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
4:30 p.m. | Humphrey Center
Alumni are invited to join Grand View students for a Homecoming themed rock painting. Supplies provided.
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| Tuesday, September 24 |
- 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
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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 p.m. | Johnson Wellness Center, Field House
Tickets available at the gate. $5 adult/$3 child
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| Wednesday, September 25 |
- Drinks & Hymns
6:30 p.m. | 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!
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| 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. $35 tickets are available for purchase here, through September 15.
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| 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. | Johnson Wellness Center Field House
Free family fun for all ages at this outdoor festival. Live music, food trucks, balloon artist, and cash bar.
*This event has been moved to Johnson Wellness Center Field House due to 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.
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| 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
- Des Moines' Annual Oktoberfest
3:00 p.m. | Downtown Court Avenue District
Those looking for Saturday evening activities are encouraged to attend Oktoberfest in Downtown Des Moines. Complete with the Craft Beer Village, Lederhosen Lane, and the Silent Disco Party Plaza! Check out all Oktoberfest has to offer! Festival runs 3 pm - 1 am both evenings. AND, Grand View’s own Dr. Paul Brooke, Professor of English, is set to compete in the Charity Stein Holding Competition at 5:00 PM. Purchase your tickets now and cheer Dr. Brooke to victory!
- 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. $25 tickets are available for purchase here, through September 17.
- 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.
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| Sunday, September 29 |
- Worship Service
10:00 a.m. | *UPDATED: Luther Memorial Church
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.
*Location has been updated from Speed Lyceum to Luther Memorial Church.
- Luther Memorial Church Groundbreaking
11:00 a.m. | Luther Memorial Church
Directly following the conclusion of the worship.
- Brunch
11:30 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
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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
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| Robert L. Mahaffey Community Service Award |
- Robert Hamill ’04 (Men’s Basketball)
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| Sally Cartwright Volunteer Award |
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| 10 Under 10 Alumni |
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Omi Acosta ’13
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Julie (Schrader ’10) Davila
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Debra (Hermanson '13) Goodhue
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Amara (Hartley ’11) Huffine
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Alisha Knowler ’11
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Matt Moklestad ’10
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Danny Neville ’10
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Boaz Nkingi ’16
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Robbie Rissman ’15
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Samantha Roemer ’18
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| Athletics Hall of Fame |
- Doug Brinker ’00 (Baseball)
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Paige (Jensen ’09) Dahms (Softball)
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Edwin Disang ‘05 (Men's Soccer)
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Jessica (Nikkel) Maston ‘03 (Women's Basketball)
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Ross Moffat ‘06 (Men's Soccer)
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Jon Wilson ’94 (Baseball)
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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.