We look forward to seeing alumni, friends, and family on campus for Alumni Weekend, Homecoming, and Family Day 2024! Check out the list of activities and events scheduled for this year which include a variety of reunions, celebrations, athletic events, Run-A-MUC, and so much more!
Be sure to check back as reunions and activities may be added!
Events denoted with an * are part of the Family Day portion of this year's event.
10:30 a.m., Encore ’74 Golf at the Alliance Country Club (725 E Milton St, Alliance, OH 44601). $75 includes 18 holes, cart, sandwich and drink at the turn.
For reservations or questions, please contact Harry Paidas at paidashp@mountunion.edu.
5:30 p.m., Encore ’74 Reception, Chives (2355 S Union Ave, Alliance, OH 44601), Heavy appetizers provided; Cash bar available.
6:30 p.m., Alpha Chi Omega Reunion Dinner, Courtney's Banquet Center (981 E State St, Alliance, OH 44601), Cost is $20 to attend, dinner is provided and there will be a cash bar. We are asking that sisters please RSVP here, and all guests are welcome.
5 p.m., Softball Reunion, 23rd Street Softball Field
Please join us for a Raider Alumni Softball Game during Alumni Weekend, Homecoming, and Family Day 2024! This year’s contest will feature one seven-inning slow-pitch game, Alumni vs. Alumni. Please RSVP to Coach Simons by Wednesday, October 2 to reserve your place! For questions, you can contact Coach Simons at simonsmj@mountunion.edu.
6-9 p.m., Cross Country and Track Reunion, Aeonian Brewing Co., Celebrating the 1974 first Cross Country Championship and the 2014 first Track Championship; All cross country and track alumni athletes welcome! Appetizers provided; Cash bar available.
8 a.m., 41st Annual Run-A-MUC 5K, Peterson Field House
Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m.
More information can be found here.
9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Alumni Weekend Headquarters Tent, tent on the southeast corner of Kehres Stadium
9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Refreshment Tables, Hoover-Price Campus Center (HPCC) and McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex (MAAC)
All day, Raider Selfie Stations, Chapman Hall, the campus rock, and the Mount Union sign along Union Avenue
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., M Club Information Tent, grass area by Gulling Training Center
10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Football Brunch, Kresge Dining Hall, Hoover-Price Campus Center (HPCC)
Cost: Adults $11, Kids 6-11 $7, Kids 5 and under FREE
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., MUcaw Fun Zone, Quad
Bring the kids to the MUcaw Fun Zone for games, activities, an ice cream truck, balloon artist, face painting, and more! MUcaw will make an appearance sometime during the event.
Join us for a day of fun, food, and fellowship as we celebrate our Black Alumni and build lasting connections!
10 a.m.-noon, Grand Opening of The Raider Serenity Center, Dewald Chapel
The Office of Counseling Services and Office of Spiritual Life invite you to the Grand Opening of The Raider Serenity Center. Come and check out a uniquely designed space that offers peace, calm, and serenity. Try out one of the automatic massage chairs. Take a moment to relax by engaging in drawing or art. Maybe try the VR headset and engage in relaxation exercises. Go to the counseling website for more information.
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Black Alumni Tailgate, Wayne Manzilla Inclusion Center, food and refreshments provided.
3-5 p.m. Black Alumni Day Party, Campus Grounds Patio, Join us for some delicious food, music, games, and networking!
Hosted by Black Student Union, Brothers Building Bonds, and Sister Circle.
Please contact Shawnta Forester, Director of Student Diversity Programs or Jaliyah Mixon, Wayne Manzilla Intern for questions (forestsh@mountunion.edu or 330-823-3196).
10 a.m. - Noon, Milestone Reunions for the Classes of 1954, 1959, 1964, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, 2019, Hoover-Price Campus Center (HPCC)
10 a.m., Alumni Tennis Match, Whitehall Tennis Courts
Please join us for our first Annual Alumni Tennis Match during Alumni Weekend, Homecoming, and Family Day 2024! All Men’s and Women’s Tennis graduates are welcome to join. There will be Doubles and Singles play featuring alumni and current team members. A Team Cookout following the match. Please RSVP to kohmanke@mountunion.edu or emma14thornton@gmail.com by October 6 with preferences for Doubles or Singles or just coming to support.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Academic Reunions, Quad
11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Athletic Reunions, Grass Area by Gulling Training Center
11 a.m. Alpha Chi Omega Tailgate, look for the AXO flag and banner! All are welcome, we will be taking a group picture at 12:45.
11:30 a.m. Encore ’74 Tailgate, Grass Area by Gulling Training Center
Noon, Alumni Swim Meet, Natatorium, McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex
Warm-up will begin at 11 a.m. Please RSVP by contacting swimming@mountunion.edu.
1 p.m., Alumni Swim and Family Cookout, Chapman Lawn
Please RSVP by contacting swimming@mountunion.edu.
3- 7 p.m. Class of 1969- 55th Reunion, Fred. J. Haupt President’s House, Appetizers provided; Cash bar available.
4:30 p.m. 1974 Soccer Team Reunion, Kehres Stadium/Gulling Parking Lot, Celebrating the first OAC Championship
9 a.m.-1 p.m. Family Day Check-in, Outside the entrance of the Hoover-Price Campus Center
For Family Day questions, please contact the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership at (330) 829-6815 or leadership@mountunion.edu.
1:30 p.m., Football Game vs. Wilmington, Kehres Stadium
7 p.m., Men's Soccer vs. Wilmington, Kehres Stadium
Aeonian Brewing Co., (330) 596-1004, 120 W. Chestnut St.
Buffalo Wild Wings, (330) 821-9464, 310 W. State St.
Chives, (330) 829-9955, 2355 Union Ave.
Naborhood Inn, (330) 821-9781, 848 W. State St.
Alpha Chi Omega Centennial Celebration
10:00 a.m. Brunch and Open House
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Centennial Celebration
1 p.m.-3 p.m. Open House
There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP here. Pin attire is requested, and we will be joined by Alpha Chi Omega's National President and other guests from Headquarters.
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Lunch in the Kresge Dining Hall, Hoover-Price Campus Center (HPCC)
Cost is $8.75/person
The Alumni Service Award was established in 1942 and is presented in recognition of outstanding achievement in a chosen profession or field and for service to the University or community. The award represents the highest non-academic honor an alumnus/alumna can receive from Mount Union. In 2003, the award was renamed in honor of Dodie Davis ’62 for her 35 years of service and dedication to the institution.
2024 Recipient – Sandi (Goff ’74) Thomas
The McKinley Fellow Award is named for former U.S. President William McKinley, who was a member of the Mount Union Board of Trustees and worked as a friend of the University for many years. This award honors a select group of individuals who have had a significant impact on Mount Union as non-alumni.
2024 Recipient – Stephen Craig, Director of Digital Learning and Design
The Young Alumni Award honors and recognizes those who, at very early stages in their chosen careers or callings, exemplify what Mount Union hopes all alumni will strive to achieve upon graduating from Mount Union. The award is given to graduates within the past 15 years of their outstanding support, leadership, and dedication to the University as young alumni.
2024 Recipient – Elizabeth Haavisto ’13