Homecoming 2021
We are thrilled to return to in-person events for Grand View's 2021 Homecoming celebration! Join us September 19 - 26 for a full slate of festivities.
Sunday, September 19
Paint the Rock
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Humphrey Center
Alumni are invited to join Grand View students for a Homecoming themed rock painting. Supplies provided.
Tuesday, September 21
Women's Soccer vs William Penn
Time: 5 p.m.
Location: Cownie Soccer Complex
Purchase tickets here. $5 per adult, $3 per child
Documentary with Luther Memorial Church
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Luther Memorial Church
"Finding Hygge" is a documentary exploring Denmark's secret to happiness. For those seeking happiness, this exploratory documentary travels the globe to discover the true meaning of hygge and how to find it. The film will be sponsored by and shown at Luther Memorial Church. There will be refreshments and snacks provided! All are welcome! Watch the trailer here.
Men's Soccer vs William Penn
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Cownie Soccer Complex
Purchase tickets here. $5 per adult, $3 per child
Women's Volleyball vs William Penn
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Johnson Wellness Center Field House
Purchase tickets here. $5 per adult, $3 per child
Thursday, September 23
1896 Club Dinner
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Grand View Student Center
Cocktails served at 6 p.m., dinner and program to follow at 7
This annual event celebrates the 2021 alumni award recipients, 1896 Club donors and gives a special welcome to the 50-year reunion classes of 1970 and 1971. Tickets can be purchased here.
Friday, September 24
Meet & Mingle Breakfast
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: CJ's Place, Student Center
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.
Tour Luther Memorial Church
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: Luther Memorial Church
Take a tour of the newly renovated and remodeled Luther Memorial Church and learn about our deep-rooted Danish traditions, ministry projects, and future plans.
Alumni College Choose one of the following sessions
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The NEXUS Institute & Moses Project with Luther Memorial Church
11:00 a.m. - Student Center Principal Conference Room A
Kate Faas, Director of The NEXUS Institute, and Trisha Wheelock Ph.D., Director of the Moses Project, invite you to learn about the impact and reach of these programs on campus, Luther Memorial Church, and the greater church communities in the Midwest and beyond. NEXUS engages high school-aged youth through summer theological programming while the Moses Project provides professional development and support to rural ELCA pastors so they can maintain strong ministries and thrive.
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Documenting the Grand View Experience Throughout the Years
11:00 a.m. - Student Center Principal Conference Room B
Sheri Muller, Grand View University Archivist, invites you for a session that will describe and show the methods through which generations of Grand View students have documented their student experience dating back to 1896. Throughout the years, resources available, student attendance, technology, and more have influenced the ways that students record their time at Grand View. The session will conclude with a brief overview of how current students record their time as Vikings while living in a fast-paced digital environment.
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Lunch
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: 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
SongFest with the Grand View Choir
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: 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 Inaugural Alumni Practice
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Viking Event Center
Wrestling alumni are invited back to the mats for friendly competition against each other.
Homecoming Festival
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Grand Central Plaza
Free family fun for all ages at this outdoor festival. Live music, food trucks, balloon artist and cash bar.
Women's Volleyball vs MNU
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Johnson Wellness Center, Field House
Purchase tickets here. $5 per adult, $3 per child
Saturday, September 25
Men's & Women's Cross Country - Viking Invitational 5k/8k
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: DMACC Cross Country Course
Football Tailgate
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Maple Street Baptist Church Parking Lot
Football vs Evangel
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Williams Stadium
Purchase tickets here. $5 per adult, $3 per child
Women's Volleyball vs Park
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Location: Johnson Wellness Center, Field House
Purchase tickets here. $5 per adult, $3 per child
Women's Soccer vs Evangel
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Cownie Soccer Complex
Purchase tickets here. $5 per adult, $3 per child
Men's Soccer vs Evangel
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Cownie Soccer Complex
Purchase tickets here. $5 per adult, $3 per child
Athletic Awards Dinner
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Speed Lyceum, Student Center
Hall of Fame inductees and alumni athletic award winners are recognized during this annual celebration. Tickets available for purchase here.
Bingo Night
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Ibsen's Valhalla, Student Center
Alumni and students are invited to enjoy a free bingo night filled with prizes and fun.
Sunday, September 26
Worship Service
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Luther Memorial Church
Luther Memorial Church invites everyone to their beautifully renovated building for a Homecoming-inspired service including a building dedication ceremony and cornerstone placement recognition.
Brunch
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: DuPont Pioneer Dining Center
Tickets available for purchase at the door.
Organ Concert
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Join Campus Ministry and Luther Memorial Church for a traditional organ concern of church songs and refreshments.