Time to pack your Concordia University Ann Arbor gear as this year’s Homecoming and Family Weekend is approaching. CUAA is excited to welcome back alumni, families and friends for all the wonderful activities happening Oct. 16-21!
Concordia has combined Homecoming and Family Weekend to maximize your fun. While Homecoming is traditionally for our alumni and current students, Family Weekend offers the whole family a chance to experience Concordia through your Cardinal’s perspective. By merging these traditions, we hope families and friends can interact with alumni and hear success stories from those who were once in your current student’s shoes.
Family Weekend
- For parents, siblings and friends
- Oct. 20-21
Alumni Social
- For all alumni
- Oct. 21, 4:30 p.m. Arbor Brewing
- Register for the Alumni Social by Oct. 12
Schedule of Events for Families and Friends
Friday, October 20
Breakfast Social & Check In
- 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the Nest
- Family Weekend will begin with a Continental Breakfast Social and Check-in! Family Weekend registration is preferred but not required; however, registration for the Family Luncheon is required. Guests who have registered for the Family Luncheon will receive a wristband upon checking in.
Chapel
- 10:30-11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Trinity
- Let us worship together in our daily Chapel service as we extend a welcome to all visiting families.
Presidential Briefing
- 11:15-11:45 a.m. in the Chapel
- Hear important campus updates for the Cardinal community from our Vice President of Administration. There will be time at the end for a Q&A.
How to Support Your Student
- 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. in Kreft Music Recital Hall
- This session will be led by the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Department. Learn how to support your student as they develop in mind, body and spirit!
Family Luncheon
- 12:30-2 p.m. in Kreft Music Recital Hall & Central Campus
- The Family Luncheon will be the penultimate affair for Friday’s events and is open to the entire campus community! The luncheon will have an indoor and outdoor component. The catered lunch will take place inside (registration required). Outside, there will be a tent in Central Campus where you can find cardinal themed plushies, hot cocoa, and snacks! In addition, we will be offering a family portrait photo opportunity, bonfire, smores, and music!
Women’s Hockey
- 8 p.m. in the Arctic Edge in Canton
- Show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for a Homecoming Hockey win.
- General admission: $5
- Students and seniors: $3
- CUAA students, staff and faculty: free
Homecoming Olympics: Family Obstacle Course
- 9:30 p.m. in the Field House Gym
- Grab a family member, friend or staff member to help your Homecoming Olympic team cross the finish line to victory.
Saturday, October 21
Tailgate
- 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Cardinal Stadium
- Calling all past and present Cardinals and extended Cardinal families. Get hyped for the Homecoming Game at the Campus Tailgate.
Football Game
- 1 p.m. at Ferry Field at Cardinal Stadium
- Families and Students show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for a Homecoming Football Win.
- General admission: $10
- CUAA students, staff and faculty: free
Men’s Hockey
- 4:30 p.m. in the Arctic Edge in Canton
- Show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for a Homecoming Hockey win.
- General admission: $5
- Students and seniors: $3
- CUAA students, staff and faculty: free
Outdoor Movie
- 7-9 p.m. located at Central Campus
- Join us for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 movie showing as we wrap up an exciting Homecoming Week and Family Weekend! Be sure to bring lawn chairs or blankets!
Schedule of Events for Alumni
Saturday, October 21
Tailgate
- 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Cardinal Stadium
- Complimentary lunch is available for alumni, families, and friends of Concordia. Look for the alumni table to pick up complimentary game admission wristbands (alumni only) and sign the Decades Challenge board.
Football Game
- 1 p.m. at Ferry Field at Cardinal Stadium
- Get complimentary game tickets at the Alumni & Family Tailgate preceding the game or at the Alumni Table on the concourse at the stadium.
Post-game Alumni Social
- 4:30 p.m. at Arbor Brewing
- Alumni are invited to a happy hour social at Arbor Brewing, 720 Norris Street, Ypsilanti. Join us for pizza, drinks, and fun! Thank you to our sponsor, Michigan Church Extension Fund!!
Schedule of Events for Students
Monday, October 16
Pep Rally
- 9 p.m. in the Field House Gym
- Join us for an electrifying Pep Rally MC’d by the Chicago Bulls DJ and Chicago Bears teams MC–DJ Riel! Information regarding the first ever Homecoming Olympics will be shared tonight AND the annual Homecoming T-Shirts will be released! This kickoff to Homecoming Week is not-to-miss!
Tuesday, October 17
Homecoming Olympics: Roommate/Best Mate Challenge
- 8 p.m. in the Cafe
- Put your friends to the test to see who knows who the best. You and your bestie will answer questions blindly. Whichever pair gets the most correct answers wins points for their Homecoming Olympic Team!
Wednesday, October 18
Soccer Game
- 2 p.m. at the Cardinal Stadium
- Show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for a Homecoming Soccer win.
- General admission: $5
- Students and seniors: $3
- CUAA students, staff and faculty: free
Music Department Al Fresco
- 6 p.m. at the Manor Patio
- Join us as we are treated to the sounds of the Concordia Choir, Concordia Wind Ensemble, Concordia Orchestra, and Arborsong.
Volleyball Game
- 7 p.m. in the Field House Gym
- Show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for a Homecoming Volleyball win.
- General admission: $5
- Students and seniors: $3
- CUAA students, staff and faculty: free
Homecoming Olympics: Capture the Flag
- 9:30 p.m. at Central Campus
- Represent your Homecoming Olympic team in Midnight Capture the Flag. With a wide field range stretching from East Side to West Side, it’s anyone’s game.
Thursday, October 19
Homecoming Olympics: Wii Tournament
- 8 p.m. in the Center for Intercultural Affairs
- Battle it out on the Wii to win points for your Homecoming Olympic team!
Friday, October 20
Chapel
- 10:30-11 a.m. in the Chapel of the Holy Trinity
- Let us worship together in our daily Chapel service as we extend a welcome to all visiting families.
Family Luncheon
- 12:30-2 p.m. in the Kreft Music Recital Hall & Central Campus
- The Family Luncheon will be the penultimate affair for Friday’s events and is open to the entire campus community! The luncheon will have an indoor and outdoor component. The catered lunch will take place inside (registration required). Outside, there will be a tent in Central Campus where you can find cardinal themed plushies, hot cocoa, and snacks! In addition, we will be offering a family portrait photo opportunity, bonfire, smores, and music!
Women’s Hockey
- 8 p.m. in the Arctic Edge in Canton
- Show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for a Cardinal Hockey win.
- General admission: $5
- Students and seniors: $3
- CUAA students, staff and faculty: free
Homecoming Olympics: Family Obstacle Course
- 9:30 p.m. in the Field House Gym
- Grab a family member, friend or staff member to help your Homecoming Olympic team cross the finish line to victory.
Saturday, October 21
Tailgate
- 11 a.m.-1 p.m. outside Cardinal Stadium
- Calling all past and present Cardinals and extended Cardinal families. Get hyped for the Homecoming Game at the Campus Tailgate.
Football Game
- 1 p.m. at the Ferry Field at Cardinal Stadium
- Families and Students show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for a Homecoming Football Win.
Men’s Hockey
- 4:30 p.m. in Arctic Edge in Canton
- Show your Cardinal Pride as we cheer for a Homecoming Hockey win.
- General admission: $5
- Students and seniors: $3
- CUAA students, staff and faculty: free
Outdoor Movie
- 7-9 p.m. located at Central Campus
- Join us for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 movie showing as we wrap up an exciting Homecoming Week and Family Weekend! Families can park in the designated parking lots and then walk over to Central Campus. Be sure to bring lawn chairs or blankets!
Questions about Homecoming and Family Weekend at CUAA? Students and families can reach out to Coordinator of Student Events LaDonna Hawthorne at LaDonna.Hawthorne@cuaa.edu. Alumni can contact the CUAA Alumni Office at alumni@cuaa.edu.
—This story is written by Keara Chaperon, Social Media Manager for Concordia University Ann Arbor. She may be reached at keara.chaperon@cuaa.edu.