Homecoming & Family Weekend Schedule
Join us for a weekend of celebration on the Forest Grove Campus. Continue reading to see the full Homecoming schedule, select an event to learn more and register online.
Welcome Center
Homecoming guests are asked to check in for their events at the Homecoming Welcome Center. During check-in, guests can pick up essential materials and learn about event locations. The Welcome Center is located inside the Washburne Hall, University Center. The Welcome Center hours are:
- Thursday, Oct. 10 | 4 to 6:30 p.m.
- Friday, Oct. 11 | 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 12 | 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
If your first event during Homecoming is off campus, on Thursday or on Sunday you do not need to check in at the Welcome Center, you can check in at the event.
Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024
6 p.m. | Alumni Association Awards Ceremony & Donor Celebration | Forest Grove Campus |
6 p.m. | Welcome Dinner for Class of 1975 – Optometry | Ironworks Grill, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove, Ore. |
Friday, Oct. 11, 2024
10 to 11 a.m. |
Jefferson Hall Tour |
Forest Grove Campus |
10 a.m. to Noon |
Families Club Fair (Resources for Parents) |
Forest Grove Campus |
Noon to 1 p.m. | Family Lunch with the Deans *For families of current students |
Forest Grove Campus |
Noon to 3 p.m. |
Forest Grove Campus |
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1:30 to 2:30 p.m. |
Coffee & Conversations with the First-Year Advising Team |
Forest Grove Campus |
3 to 5 p.m. | Celebrating 100 Years of McCormick Hall & Residence Hall Receptions |
Forest Grove Campus |
3 to 5 p.m. |
Memory Archive Lab |
Forest Grove Campus |
3 to 5 p.m. |
Afternoon Reunion Socials |
Forest Grove Campus |
5 to 6 p.m. |
Back to Class: Epigenetics and Eye Disease |
Forest Grove Campus |
6 p.m. |
Pacific University Soul Food Dinner |
Forest Grove Campus |
6 p.m. |
Dinner for Class of 1975 - Optometry |
Forest Grove Campus |
8 p.m. |
Back to Class: Star Party & Dessert |
Forest Grove Campus |
8 p.m. | Open Mic Night |
Forest Grove Campus |
Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. |
Breakfast Forum with President Coyle |
Forest Grove Campus |
11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. |
Lunch & Tour Hillsboro Campus |
CANCELED |
Noon to 2 p.m. |
Back to Class: Tours of Boxer Gardens |
Forest Grove Campus |
1 p.m. through half-time |
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Parking Lot M, Forest Grove Campus |
1 to 4 p.m. |
Boxer Photo Studio |
Forest Grove Campus |
1 to 4 p.m. |
Memory Archive Lab |
Forest Grove Campus |
1 to 4 p.m. |
Choose Your Own Adventure - Forest Grove Campus Tour Bingo |
Forest Grove Campus |
1 to 4 p.m. |
Choose Your Own Adventure - Nature Walk |
Fern Hill Wetlands, Forest Grove, Ore. |
1 to 4 p.m. |
Choose Your Own Adventure – History Exploration |
Old Train Station Museum & Old College Hall, Forest Grove, Ore. |
2 to 4 p.m. |
Forest Grove Campus |
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3 to 4:30 p.m. | Choose Your Own Adventure – Main Street Wine Tasting |
Urban Decanter & Dauntless Wine Cømpany, Forest Grove, Ore. |
3 to 4 p.m. |
Rainbow Reception |
Forest Grove Campus |
4 p.m. |
Football vs. Pacific Lutheran University |
Hanson Stadium, Forest Grove Campus |
6 p.m. | Class of 1975 - Optometry Reunion Reception |
Urban Decanter, Forest Grove, Ore. |
6:30 to 8 p.m. |
Family Game Night! |
Forest Grove Campus |
7 p.m. |
Forest Grove Campus | |
7 p.m. |
Forest Grove Campus |
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7 p.m. | Class of 1994 Reunion Reception - celebrating 30 years |
Ridgewalker Brewing, 1921 21st Ave, Forest Grove, Ore. |
7 p.m. | Class of 1984 Reunion Reception - celebrating 40 years |
Forest Grove Campus |
7 p.m. | Class of 1974 Reunion Reception - celebrating 50 years |
Forest Grove Campus |
Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024
9 a.m. | Farewell Breakfast for Optometry Class of 1975 | Ironworks Grill, McMenamins Grand Lodge, Forest Grove, Ore. |
9 a.m. |
University Center, Boxer Brew Coffee Shop |
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10 a.m. |
All Greek Breakfast |
Berglund Hall, Rooms 145 & 147 |
11 a.m. |
Brunch for Current Students & Families |
University Center, Multipurpose Room |
Visit the Homecoming Details page to learn more about what to wear, where to go and what to do when you arrive on campus. Exact locations on campus will be provided when you check in for the weekend at the Welcome Center, located in the University Center.
Contact Us
Pacific University Alumni Association
503-352-2057 | alumni@pacificu.edu | pacificu.edu/alumni