Homecoming 2019

Each year, GV alumni and friends gather on campus for Homecoming. You're invited to return to reconnect with your classmates, professors, and friends September 23-29!

Rediscover your favorite things about Grand View and Des Moines:

• Tour new buildings and residence halls since your time as a student
• Meet friends at the Friday evening Homecoming Festival
• Cheer on the Vikings at a football, volleyball or soccer game
• Pick up a new Grand View sweatshirt at the bookstore
• Visit the Des Moines Farmers' Market and other Des Moines favorites

Schedule of Events

Sunday, September 22

Paint the Rock Time 4:30 p.m. | Humphrey Center Alumni are invited to join Grand View students for a Homecoming themed rock painting. Supplies provided.

Tuesday, September 25

Women's Soccer vs. William Penn 5:00 p.m. | Cownie Soccer Complex, 2600 Hartford Ave Tickets available at the gate. $5 adult/$3 child Men's Soccer vs. William Penn 7:30 p.m. | Cownie Soccer Complex, 2600 Hartford Ave Tickets available at the gate. $5 adult/$3 child Women's Volleyball vs. Clarke 7:30 PM | Johnson Wellness Center, Field House Tickets available at the gate. $5 adult/$3 child

Wednesday, September 25

Drinks & Hymns Start Time TBD | Student Center, Speed Lyceum A gathering for spirited singing of sacred songs. Local brew from Confluence and root beer on tap. Hosted by Campus Ministry and Luther Memorial Church. Bring your voice, and bring your friends!

Thursday, September 26

1896 Club Dinner 6:00 p.m. Cocktails | 7:00 p.m. Dinner & Program | Student Center This annual event celebrates the 2019 alumni award recipients, 1896 Club donors, and gives a special welcome to 50-year reunion class of 1969.

Friday, September 27

Meet & Mingle Breakfast 9:30 a.m. | Student Center, CJ's Place 50-year reunion attendees, alumni and Grand View alumni employees are invited to CJ's Place to chat and enjoy a complimentary light breakfast sponsored by Grand View Alumni Relations. Alumni College 11:00 a.m. - Noon | Various locations on campus Alumni are invited to embrace Grand View's tradition of lifelong learning by taking in a brief lecture presentation on various topics. More program details coming soon. Lunch Noon | Student Center, DuPont Pioneer Dining Center Enjoy lunch on campus with Grand View students, faculty and staff. Tickets available for purchase at the door. Campus Tours Available by request. Email alumni @ grandview.edu to register. Song Fest with the Grand View Choir 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. | Cowles Center, Room 131 Join the Grand View choir for a singing of traditional Grand View songs that span the decades of GV history. Men's Wrestling Open Practice 5:00 p.m. | Viking Events Center Young Alumni Happy Hour 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Jensen Bridge Graduates from the last 10 years (and those young at heart) are invited to meet with friends for drinks and a chance to win great door prizes! Free to attend with cash bar available. Homecoming Festival 6:00 p.m. | Grand Central Plaza* Free family fun for all ages at this outdoor festival. Live music, food trucks, balloon artist, and cash bar. *This event will be moved to Johnson Wellness Center Field House in event of inclement weather. Grand View Faculty Recital 7:00 p.m. | Student Center, Speed Lyceum Grand View's music faculty share their talents and present a free concert for all ages.

Saturday, September 28

Football Tailgate 9 a.m. | Maple Street Baptist Church parking lot, south of Williams Stadium Women's Soccer Alumni Game 9:30 a.m. | Luhr's Athletic Complex Soccer Field Football vs. Evangel 11 a.m. | Williams Stadium, 15911 E. University Ave. Des Moines Tickets available at the gate. $5 adult / $3 child Men's Soccer vs. Missouri Valley College 3:30 p.m. | Cownie Soccer Complex, 2600 Hartford Ave. Des Moines Tickets available at the gate. $5 adult / $3 child Women's Volleyball vs. Culver-Stockton 4:00 p.m. | Johnson Wellness Center, Field House Tickets available at the gate. $5 adult/$3 child Women's Soccer vs. Missouri Valley College 6:00 p.m. | Cownie Soccer Complex, 2600 Hartford. Ave Des Moines Tickets available at the gate. $5 adult / $3 child Athletic Awards Dinner 6:00 p.m. Cocktails | 7:00 p.m. Dinner & Program | Student Center, Speed Lyceum Hall of Fame inductees and alumni athletic award winners are recognized during this annual celebration. Tickets available for purchase. Bingo Night 7:00 p.m. | Ibsen's Valhalla, Student Center Alumni and students are invited to enjoy a free bingo night filled with prizes and fun.

Sunday, September 29

Worship Service 10:00 a.m. | Student Center, Speed Lyceum Luther Memorial Church invites all alumni, friends and students for a Homecoming inspired church service. LMC is meeting at the Speed Lyceum during their building renovation and construction. Brunch 11:00 a.m. | Student Center, DuPont Pioneer Dining Center Tickets available for purchase at the door, $7 Softball Alumni Slow Pitch Game Noon | Luhrs Athletic Complex Varsity inter-squad scrimmage to follow. Women's Basketball Alumni Game 1:00 p.m. | Sisam Arena Varsity inter-squad scrimmage to follow.

2019 Alumni Winners

Alumni Awards for 2019 will be recognized Thursday, September 26, at the 1896 Club Dinner.

Distinguished Alumni Award

Tiffany (Holdsworth ’97) Menke

Robert L. Mahaffey Community Service Award

Robert Hamill ’04 (Men’s Basketball)

Sally Cartwright Volunteer Award

LaVerne Quass

10 Under 10 Alumni

Omi Acosta ’13 Julie (Schrader ’10) Davila Debra Goodhue ’13 Amara (Hartley ’11) Huffine Alisha Knowler ’11 Matt Moklestad ’10 Danny Neville ’10 Boaz Nkingi ’16 Robbie Rissman ’15 Samantha Roemer ’18

Athletics Hall of Fame

Doug Brinker ’01 (Baseball) Paige (Jensen ’10) Dahms (Softball) Edwin Disang ‘06 (Men's Soccer) Jessica (Nikkel) Maston ‘03 (Women's Basketball) Ross Moffat ‘0 (Men's Soccer) Jon Wilson ’94 (Baseball)

Accommodations

Reserve your hotel at:
Holiday Inn Downtown Mercy Campus
1050 Sixth Ave, Des Moines, IA

Ask for the discounted Grand View Homecoming rate of $109.
Book directly online or call (515) 283-0151.

If you have questions about Homecoming, contact the alumni office at alumni @ grandview.edu or (515) 263-2957.