Alumni and friends are invited back to campus for the best week of the year! Relive your favorite UIndy memories and create some new ones at Homecoming, the week of October 5 – 10, 2020.
An updated Homecoming Schedule is coming in the Spring of 2020.
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2019’s Homecoming Schedule:
Homecoming: September 23–28
Monday, September 23
Emmet Cohen Concert with UIndy Jazz Faculty
7:30 p.m., Christel Dehaan Fine Arts Center
Join UIndy Artist-in-Residence Emmet Cohen, the 2019 American Pianists Awards winner and recipient of the Cole Porter Fellowship in Jazz, for a concert with the UIndy jazz faculty. 
Tuesday, September 24
Faculty/Staff Alumni Appreciation Lunch
Noon, Stierwalt Alumni House
All University employees who have earned a UIndy degree are invited to this special luncheon to celebrate Homecoming week.
Wednesday, September 25
Hops and Hounds
5-8 p.m., Jailbird
Don’t let hump day get you down. Join fellow Greyhounds at the popular new bar and grill, Jailbird, located next to campus.
Mira T. Lee, Fiction Reading
7:30-8:30 p.m., Krannert Memorial Library 302 (Blue Law Room)
Experience Mira T. Lee’s debut novel reading, Everything Here is Beautiful. Lee’s novel was selected as a Top 10 Debut by the American Booksellers Association and named a Best Fiction title of 2018 by Amazon, O Magazine, Real Simple, and the Goodreads Readers Choice Awards.
Thursday, September 26
School of Nursing 60th Anniversary Celebration Dinner
5:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner
All nursing alumni and friends are invited back to campus to celebrate this milestone anniversary featuring tours of the Health Pavilion and a special dinner program.
Friday, September 27
John C. Adams Finance Institute
Friday, September 27, 1:15 p.m., Finance Lab in Esch Hall
The John C. Adams Finance Institute transforms the student experience of studying finance at the University of Indianapolis with support from national competitions, specialized research, and collaborative opportunities.
50-Year Club Reception
3 p.m., Krannert Memorial Library
All graduates of 50 years or more are invited to this special reception to celebrate our Indiana Central history and to welcome the Class of 1969 into the Club.
Kermit Berg Gallery Opening Reception
3 p.m. open, 5 p.m. remarks, Christel Dehaan Fine Arts Center
Internationally renowned artist Kermit Berg ’73 returns to campus to open a special exhibit for Homecoming 2019.
UIndy Women’s Soccer vs. Truman
5 p.m., Key Stadium
Alumni Honors and Recognition Celebration
6 p.m., Krannert Memorial Library
Celebrate this year’s alumni award winners and hear powerful stories of how UIndy alumni are impacting our communities.
UIndy Volleyball vs. Maryville
7 p.m., Ruth Lilly Fitness Center
UIndy Men’s Soccer vs. Truman
7:30 p.m., Key Stadium
Student Homecoming Dance
9 p.m., Old National Center
UIndy students will get ready for the big day by dancing the night away while raising funds to support UIndy scholarship programs.
Saturday, September 28 — Game Day
Hound Hustle 5K Run/Walk
Schwitzer Student Center, Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., Race starts at 9 a.m.
Start your Homecoming day with a fun run/walk through campus and the local neighborhood. Proceeds benefit UIndy scholarships. Registration required; $20 advanced registration or $25 day-of-registration. Includes T-shirt.
Men’s Basketball Golf Outing
9:00 a.m., Top Golf, Fishers IN
Swimming & Diving Crimson vs. Grey Intrasquad
10 a.m., Ruth Lilly Fitness Center
1969 Class Photo and Coffee with President Manuel
10 a.m., Stierwalt Alumni House
President’s Lunch and Founders Day Celebration
Noon, Good Hall
Join President Manuel on the lawn of historic Good Hall to celebrate our history and learn who is being honored with their name on a pillar for 2019-20.
Campus Tours
1:30 p.m., Esch Hall
Visit new sites and old favorites on a guided campus tour.
KSPT Class of 1988 Reunion
2:00 p.m., Health Pavilion
Join fellow 1988 Krannert School of Physical Therapy alumni during Homecoming 2019 for a special group reunion.
KSPT Class of 1994 Reunion
2:00 p.m., Health Pavilion
Attention all 1994 Krannert School of Physical Therapy alumni! Head back to UIndy during Homecoming 2019 for a special group reunion.
UIndy Alumni Recital
2:30 p.m., Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
Come enjoy the musical talents of UIndy alumni during this special Alumni Recital. The concert will feature vocal and instrumental performances from talented UIndy alumni. For more information about participating in the concert, please contact Dr. Mitzi Westra at mwestra@uindy.edu.
UIndy Volleyball vs. Missouri S&T
3 p.m., Ruth Lilly Fitness Center
3 p.m., Nicoson Parking Lot
Block Party
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., in front of the South Residence Halls (Warren, Roberts, Cravens)
Don’t miss the fun at the annual Homecoming Block Party! Come hungry for a variety of food trucks, entertainment and so much more.
Homecoming Parade
4 p.m., Hanna Avenue
Floats, giant balloons, student carts and more will fill Hanna Avenue as we march toward Key Stadium for the big game.
Class Reunion Dinners
5 p.m., Health Pavilion
UIndy Football Game vs. Southwest Baptist
6 p.m., Key Stadium
Don your favorite crimson and grey gear and help cheer the Greyhounds to victory over the Southwest Baptist Bearcats.
And so much more…
- Post Game Parties at Jailbird and Books and Brews
- Accounting Seminar
- Speech and Debate Conference
- History and Political Science Tailgate
- IT Help Desk Alumni Tailgate
- Adult Learning Tailgate
For more information contact the Alumni Office at alumni@uindy.edu or 317-788-3295.