{"id":115,"date":"2021-09-24T16:30:38","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T16:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T15:19:01","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:19:01","slug":"homecoming","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/","title":{"rendered":"Homecoming"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wysiwyg wysiwyg-primary-block alignfull\" >\n\t<div class=\"container grid-default wysiwyg__container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"sidebar-menu \" aria-label=\"Site Menu\" id=\"page-nav\">\n\t\t<div class=\"sidebar-menu__wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<header class=\"sidebar-menu__header\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"sidebar-menu__headerLabel\">Alumni &#038; Community Engagement Main Menu<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<button class=\"sidebar-menu__mobileToggle\" title=\"Toggle Menu\" :aria-expanded=\"mobileOpen\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/header>\n\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"sidebar-menu__list\" v-show=\"mobileOpen\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/stay-connected\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Stay Connected<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/get-involved\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Get Involved<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/alumni-leadership\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Alumni Leadership<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/alumni-awards\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Alumni Awards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/perks-resources\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Perks &#038; Resources<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/give-back\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Give Back<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/basketball\/\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" >Men&#8217;s Basketball Viewing Parties<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"sidebar-menu__listItem initial-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/events.butler.edu\/events\/search?tag=Alumni&#038;_ga=2.11345724.907596121.1641926282-1490144913.1617730051\" class=\"sidebar-menu__listLink\" target=\"_blank\">Butler Events<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/nav>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__wrapper wysiwyg__wrapper--hasSidebar\">\n\t\t\t<!-- content from editor -->\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wysiwyg__content wysiwyg__contentContainer\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-homecoming-2026\"><strong>Homecoming 2026<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-september-17-20-2026\">September 17 &#8211; 20, 2026<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It\u2019s official: Homecoming 2026 registration is OPEN!<\/strong><br>Register today and check back often as we continue adding even more events and activities in the weeks ahead. We can&#8217;t wait to welcome alumni, students, and families back to campus for another unforgettable weekend!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking for a place to stay? Check out these <a href=\"https:\/\/campustravel.com\/university\/butler-university\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/campustravel.com\/university\/butler-university\/\"><strong>Butler University Area Hotels<\/strong><\/a> to view discounted options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-primary-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/give.butler.edu\/event\/butler-homecoming-2026\/e826625\">Register for Homecoming!<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-theme-blue-medium-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdf7TID5tYhsw6Lk0E3UZZw5HOiZ7fgRjuskM9VQoR9W6XB4g\/viewform\">Bulldog Beauty Contest Registration<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-alumni-award-honorees-the-alumni-association-is-honored-to-recognize-our-2026-alumni-award-honorees-for-their-commitment-to-the-university-and-to-their-communities-award-honorees-will-be-recognized-at-a-special-private-event-the-alumni-recognition-ceremony-on-september-18-2026-during-butler-s-annual-homecoming-festivities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alumni Award Honorees<br>The Alumni Association is honored to recognize our 2026 Alumni Award honorees for their commitment to the University and to their communities. <br>Award honorees will be recognized at a special, private event, the Alumni Recognition Ceremony, on September 18, 2026, during Butler\u2019s annual Homecoming festivities.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-alumni-award-honorees-the-alumni-association-is-honored-to-recognize-our-2026-alumni-award-honorees-for-their-commitment-to-the-university-and-to-their-communities-award-honorees-will-be-recognized-at-a-special-private-event-the-alumni-recognition-ceremony-on-september-18-2026-during-butler-s-annual-homecoming-festivities-nbsp\"><strong>2026 Honorees:<\/strong><br><strong>Butler Medal<\/strong> \u2014 Jane E. Magnus-Stinson \u201979<br><strong>Butler Service Medal <\/strong>\u2014 Dr. Kenneth C. Creech<br><strong>Robert Todd Duncan Alumni Achievement Award<\/strong> \u2014 Adam W. McKinney \u201998<br><strong>Katharine Merrill Graydon Alumni Service Award<\/strong> \u2014 Stephen Key \u201977<br><strong>Hilton Ultimus Brown Alumni Achievement Award<\/strong> \u2014 Umayr (Umy) R. Shaikh, MPH \u201821 <br><strong>Joseph Irwin Sweeney Alumni Service Award <\/strong>\u2014<strong> <\/strong>Brent Sever \u201911<br><strong>Mortar Award <\/strong>\u2014 Midge (Dadd) Decker \u201966<br><strong>Foundation Award <\/strong>\u2013 Jace \u201913 and Linnea Tennant MBA \u201915, PharmD \u201915&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-thursday-september-17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thursday, September 17<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Time &amp; Location<\/th><th>Event<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>11:00 AM<\/strong><br><em>Old Oakland Golf Club<\/em><br>11611 East 75th Street, Indianapolis, IN<\/td><td><strong>Butler Golf Classic<br><\/strong><br>The Butler Golf Classic presented by NFP is a University-wide effort with all proceeds benefiting Butler Athletics.&nbsp;Registration will begin at 9:00 AM. The shotgun start is scheduled for 11:00 AM. Single golfer entry fee is $300 per person, and foursome entry fee is $1,200 per foursome. All entry fees include greens fees, cart, lunch, drinks on the course, contests, and participant gifts. Tournament format is Bulldog Scramble.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/give.butler.edu\/event\/2026-butler-golf-classic\/e797566\">Register here<\/a> or l<a href=\"https:\/\/give.butler.edu\/campaign\/797568\/donate\">earn about sponsorship opportunities<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>4:00 PM &#8211; 6:00 PM<br><\/strong><em>Dugan Hall 234 and Dugan Hall Fourth Floor Balcony<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Inaugural Butler University Capital Partners (BUCP) Pitch Day<\/strong><br><br>More details coming soon!<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-friday-september-18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Friday, September 18<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Time &amp; Location<\/th><th>Event<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>3:00 PM &#8211; 6:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>Health and Recreation Complex<\/em><\/td><td><strong><strong>Health and Recreation Complex (HRC) 20<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary Celebration<\/strong><\/strong><br><br>More details coming soon!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>7:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>Holcomb Observatory &amp; Planetarium<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Holcomb Planetarium Show and Telescope Viewing<\/strong><br><br>Doors open at 7:00 PM. Planetarium shows are at 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM. There will be telescope viewing after the planetarium show, weather permitting. Admission for the planetarium programming is $5 for children and students under&nbsp;18 yrs, and $8 for adults (Butler faculty, staff, &amp; students are free with Butler University ID).<br>We accept cash or credit.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>7:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>Clowes Memorial Hall<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Derek Stroup Running Hot Tour<\/strong><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butlerartscenter.org\/performances\/derrick-stroup\/\">Learn more and purchase tickets.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>7:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>Hinkle Fieldhouse<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Butler Volleyball vs. Duke<\/strong><br><br>All tickets are $10 and General Admission. <a href=\"https:\/\/am.ticketmaster.com\/butler\/buy\/ism\/MjZWQkcwNQ==\">Reserve your seats today. &nbsp;<\/a>Youth and group tickets are available upon request.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-saturday-september-19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><strong>Saturday, September 19<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Time &amp; Location<\/th><th>Event<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>8:00 AM<\/strong><br><em><em>Hinkle Fieldhouse<\/em><\/em><\/td><td><strong><strong>Tailgating Opens<\/strong><\/strong><br><br><strong>Tailgate Packages<\/strong><br>Tailgate parking packages must be purchased in advance. Packages are $250 for cars or $550 for RVs and include two tailgate spots (1 vehicle parking + 1 additional spot for tailgating activities) and four general admission football tickets. Only 1 vehicle per tailgate pass is allowed. Parking passes and the 4 general admission tickets will be loaded to your Butler Sports App. The tailgate lot will open at 8:00 AM. Upon arrival, tailgaters will be placed in either the West or East Hinkle lot. Limit of two passes per account. No spots will be sold on game day, and packages will likely sell out. <a href=\"https:\/\/am.ticketmaster.com\/butler\/buy\/26HOCO\">Reserve yours today.<\/a> Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/butlersports.com\/sports\/2016\/5\/19\/information-parking.aspx\">Gameday Parking and Tailgate Policy<\/a>.<br><br><strong>Also Available \u2013 Sellick Bowl Cabanas<\/strong><br>Watch the game from your own 9&#215;10 covered cabana inside the Sellick Bowl. Your cabana will include 12 General Admission game tickets, 2 parking passes, a 9&#215;10 covered cabana with a three-sided enclosure, 5 chairs (guests can bring additional lawn chairs), a patio\/classroom table, and access to a cabana-only cash bar. Packages are $395. R<a href=\"https:\/\/am.ticketmaster.com\/butler\/buy\/26HOCO\">eserve yours today<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>9:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>Hinkle Fieldhouse West Parking Lot<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Bulldog Boulevard &#8211;&nbsp;Butler\u2019s Biggest Tailgate!&nbsp;<\/strong><em><strong>presented by Elements Financial, Butler\u2019s Credit Union<\/strong><\/em><br><br>Join the fun at Butler&#8217;s Biggest Tailgate! All tailgates are open to the Butler community to join and mingle. Bring food, drinks, chairs, friends, and come and go as you please to this exciting atmosphere. The area also includes easy access to the Food Truck Festival and Family Fun Fest.<br><br>Individual Tailgate parking packages will be available in the Hinkle Lot via TicketMaster. The East Lot opens at 8:00 AM. Please see Athletics\u2019 complete <a href=\"http:\/\/www.butlersports.com\/sports\/2016\/5\/19\/information-parking.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>tailgating policy<\/strong><\/a>.<br><br><strong>Bulldog Boulevard Tailgates from different campus areas and communities, including:<\/strong><br>College of Communication (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)<br>College of Education and Human Development (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)<br>College of Health Professions (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)<br>College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)<br>Founder\u2019s College (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)<br>Greek Life (10:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM)<br>Lacy School of Business and MBA Alumni Community (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)<br>Jordan College of the Arts (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)<br>Athletics (10:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM)<br>Family Reunion Tailgate (open to everyone, see below)<br>Elements Financial (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>9:00 AM \u2013 1:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>Bulldog Boulevard, Hinkle Fieldhouse Parking Lot<br><\/em>FREE<\/td><td><strong>Alumni Association Tailgate&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><br><br>Stop by the Alumni Association Tent as you enter Bulldog Boulevard! Get all the details for the weekend and some Butler swag!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>9:00 AM<\/strong><br><em>Hinkle Fieldhouse Parking Lot<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Butler Family Reunion Tailgate<\/strong><br><br>Butler grads and current students are welcome to stop by to make connections at this annual gathering hosted by Kent \u201994 and Brittney \u201994 Greer. Enjoy some Butler hospitality at one of the biggest tailgates at Homecoming!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>9:30 AM<\/strong><br><em>West End, Hinkle Fieldhouse lot<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Hink\u2019s VIP Huddle<\/strong><br><br>FREE for Members of Butler Giving Societies at President\u2019s Club level and above&nbsp;<br>Butler donors of the President\u2019s Club, Starlight Society, Fairview Heritage Society, Butler Way Society, and Carillon Society are invited to join us for a VIP Experience at the Bulldog Beauty Contest. <br>We invite you to stop by for complimentary food and refreshments and enjoy the Bulldog Beauty Contest (10:00 AM) from our reserved seating area. <br><br>Eligible&nbsp;members of participating&nbsp;societies will receive&nbsp;an email with&nbsp;registration instructions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>10:00 AM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/strong><br><em>Health and Recreation Complex (HRC) Atrium<\/em><br>FREE \u2013 Greek Alumni<\/td><td><strong>Greek Alumni Tailgate &amp; Celebration<\/strong><br><br>Join the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life, student leaders, and alumni as we celebrate our community\u2019s growth through the Lori Ziemba and Ken Massaroni Greek Life Leadership Institute. After checking in, enjoy free food, vote for your favorite Lawn Deck, and reconnect with fellow Greek Bulldogs while sharing cherished memories. Whether you\u2019re exchanging stories from your chapter or meeting new friends, this is the perfect chance to celebrate Butler\u2019s fraternity and sorority community and learn about our bright future. Let\u2019s connect, eat, laugh, and celebrate life-long connections!<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>10:00 AM &#8211; 1:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>Bus Turn- Around at 49<sup>th<\/sup> and Sunset<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Food Truck Festival<\/strong><br><br>Returning to&nbsp;Homecoming, alumni and fans can visit food truck vendors throughout the morning. Enjoy offerings from Stadium on Wheels, Byrne\u2019s Grilled Pizza, and Kona Ice.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>10:00 AM-1:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>Hinkle Fieldhouse Parking Lot<\/em><br>FREE<\/td><td><strong>Family Fun Fest&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><br><br>Bring the entire family to Family Fun Fest. Activities for all ages will be offered for families to enjoy campus.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>10:00 AM<\/strong><br><em>Hinkle Fieldhouse Parking Lot<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br>FREE<\/td><td><strong>25<sup>th<\/sup> Annual Butler Bulldog Beauty Contest, Presented by Build Ford Tough Trucks<\/strong><br><br>A Homecoming favorite. This is a must-attend event for all Bulldog fans! <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdf7TID5tYhsw6Lk0E3UZZw5HOiZ7fgRjuskM9VQoR9W6XB4g\/viewform\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdf7TID5tYhsw6Lk0E3UZZw5HOiZ7fgRjuskM9VQoR9W6XB4g\/viewform\">Registration is now open.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>10:50 AM<\/strong><br><em>From Robertson Hall to The Sellick Bowl<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Dawg Walk<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>1:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>Bud and Jackie Sellick Bowl<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Butler Bulldogs vs. Chicago State<\/strong><br><br>Football General Admission tickets are $15, and reserved seats are $20. <a href=\"https:\/\/am.ticketmaster.com\/butler\/buy\/26HOCO\">Reserve your seats today.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>Varsity Field<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Women\u2019s Soccer vs. Western Illinois<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>7:00 PM<\/strong><br><em>Holcomb Observatory &amp; Planetarium<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Holcomb Planetarium Show and Telescope Viewing<\/strong><br><br>Doors open at 7:00 PM. Planetarium shows are at 7:30 PM and 8:30 PM. There will be telescope viewing after the planetarium show, weather permitting. Admission for the planetarium programming is $5 for children and students under 18 yrs, and $8 for adults (Butler faculty, staff, &amp; students are free with Butler University ID). <br>We accept cash or credit.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-nbsp-sunday-september-20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;<strong>Sunday, September 20<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Time &amp; Location<\/th><th>Event<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>2:00 PM<\/strong><br><em><em>Hinkle Fieldhouse<\/em><\/em><\/td><td><strong><strong>Butler Volleyball vs. Long Island<\/strong><\/strong><br><br>All tickets are $10 and General Admission. <a href=\"https:\/\/am.ticketmaster.com\/butler\/buy\/ism\/MjZWQkcwNg==\">Reserve your seats today.<\/a> Youth and group tickets are available by request.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 id=\"h-reunion-and-milestone-celebrations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reunion and Milestone Celebrations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a member of a class or an organization celebrating a milestone, we would be happy to help promote your event or gathering. Please contact <a href=\"mailto:alumni@butler.edu\">alumni@butler.edu<\/a> with the details for your celebration to be included in the Homecoming schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:65px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alumni Award HonoreesThe Alumni Association is honored to recognize our 2026 Alumni Award honorees for their commitment to the University and to their communities. Award honorees will be recognized at a special, private event, the Alumni Recognition Ceremony, on September 18, 2026, during Butler\u2019s annual Homecoming festivities. 2026 Honorees:Butler Medal \u2014 Jane E. 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