoring the 2025 Alumni Award Recipients and all of the contributions they have made to Millikin! $25/per person. Reservations Required.

Black Alumni of Millikin (BAM) Check-in   

6:00 - 7:00 PM 
Pilling Chapel

Stop by to check-in prior to the Greek STEP Showcase

Greek Step Showcase  

7:30 PM 
Kirkland Fine Arts Center 

Join the organizations of the Multicultural Greek Council in their annual Homecoming Step Showcase!

SAE Open House and Social  

Evening 
SAE Chapter House

Join alumni of Sigma Alpha Epsilon for an open house and social at the Winery. For a schedule of SAE events, visit: saeildaa.org

Big Blue HQ  

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Jan Devore Student Lobby, UC

Check in and Homecoming Headquarters!

Alumni Swim Meet  

9:00 AM 
Decatur YMCA

Team intrasquad meet, with races available to alumni & friends of Millikin Swim.

Men's Basketball Open Gym & Scrimmage  

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Griswold Gym

Black Alumni of Millikin (BAM) Breakfast Meeting and Service Project  

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Piling Chapel

Black Alumni of Millikin are invited to gather for a continental breakfast and business meeting to discuss future plans and initiatives. The event will also include a meaningful service project, offering an opportunity to give back while reconnecting with fellow alumni.

MU Alumni Association Board Meeting  

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Alumni & Development Center

Alumni Board in person meeting

"50 Year Club" Luncheon

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 
Johnston Banquet Rooms, UC

Welcome to the 50 Year Club! All alumni celebrating their 50th class reunion or greater are invited to this complimentary lunch where we will welcome the class of 1975 to our ranks.

Millikin Makers Market hosted by Women in Business  

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
J Roger Miller Quad

Support makers, crafters and artists from Millikin and the local community

Food Trucks  

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM 
near Quad

Jazz on the Quad  

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 
J Roger Miller Quad 

The Homecoming tradition of outdoor performances featuring School of Music ensembles continues! Enjoy a front row seat under the tent on the Quad chairs provided. Come relax and enjoy the music!

Wrestling Tailgate  

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 
Frank M Lindsay Field 

Tailgate hosted by Millikin Wrestling.

Black Alumni of Millikin (BAM) Tailgate  

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM 
Frank M Lindsay Field 

Tailgate hosted by Black Alumni of Millikin.

Millikin University Alumni Association Board Tailgate  

12:00 PM - 4:00 PM 
Frank M Lindsay Field 

Join us for the MU Alumni Association Board Tailgate to reconnect, make new memories and snap photos to capture the spirit of Big Blue pride! We'll be serving up classic tailgate favorites on a first-come, first-served basis. Plus, learn more about the Alumni Board and how you can get involved in continuing the legacy of our amazing community.

Football Game vs. Carroll University  

1:00 PM
Frank M Lindsay Field 

Cheer on Big Blue football. Tickets available at the gate on game day: $6/adult, $4/senior citizens. Tailgating spots must be reserved in advance through: pallgeier@millikin.edu

President's Box at Football Game  

1:00 PM 
Frank M. Lindsay Field

Athletic Hall of Fame (AHOF) Tent at Football  

1:00 PM 
Frank M. Lindsay Field, MU Campus

VIP Tent for Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees

Rehearsal for Millikin Choirs Alumni Concert  

1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Central Christian Church

Rehearsal for Millikin Choirs Alumni Concert

Millikin Choirs Alumni Concert  

3:00-4:00 PM CONCERT 
Central Christian Church

Friends return from far and wide to join the Alumni Choir in concert with Millikin’s own University Choir for an afternoon of music. Free and open to the public.

Alumni Board Happy Hour  

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM 
Winery

Join fellow alumni after the football game for Happy Hour at The Winery!

SAE Court of Archons Reception  

4:30 PM 
TBD

Reception for past Eminent Archons (Presidents) of SAE. For a schedule of SAE events, visit: saeildaa.org

Music Education Mixer  

5:00 - 6:30 PM 
Kaeuper Hall/ Perkinson Music Center, MU Campus

Join us for an evening of music, folk-dance and activities fun for the whole family!  Current Music Education students & Music Ed Alumni are encouraged to bring their families to this Millikin Music Education Open House Event.

SAE House Corp/Alumni Meeting  

5:30 PM 
TBD

Meeting for SAE Alumni. For a schedule of SAE events, visit: saeildaa.org

SAE Banquet  

7:30 PM 
TBD - off campus

Dinner and Banquet for SAE Alumni. For a schedule of SAE events, visit: saeildaa.org

Millikin Symphonic Wind Ensemble I Concert  

7:30 PM 
Kirkland Fine Arts Center

You’re sure to hear some of your favorite pieces for band and jazz band as we begin the season with a bang. Alumni who play an instrument are invited to join us at 6 p.m. for rehearsal to be ready to perform in the concert at 7:30 p.m.

Sip and Sing (SOTAD Alumni Open Mic)  

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM 
Hegeler Lobby at CTD

Join us for our annual SOTAD Sip and Sing! The Homecoming Sip and Sing starts at 7:30pm in the Hegeler Lobby of the Center for Theatre and Dance. Bring your books and sing a cut or full song of your choosing… accompanist provided! And, don’t worry – there will be plenty of sheet music available to use if you forget your own. We can’t wait to welcome our alumni into the Center for Theatre & Dance! Grab a drink (cash bar will be available), grab the microphone, and join the celebration!