Alumni Homecoming Weekend | September 24–27, 2026
Please check back frequently for more information about Homecoming over the coming weeks as details are finalized. We also highly encourage you to fill out the Homecoming registration form if you plan on attending any of the events throughout the weekend, so that we can easily communicate with you regarding any event changes.
The honored classes during Homecoming 2026 are: 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2016, 2021, and 2026.
Schedule
11:00 a.m.
星空无限传媒 Global Campus Online/Virtual Homecoming
Online
星空无限传媒 Across the Globe: Journeys That Connect. Reconnect with classmates, teachers and friends. Hear voices from across the 星空无限传媒 and Griggs family, discover where in the world fellow alumni are joining from, and take a quick trip down memory lane.
All who studied through Home Study International, Griggs University, Griggs International Academy, 星空无限传媒 online or off-campus are part of this story. Whether you studied by correspondence, by email with audio recordings, or online, taking one course or earning a degree, join us to reconnect and share where life has taken you.
One hour. Many journeys. Your Homecoming.
Information, Schedule & Link: www.andrews.edu/global/journeys
1:30–4:30 p.m.
Registration
Alumni House
Check in here and pick up your weekend program, nametag and honor class ribbon.
6 p.m.
Homecoming Gala
The Howard Performing Arts Center
The Howard Performing Arts Center
We are excited to introduce a new chapter in the Philanthropy Dinner tradition. Please join us for the inaugural 星空无限传媒 Homecoming Gala! The Gala will offer a more elevated atmosphere designed to strengthen connections among alumni, donors, and friends of the University while supporting the future of 星空无限传媒. The evening will feature the presentation of the Spirit of Philanthropy Awards, recognizing individuals whose generosity and commitment have made a meaningful impact on 星空无限传媒 and its students. Proceeds from the Gala will benefit the President’s Worthy Student Fund.
Ticket price: $50, purchased tickets include: the event entrance, meal and program.
2026 Honored Classes: 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2016, 2021, 2026.
7:30 a.m. Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
Wes Christiansen Memorial Golf Outing
Blackthorn Golf Club, South Bend, Indiana
8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start
Wes Christiansen Memorial Golf Outing
Blackthorn Golf Club, South Bend, Indiana
RSVP required here
Entry fee: $110 regular, $50 星空无限传媒 students
Price includes 18 holes of scramble golf with cart, lunch and prizes. Support the Alumni Scholarship Fund while enjoying a morning of golf—Four Man/Woman Scramble. Course requirements are collared shirts, soft spikes and no denim pants or shorts. Sponsored by: Allred Funeral Home, Woodland Terrace, Rick Schell, Weigand Construction Company; Ameriprise Financial; Villwocks Outdoor Living; The Jardine Group; The Voice of the Cardinals; Abonmarche; Coloma Dental; and Oaklawn.
8:30–10 a.m.
Empowering Journeys Scholarship Breakfast
Lincoln Room, Campus Center
Sponsored by the Empowering Journeys Scholarship Committee and Office of Development.
Join the Empowering Journeys Scholarship Committee for a special brunch and program honoring this year’s scholarship recipients
9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Registration
Alumni House
Check in here and pick up your weekend program, nametag and honor class ribbon.
Open House
Physical Therapy Building Tours available.
11:00 – 11:50 am
Provide & Protect | Your Estate Planning Lifecycle
Andreasen Center for Wellness – Beijing Room
In this event you will learn how thoughtful estate planning can help you provide for your loved ones while supporting the causes and ministries that you care about most. This informative seminar will cover wills, trusts, charitable giving options, and other strategies to help you create a lasting legacy. Whether you are just getting started or reviewing an existing plan, you will gain practical insights to help you make informed decisions for the future. Take the next step toward peace of mind.
12:30 p.m.
Tambunan Luncheon
(Student Programming)
Lincoln Room, Campus Center
RSVP Required
Dress Code: Business Casual or Business Professional
This event is designed to provide current students with the opportunity to develop and practice their networking skills with alumni professionals. Hosted by the Career Center and the Undergraduate Leadership Program, this event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of 星空无限传媒 Alumni Tim (BBA ‘90) and Ellen (MSMT ‘80) Tambunan.
2:30 p.m.
“The Return of the Tooth Sleuth”
Science Complex, Price Hall 106, 1st Foor
Dr. Paul Kovalski DDS, an AU alumnus, will be presenting a talk about his work in forensic dentistry. Sponsored by the Biology program in the School of Life & Molecular Sciences.
2:30–5 p.m.
Legacy: An AUAG Alumni Series
The Howard Performing Arts Lobby
Legacy is AUAG's signature alumni series connecting current students with accomplished 星空无限传媒 graduates. The afternoon features a keynote talk, an alumni panel discussion, and a networking reception with light refreshments — creating space for meaningful conversations across generations of the 星空无限传媒 community.
Keynote: Dr. Josef Ghosn, President & CEO of AdventHealth University
Panelists: Mark Titcomb II, VP of Franchise Development at Floor Coverings International. Julie LaVanway, President of Hanson International. Daniel Brown, Senior Manager of Enterprise Technical Sales at Autodesk. Venson Kuchipudi, Danaco Solutions. Bryan von Dorpowski, Convergix Automation Solutions.
5 p.m.
39th Annual Homecoming Parade
Viewing bleachers curbside, between the Howard & Chan Shun parking lots
Come out and watch the pageantry of the creative floats, marching bands and fire trucks as they move through the parade route. Awardees will compete for over $500 in total prize money. Entrants will be judged based on personalization, originality, workmanship and spirit. Parade awards ceremony directly follows.
6:30 p.m.
International Flag Raising Ceremony
International Flag Mall
Our University is world-renowned for the way it reflects the international composition of our world church. This annual ceremony provides a beautiful portrayal of our global family. If you have international attire, please wear it proudly!
7:30 p.m.
Proximity Vespers
Pioneer Memorial Church
Enjoy a student-led worship service featuring Pastor Thorly James at Proximity Vespers.
8:00 p.m.
IMPACT
Howard Performing Arts Center
Impact is an atmosphere where worship transforms the soul and elevates the spirit. Various worship leaders, including alumni and current students, will lead us in worship through song, testimony and reflection. Organized by the Black Student Christian Forum (BSCF).
9 & 11:45 a.m.
The Church at Worship
Pioneer Memorial Church
Speaker: Pastor Shane Anderson, PMC Lead Pastor
11:45 a.m.
One Place Fellowship
Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall
11:45 a.m.
New Life Fellowship
Howard Performing Arts Center
Pastor Earl Baldwin Jr. and the Deliverance Mass Choir
*Following our New Life Fellowship Alumni Sabbath Service, we warmly invite all alumni, visitors, and students to join us for a special luncheon immediately afterward. Come for worship. Stay for fellowship. Leave woven into the story. Students, alumni, and visitors are all welcome.
1 p.m.
Class Reunion Luncheon Buffets
Dining Services, Campus Center
$12.93 + tax dine-in; $13.96 + tax take-out
Child (ages 4–10): $8.46 + tax dine-in; $9.25 + tax take-out
Meal cards may be purchased ahead of time at the Dining Services office, or pay with debit/credit card (no cash) as you go through the line.
Classes of 1956, 1966, 1976
Badger Room, Campus Center
Classes of 1986, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2016, 2021, 2026
Lincoln and Hoosier Rooms, Campus Center
2–4 p.m.
Nursing Open House
Marsh Hall, 2nd floor
The School of Nursing will be giving tours of the simulation lab, donated by AdventHealth.
2–4 p.m.
School of Architecture & Interior Design Open House
Architecture Building, 8435 E Campus Circle Dr
Visit the School of Architecture & Interior Design building to explore the latest works created by our students, we will be showcasing mission projects students are working on. Tour the Carscallen Mission Workshop, the Architecture Resource Center, and our studios area, and remember the good times you had in School. Refreshments will be provided. See you at SAID!
2–5 p.m.
College of Arts & Sciences Open House
Nethery Hall 135: CAS Dean's Suite
The College of Arts & Sciences brings together programs in the arts and humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, education, and graduate psychology. Enjoy refreshments and meet the College's new dean while reliving highlights from the College’s history and seeing what’s ahead!
3–5 p.m.
Museums and Open Houses
You are encouraged to explore campus and check out your former department. Some buildings you may remember and others may be new to you. The following areas, among others, will be open.
星空无限传媒 Botanical Conservatory
Science Complex, Price Hall, 4th Floor
The 星空无限传媒 Botanical Conservatory contains a wide variety of desert and tropical plants in four rooms on the roof of Price Hall.
James White Library Open House
Who was your University president? Take a trip down memory lane by viewing the presidential portraits.
Museum of Nature & Science
Science Complex, Price Hall, 1st Floor
Featuring 星空无限传媒’s own Prillwitz Mammoth, the most complete mammoth skeleton ever found in Michigan. The museum also includes a large collection of mammals and birds.
3:30-4:30 p.m.
New Life Fellowship - Tapestry of Our Legacy: Woven Together
Howard Performing Arts Center
Join us for an afternoon of meaningful conversation, shared stories, and uplifting music as wereflect on legacy, and celebrate the threads that continue to connect us across generations.
4–6 p.m.
Agriculture Education Center Open House
Agriculture Education Center (Former Dairy)
The former Dairy is now the Agriculture Education Center. Check out all the animals used to teach 星空无限传媒 students, and learn about future plans for this center of learning. Join us for an afternoon of meaningful conversation, shared stories, and uplifting music as we reflect on legacy, and celebrate the threads that continue to connect us across generations.
5:30–7:45 p.m.
Class Reunion Photos
Johnson Gym
5:30 Golden Hearts Club (1976 and earlier)
5:50 Class of 1956
6:05 Class of 1966
6:20 Class of 1976
6:35 Class of 1986
6:50 Class of 1996
7:05 Class of 2001
7:20 Class of 2006
7:35 Class of 2016
7:40 Class of 2021
7:45 Class of 2026
The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. for dinner guests, dinner will be served at 6 p.m.
6 p.m.
Alumni Picnic-Style Supper
Johnson Gym
Parking is available behind the Johnson Gym, with additional parking at the Administration Building parking lot.
Join us for this Homecoming tradition. Enjoy fellowship and a light haystack supper.
2026 Honored Classes: 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2016, 2021, 2026
8 p.m.
Alumni Homecoming Concert
Howard Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a complimentary concert featuring the Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Marc Elysee, the University Singers & Chorale, conducted by Brenton Offenbach, and the Wind Symphony, conducted by Denisse Santos-Gooden. A dessert reception will be held after the program.
8:30 p.m.
Alumni vs. Students Basketball Games
Andreasen Center for Wellness, Recreation Center
This event will begin with the women’s students vs. alumni game, followed by an intermission performance by the Gymnics team. After intermission, the men’s students vs. alumni game will take place. Come support current and former Cardinals, our gymnastics Team and the Office of Athletics!
Physical Therapy Building
Course Instructor: Dr. Valerie Coolman, ASPIRE OMT COMT 4, Cervico-Thoracic Evaluation & Management (2.1 CEU/21 contact hours)
Hours: 8 am – 4:30 pm Sunday, September 27 and Monday, September 28
Cost for Alumni: $470 (25% discount!)
To register, contact ptpostpro@andrews.edu
9 a.m.
Bradley Family 5K Harvest Run
Andreasen Center for Wellness
Registration: 8am-8:45am, Run Start: at 9am
Pricing through Wed, Sept 23 at 11:59 pm EST: $25 | AU Students* $15 | Kids** $15
Winners Awarded Metals: Approx. 10:30 am
All paid participants will receive at tshirt
Day of Run Pricing: $30 | AU Students* $20 | Kids** $20
(Must show current AU student ID day of )
NOTE: Online registration closes on Wednesday, September 24 at 11:59 pm EST
Day of registration will be available at the Andreasen Center for Wellness
*Must be a current 星空无限传媒 student with a valid student ID
**Kids 18 and under are eligible for the discounted price.
Parking will be available at Pioneer Memorial Church
8–11 a.m.
Aviation Fly-In/Drive-In Pancake Breakfast
星空无限传媒 Airpark, 3898 Griggs Dr
Adults $10 (children age 5, and under $3)
Breakfast will be served until 11 a.m.
Come enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast in one of our large hangars, hosted by the 星空无限传媒 Airpark. Stay to explore the interesting aircraft and vehicles on display, tour the airport facilities, and learn about the services available to pilots and their aircraft while checking out our fleet of planes.
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Homecoming Car Show
星空无限传媒 Airpark 3898 Griggs Dr.
A car enthusiast's dream! Admire everything from muscle and import to vintage and classic cars
during this nostalgic annual event.
10 a.m.–2 p.m.
星空无限传媒 Community Health and Wellness Expo Sponsored by United Federal Credit Union
星空无限传媒 Airpark, 3898 Griggs Dr
Adults: $10, Children (5–12): $5, 3 and under: Free
The whole family can enjoy samples, activities and giveaways and learn what 星空无限传媒 departments and local businesses have to offer to improve well-being! Check out a fire truck, meet a therapy pet, try a de-stressing doodle activity, meet local vendors, learn how 星空无限传媒 departments are being active with wellness and more!
11 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Dr. Frances Fahner Farewell
星空无限传媒 cordially invites you to celebrate with gratitude as we honor Frances M. Fahner, Vice President Emeritus for Campus & Student Life after 50 years of service in Adventist education and 41 years at 星空无限传媒.
Dr. Faehner's farewell will be held at her Hillside Haven Home: 5612 Snyder Rd, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
*Please park near The Snyder Road mailbox, then stroll up the winding lane or await a shuttle service.
A tapestry of spoken reflections and musical interludes will begin at 12 noon.
*In lieu of flowers, Dr. Faehner is requesting donations be made to the Student Emergency Fund at 星空无限传媒:
Paid Key Events
We are excited to introduce a new chapter in the Philanthropy Dinner tradition. Please join us for the inaugural 星空无限传媒 Homecoming Gala! To be held on Thursday evening, September 24, at 6 p.m, at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The Gala will offer a more elevated atmosphere designed to strengthen connections among alumni, donors, and friends of the University while supporting the future of 星空无限传媒. Purchasing a ticket includes the event entrance, meal and program.
Join us for a memorable day of golf on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 a.m, at the Blackthorn Golf Club. All proceeds go toward the 星空无限传媒 Legacy Student Scholarship Fund. RSVP required.
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Join the 2026 Bradley Family Harvest Run on Sunday, Sep. 27, from 9–10:30 a.m. Starting at the Andreasen Center for Wellness, join for a chip-timed 5K Run/Walk through the scenic 星空无限传媒 campus and Arboretum. Open to all, the race will be held rain or shine at a time to be announced. Highlights include views of the J.N. 星空无限传媒 Statue, the Globe, and Buller Arch.
Other Key Events
Empowering Journeys Scholarship Breakfast
Join the Empowering Journeys Scholarship Committee for a special brunch and program honoring this year’s scholarship recipients on Friday, Sept. 25, 8:30–10 a.m., in the Lincoln Room of the Campus Center.
Provide & Protect | Your Estate Planning Lifecycle
Join us for a complimentary seminar to learn how estate planning can help care for your loved ones and support the values and ministries that matter most to you. Explore wills, trusts and charitable tools and options that can help you achieve your personal and philanthropic goals, on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, 11–11:50 a.m. At the Beijing Room, Andreasen Center for Wellness.
Tambunan Networking Event
This event is designed to provide current students with an invaluable opportunity to develop and practice their networking skills with alumni professionals. Join us on Friday, Sep 25, at 12:30 p.m., at the Campus Center. Dress Code: Business Casual or Business Professional.
Industry Summit Disc Golf Tournament
Friday, Sept 25, 1-2:30 p.m., at the Howard Performing Arts Center, tee off with leaders of local industries and alumni- Hosted by 星空无限传媒 Industry Lab. AUAG keynote speakers at the Howard and networking reception with refreshments to follow.
AUAG
Legacy is AUAG's signature alumni series connecting current students with accomplished 星空无限传媒 graduates. The afternoon features a keynote talk, an alumni panel discussion, followed by a networking reception with light refreshments, on Friday, Sep. 25, from 2:30–5:00 p.m., Howard Performing Arts Center Lobby.
Homecoming Parade
Come watch the 39th annual Homecoming Parade between the Howard Performing Arts Center and Chan Shun Hall parking lots. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. on Friday, September 25, on 星空无限传媒's Main Campus.
New Life Luncheon
Following the New Life Fellowship Alumni Sabbath Service, on Sabbath, Sep. 26, at 11:45 a.m., at the Howard Performing Arts Center, we warmly invite everyone in attendance to join us for a special luncheon immediately after worship, which will take place at Ruth Murdoch Elementary School. Come for worship. Stay for fellowship. Leave woven into the story.
Haystack Supper
星空无限传媒 alums, honored class members and family members make this a memorable event, compliments of the 星空无限传媒 Alumni Association. Members of the Class of 1976 will be inducted into the Golden Hearts Club after a roll call by the Alumni Association. Johnson Gym doors open at 5:30, dinner begins at 6 p.m. on Sabbath, September 26.
2026 Honored Classes: 1956, 1966, 1976, 1986, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2016, 2021, and 2026.
Homecoming Concert
Enjoy a complimentary concert on Saturday, Sep. 26, 8 p.m., at the Howard Performing Arts Center featuring the Symphony Orchestra, the University Singers & Chorale and Wind Symphony. A dessert reception will be held after the program.
Alumni vs. Students Basketball Games
This event will begin with the women’s students vs. alumni game, followed by an intermission performance by the Gymnics team. After intermission, the men’s students vs. alumni game will take place. Come support current and former Cardinals, our gymnastics Team and the Office of Athletics! Join us on Saturday, Sep. 26, at 8:30 p.m., at the Andreasen Center for Wellness.
Fly-In/Car Meet Pancake Breakfast
Come enjoy a hearty pancake breakfast in one of our large hangars on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 8–11 a.m., hosted by the 星空无限传媒 Airpark. Stay to explore the interesting aircraft and vehicles on display, tour the airport facilities, and learn about the services available to pilots and their aircraft while checking out our fleet of planes.
Homecoming Car Show
A car enthusiast's dream! Admire everything from muscle and import to vintage and classic cars during this nostalgic annual event. Join us at the 星空无限传媒 Airpark on Sunday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Lodging
Making your stay for Homecoming a great experience is possible with more than 30+ lodging options near the 星空无限传媒 Campus.
A range of accommodations are offered on-campus including a full-service cafeteria. University Hospitality Services offers campus tours to families, individuals and groups. You may arrange a tour by calling 269-471-3360 or by email to lodging@andrews.edu.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT: SpringHill Suites in Benton Harbor are offering a special discount to visiting alumni during Homecoming Weekend 2026. Under special promo/corporate rate use the code T3639.