Schedule of Events

Virtual Option

Unable to return to campus? Homecoming Spartan Spirit Boxes will be available to order again this year.

Thursday, October 3

Heritage Society Dinner
5:00 p.m. | Babka Aviation Learning Center, Airport Road, Dubuque, Iowa
By invitation only.
The Heritage Society honors the generous individuals who have named University of Dubuque in their will or estate plans.

Virtually: The Heritage Society program will be recorded, and the link will be sent to Heritage Society Members following Homecoming.

Friday, October 4

Homecoming Registration - Spartan Welcome Center
10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Lobby, Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center
Check-in and pick up your event materials and FREE UD T-shirt. Also, be sure to visit the photo station and check out the archives and student achievement display - featuring 50 years of UD Aviation!


Sergeant Jeffrey B. Dodge Veterans Center Open House and Scholarship Presentation
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. | Garden Level, Blades Hall
Scholarship Presentation will begin at approx. 11:00 a.m.

This year's scholarship recipients are:
SGT Jeffrey B. Dodge Scholarship: Ellec Armstead (C'25)
Staff SGT Ronald R. Sagers Memorial Scholarship: Dylan J. Croisant (C'25)

Virtually: Watch online - streamed through Facebook and YouTube.

Babka Aviation Learning Center via Trolley
10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Meet at Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center Entrance to Board Trolley
Celebrating 50 Years of UD Aviation! Tour the facility and fly down memory lane through the aviation archives display, including student achievement displays and alumni photos.
Trolley departs campus at 10:45 a.m. and will return to campus around 12:15 p.m. Tour of the Babka Flight Center is approximately one hour, 1.5 hours with transportation.
Note: Trolley transportation is on a first come - first served basis. Guests are also welcome to drive themselves. Address: Airport Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003

Virtually: Pre-recorded tour will be shared on Facebook

Campus Trolley Tour
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Meet at Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center Entrance to Board Trolley
Tour is approximately 25 minutes long.
A short Walking tour of historical buildings available upon request following the trolley tour.
Note: First come, first served. A trolley tour will also be available in the afternoon.

Virtually: Pre-recorded tour will be shared on Facebook


Chapel Service
11:00 a.m. - 11:20 a.m. | Blades Chapel


University BBQ Lunch | $15
11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Grace Plaza and Wallace Common
Enjoy the beauty of Grace Plaza and a BBQ lunch with students, faculty, staff, and fellow alumni. During lunch, enjoy a special performance by UD's Marching Band at noon, and learn about student organizations by visiting the student tables.
Rain Location: Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center


Art Show
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Charles and Elizabeth Bisignano Art Gallery, Heritage Center
The 2024 Homecoming Art Show will feature "UD: Then and Now"
Adrian Van Vliet, formally known as the German Theological College and Seminary, established the University of Dubuque in 1852. The university has a strong and vibrant history, known for pushing the boundaries and exceeding the norms. Let us take a trip down memory lane with archived photos and artwork.

Virtually: View all artwork featured in the gallery with descriptions at www.bisignanoartgallery.com

Babka Aviation Learning Center Tour via Trolley
12:45 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. | Meet at Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center Entrance to Board Trolley
Trolley departs campus at 12:45 p.m. and will return to campus around 2:15 p.m.
Tour of the Babka Flight Center is approximately one hour. Tour of the Babka Flight Center is approximately one hour, 1.5 hours with transportation.
Note: Trolley transportation is on a first come - first served basis. Guests are also welcome to drive themselves. Address: Airport Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003

Virtually: Pre-recorded tour will be shared on Facebook

Campus Trolley Tour
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Meet at Peter and Susan Smith Welcome Center Entrance to Board Trolley
Tour is approximately 25 minutes long.
A short Walking tour of historical buildings available upon request following the trolley tour.
Note: First come, first served. A trolley tour will also be available in the afternoon.

Virtually: Pre-recorded tour will be shared on Facebook

John and Alice Butler Pipe Organ and Fine and Performing Arts Showcase
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center
Enjoy music from University Organist, Charles Barland, and UD's Band and Choir during this special event.

Virtually: Watch online - streamed through Facebook and YouTube.


President's Welcome Reception
3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Steffens Hall, Charles and Romona Myers Center
President Travis Frampton invites all Spartans to join us for this special event as we kick-off Homecoming 2024!


Alumni Reunion Celebration - Celebrating C'64, C'74* | $35
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Barbara and Jack Smeltzer Dining Hall, Peters Commons
The Classes of 1964 and 1974 invite their UD family - ALL SPARTANS - to join them as they celebrate their 60th and 50th Class Reunions! Reception-style event, with food served by 7Hills Brewing Company.

Click here to visit the Class of 1974 webpage: https://www.dbq.edu/Alumni/StayConnected/Classof1974/

Virtually: View the reunion photo video on Facebook.

Saturday, October 5

Homecoming Registration
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. | A.Y. McDonald Lobby, Heritage Center
10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Alumni Tailgate Tent, Upper Finley Parking Lot

Alumni Reunion Volleyball Game
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Stoltz Sports Center
All former volleyball players are welcome join for a fun alumni match. Following the match, be sure to stop by the Volleyball Tailgate Tent!

Alumni Breakfast | $15
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. | A.Y. McDonald Lobby and CyberCafe, Heritage Center
Enjoy great food and fellowship with fellow Spartans as we celebrate with this year's award recipients.

Gamma Phi Delta Tea Party
10:00 a.m. - Noon | Alumni Chapel


Alumni Awards Ceremony
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Babka Theatre, Heritage Center

Join President Frampton as we honor Alumni Award recipients. This year's honorees are:

• Alumna of Distinction Award: Cathy (Foster) Young (MDiv'89)
• Professional Achievement Award: Christopher Trone (C'79)
• Award of Merit: Heather (Lange) Banner (C'14)
• Service to Community Award: Claudette Carter-Thomas (C'78)
• Volunteer Recognition Award: Jeremy Jensen (C'15, MAC'18)
• Veterans Award for Distinguished Service: Daniel Kammiller, COL (USA Retired) (C'88)

Jon Davison (C'61) will be presented with the 2024 Alumni Distinguished Teaching and Service Award during the Awards Ceremony.

Virtually: Watch the ceremony online - streamed through Facebook and YouTube.

Alumni Wrestling Reunion - Open Mat
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Stoltz Sports Center

Spartan Fest! University Tailgate
11:30 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Upper Finley Parking Lot
Ramp up your Spartan Spirit before the football game and visit with classmates, friends, and the UD community. Bring the whole family for a fun afternoon - enjoy food from local food trucks, music, inflatable games, face painting, and other tailgate activities.

Vendors Include:

• Chomps Street Eats
• Hangry Hobo
• Hibachi Time
• Pulido's Tacos
• Sugar Ray's BBQ

NOTE: Various items available for purchase from each vendor, cost varies, and some vendors only take cash. An ATM is available for your convenience inside the Chlapaty Recreation and Wellness Center.

Virtually: Tune in on Facebook for live updates from Spartan Fest!
Share photos using #UDSPARTANFEST wearing your Homecoming T-shirt and showing off your Spartan Spirit for a chance to win great prizes!

Soccer Games vs. Central College
Oyen Field
1:00 p.m. | Women's Game
3:30 p.m. | Men's Game
Cheer on the Spartans as the Women's and Men's Soccer teams take on the Central College Dutch during the special Homecoming back-to back games.
Virtually: Watch online at https://rollriversnetwork.com/dubuque/

Football Game vs. Luther College | $3
2:00 p.m. | Chalmers Field
Show your Spartan Spirit and wear your favorite Spartan Blue attire for an exciting football game as our Spartans take on the Luther College Norse.

Pre-Game Show
Celebrate 50 Years of UD Aviation with a special UD Helicopter game ball delivery prior to kickoff! The 2024 Sergeant Jeffrey B. Dodge and Staff Sergeant Ronald R. Sagers Memorial Scholarship Recipients will participate in the flag-raising ceremony.

Halftime Show
Congratulations to the 2024 Alumni Award recipients.

Virtually: Watch online at https://rollriversnetwork.com/dubuque/

1960s Reunion at Timmerman's
5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Timmerman's Supper Club - 7777 Timmerman Drive, East Dubuque, Illinois, 61025
All 1960s graduates are invited to join classmates for a special meal and Spartan fellowship at one of East Dubuque's most nostalgic restaurants. Seating is limited and advance registration is required.


Spartan Social - Celebrating C'14, C'19
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | The Dog House Lounge - 1646 Asbury Road, Dubuque, Iowa, 52001
ALL SPARTANS are welcome to attend the Spartan Social at The Dog House! Join us for food, drinks, and fun as we celebrate a wonderful Homecoming!

NOTE: Free Alumni T-shirts are available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis at Homecoming Registration. Shirts must be picked up on Friday, October 4 (10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) in the Smith Welcome Center, or Saturday, October 5 (10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.) at the Alumni Tent in the Upper Finley Parking Lot. Sizes are not guaranteed.

REUNIONS and AFFINITY GATHERINGS:

Relive past Homecoming moments with these photo albums (photos are available to download or print):

• Homecoming 2023
• Homecoming 2022
• Homecoming 2021
• Spartan Spirit Week 2020
• Homecoming 2019
• Homecoming 2018