Homecoming

Friday, October 18, 2019

Heidelberg Bookstore Open
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Campus Center
Pick up some new ’Berg gear

Return to Class 
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
You are invited to sit in on classes with our current students! Register for each class.

Greek Alumni and Student Networking  
5:00 pm – 7:00 PM, University Commons
Come exchange business cards, enjoy heavy hors d’oervres and beverages and connect with fellow Greek alumni. Cost per person is $10. Registration is required.

Science Celebration Kick-Off Dinner
5:30 PM, Gillmor Science Hall Atrium
Join current and retired faculty in the Natural Sciences and Allied Health Sciences for dinner and fellowship. Dr. Ken Baker, Dr. Susan Carty, Mel Casler, Dr. Percy Lilly and Dr. Bob Murray are looking forward to seeing their former students. Cost per person is $30. Registration is required.

Greek Sing
7:30 pm, Seiberling Gymnasium - doors will open at 7:00 pm
Join members of the Greek Community for this annual event showcasing each group’s unique traditions and talents.

Saturday, October 19, 2019

The HeidelBean! Open 
7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Heidelberg Bookstore Open
8:00 am – 6:30 pm

Homecoming Central & Alumni Registration
8:30 am, Saurwein Patio
Check in for Homecoming activities, get your tailgating ticket(s), pick up your giveaway item, and pop in the ’Berg photo booth with your friends and family to commemorate the day! There will also be activities for our future student princes too including, face painting, balloon twisting, and more!

Science Reunion Welcome
8:30 am, Frost Lecture Hall in Bareis Science Hall

Science Reunion Concurrent Sessions presented by alumni
8:40 am - 10:40 am, Bareis and Gillmor Science Halls
Sign up to present during the science reunion.

Keynote Address featuring Mark Peeples, '74, 
10:45 am​, Frost Lecture Hall, Bareis Science Hall

Berg Bistro 1850 open
11:00 am – 1:00 am

Campus Parade
11:30 am, The return of a beloved Heidelberg tradition!

H-Association Hall of Fame Luncheon
12:00 pm, Wickham Great Hall in the Campus Center

Frank Balogh ’02 Baseball
Tom Wynn ’91 Wrestling
Lucas Messer ’05  Basketball
Tina Siegel Myslenski ’07 Volleyball

All athletes are invited to join the reception and dinner to honor the 2019 inductees.  Cost per person is $30 for adults and $15 for children 13 and under. Registration is required.

Lunch on Campus
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm​, Hoernemann Refectory
Check out our renovated Hoernemann Refectory and enjoy a fresh lunch, including our clean plate option for individuals with allergies or dietary restrictions.
$10 per adult. $5 for children ages 4-10 and free for children 3 and under. Registration is required.

Women’s Soccer vs. Otterbein 
1:00 pm, Hidden Valley

Philalethean Tea
1:00 pm​, Campus Center 120
Come meet the newest actives and reconnect with alumnae.  

Chemistry Club Demonstration
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm, Gundlach Theatre​
Bring the whole family for a fun science experiment and experience!

Dedication of the new Exercise Science Lab
1:45 pm, Saurwein Health & Wellness Center

Fourth Annual Alumni Band Reunion 
2:30 pm, Fox Den Alumni Center at Hoernemann Stadium
Join us for an alumni band reunion, rehearsal, performance and recognition event!  Cost per person is $30 and includes your alumni band member long-sleeve t-shirt to wear for the half-time show as well as the campus tailgate. Bring your instrument or let us know in advance that you will need to borrow one. Registration is required. 

Science Reunion Concurrent Sessions presented by Alumni
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm​, Bareis and Gillmor Science Halls
Sign up to present during the science reunion.

Sigma Tau Nu 70th Anniversary Gathering
3:00 pm, Carmie's  2460 S. SR 231, Tiffin, OH 44883
$15 at the door
RSVP to Bob Youngblood at byoungbl@heidelberg.edu

Science Labs Open and Student Research Poster Presentations
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm​, Bareis and Gillmor Science Halls
Take a walk through the National Center for Water Quality Research Lab, Longaker Animal Lab, our Cadaver Lab and/or our Classroom Labs. Along your path, check out some of the research of our current students by viewing their poster presentations.

Greek Alumni Tents
4:00 pm, Lower Lawn Along Rock Creek

Chem Club Social Hour
4:00 pm, Gillmor Atrium

Delta Sigma Chi Tea
4:00pm, Miller Hall (Delt Hall)
Snack and socialize with actives and alumnae.

Campus Tailgate
5:00 pm, Adams Academic All American Plaza
$15 per adult. $5 for children ages 4-10 and free for children 3 and under. 
Rain site:  Hoernemann Refectory
Register for the Campus Tailgate

Science Reunion Tent 
6:00 pm, Willard Side Lawn
Join current faculty, students and fellow alumni for snacks and fellowship.

Football Game vs. Otterbein​
7:00 pm​, Riesen Field at Hoernemann Stadium
Half-time recognition of Hall of Fame Inductees, Alumni Band Members and the Crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen. 

Science Reunion Post-Game Gathering at the Renaissance
9:30 pm, 129 S. Washington Street
Celebrate a Heidelberg victory against Otterbein and share a cocktail with fellow science alumni. Use of stairs is involved to enter the Renaissance.  

Do you know or have a future Student Prince?

Homecoming weekend is the perfect time to visit campus!

October 19
Fall Open House
9:30 am Check In

Come tour Heidelberg’s beautiful campus and discover your potential! Enjoy a fresh lunch with our campus family at our Homecoming tailgate and after the morning’s events, join us for Homecoming football game and half-time show. Tickets to the game are on us! To register, call 419-448-2330.

Coming soon!

Alumni Weekend 2020
June 19-21, 2020