A Hound Always Finds Its Way Home!
We are excited to celebrate the University of Indianapolis 2024 Homecoming and Family Weekend with you this year! We invite all Hounds and their families to participate in this campus tradition. Continue to check this page often as we update the festivities for this year’s celebration.
Monday, September 23
ALUMNI EMPLOYEE HOMECOMING KICK-OFF CELEBRATION
2 – 4 p.m. • Enders Engagement Space, Schwitzer Student Center
Kickstart the Homecoming festivities at an ice cream social for current UIndy faculty and staff who are also alumni. This unique group will kick off the homecoming spirit!
Friday, September 27
UINDY SOCCER DOUBLE-HEADER VS. ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY
5 – 9 p.m. • Key Stadium
Cheer on your UIndy Women’s and Men’s soccer teams as the Greyhounds take on the Hawks from Rockhurst University.
Ticket available soon.
Saturday, September 28
HOUND HUSTLE 5K RUN/WALK
8:00 a.m. Registration, 9:00 a.m. Start • Schwitzer Student Center
Start your Homecoming day with a fun run/walk through campus and the local neighborhood.
Registration coming soon.
CLASS OF 1974 REUNION BREAKFAST
9 – 11 a.m. • Stierwalt Alumni House
The Indiana Central College Class of 1974 is invited to celebrate its 50th Reunion. Start the day reconnecting with classmates and old friends at this special breakfast.
$15/person to attend.
Registration Required for the Class of 1974 Reunion Breakfast
ALUMNI HOUSE WELCOME CENTER
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. • Stierwalt Alumni House
The Stierwalt Alumni House is available for alumni to rest between festivities and visit with fellow alumni and Greyhound families. Light refreshments will be provided.
PRESIDENT’S LUNCH & PEP RALLY
12:00 – 2:00 p.m. • UIndy Hall, Schwitzer Student Center
Join us for the annual President’s lunch with the University’s 10th president, Dr. Tanuja Singh. Connect with current UIndy families, alumni and friends as we celebrate UIndy’s newest accomplishments and look forward to the future. We will close with a special pep rally to celebrate Greyhound student-athletes competing later that day.
$15/person to attend
Registration Requested for the President’s Lunch
ALUMNI MUSIC RECITAL
2 – 3 p.m. • Christel DeHaan Fine Arts Center
Enjoy the musical talents of UIndy alumni during this special Alumni Recital. The concert will feature vocal and instrumental performances from talented UIndy alumni.
50-YEAR CLUB DINNER
4:30 – 6 p.m. • Health Pavilion, 2nd Floor
All graduates from the year 1974 or prior are invited to this special dinner to celebrate their time at Indiana Central, and to welcome the Class of 1974 into the 50-Year Club.
Registration Required for the 50-Year Club Dinner
TAILGATE TOWN
4:00 p.m. • Nicoson Parking Lot
All are invited to enjoy the festivities at the biggest tailgate of the year – enjoy music and more as you gear up for the big game!
For tailgating, please contact Matt Donovan at mdonovan@uindy.edu.
ALUMNI AND FAMILY BLOCK PARTY
4 – 6 p.m. • TBD
Greyhounds of all ages are welcome to enjoy the annual Homecoming Block Party! Come hungry for a variety of food trucks while enjoying a variety of games, inflatables, entertainment and so much more.
DINNER IN THE DINING HALL
4 – 6 p.m. • Ober Dining Hall
If the Block Party isn’t your vibe or you don’t want to leave campus, the Ober Dining Hall in the Schwitzer Student Center is open for dinner if you need a place to eat and recharge.
UINDY FOOTBALL GAME vs. SAGINAW VALLEY CARDINALS
6:00 p.m. • Key Stadium
Don your favorite crimson and grey gear and help cheer the Greyhounds to victory over the Cardinals from Saginaw Valley State University.
For football tickets, please visit athletics.uindy.edu.
To provide a safer environment for the public and to expedite fan entry into Key Stadium for Greyhound football, UIndy is also implementing a clear bag policy to limit the style and size of bags that may be brought into the stadium.
Clear Bag Policy
Effective August 2020, a clear bag policy is required for entry to Key Stadium. Clear totes may not exceed 12″x6″x12″. Small clutch purse may not exceed 4.5″x6.5″. Totes are available for purchase at houndgear.com. Exceptions will be made for diaper bags (child must be present) and for medically necessary items. They will be inspected.
Sunday, September 29
UNIVERSITY CHAPEL CHURCH SERVICES
9 a.m. • University Chapel
Join the congregation of the University Heights United Methodist Church for their weekly Sunday service.
UINDY SOCCER DOUBLEHEADER AGAINST WILLIAM JEWELL UNIVERSITY
Noon – 4 p.m. • Key Stadium
The UIndy Women’s and Men’s Soccer teams as they take on the William Jewell Cardinals. The Women’s game starts at Noon, followed immediately by the Men’s game at 2:30 p.m. Wrap up in your favorite Crimson and Grey gear to cheer on the Hounds!
Tickets available soon at athletics.uindy.edu.
Note: Please be aware that the University of Indianapolis will capture video during Homecoming events using drone technology and traditional video cameras. Your participation in these events acknowledges your acceptance of this activity and understanding that no monetary or otherwise compensation will be provided to anyone in attendance as part of this activity. Additionally, attendance at Homecoming gives the University of Indianapolis permission to record, publish, reproduce and distribute for publication your image for purposes of University advertising and promotion. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.