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Grace College students, Alumni, and community celebrating Grace College Homecoming 2023
Homecoming

Save the date! Homecoming 2026 is October 2-3.


2026 Homecoming Schedule

8:30 am – 4 pm – Check-In
Butch and Sandy Shook Welcome Center at Westminster Hall
Check in when you arrive to receive your welcome packet and the tickets for the events in which you RSVP’d. It’s also not too late to purchase tickets at check-in.

9 am –Welcome Coffee
William & Ella Male Hospitality Suite, Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center
For those arriving bright and early, join us for some coffee and light breakfast refreshments, and connect with alumni.

10:30 am – Homecoming Chapel
Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center
Join us for chapel with student worship and an alumni speaker.

11:30 am – Alpha Dining Lunch*+
Alpha Dining Hall

2 p.m. Winona Lake History Bus Tour*
Lower Concourse Entrance, Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center
Come join us for a tour of the Grace College & Seminary campus and Winona Lake with Dr. Terry White (BME 64), author of “Winona at 100: Third Wave Rising.”

2 pm – Campus Tours w/ Student Ambassadors*
Butch and Sandra Shook Welcome Center at Westminster Hall
First time back to campus in a while? Join some Grace College Student Ambassadors on a walking tour of new spots across campus.

4pm – School of Business Alumni Gathering
Business Innovation Center

5:30pm – Alumni Award Dinner ++
Location TBD

6:30 pm – Women’s Soccer 30th Reunion
Location TBD
Join the women’s soccer team and coaching staff for an evening of celebration of 30 years of women’s soccer at Grace College. Enjoy an evening of reconnection and fellowship with other soccer alumni!

8 am – President’s Breakfast*+
Alpha Dining
Come join President Dr. Drew Flamm, alumni, and friends for breakfast and prayer.

8 am – 4 pm – Check-In
Butch and Sandy Shook Welcome Center at Westminster Hall
Check in when you arrive to receive your welcome packet and the tickets for the events in which you RSVP’d. It’s also not too late to purchase tickets at check-in.

9 am – Lancer Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast++
Location TBD
All alumni and friends are invited to come celebrate the former athletes and supporters of Grace Athletics who are being inducted into the Hall of Fame.

10:30 am – Res Life Reunion*+
Dick and Sandy Allen Rainbow Room at Westminster Hall
Did you serve at Grace as an RD, ARD, RA, or Growth Group leader? Join us for a reunion of Res Life staff! Enjoy brunch while reconnecting with fellow student leaders and current Res Life staff.

12 pm-2pm – Tailgate+
Miller Athletic Complex
Come out to enjoy a fall festival designed for the whole family, with food, bounce house (weather permitting), face painting and more. Then get ready to cheer on the men’s soccer team!

1:30 pm – Women’s Soccer Game
Miller Athletic Complex
Stay after the tailgate to cheer on our Lancers as they take on Marian University!

3:30 pm – Campus Tours w/ Ambassadors*
Butch and Sandy Shook Welcome Center at Westminster Hall
Not able to make the tours yesterday? First time back to campus in a while? Join some Grace College Student Ambassadors on a walking tour of new spots across campus.

5pm – Grace’s Golden Gathering (Reunion for classes 1950-1981)*+
Alpha Dining
For those who graduated 45 or more years ago, we are hosting an event to honor you and your long-standing relationship with Grace. Come and enjoy an evening filled with great food and fellowship with a group of your former classmates and friends.

5 pm – 40 Year Class Reunion (1986)*+
Alpha Dining
The class of 1986 are invited to come and enjoy an evening filled with great food and fellowship with former classmates and friends.

5 pm – 30 Year Class Reunion (1996)*+
Alpha Dining
The class of 1996 are invited to come and enjoy an evening filled with great food and fellowship with former classmates and friends.

5 pm – 20 Year Reunion (2006)*+
Alpha Dining
The class of 2006 are invited to come and enjoy an evening filled with great food and fellowship with former classmates and friends.

5 pm – 10 Year Reunion (2016)*+
 
Alpha Dining
The class of 2016 are invited to come and enjoy an evening filled with great food and fellowship with former classmates and friends.

* RSVP required
+ Fee to attend
++ RSVP according to the invitation # Separate ticket required
Other events to be added throughout the fall. To RSVP and find complete details, including costs and more events, visit:
https://www.grace.edu/alumni/homecoming/
If you’d like a sneak peek of the latest shops, galleries, studios and museums of the Village at Winona — visit www.youvisit.com/tour/villageatwinona for a tour of the thriving arts community, and plan what places you’ll pop in on when you come for Homecoming and Family Weekend.


2026 Homecoming Registration


Lodging and Local Amenities

Check out the latest shops, galleries, studios and other activities of The Village at Winona online at https://villageatwinona.com/ to reconnect with our beautiful lake community and the other places you can visit when you come for Homecoming Weekend.


Campus Map & Directions

The Grace campus and community have changed since your last visit so you will appreciate this updated map to guide you to and around campus.


Questions?

Email the Office of Alumni Engagement or call us at (574) 372-5100, ext. 6129