Homecoming 2017

Please call the Alumni Relations Office at 866-544-6180
if you have any questions or to register for events by phone.

Tuesday, September 26

"Bleed Purple" Blood Drive - 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Schneider Conference Room, Student Union

We've challenged Otterbein to a special head-to-head competition for who can gather the most blood donors! We know our Cap Family are good for a few pints, so help us support the Red Cross while earning bragging rights over Cardy and company. Sponsored by Sigma Alpha Beta.

Wednesday, September 27

Faculty/Staff Cornhole Tournament - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Mound Street Plaza

Dueling Pianos - 8 p.m. | Registration/Tickets Not Required

Huntington Recital Hall, Conservatory of Music

Presented by AMP and the Office of Student and Community Engagement

Thursday, September 28

Conductorcise with David Dworkin - 7 p.m. | Open to the Public

Field House, The Capital Center

Presented by Capital University Nursing Department. More information to come.

Friday, September 29

Party on the Plaza - 5 to 7:30 p.m. | RSVPs Encouraged

Mound Street Plaza

It's a Capital community gathering for all alumni, students, faculty, and staff as we host the annual party on the plaza. Join us for food, drinks, and live music from the band Funk Worthy before heading to the concert, staying for the outdoor movie, or going to meet up with friends for off-campus get-togethers.

Movie Night on Schaaf Lawn - 7:30 p.m. | RSVPs Encouraged

Schaaf Lawn

It’s a perfect Friday night activity for the entire Cap Family. Bring a blanket or chairs and join us as we screen a family favorite: The Incredibles.

Choral Celebration - 8 p.m. | Tickets/Registration Not Required

Mees Hall, Conservatory of Music

Saturday, September 30

Greek Reunion Gatherings - 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. | RSVPs Encouraged

Various Locations

CapFest - 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tickets/Registration Not Required

Jeffrey/Renner Lawn and Surrounding Areas

Purple Power Parade - Approximately 11 to 11:15 a.m.

We've reimagined our annual Homecoming festival! Join us on Capital's front lawn as we host a celebration with food trucks, live music, inflatables, and other activities for the family. We're also starting a new tradition called "The Purple Power Parade" as the football team, Homecoming court, and student organizations march through campus to CapFest as we take Homecoming spirit to a whole new level.

Did you purchase a paver during the last year? The newly installed pavers will be dedicated at Noon.

Football vs. Otterbein - 1:30 p.m. | Tickets Required (Purchase at Door)

Bernlohr Stadium

A special reunion for the 1987 Crusader Football team will take place in the Capital Center's Moe Lounge from Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Alumni Open House - 2:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Capital University Alumni House

If you're staying to relax after the game, here early for the Athletic Awards, or even just hanging around campus with your friends and classmates, the Alumni House is open as a gathering space until early evening.

Alumni of Color Gathering and Family Cookout - 3:30 p.m. | RSVPs Encouraged

Schaaf Lawn

Capital's Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to join your Cap Family for this special Homecoming gathering.

Cap Family Trivia Challenge - 4:30 p.m. | Registration Required (Register Online)

One Main Cafe, Student Union

Face off against your fellow Cap Family members in our trivia showdown between Capital alumni, students, and even faculty and staff! Register your team and compete for our grand prize in this test of general knowledge. Entry fee of $10 per team (free for student teams).

Athletic Awards and Hall of Fame Induction - 6 p.m. | Registration Required (Register Online)

Performance Arena, The Capital Center

Our annual celebration of alumni and friends of Crusader athletics.
6 p.m. reception; 6:30 p.m. dinner and program. $20 per person.

Men's Soccer vs. Otterbein - 7 p.m. | Registration/Tickets Not Required