Check in and Alumni Hub
This year, we are asking that all Homecoming guests check in at the Alumni Hub upon arrival to campus. You’ll receive your name tag which will act as your ticket into any of the events that you register for below. Unless otherwise noted, all Homecoming events need to be registered for using the following link.
Register for all Homecoming Events
Alumni Hub
Campus Mall
Friday, Nov. 22nd | 10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. & 4:30 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 23rd | 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Featured Events
All Alumni Dinner
Dining Hall | Nov. 22nd | 5 – 7 p.m.
Enjoy a menu of alum selected "Favorite Caf Foods" and conversation in the newly renovated cafeteria. Tickets for dinner can be purchased above.
Loma Live
Brown Chapel | Nov. 22nd | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Join us again this year for our new spin on the Homecoming Variety Show. With student and alumni performers you won’t want to miss out on this fun evening! This year's emcee is Blake Nelson (09). RSVP at the link above.
Know an alum who would be a great addition to our show? Nominate a talented alum performer here.
Homecoming Marketplace
Campus Mall | Nov. 23rd| 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Come grab lunch from food trucks on the Campus Mall, listen to live music, peruse goods from alumni artisans and businesses, and visit with some of our favorite alumni auxiliaries and student clubs! Bring the kids and enjoy some fun activities at the Kidzone!
Loma Talks
Various Locations on Campus | Nov. 23rd| 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Join us for an opportunity to hear from our very own faculty and 2019 awardees, and continue your education TedTalk style!
RSVP above if you plan on attending.
Campus Tours
Starting at the Alumni Hub | Nov. 23rd | 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Join us for a walking tour around campus hosted by the PLNU Office of Admissions! All tours will depart from the Alumni Hub at the assigned times. Please sign up for the tour you’d like to join above.
Tip-Off Tailgate BBQ
Campus Mall | Nov. 23rd | 5 – 7 p.m.
Join fellow alums and current students for a delicious BBQ dinner! Paint your face, take a picture in the photo booth, and get hyped for an exciting game!
Purchase your ticket above.
Basketball Games
Golden Gym | Nov. 23rd | 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Come cheer on our women's and men’s basketball teams!
Women’s Basketball vs. Walla Walla University
Men’s basketball vs. Trevecca Nazarene
Buy your game tickets above.
Reunions
All reunions held on Saturday, November 23rd.
Most Fabulous Reunion
For alumni who graduated 51+ years ago.
Family Life Center | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Led by Eddie Potter, Jeanne Kall, Dana Ayer, and Karen & Barry Meguiar
Class of 1969
Colt Hall | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Led by Aleta Slater and Larry Powell
Class of 1974
Ellipse Chapel | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Led by Cathy Bisson and Cherry Marks
Class of 1979
Cunningham Dining Room | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m
Led by Tim McElrath
Class of 1984
Science Plaza | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Led by Shelly Conner and Dorie Sachi
Class of 1989
Fermanian | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Led by Kendra Holly
Class of 1994
Alumni Lawn | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Led by Jim VanderZwan
Class of 1999
ARC | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Class of 2004
McCullough Park | 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Class of 2009
Ryan Library Deck | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Led by Andrew Henck
Class of 2014
Science Plaza | 5 – 7 p.m.
Led by Kimberly White and AJ Wolf
Department & Auxiliary Receptions
Saturday, November 23rd 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Business Alumni
Fermanian Conference Center
Education Associates
Draper Hall
Sociology, Social Work and Family Sciences
Evans Hall Courtyard
History and Political Science
Colt Hall
Kinesiology Alumni
Room 2, Kinesiology
Literature, Journalism, Writing & Languages Alumni Gathering
Creative Writing Presentation starting at 9 a.m.
Bond Academic Center Room 103
Math, Information Systems & Computer Sciences and Physics & Engineering
Rohr Science 295 | 9 a.m. Start
Nursing Alumni
Liberty Station Conference Center
Psych Associates
Cunningham Dining Room
Research Associates
Ellipse Chapel
Athletics
Yoga
McCullough Park | Nov. 23rd | 7 – 8 a.m.
Join us for a relaxing morning led by our student yoga coach.
Batting Practice
Baseball Alums Coach Land Era
Baseball Field | Nov. 23rd | 9 – 11:30 a.m.
Tennis, Alums vs. Alums
Tennis Courts | Nov. 23rd | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Ultimate Frisbee, Alums vs. Students
Baseball Field | Nov. 23rd | 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball Shoot Around
Golden Gym | Nov. 23rd | 2 – 3 p.m.
Rugby Associates vs. Rugby Club Annual Tournament
Soccer Field | Nov. 23rd | 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Women’s Basketball Game
Golden Gym | Nov. 23rd | 5:30 p.m.
Men’s Basketball Game
Golden Gym | Nov. 23rd | 7:30 p.m.
Music, Art & Entertainment
Art Exhibit
Keller Art Gallery | Nov. 18th – 23rd | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
PLNU Concert Band Homecoming Concert
Crill Music Hall | Cooper Music Center | Nov. 21st | 7:30 p.m.
Purchase tickets by calling (619) 849-2325
Theatre Production
Salomon Theatre | Nov. 23rd | 2 p.m.
Purchase Tickets
Awards
Homecoming Chapel
Brown Chapel | Nov. 22nd | 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Celebrating the Alumnus of Point Loma Award Recipients.
Distinguished Achievement Award Presentation
Crill Performance Hall | Nov. 23rd | 4 – 5 p.m.
Celebrating the Distinguished Achievement Award Recipients.
Special Events
Horizon Circle Reception
President and Mrs. Brower’s Home | Nov. 22nd | 5 – 6:30 p.m.
By Invitation Only
Distinguished Achievement Reception
Cooper Portico | Nov. 23rd | 3 – 3:30 p.m.
By Invitation Only - For Current Awardees, their families, and all past DA Award Recipients
Accommodations
PLNU partners with seven Bartell Hotels in San Diego to provide discounted rates to PLNU family and friends. In addition to providing a discount, Bartell will donate 10 percent of the total room cost to our University Fund benefiting student scholarships.
PLNU family and friends receive rates that are below best available rates. Hotel rates are based on availability and all appropriate taxes and hotel fees apply. To guarantee a special rate, each guest must ask for the "PLNU rate" at the time the reservation is made and we suggest you book early to ensure availability.
Visit plnupartnership.com to learn more and book your rooms.
Survival Guide
From parking, to check in, to directions, get a quick guide to all the important information you need for a successful Homecoming weekend.