Homecoming - Midland University

HOMECOMING 2024

We can’t wait to see you at Homecoming 2024 – October 17-20! Check out our schedule of events and pre-order your Homecoming t-shirt. Registration details will be coming soon!

Do you want to see highlights from Homecoming 2023? Check out the highlights and photo gallery!

Homecoming 2024 Schedule of Events

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17

USO CHOIR TOUR 50-YEAR REUNION
6:00 PM
More details coming soon!

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18

GOLDEN WARRIOR LUNCH FOR THE 50-YEAR CLASS – Registration Required
11:30 AM | Dining Hall
The Class of 1974 is invited to join in this celebration lunch at the Midland University Dining Hall.

HOMECOMING CAMPUS TOUR
1:00 PM | Anderson Breezeway (Starting Location)
Join us for a guided walking tour of Midland’s beautiful campus! Golf cart available upon request.

GOLDEN WARRIOR WELCOME & SOCIAL
4:00 PM | 505 Brewery, 349 N. Main St., Fremont
Homecoming welcome for alumni 50 years and beyond.

WOMEN’S HOCKEY
5:00 PM | Sidner Ice Arena
Cheer on Warrior Women’s Hockey Team as they take on Indiana Tech!

WARRIOR ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME CEREMONY – Registration Required
6:00 P.M. | Wikert Event Center
Join us in honoring our 2024 Warrior Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees as well as this year’s Outstanding Student Athlete Awards winners.

MEN’S HOCKEY
8:00 PM | Sidner Ice Arena
Cheer on Warrior Women’s Hockey Team as they take on Illinois State!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19

GOLDEN WARRIOR REUNION
9:00 AM | Midland University PDR’s
The class of 1974 officially joins the 50-year club!

MEN’S BASKETBALL SCRIMMAGE VS. CENTRAL CC
11:00 AM | Wikert Event Center
Join us for a scrimmage between the Warriors and Central Community College, then stick around afterward for a chance to meet the Warrior players!

WARRIOR ALUMNI TAILGATE
11:30 AM | Heedum Field Parking Lot
Experience the fun at our pre-game tailgate with food and on-site entertainment!

HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME
1:00 PM | Heedum Field
Cheer on your Midland Warriors as they take on Hastings College!

WOMEN’S HOCKEY
4:00 PM | Sidner Ice Arena
Cheer on Warrior Women’s Hockey Team as they take on Indiana Tech!

WATCHORN REUNION (1974 Mineral Bowl Championship Celebration)
6:30 PM | Eikmeier Commons in the Olson Student Center
Reconnect with alumni who were associated with Coach Watchorn during his tenure as the head football coach at Midland from 1971-1991.

MEN’S HOCKEY
7:30 PM | Sidner Ice Arena
Cheer on Warrior Women’s Hockey Team as they take on Illinois State!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

HOMECOMING WORSHIP
8:00 A.M. | Sinai Lutheran Church, 980 E 8th St., Fremont
Midland University honors its Lutheran roots with this traditional Sunday service featuring the Midland University Choir.

ALUMNI & LEGACY BRUNCH
10:30 A.M. | Wikert Event Center
Join Victory Society, President’s Society, and alumni and friends in honoring Midland University’s 2024 Alumni Awards Recipients, Impact Award, and Distinguished Midland Family.

*Note: Dates and times are subject to change.

Order Your 2024 Homecoming Shirt!

Pre-order your 2024 Homecoming shirt! Shirts will also be available for purchase at events during Homecoming weekend. The deadline to place your order is October 1, 2024.

Shirts can be shipped or picked up during Homecoming week at the following locations:

Advancement Office during Homecoming Week (October 14-18) from 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
Football tailgate on Saturday, October 19

Homecoming Shirt Order Form

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2023 Homecoming Highlights

Students participated in an array of activities throughout the week including a corn hole tournament, game night, snow cone celebration, and a dorm decoration contest.
More than 20 members of the class of 1973 were back on campus to celebrate their 50-year class reunion. Alums enjoyed a luncheon with a campus tour, a social celebration in town, a football tailgate, and a reunion breakfast.
More than 400 alumni and friends attended the homecoming football tailgate.
Members of the Luther College legacy gathered during homecoming weekend for the football tailgate, volleyball match, and a dinner social.
More than 100 members from the Watchorn football era were back to enjoy the football tailgate, football game, and a social gathering on campus.
Eric Vrba ‘10, Justin Zebolsky ‘09, Lynda Stokes-Hartman ‘89, and the 2013 Volleyball team were inducted into the Warrior Hall of Fame on Friday, October 20th.
Dr. Quincy Johnson ‘16 (Outstanding Young Alum), Ann (Albrecht) Prince ‘91 (Alumni Achievement), Dale Olson (Impact), and the McMahon family (Distinguished Family) were honored at the Alumni & Legacy banquet on Sunday, October 22nd.
Members from the Luther Legacy, Victory Society, and President’s Society were honored at the Alumni & Legacy banquet on Sunday, October 22nd.
Alumni and friends gathered for a homecoming worship on Sunday, October 22nd at Sinai Lutheran Church.