Homecoming begins on October 3rd!

Hey, everyone! For those of you who come down every year for homecoming, Ohio Northern will be hosting homecoming on October 3rd! Ohio Northern University invites Polar Bears back to campus to celebrate Homecoming and Reunion Weekend! Friday and Saturday are filled with plenty of awesome events for you to enjoy and get to reunite with your college friends!

    Author:

    Sam Miller

    Date:

    8/19/2025

    Time:

    6:25 p.m EST

FRIDAY, OCT. 3

11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Registration
McIntosh Center, Lounge

Noon - 1:30 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Gold Years
McIntosh Center, Ballroom
A luncheon honoring Golden Years classes (all classes celebrating 50-years or more). Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu

Noon - 4 p.m.
Exhibition: Eight Structures: Four Prompts
Elzay Gallery of Art
Contact: Melissa Eddings, m-eddings@onu.edu

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Campus Tours
Departing from McIntosh Center, Lounge Walking and golf cart options available. Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu

3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Classes Without Quizzes
McIntosh Center, Wishing Well
Attend a special session hosted by ONU historian, Matt Francis.

5:30 - 6 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Class of 1975 50-Year Reunion Reception
McIntosh Center, Activities Room
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu

6 - 8 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Class of 1975 50-Year Dinner and Banquet
McIntosh Center, Ballroom
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu

8 p.m.
Reunion Weekend: Class of 1975 50-Year Reunion Post-Banquet Reception
The Inn at ONU, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2

8 p.m.
Homecoming Choral Concert
Snyder Recital Hall in Presser Hall
Contact: Shawn Stevens, s-stevens.3@onu.edu

SATURDAY, OCT. 4

8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Homecoming Registration
King-Horn Field House
Wristbands for tailgate lunch and game can be picked up or purchased at registration. Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
ONU Marching Band
Dial-Roberson Stadium
All ONUMB alumni are invited to join band for Homecoming parade and pregame show. Contact: Shawn Stevens, s-stevens.3@onu.edu

9 - 10:15 a.m.
Tour of the Mifsud Center for Student Success
Dial-Roberson Stadium
Heterick Memorial Library, 2nd Floor, Mifsud Center for Student Success
Contact: Mary Drzycimski-Finn, m-drzycimski-finn@onu.edu

9 - 10:15 a.m.
Career Closet Clothing Drive and Tour
Heterick Memorial Library, 2nd Floor, Mifsud Center for Student Success
During this time, students will be able to pick up clothing from parking lot (north side) of the library. Suggested are items that students could use when interviewing, meeting new professional connections, or at Career Fairs. Contact: Polar Careers, career@onu.edu

9 - 10:15 a.m.
Dicke College of Business Administration
Building Tours and Breakfast at James F. Dicke Hall
Contact: Sharon Rausch, s-rausch@onu.edu

9 - 10:15 a.m.
T.J. Smull College of Engineering Tours and Dean's Update
James Lehr Kennedy Engineering Building, Room 103
Contact: Laurie Laird, BSME '86, l-laird@onu.edu

9 - 10:15 a.m.
Raabe College of Pharmacy Building and Pierstorf Museum Tours
Robertson-Evans Pharmacy Building
See what’s new at College of Pharmacy, meet Dean and tour the College and Museum. Contact: Kathryn Baker, k-baker.9@onu.edu

10 - 11:30 a.m.
Getty College of Arts & Sciences
Meet the Dean In front of Dukes Memorial Meet and greet with refreshments.
Contact: Heidi Leek, h-leek@onu.edu

10:30 a.m.
Homecoming Parade
Main Street, Village of Ada
GM’s: Jennifer Kinsley-Smith, BS ’10, JD ’13 & Robert Roll, BSBA ’13, MPPA ’14.

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Tailgae Lunch
King-Horn Field House
Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Activities Tent
Outside King-Horn Field House
Visit with student groups, campus departments and colleges. Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu

Noon - 4 p.m.
Exhibition: Eight Structures: Four Prompts
Elzay Gallery of Art
Contact: Melissa Eddings, m-eddings@onu.edu

1 - 4 p.m.
Polar Bear Club Tent (Invite Only)
Dial-Roberson Stadium Tent on the sidelines.
Contact: Annual Giving, alumni@onu.edu

1:30 p.m.
Pre-Game Festivity: Presentation of 2025 Will L. Robinson Young Alumni Award
Dial-Roberson Stadium
Recipients: Jennifer Kinsley-Smith, BS ’10, JD ’13 & Robert Roll, BSBA ’13, MPPA ’14. Contact: Alumni Engagement, alumni@onu.edu

2 p.m.
ONU Football Game vs. Marietta
Dial-Roberson Stadium
Homecoming Royalty Coronation Ceremony at halftime. Contact: athletics@onu.edu

5 p.m.
ONU Men's Soccer vs. Marietta
Kerscher Stadium
Contact: athletics@onu.edu

5 - 8 p.m.
Honors Program Alumni Social
The Inn, Meeting Room 1
Contact: Jennifer Moore, j-moore.18@onu.edu

7:30 p.m.
The Mad Ones
Stambaugh Studio Theatre, Freed Center
Contact: Box Office at 419-772-1900 or boxoffice@onu.edu

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We Hope to See You There!

We are currently working out details for our homecoming schedule. Once we do, we will let you know! We hope you can join us and have a great time! See you all there!We are currently working out details for our homecoming schedule. Once we do, we will let you know! We hope you can join us and have a great time! See you all there!

For additional information, please reach out to President, Ethan Berei or Alumni Chair, Nathan Hall