Come back home to campus for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend!
Carroll University | 100 N East Ave, Waukesha, WI 53186
Thursday, October 3 - Sunday, October 6, 2024
Friday, October 4
Welcome Reception
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Homecoming Resource Table | FREE | Enjoy coffee or popcorn as we welcome back all pioneers!
Campus Tours
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Leaving from Campus Center Lobby | FREE | Motorized and walking tours available.
50th Reunion Reception, Dinner, & Pinning Ceremony
4:00 - 9:00 p.m. | Medallion on Main Lawn and Stackner Ballroom, Campus Center | Pioneers from the Class of 1974, along with friends, family, and guests, will gather for this lively 50th Reunion celebration! The night will commence on Main Lawn with the President's Reception for the 50th Reunion hosted by President Cindy Gnadinger and her husband, John Gnadinger. Then, gather for the Golden Pioneer pinning ceremony in the Stackner Ballroom! Join fellow graduates and relive your days at Carroll, share stories, and connect with special guests from campus. Sit-down dinner includes salad, bread, entrée, and beverages.
Carroll University Exhibit and Reception
4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Joyce Bliss Gallery, Main Hall | FREE | Please join us to celebrate the artwork of Carroll University’s Adjunct Faculty member Aleksandra Morozova. This exhibition won't be one to miss!
Habitat for Humanity's Spaghetti Dinner
4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Main Dining Room, Campus Center | $5 per person at the door | See what it's like to eat as a current student on campus while supporting Habitat for Humanity. All proceeds benefit this student organization's efforts in providing affordable housing to families in need. This dinner is $5 per person and proceeds benefit Carroll’s Habitat for Humanity Student Organization. Please pay when you arrive.
45th Reunion Gathering
5:00 p.m. | The Bavarian Bierhaus | 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale, WI | Food and Beverages for purchase | Please join the Class of 1979 in an Oktoberfest celebration to kick off Homecoming Weekend! Please visit the restaurant website for menu, including Friday fish fry, and pricing. You’ll also enjoy live music, and the restaurant’s long tables are perfect for casual group dining. Please register by 9/20.
Pioneer Party
6:00 - 10:00 p.m. | The Bavarian Bierhaus | 700 W. Lexington Blvd., Glendale, WI | Food and Beverages for purchase | After eating at Habitat for Humanity’s Spaghetti Dinner on campus, drive over to the Raised Grain Taproom to join fellow Pioneers for an evening of libations and reminiscing. Make sure to try the limited-edition 52 Brew beer crafted by Raised Grain in honor of Carroll's Homecoming & Reunion Weekend!
REGISTER HERE FOR ALL HOMECOMING & REUNION WEEKEND EVENTS