We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Homecoming 2023!


During Homecoming weekend—November 9, 10, and 11 —you will have plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends, visit with some of your favorite faculty members, and see some amazing campus improvements—like the new J.D. McKean Library and the Mike Carter Athletic Center. You’ll experience high-energy praise and worship in chapel, watch the men’s basketball team in action, enjoy time with friends, and celebrate our 2023 Alumni Award honorees: John '92 and Sarah (Roehl) '90 Bolin,
Dr. Daniel Amen '82 M.D., Johnie Hampton '91,
Dr. Nicholas Makrides '82, '86 D.M.D.,
and Bobby Baehr '13.

• CHAPEL • SPORTS • MUSIC • ACTIVITIES
• PRAYER • FOOD • FRIENDS • TOURS
• FACULTY • SPECIAL SPEAKERS


Homecoming is one of our best-loved traditions, and it won't be the same without you.  Come home to ORU!

Program

TITLE: SPEAKERS: DATE/TIME: LOCATION:
Early Morning Prayer
Nov 09, 2023
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM CST
Global Learning Center - Room 102
ORU Women's Basketball vs. Friends University
Nov 09, 2023
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
Mabee Center Arena
Registration
Nov 09, 2023
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST
Hammer Center – Second Floor
Class of 1973 50th Reunion Reception
Nov 09, 2023
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST
Timko-Barton Lobby
College of Education Academic Lecture
Nov 09, 2023
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM CST
Global Learning Center - Lippencott Auditorium
Alpha Group Reception
Nov 09, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Hammer Center - Fenimore Room
Student-Led Prayer Sets
Nov 09, 2023
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM CST
Prayer Tower Auditorium
TITLE: SPEAKERS: DATE/TIME: LOCATION:
Veterans Day Breakfast
Nov 10, 2023
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM CST
Welcome Center
The Breakfast Club
Nov 10, 2023
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST
Hamill Center Cafeteria (SAGA)
50th Reunion Breakfast at The Big Biscuit
Nov 10, 2023
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM CST
The Big Biscuit at 91st & Memorial
Registration
Nov 10, 2023
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM CST
Global Learning Center Lobby
CityPlex Towers Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Nov 10, 2023
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST
CityPlex Towers Main Lobby
Homecoming Chapel
Nov 10, 2023
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Christ's Chapel Auditorium
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business Power Lunch
Nov 10, 2023
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM CST
Graduate Center Trustees Dining Room (6th Floor)
Computing & Mathematics Bites and Bytes Lunch and Tour
Nov 10, 2023
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM CST
Stanley White i4 Lab, BRC1B52B
Behavioral Sciences Department Open House
Nov 10, 2023
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM CST
Graduate Center 2C25
Biology and Chemistry Open House
Nov 10, 2023
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Graduate Center 1B10A
International Student Relations Open House
Nov 10, 2023
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Learning Resources Center 319
UG/Grad Theology and School of Counseling Luncheon
Nov 10, 2023
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Hammer Center - Fenimore Room
Health, Leisure, and Sport Sciences Open House
Nov 10, 2023
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CST
Aerobics Center Lobby Room 152
College of Education Open House
Nov 10, 2023
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Graduate Center 5A05
Pioneers Lunch at Oklahoma Joe’s Bar-B-Que
Nov 10, 2023
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Oklahoma Joe's at 6175 E. 61st St. Tulsa 74136
College of Health Sciences Open House
Nov 10, 2023
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Nursing & Engineering Complex 160F
Class Visitation
Nov 10, 2023
1:15 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Various (See schedule in Registration Packet)
CityPlex Towers Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Nov 10, 2023
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST
CityPlex Towers Main Lobby
School of Engineering Open House
Nov 10, 2023
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
Nursing & Engineering Complex 202
Fenimore & Fisher College of Business Open House
Nov 10, 2023
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM CST
College of Business Graduate Center 3rd Floor Pit
ORU Past, Present & Future Tour
Nov 10, 2023
1:45 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Prayer Tower - Lobby
Music Department Open House
Nov 10, 2023
2:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Timko-Barton Hall Lobby
J.D. McKean Library Tour
Nov 10, 2023
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST
J.D. McKean Library - Lobby
Media Arts Center Hard-Hat Tour
Nov 10, 2023
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM CST
Media Arts Center
Mike Carter Athletic Center Open House
Nov 10, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Mike Carter Athletic Center
J.D. McKean Library Tour
Nov 10, 2023
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST
J.D. McKean Library - Lobby
CityPlex Towers Behind-the-Scenes Tour
Nov 10, 2023
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
CityPlex Towers Main Lobby
Welcome Center & Veterans Experience Open House
Nov 10, 2023
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Welcome Center
Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship Open House
Nov 10, 2023
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
Nursing & Engineering Complex 262
Media Arts Center Hard-Hat Tour
Nov 10, 2023
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM CST
Media Arts Center
J.D. McKean Library Tour
Nov 10, 2023
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST
J.D. McKean Library - Lobby
J.D. McKean Library Tour
Nov 10, 2023
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM CST
J.D. McKean Library - Lobby
Media Arts Center Hard-Hat Tour
Nov 10, 2023
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM CST
Media Arts Center
ORU Past, Present & Future Tour
Nov 10, 2023
3:30 PM - 4:45 PM CST
Prayer Tower - Lobby
Alpha Group & Pioneers Reunion Dinner
Nov 10, 2023
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST
Timko-Barton Hall Lobby
Golden Eagle Game Night Dinner
Nov 10, 2023
5:45 PM - 6:45 PM CST
Global Learning Center - Lippencott Auditorium
ORU Men's Basketball vs. Mid-America Christian University
Nov 10, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Mabee Center Arena
The Pirates of Penzance Opera
Nov 10, 2023
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Timko Barton - Performance Hall
Student-Led Prayer Sets
Nov 10, 2023
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM CST
Prayer Tower Auditorium
Post-Game Party
Nov 10, 2023
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST
Mabee Center Mezzanine
TITLE: SPEAKERS: DATE/TIME: LOCATION:
Registration
Nov 11, 2023
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
Global Learning Center Lobby
Homecoming Run
Nov 11, 2023
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM CST
Aerobics Center
Worship & Communion
Nov 11, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
Christ's Chapel - Kennedy Chapel
Coffee, Cocoa & Canvas
Nov 11, 2023
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Hammer Center - 1st Floor
The Brunch Club
Nov 11, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Hamill Center Cafeteria
Mike Carter Athletic Center Tour
Nov 11, 2023
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Mike Carter Athletic Center
Women’s Luncheon
Nov 11, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST
Global Learning Center - Lippencott Auditorium
Class of 1973 50th Reunion Luncheon
Nov 11, 2023
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM CST
Hammer Center - Fenimore Room
Biology & Chemistry Alumni Council
Nov 11, 2023
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Graduate Center 1B17
Men’s Luncheon
Nov 11, 2023
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CST
Skyline 60 at CityPlex Towers
J.D. McKean Library Tour
Nov 11, 2023
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CST
J.D. McKean Library - Lobby
Welcome Center & Veterans Experience Open House
Nov 11, 2023
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST
Welcome Center
Mike Carter Athletic Center Tour
Nov 11, 2023
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST
Mike Carter Athletic Center
Biology & Chemistry Reception & Open House
Nov 11, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Graduate Center 1B17
Come-and-Go Board Games
Nov 11, 2023
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Hammer Center Main Lobby
Mike Carter Athletic Center Tour
Nov 11, 2023
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Mike Carter Athletic Center
Documentary: Praise the Lord, and Pass Me the Ball
Nov 11, 2023
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Nursing & Engineering Complex Auditorium
ORU Past, Present & Future Tour
Nov 11, 2023
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Prayer Tower - Lobby
Homecoming Banquet & 2023 Alumni Awards
Nov 11, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Mabee Center Arena Court

Frequently Asked Questions

Do any local hotels offer discounted rates?

Yes! Several hotels in the area offer discounts to ORU guests. Click here to view a PDF that lists these hotels and their rates and how to make your reservation.

Where do I check in?

The Homecoming registration desk is located in the main lobby of the Global Learning Center (previously known as the Baby Mabee).  It is the small circular building on the east side of the Mabee Center.

Where should I park?

Guests are encouraged to park in the Mabee Center lots. Click here to view a campus map.  A parking pass will be in your registration packet.  Please put the pass on your dashboard so that our security team knows that you are a special weekend guest. You will also need the pass to gain access to the campus.

Do I need tickets for the events that I signed up for?

No, we don't issue paper tickets for Homecoming events.  For events with registration fees, your name will be on a "Registered Guests" list at the event entrance.  The basketball game does require a printed ticket, which you can pick up at the registration desk in the Global Learning Center.

Where do I pick up my basketball game tickets?

Basketball tickets will be available for pick-up at the registration desk in the Global Learning Center on Friday, November 10 until 6:30 p.m.  After 6:30 p.m., tickets can be picked up at "Will Call" at the Mabee Center Box Office in the North Lobby.

This is my reunion year, but I don't see a reunion event for my class.

Not all graduating classes organize reunion events.  However, there are some great events where you can connect with classmates, such as the luncheons, the basketball game, and the banquet.  The Post-Game Party following the basketball game is a great time to mingle too!

HOMECOMING EVENTS REGISTRATION

PRIMARY GUEST NAME
SPOUSE and/or GUEST NAME(S)
EARLY MORNING PRAYER | Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. | Global Learning Center – Room 102
Early Morning Prayer takes place every Thursday (except during breaks) from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. All alumni and friends are invited to come pray with current and retired faculty, staff, and alumni.
CLASS OF 1973 50th REUNION RECEPTION | Thursday 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Timko-Barton Lobby
Class of 1973, it’s time to reunite! Catch up and reminisce about your time on campus at this special reception celebrating YOU. The classes of 1972 and 1974 are welcome to join as well!
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION ACADEMIC LECTURE | Thursday 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Global Learning Center - Lippencott Auditorium
Education majors and enthusiasts alike are invited to attend this intriguing lecture hosted by the College of Education.
ALPHA GROUP RECEPTION | Thursday 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Hammer Center - Fenimore Room
Alumni, faculty, and staff from ORU’s first year will return once again to where it all began: the university that prepared them to go into every person’s world. (FYI: When you see the term "Alpha Group," that refers to students, faculty, and staff who came to ORU the first year: 1965.)
ORU WOMEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Friends University - ADULT TICKET | Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Mabee Center Arena
Come cheer on your Golden Eagles and Coach Kelsi Musick! This is a free athletic event.
ORU WOMENS BASKETBALL vs. Friends University - CHILD TICKET (Ages 13 and Younger) | Thursday 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Mabee Center Arena
Children ages 13 and younger always get free tickets to the basketball games!
STUDENT LED PRAYER SETS | Thursday 7:00 - 11:30 p.m. | Prayer Tower Auditorium
Prayer and worship are the heartbeat of the student body. Every weeknight, student-led praise and prayer sets take place in the Prayer Tower Auditorium. Come join some of our students for a time of prayer and praise. You will see firsthand that the Holy Spirit is still working through students on campus. Feel free to come and go throughout the evening.
VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST | Friday 7:00 – 8:00 a.m. | Welcome Center
Join ORU’s Military Liaison and Veterans Experience Director Will Beck for this special and free breakfast honoring our veterans for their bravery and service. Registration for this event is limited, and priority is given to our veteran students and alumni and their families.
THE BREAKFAST CLUB | Friday 7:00 - 9:00 a.m. | Hamill Center Cafeteria (SAGA)
Join fellow alumni for food and fellowship at reserved tables. The self-pay breakfast is all-you-can-eat. (The price at the door is $8.50.)
50th REUNION BREAKFAST AT THE BIG BISCUIT | Friday 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. | The Big Biscuit at 91st & Memorial
Class of 1973—let’s celebrate 50 years the right way: with great food and even better company. We will meet in a private room at The Big Biscuit (91st and Memorial) for this self-pay breakfast.
CITYPLEX TOWERS BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR | Friday 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. | CityPlex Towers Main Lobby
This complex, formerly known as City of Faith Medical and Research Center, brings over $1 million in revenue to ORU every year. On this behind-the-scenes walking tour, you will see firsthand all that goes into operating the buildings, including some innovative energy-saving designs.
HOMECOMING CHAPEL | Friday 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Christ's Chapel Auditorium
Chapel is a highlight of the week for students. Come see for yourself that the Holy Spirit is still very active within the student body.
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE | Friday 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. | Graduate Center 2C25
Come chat with current faculty, staff, and former classmates! We hope to see you there.
FENIMORE & FISHER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS POWER LUNCH | Friday 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. | Graduate Center Trustees Dining Room (6th Floor)
Join other Business graduates and faculty members for lunch, fellowship, and exciting updates on what’s happening in the Fenimore and Fisher COB. Guest speaker, Johnie Hampton ’91 has led Hampton Creative, a branding, design, and marketing agency, for over 20 years and currently serves on the COB Advisory Board. Johnie is passionate about using his business knowledge to point peers to Jesus and is also this year’s Distinguished Service to the Alma Mater Alumni Award honoree.
$27.00
COMPUTING & MATHEMATICS BITES AND BYTES LUNCH AND TOUR | Friday 12:15 - 1:30 p.m. | Stanley White i4 Lab, BRC1B52B
Mingle over lunch with faculty and staff. Take an exclusive tour of our supercomputer Titan, the High Performance Computing Lab, the Stanley White i4 Digital Enterprise Lab, and the CitiLab. Hear about ongoing research and future research and collaboration objectives.
$10.00
UG/GRAD THEOLOGY AND SCHOOL OF COUNSELING LUNCHEON | Friday 12:15 - 2:00 p.m. | Hammer Center - Fenimore Room
Join other Theology and Counseling graduates and faculty members for a post-chapel meal and fellowship.
$10.00
BIOLOGY & CHEMISTRY OPEN HOUSE | Friday 12:15 - 2:00 p.m. | Graduate Center 1B10A
Come mingle with current faculty and with former classmates.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE | Friday 12:15 - 2:00 p.m. | Graduate Center 5A05
Reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty, and staff from the College of Education.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RELATIONS OPEN HOUSE | Friday 12:15 - 2:00 p.m. | Learning Resources Center 319
Over 150 nations have been represented in ORU's student body during the last few years. We are striving to have a student from every nation by 2030. About 500 international students reside on campus. This center serves ORU’s ever-growing international student population. In addition, they promote cross-cultural awareness by coordinating global events in partnership with Student Association and other departments. Come meet some of the students and learn about the great things the center is doing.
HEALTH, LEISURE, AND SPORT SCIENCES OPEN HOUSE | Friday 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. | Aerobics Center Lobby Room 152
Come mingle with current faculty and with former classmates.
PIONEERS LUNCH AT OKLAHOMA JOE'S BAR-B-QUE | Friday 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. | Oklahoma Joe's Bar-B-Que at 6175 E. 61st St. Tulsa 74136
Join your fellow Pioneers for lunch at Oklahoma Joe’s Bar-B-Que at 6175 E. 61st St. Tulsa 74136, right next to Goldie’s. Meals are self-pay ($15) for a 2-meat buffet with sides/drink. (FYI: "Pioneers" are former students who enrolled at ORU between 1965 and the 1971 spring semester—before the university received its accreditation in March 1971.)
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES OPEN HOUSE | Friday 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Nursing & Engineering Complex 160F
All alumni—and especially those from health science-related majors, including nursing and graduate/professional degree programs—are invited to come see the facilities and learn more about ORU’s ever-increasing focus on preparing students for careers in the healthcare field.
CLASS VISITATION | Friday 1:15 - 5:05 p.m. | Various (See schedule in Registration Booklet)
How does today’s classroom experience compare to what you remember from your student days? Find out by sitting in on one. Check the list in your Registration Packet or at the Concierge Desk on the 3rd floor of the Learning Resources Center (LRC) for all class visitation options.
CITYPLEX TOWERS BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR | Friday 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | CityPlex Towers Main Lobby
This complex, formerly known as City of Faith Medical and Research Center, brings over $1 million in revenue to ORU every year. On this behind-the-scenes walking tour, you will see firsthand all that goes into operating the buildings, including some innovative energy-saving designs.
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING OPEN HOUSE | Friday 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Nursing & Engineering Complex 202
Come check out the great things that are happening and visit with faculty and former classmates.
FENIMORE & FISHER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS OPEN HOUSE | Friday 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. | College of Business Graduate Center 3rd Floor Pit
This fall marks one year since the opening of the completely renovated Fenimore and Fisher College of Business, including the new Capital Markets Trading Floor, collaborative learning labs, and special project rooms.
ORU PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE TOUR | Friday 1:45 - 3:00 p.m. | Prayer Tower - Lobby
This climate-controlled guided tour takes place inside the Prayer Tower. Come see how the campus has developed over the years and hear what’s in store for the future!
MEDIA ARTS CENTER HARD-HAT TOUR | Friday 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. | Media Arts Center
Check out the progress we’ve made since we first broke ground on the future home of our theatre, music, dance, and digital media departments in November of 2021. This new facility is expected to open in the summer of 2024, complete with a 450-seat proscenium arched auditorium, a 144-seat music performance hall, and a 100-seat Black Box Theater. Close-toed shoes and long pants are required. Hard hats and safety vests will be provided for this in-progress construction tour.
MIKE CARTER ATHLETIC CENTER OPEN HOUSE | Friday 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Mike Carter Athletic Center
The Mike Carter Athletic Center officially opened in April, and we can’t wait to see it take our Golden Eagles to new heights. Come meet some of our Athletics staff and check out the impressive new facility with its two basketball practice courts, academic center, and 10,000-square-foot indoor sports performance area. Parking is available in front of the building.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE | Friday 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Timko-Barton Hall Lobby
Reconnect with fellow alumni, faculty, and staff from the Music Department.
J.D. MCKEAN LIBRARY TOUR | Friday 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. | J.D. McKean Library - Lobby
The brand-new J.D. McKean Library is a beautiful addition to campus and an excellent resource for all of our students, with its advanced technology and bright and inviting study spaces. Come see for yourself on this guided tour.
WELCOME CENTER & VETERAN'S EXPERIENCE OPEN HOUSE | Friday 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Welcome Center
The beautiful Welcome Center, ORU’s long-awaited “front door” that opened just last fall. Come see where the Enrollment team meets with prospective students...where visitors get a first-class introduction to ORU...and where veterans receive information and support as they prepare to begin their higher education journey.
CITYPLEX TOWERS BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR | Friday 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | CityPlex Towers Main Lobby
This complex, formerly known as City of Faith Medical and Research Center, brings over $1 million in revenue to ORU every year. On this behind-the-scenes walking tour, you will see firsthand all that goes into operating the buildings, including some innovative energy-saving designs.
STOVALL CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPEN HOUSE | Friday 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Nursing & Engineering Complex 262
The Stovall Center for Entrepreneurship is an innovative hub for training entrepreneurs through academic and professional programs, collaboration, and mentoring. The College of Business now offers a BBA in Entrepreneurship. Come check out this fantastic space. It’s not only for dreaming big dreams, but also for making them realities!
MEDIA ARTS CENTER HARD HAT TOUR | Friday 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. | Media Arts Center
Check out the progress we’ve made since we first broke ground on the future home of our theatre, music, dance, and digital media departments in November 2021. This new facility is expected to open in the summer of 2024, complete with a 450-seat proscenium arched auditorium, a 144-seat music performance hall, and a 100-seat Black Box Theater. Close-toed shoes and long pants are required. Hard hats and safety vests will be provided for this in-progress construction tour.
J.D. MCKEAN LIBRARY TOUR | Friday 3:00 - 3:30 p.m. | J.D. McKean Library - Lobby
The brand-new J.D. McKean Library is a beautiful addition to campus and an excellent resource for all of our students, with its advanced technology and bright and inviting study spaces. Come see for yourself on this guided tour.
J.D. MCKEAN LIBRARY TOUR | Friday 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. | J.D. McKean Library - Lobby
The brand-new J.D. McKean Library is a beautiful addition to campus and an excellent resource for all of our students, with its advanced technology and bright and inviting study spaces. Come see for yourself on this guided tour.
MEDIA ARTS CENTER HARD-HAT TOUR | Friday 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. | Media Arts Center
Check out the progress we’ve made since we first broke ground on the future home of our theatre, music, dance, and digital media departments in November of 2021. This new facility is expected to open in the summer of 2024, complete with a 450-seat proscenium arched auditorium, a 144-seat music performance hall, and a 100-seat Black Box Theater. Close-toed shoes and long pants are required. Hard hats and safety vests will be provided for this in-progress construction tour.
ORU PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE TOUR | Friday 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. | Prayer Tower - Lobby
This climate-controlled guided tour takes place inside the Prayer Tower. Come see how the campus has developed over the years and hear what’s in store for the future!
ALPHA GROUP & PIONEERS REUNION DINNER | Friday 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. | Timko-Barton Hall Lobby
Calling all 1965-74 alumni! Come reconnect with fellow classmates and share stories of what it was like to be at ORU when it was just getting started. This annual event is a highlight of the weekend. (FYI: "Alpha Group" refers to students, faculty, and staff who came to ORU the first year: 1965. "Pioneers" are former students who enrolled at ORU between 1965 and the 1971 spring semester—before the university received its accreditation in March 1971.)
$25.00
GOLDEN EAGLE GAME NIGHT DINNER | Friday 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. | Global Learning Center - Lippencott Auditorium
Golden Eagle Game Night Dinner is a pre-game fellowship event for Golden Eagle fans. A meal is provided, and there’s a short program featuring one of the basketball coaches and a “chalk talk.”
$20.00
ORU MEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Mid-America Christian University - ADULT TICKET | Friday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Mabee Center Arena
Come cheer on your Golden Eagles and their new coach, Russell Springmann! On this site, discounted game tickets can be purchased through Nov. 5 and can be picked up with your Homecoming registration packet. Starting Nov. 6, full-price tickets will be available only through the Mabee Center Box Office—either online or in person.
$8.00
ORU MEN'S BASKETBALL vs. Mid-America Christian University - CHILD TICKET - Ages 13 and Younger | Friday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Mabee Center Arena
Children ages 13 and younger always get free tickets to the basketball games!
THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE OPERA | Howard Auditorium | Friday 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Watch ORU Music students take the stage and set sail in this classic comic opera. Tickets are free.
STUDENT-LED PRAYER SETS | Friday 7:00 - 11:30 p.m. | Prayer Tower Auditorium
Prayer and worship are the heartbeat of the student body. Every weeknight, student-led praise and prayer sets take place in the Prayer Tower Auditorium. Come join some of our students for a time of prayer and praise. You will see firsthand that the Holy Spirit is still working through students on campus. Feel free to come and go throughout the evening.
POST-GAME PARTY | Friday 9:00 - 10:00 p.m. | Mabee Center Mezzanine
Join your friends after the game for some sweet treats and conversation. We'll have special gathering spots set up for each decade of classes (1960s, 1970s, etc.).
HOMECOMING RUN | Saturday 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. | Aerobics Center
Lace up your running shoes and join us at the indoor track on the 2nd floor of the Aerobics Center for a fun and informal 5K Homecoming Run. The building opens at 9:30 a.m., so feel free to arrive a bit early to warm up.
COFFEE, COCOA & CANVAS | Saturday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Hammer Center - 1st Floor
Sip some coffee or cocoa and paint alongside fellow alumni and friends at this enjoyable event for artists and amateurs alike! You will receive an all-inclusive paint-by-numbers kit of ORU’s iconic Prayer Tower in The Starry Night style.
$20.00
WORSHIP & COMMUNION | Saturday 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Christ's Chapel - Kennedy Chapel
Come to Kennedy Chapel for a special time of worship and Communion.
THE BRUNCH CLUB | Saturday 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Hamill Center Cafeteria (SAGA)
Join fellow alumni for food and fellowship at reserved tables. Great fellowship is guaranteed. The self-pay brunch is all-you-can-eat. (The price at the door is $10.00.)
MIKE CARTER ATHLETIC CENTER TOUR | Saturday 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. | Mike Carter Athletic Center
The Mike Carter Athletic Center officially opened in April, and we can’t wait to see it take our Golden Eagles to new heights. Join this guided tour to check out the impressive new facility with its two basketball practice courts, academic center, and 10,000-square-foot indoor sports performance area. Meet at the front entrance of the building. Parking is available in front of the building.
WOMEN'S LUNCHEON | Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Global Learning Center - Lippencott Auditorium
This lunch is for all women, whether you graduated in ORU’s first class or in 2023. We are hosting a panel of outstanding ORU alumnae with unique and inspiring insights to offer about following the Lord in their various seasons of life. The panel will be moderated by Carrie Kittinger ’90 and will include the following women: Dr. LaDonna Osborn ’00, Lisa Mendoza ’85, ’22, Sarah Bolin ’90, Joyce McBain ’09, Lauren Bomier ’15, and Polly Tjihenuna ’21.
$20.00
CLASS OF 1973 50th REUNION LUNCHEON | Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Hammer Center - Fenimore Room
It’s time to celebrate the big 5-0! Fifty years since you graduated from ORU. Join your friends as you look back at your time on campus—days and years when you helped “build a university” that’s still going strong. Alumni from 1972-1974 classes are welcome to join as well.
$20.00
CLASS OF 1973 50th REUNION T-SHIRT
The 50th reunion of the Class of 1973 is going to be so epic, you will want a t-shirt to commemorate the weekend! The t-shirt is not eligible for the EarlyEli discount.
$15.00
MEN'S LUNCHEON | Saturday 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. | Skyline 60 at CityPlex Towers
You will not want to miss this opportunity to eat great food, have a time of fellowship with other Christ-centered men, and glean some wisdom from this year’s guest speaker, Johnie Hampton ’91. He is this year’s Alumni Award honoree for “Distinguished Service to the Alma Mater.” Johnie served as Chair of the ORU Alumni Board for three terms and currently serves on the Fenimore and Fisher College of Business Advisory Board. He also leads the men’s ministry at his church and loves leading missions trips with his wife, Krystal, and their two sons.
$20.00
BIOLOGY & CHEMISTRY ALUMNI COUNCIL | Saturday 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. | Graduate Center 1B17
Open to all Biology and Chemistry alumni. Light refreshments will be served.
J.D. MCKEAN LIBRARY TOUR | Saturday 1:30 - 2:00 p.m. | J.D. McKean Library - Lobby
The brand-new J.D. McKean Library is a beautiful addition to campus and an excellent resource for all of our students, with its advanced technology and bright and inviting study spaces. Come see for yourself on this guided tour.
WELCOME CENTER & VETERANS EXPERIENCE OPEN HOUSE | Saturday 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. | Welcome Center
The beautiful Welcome Center, ORU’s long-awaited “front door” that opened just last fall. Come see where the Enrollment team meets with prospective students...where visitors get a first-class introduction to ORU...and where veterans receive information and support as they prepare to begin their higher education journey.
MIKE CARTER ATHLETIC CENTER TOUR | Saturday 2:00 - 2:30 p.m. | Mike Carter Athletic Center
The Mike Carter Athletic Center officially opened in April, and we can’t wait to see it take our Golden Eagles to new heights. Check out this impressive new facility with its two basketball practice courts, academic center, and 10,000-square-foot indoor sports performance area. Meet at the front entrance of the building. Parking is available in front of the building.
BIOLOGY & CHEMISTRY RECEPTION & OPEN HOUSE | Saturday 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Graduate Center 1B17
Come mingle with current and retired faculty and with former classmates.
COME-AND-GO BOARD GAMES | Saturday 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Hammer Center Main Lobby
Old friends and new friends alike will enjoy some casual competition with the wide selection of card and board games available for check-out from the Hammer Center Front Desk. Pool, ping-pong, and video games are available too.
MIKE CARTER ATHLETIC CENTER TOUR | Saturday 2:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Mike Carter Athletic Center
The Mike Carter Athletic Center officially opened in February, and we can’t wait to see it take our Golden Eagles to new heights. Check out this impressive new facility with its basketball practice courts, academic center, and 10,000-square-foot indoor sports performance area. Meet at the front entrance of the building. Parking is available in front of the building.
DOCUMENTARY: PRAISE THE LORD, AND PASS ME THE BALL | Saturday 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. | Nursing & Engineering Complex Auditorium
The Class of 1973 is sponsoring the showing of this documentary that chronicles the meteoric rise of the ORU Basketball program in the late ’60s and early ’70s. Coach Ken Trickey came to ORU in 1969, bringing an innovative, high-scoring offense that flourished and culminated with an Elite Eight run in 1974. Come see Trickey’s legacy, the impact he made on the players, and his friendship with Oral Roberts.
ORU PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE TOUR | Saturday 2:30 - 3:45 p.m. | Prayer Tower - Lobby
This climate-controlled guided tour takes place inside the Prayer Tower. Come see how the campus has developed over the years and hear what’s in store for the future!
HOMECOMING BANQUET & 2023 ALUMNI AWARDS - INDIVIDUAL TICKET | Saturday 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Mabee Center Arena Court
It’s the grand finale of Homecoming weekend! We’ll receive an update from President Wilson and celebrate our 2023 Alumni Award honorees: Dr. Daniel Amen ’82, John ’92 and Sarah (Roehl) ’90 Bolin, Dr. Nicholas Makrides ’82, ’86, Johnie Hampton ’91, and Bobby Baehr ’13.
$30.00
SILVER SPONSOR - HOMECOMING BANQUET & 2023 ALUMNI AWARDS | Saturday 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Mabee Center Arena Court
One (1) table of 10. Name in program and on-screen graphics. Private VIP entrance and valet parking for all table guests.
$1,000.00
GOLD SPONSOR - HOMECOMING BANQUET & 2023 ALUMNI AWARDS | Saturday 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Mabee Center Arena Court
One (1) table of 10. Name in program and on-screen graphics. Private VIP entrance and valet parking for all table guests.
$2,500.00
PLATINUM SPONSOR - HOMECOMING BANQUET & 2023 ALUMNI AWARDS | Saturday 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Mabee Center Arena Court
One (1) table of 10. Name in program and on-screen graphics. Private VIP entrance and valet parking for all table guests.
$5,000.00
PRESENTING SPONSOR - HOMECOMING BANQUET & 2023 ALUMNI AWARDS | Saturday 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. | Mabee Center Arena Court
One (1) table of 10. Name in program and on-screen graphics. Private VIP entrance and valet parking for all table guests.
$10,000.00
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