{"id":115,"date":"2021-09-24T16:30:38","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T16:30:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T15:18:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T19:18:21","slug":"homecoming","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/homecoming\/","title":{"rendered":"Homecoming"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"content-block content-block--has-menu wp-block-butler-content-block\">\n\t<div class=\"content-block-container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"content-block-layout\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-menu-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"content-block-menu-nav\" aria-label=\"Site menu\" id=\"page-nav\"><div class=\"content-block-menu-wrapper\"><header class=\"content-block-menu-header\"><span class=\"content-block-menu-header-label\">Alumni &#038; Community Engagement Main Menu<\/span><button type=\"button\" class=\"content-block-menu-mobile-toggle\" title=\"Toggle menu\" aria-label=\"Toggle menu\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><\/button><\/header><ul class=\"content-block-menu-list\"><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/stay-connected\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Stay Connected<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/get-involved\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Get Involved<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/alumni-leadership\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Alumni Leadership<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/alumni-awards\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Alumni Awards<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/perks-resources\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Perks &amp; Resources<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/give-back\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Give Back<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.butler.edu\/alumni\/basketball\/\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Men&#039;s Basketball Viewing Parties<\/a><\/li><li class=\"content-block-menu-list-item content-block-menu-item-initial\"><a href=\"https:\/\/events.butler.edu\/events\/search?tag=Alumni&#038;_ga=2.11345724.907596121.1641926282-1490144913.1617730051\" class=\"content-block-menu-list-link\">Butler Events<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/nav>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"content-block-content-container is-layout-constrained\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"h-homecoming-2026\">Homecoming 2026<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"h-september-17-20-2026\">September 17\u201320, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>It\u2019s official: Homecoming 2026 registration is OPEN!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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\/\">Butler University Area Hotels<\/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 is-style-arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-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 is-style-arrow-right\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-custom-contrast-2-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<h2 id=\"h-alumni-award-honorees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alumni Award Honorees<\/h2>\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\">The Alumni Association is honored to recognize our 2026 Alumni Award honorees for their commitment to the University and to their communities. <\/p>\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\">Award honorees will be recognized at a special, private event, the Alumni Recognition Ceremony, on September 18, 2026, during Butler\u2019s annual Homecoming festivities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-2026-honorees\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2026 Honorees<\/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>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, \u201921 <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<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-contrast-5-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Blue\u2019s Closet Clothing Donation Drive<\/strong><br>Declutter your closet while helping support this campus initiative!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Donation bins are open <strong>Thursday\u2013Sunday<\/strong> during Homecoming weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blue\u2019s Closet\u2014a Butler-based thrift store\u2014allows our community to minimize our environmental impact by reducing clothing waste and new clothing demand. Throughout Homecoming weekend, there will be donation bins in the <strong>lobby of the HRC<\/strong> and in <strong>Gallahue 118<\/strong>. Bring your clean, gently used clothing and apparel to donate. Blue\u2019s Closet <em>cannot<\/em> accept non-apparel items such as kitchenware or furniture, and will not accept undergarments, socks, swimsuits, or intimates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-thursday-september-17\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thursday, September 17<\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/give.butler.edu\/campaign\/797568\/donate\">learn about sponsorship opportunities<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>11:30 AM &#8211; 5:30 PM each day<\/strong><br><em>South Mall, green space between Atherton and ResCo<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Casual &amp; Cozy \u2013 Blue\u2019s Closet Pop-Up<\/strong><br><br>Casual &amp; Cozy will focus on everyday basics and comfortable fall staples, including jeans, T-shirts, sweaters, athleisure, and more. We\u2019ll also have special guest vintage sellers\u00a0<strong>Lily\u2019s Labyrinth, Well Made Vintage, and Lucky Charm Vintage<\/strong>\u00a0joining us.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-friday-september-18\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Friday, September 18<\/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>11:30 AM &#8211; 5:30 PM<\/strong><br><em>South Mall, green space between Atherton and ResCo<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Bulldawg Faves \u2013 Blue\u2019s Closet Pop-Up<\/strong><br><br>Bulldawg Faves will be our biggest inventory day, with all of our Blue\u2019s Closet inventory out, including\u00a0<strong>400+ Butler apparel items<\/strong>. We\u2019ll also have special guest vendors\u00a0<strong>Lily\u2019s Labyrinth, Well Made Vintage, and Revamp Indy<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>5:00 PM &#8211; 6:30 PM<\/strong><br><em>Levinson Family Hall Atrium<\/em><\/td><td>&#8220;<strong>Been There, Done That&#8221; Student Check-In and Social<\/strong><br><br>The Hub and The Black Alumni Association invite you to join them for appetizers, socializing, and networking! Come by to meet Black alumni and talk about how they navigated their time at Butler.<\/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==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reserve your seats today<\/a>. Youth and group tickets are available upon request.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-saturday-september-19\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Saturday, September 19<\/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 are SOLD OUT<\/strong>!<br>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. Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/butlersports.com\/sports\/2016\/5\/19\/information-parking.aspx\">Gameday Parking and Tailgate Policy<\/a>.<br><br><strong>Still 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. <a href=\"https:\/\/am.ticketmaster.com\/butler\/buy\/26HOCO\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/am.ticketmaster.com\/butler\/buy\/26HOCO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reserve your cabana today<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>8:00 AM \u2013 10:00 AM<\/strong><br><em><em>519 W. Hampton Dr. (right next to BUPD)<\/em><\/em><\/td><td><strong>Cru Alumni Gathering<\/strong><br><br>Come by for donuts, coffee, and apple cider.&nbsp;No RSVP is necessary, but contact Jeff Daratony with questions at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jdaraton@butler.edu\">jdaraton@butler.edu<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>9:00 AM<\/strong><br><em><em><em>W. Hampton D<\/em><\/em><\/em>r.<\/td><td><strong>Fraternity Chariot Races<\/strong><br><br>Hosted by Phi Delta Theta and Sigma Chi, join our fraternity and sorority community as we cheer on Chariot Races! Spectators can watch teams representing Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi, Delta Tau Delta, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Kappa Psi, and Sigma Nu. Line the streets of W. Hampton, the start line will take place outside of Kappa Kappa Gamma, and the finish line will be at the intersection between Sigma Chi and Phi Delta Theta.<\/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;presented by Elements Financial, Butler\u2019s Credit Union<\/strong><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\">tailgating policy<\/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)<br>Office of Admission (10:00 AM-1:00 PM)<br>Efroymson Diversity Center (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.<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  Noon<\/strong><br><em>440 Haughey Avenue<\/em><\/td><td><strong>Sigma Nu 100th Anniversary Brunch<\/strong><br><br>The Epsilon Mu chapter of Sigma Nu is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its chartering at Butler. In attendance will be alumni of the chapter and representatives from our national organization and its high council.&nbsp;All are welcome to attend with their families.&nbsp;Dress is casual. RSVP on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.butlersigmanu.org\/event-details\/100th-anniversary-celebration\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.butlersigmanu.org\/event-details\/100th-anniversary-celebration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sigma Nu website<\/a>.<\/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>4507 Sunset Ave<\/em>nue<\/td><td><strong>T<strong>ours of The Jay and Christie Kile Love University House<\/strong><br><\/strong><br><strong>Be among the first to experience Butler University\u2019s newest campus resource, The Jay and Christie Kile Love University House.&nbsp;<\/strong><br>Created for gathering, connecting, and celebrating the Butler community, sign up for a casual guided tour of The University House.<br>Guided tours are offered between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Tours are approximately 15 minutes long and are limited to 25 guests per tour.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdR-kr4s7hqOZ1fDCFUWh-Aa8OkgNvetJoBj1Tx5NazRhX9rg\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=102926331830170288603\">Advanced registration is required<\/a><\/strong>. <br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdR-kr4s7hqOZ1fDCFUWh-Aa8OkgNvetJoBj1Tx5NazRhX9rg\/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=102926331830170288603\">Please complete one registration per person<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>and select your preferred tour time. Tour times will no longer appear once they have reached capacity.<br>We recommend arriving 5-10 minutes before your scheduled tour to allow time for check-in. Please contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:astearly@butler.edu\">Andrea Stearly<\/a>&nbsp;with any questions.<br><\/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>25th 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">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>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-nbsp-sunday-september-20\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;Sunday, September 20<\/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==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reserve your seats today<\/a>. Youth and group tickets are available by request.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\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>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blue\u2019s Closet Clothing Donation DriveDeclutter your closet while helping support this campus initiative! Donation bins are open Thursday\u2013Sunday during Homecoming weekend. 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