Alumni, family, friends, students, faculty, and staff are invited to the Fort Wayne Campus to celebrate Homecoming 2025. The schedule for events is below.

Free homecoming t-shirt while supplies last. Adult sizes S-4XL.

Reunions – Celebrating Alumni Milestones!

This year, the following reunions will be celebrated with special events during homecoming:

The reunion celebrations highlight alumni who return to campus, recognizing each attendant at the Reunion and Alumni Dinner on Saturday night. Participants select events that interest them, tour campus, and connect with other alumni.

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 3, 2025

9 am NEW! Homecoming Golf Classic

Come together for friendly competition and a great day on a great golf course. This outing will take place at the private and exclusive Orchard Ridge Country Club Golf Course.

1 -3 pm Alumni Welcome Party

Alumni kick off the weekend with this social event in the Abbott Welcome Center

• Refreshments and snacks.
• Alumni t-shirt and Reunion packet pick-up.
• Tours of the campus by golf cart
• Meet with faculty from the Talwar College of Engineering and Computer Sciences.
• Special MBA Reunion Reception – College of Business

4 pm Women’s Hockey Game

7 pm Rink Side Award Presentation and Homecoming Tailgate at the SportsONE Ice House

Wear Orange and join in the fun as special awards are presented on center ice. The Indoor Tailgate Party starts at 7 pm with the ceremony shortly before the start of the 7:30 pm men’s hockey game. Pick up your homecoming t-shirt. Enjoy hot appetizers while preparing to cheer on our Warriors! Cash bar available.

7:30 pm Men’s Hockey Game

Cheer on the Men’s Hockey Team as they face off against Davenport! Watch from the hospitality area overlooking the rink, or get loud with the student crowd in the bleachers! This is the season’s largest and loudest Orange Out! Students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends are invited to this Hockey Homecoming Game.

Yes, there will be cowbells!

Saturday, October 4, 2025

9:30 am Prayer Service in the Heinz and Nanalee Wegener Worship Center

This non-denominational service is an opportunity for the Warrior community to worship together.

9:30-11 am Alpha Chi Induction Ceremony in the Keene Building

The Indiana Lambda Chapter induction ceremony honors the top 10% of juniors and seniors with a reception to follow.

10:30 am Athletic Hall of Fame Brunch and Induction Ceremony in the Schaefer Center (Check-in open at 10 am)

This Warrior Athletics Banquet honors alumni athletes, coaches, and teams as they are inducted into the Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame. Visit Warrior Athletics HoF page for more information on the 2025 inductees. This event is family-friendly; all those who love Warrior athletics are encouraged to attend. Tickets for this event are $25, children under 12 are free.

12- 4 pm Party on the Square – Family Friendly event with Inflatables, a KID ZONE, Field Day Games, and Alumni Hospitality Station

Join in the fun outside and in! Activities are centered around Scully Square and Andorfer Commons

12-3 pm Sig Ep Open House

Don’t miss the opportunity to tour the newly constructed Sig Ep House. Enjoy visiting with the fraternity members, alumni, students, and friends.

3-4:30 pm Student-Alumni Trivia Game Event with Snacks – Hosted by NSBE Student Chapter

Hot snacks and beverages will be on hand to keep the energy up during this fun interactive mystery game. Alumni, students, friends, and family participate to solve a mysterious and slightly spooky challenge. Let’s see who can figure it out with NSBE students leading the fun!

Alumni Games and Tailgate Tent!!

Alumni and students gather to face off in alumni games. Everyone is welcome to watch! Enjoy an ongoing tailgate in the parking lot behind the bleachers when taking a break from cheering on the teams. Complementary food and snacks. Bar Service 1- 7 pm at Main Campus. Coaches will have information for alumni wanting to play in the games. Here is the lineup for the day:

• 2 pm Women’s Lacrosse Alumni Game – Main Campus
• 2 pm Softball Alumni Game – Warrior Park
• 4 pm Men’s Lacrosse Alumni Game – Main Campus
• 4 pm Baseball Game – Main Campus

These games have become a homecoming tradition! Don’t miss out on the fun. Remember to stop in at the all alumni after party at 2Toms Brewing Co. at 7 pm for a free beverage and snacks, this is a great way to conclude homecoming events.

5-7 pm Dinner and a Show in the Andorfer Commons Dining Area

Students, alumni, and guests enjoy dinner and a show with a live, family-friendly performance. Dinner vouchers for alumni and guests.

4-8 pm Alumni Awards and Reunion Celebration in the Snyder Academic Center, Multi-Flex Theater

Cocktails, dinner service, and awards program. This is a highlight of the weekend! Join us for this special dinner recognizing our 25-, 50 to 60-year reunion class members and the presentation of the 2025 alumni awards.

• Graduate of the Last Decade
• CPS Alumnus of the Year
• Alumni Volunteer of the Year
• Star Student Volunteer
• Community Action Award

7 pm – 10 pm Casino Night – Alumni, Family, Friends, and Students in Andorfer Commons

Students, alumni, friends and family are welcome to double down and let it ride. Play to win raffle prize tickets (no money exchanged). Gaming is provided by Little Vegas.

7 – 12 pm Cheers to the Years! Off-Campus All Alumni After Party.

A great way to close out Homecoming! Meet-up off campus at 2Toms Brewing Company for the last chance to kick back and catch up with classmates. Free snacks and one free drink ticket for all attendees.