Essential Guide to Valpo University Homecoming 2021
Here is your essential guide to the Valpo University Homecoming, 2021. Discover links for early registration, schedule of events, weekend highlights, and where to find the best places for homecoming celebrations that include beer and food specials.
Valpo University Homecoming Guide | Glossary
- Registration
- General Info
- Homecoming Football Game Noon – Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
- Valpo Homecoming Craft beer Festival Oct 1 & Oct 2
- Homecoming Highlights Oct 1st
- Homecoming Highlites Oct 2nd
- Homecoming Highlites Oct 3rd
VU Homecoming 2021 Registration Link
Here is your link for pre-registration
On-Site Registration Restrictions are strongly discouraged and may be prohibited, as events often fill to capacity well before the weekend. Guests who register on-site will incur an additional charge of $5 per person for each event. In an effort to be good stewards of our resources and eliminate food waste, no refunds will be issued for cancellations for dinners and other events with a fee
Valpo University Homecoming Info
General Homecoming information link
Learn where to park, check-in procedures, where to register, shuttle services, and everything you’ll need to know before the big day!
Check-in hours are:
Friday:10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Saturday: 6:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Alumni Engagement may add additional check-in times as events necessitate.
Call the Alumni Engagement Office at 219.464.5142 for registration assistance.
Duesenberg Welcome Center Exhibits Saturday, Oct. 2, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hotel block information can be found at https://www.valpo.edu/homecoming/reserved-hotel-blocks/
VU Homecoming Football Game | Valpo vs. Marist
Cheer on Valpo as they take on Marist in some Homecoming gridiron action. $10 per person, purchase tickets at the gate. Please note the new time this year!
Brown Field
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021 Noon
Valpo University Homecoming Craft Beer Festival – Valpo Restaurants
The spirit of community is back and stronger than ever in the Vale of Paradise. Shoulder-to-shoulder, the Chefs that helped make Valparaiso a destination for outdoor dining and international cuisine wanted to show their love for VU Alumni, parents, and students over 21 with this new tradition.
Each restaurant features a unique flite of craft beers specially selected for our VU Alumni. If you haven’t been to Valpo’s college town in a few years, you are in for a surprise. Valpo’s revitalized downtown has become a destination for foodies, fans of live music, and outdoor dining. Restaurants include Radius-Valpo (Burgers), Don Quijote Spanish Cuisine, Scarpe Italian, Furin Japanese Restaurant and Bar, Pikk’s Chicago Tavern, and Elements Wine Bar.
A few blocks north of Valpo’s Downtown Square is Martinis. Martinis is a destination for people that want to meet friends, but the romantic patio setting is the perfect rendezvous for a romantic dinner and a bottle of fine wine. This remarkable restaurant was recently remodeled inside and out. Meeting old college friends for cold crafts on the Mediterranean patio or watching sports on the countless hi-def big-screen TVs, you’ll love homecoming at Martinis.
Homecoming Lodging with on-site Beer Festival- For a little resort fun with lodging, Tommy Bs Sports Bar & Abbey Steakhouse are located at the Aberdeen Inn, Valpo’s resort is just minutes south of Valpo’s downtown. Put upscale lodging, great food, and seasonal crafts in your Homecoming plans.
Homecoming Highlites
FRIDAY, OCT. 1, 2021
O.P. KRETZMANN AWARDS LUNCHEON
Join us for a luncheon in honor of the 2020 O.P. Kretzmann Award recipients. The O.P. Kretzmann Award honors alumni who have made a special contribution to Valparaiso University’s development through long-time and exemplary service as a University employee for at least 15 years. The honorees are Rosalie Levinson ’73 J.D., Janet Lockridge ’99 MALS, Jeffrey Brown ’81 M.M., Gail Peshel ’87, ’89, ’00 J.D., and Suzanne Zentz ’10 D.N.P.
Christopher Center Community Room
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
11:30 a.m.
$20 per person.
JAMES GUILBEAU BIOENGINEERING LAB BLESSING
Join us as we bless the James Guilbeau Bioengineering Laboratory, located in the Donald V. Fites Engineering and Innovation Center.
Donald V. Fites Center
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
1 p.m.
CLASSES OF 1970 & 1971 IN HILLTOP GYM
Kick off your 50th reunion celebration with desserts and coffee in the Hilltop Gym, the former site of academic registration and the current practice facility for men’s and women’s basketball. The Hilltop Gym is located on the second floor of the ARC. Please enter from the main or west entrance and follow signs.
Hilltop Gym (Athletics-Recreation Center, second floor)
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
1:30 – 3 p.m.
HISTORIC BUS TOUR
Join us for a bus tour of the area once known as Old Campus that brings historic locations and your Valpo memories back to life. Space is limited.
Board at Harre Union North Doors
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
2 p.m.
$10 per person.
PREMEDICAL ARTS LECTURE
Dr. Michael S. Rehbein ’78, retired chief of pediatrics at Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, and Deaconess Ann Hintz ’81 Rehbein of St. Andrew Lutheran Church, Stockton, California, will speak about the spring break service learning trips.
Neils Science Center, Tiered Classroom 234
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
3 p.m.
KRETZMANN SOCIETY AND BROWN & GOLD CLUB RECEPTION – INVITATION ONLY
Drink tickets will be available for purchase. 
Christopher Center Community Room
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
3 p.m.
EMORY G. BAUER FIELD BLESSING
Join us as we bless the newly renovated Emory G. Bauer baseball field.
Emory G. Bauer Field, Warbler Drive, Valparaiso (east of Sturdy Rd.)
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
3 p.m.
HISTORIC BUS TOUR – CLASSES OF 1970 AND 1971
Specially designed for the Classes of 1970 and 1971: Join us for a bus tour of the area once known as Old Campus that brings historic locations and your Valpo memories back to life. Space is limited.
Board at Harre Union North Doors
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
4:15 p.m.
$10 per person.
RICE & BEAN DINNER – AN HOMAGE TO SERVICE LEARNING IN CENTRAL AMERICA
Join us following the Premedical Arts Lecture for a special dinner for alumni of the spring break service learning trips to Costa Rica and their families. Space is limited.
Center for the Sciences, Lobby
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
KICKOFF BBQ AND COURT ANNOUNCEMENT FEATURING A LITTLE PIECE OF SEVEN
Join Valpo students for a cookout, music from an alumni band, and the Homecoming court announcement. Drink tickets will be available for purchase.
Huegli Lawn – rain or shine!
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
5 p.m.
$15 per person.
MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS
HOMECOMING ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Gellersen Center Lawn
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
5 – 6 p.m.
VUAA ALUMNI AWARDS DINNER
Join us for a dinner in honor of the 2020 and 2021 VUAA Alumni Award Recipients. Space is limited. Please select your meal choice upon registration.
Registration is required
Harre Union Ballrooms (second floor)
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6 p.m. dinner
$40 per person.
PHI PSI DONOR RECEPTION
A reception for donors to the Phi Kappa Psi housing project. Please note: registration is required for all fraternity and sorority life events. Thank you for your cooperation and have fun!
Registration required
New Phi Kappa Psi house, Union St.
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
6 – 9 p.m.
VALPO VOLLEYBALL VS. ISU
Enjoy a Friday night matchup between Valpo and ISU! Please purchase your ticket at the game.
Athletics-Recreation Center
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
6 p.m.
$10 per person.
TENNIS ALUMNI RECEPTION
An alumni-only reception for tennis student-athletes who played under coach Jim Daugherty. À la carte, pay as you go.
Buffalo Wild Wings,
212 E Lincolnway, Valparaiso
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
7 p.m.
SIGMA PI ALUMNI RECEPTION
A reception for alumni of Sigma Pi fraternity. Please note: registration is required for all fraternity and sorority life events. Thank you for your cooperation and have fun!
803 Brown St.
Friday, Oct. 1, 2021
8 p.m.
SATURDAY, OCT. 2, 2021
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE HONORS BREAKFAST FOR DONORS AND SCHOLARS
By invitation only — Registration is required.
Valparaiso University honors its donors and the students they support.
Harre Union Ballrooms (second floor)
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
7:30 a.m.
HISTORIC BUS TOUR – CLASSES OF 1970 AND 1971
Specially designed for the Classes of 1970 and 1971: Join us for a bus tour of the area once known as Old Campus that brings historic locations and your Valpo memories back to life. Space is limited.
Board at Harre Union north doors
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
8:15 a.m.
$10 per person.
MEIER HALL OPEN HOUSE FOR EDUCATION AND SOCIAL WORK ALUMNI
Join students and faculty from the education and social work departments for lively discussion and a grand reopening of Meier Hall.
Meier Hall
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
8:30 – 10 a.m.
CLASS OF 1970 AND 1971 AL FRESCO BRUNCH
Kick off Saturday’s 50th and 51st reunion celebration with reminiscences, mimosas, and a light breakfast on the Huegli lawn (the former site of Huegli Hall). Drink tickets will be available for purchase.
Huegli Lawn – rain or shine!
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
9 a.m.
$10 per person
SORORITY OPEN HOUSE FOR ALPHA GAMMA, DELTA CHI OMEGA, GAMMA PHI BETA, KAPPA DELTA, KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA, AND PI BETA PHI
All sorority women are welcome to come and tour the sorority chapter facilities.
Sorority Housing Complex, Union St.
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
9 – 11 a.m.
HISTORIC BUS TOUR
Join us for a bus tour of the area once known as Old Campus that brings historic locations and your Valpo memories back to life. Space is limited.
Board at Harre Union north doors
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
9:30 a.m.
$10 per person.
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA / RHO LAMBDA TAU 75TH ANNIVERSARY BRUNCH
Join Lambda Chi Alpha and Rho Lambda Tau brothers for a brunch in celebration of the fraternity’s 75 anniversary at Valparaiso University.
Registration is required
Christopher Center Community Room
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
10 a.m.
Cash Bar
$35 per person.
BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, AND PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY ALUMNI STAND-UP LUNCHEON
Annual stand-up luncheon for b
Center for the Sciences: Chemistry and Biochemistry
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
10:30 a.m. – noon
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY GUILD
Join us for the announcement of the 2021 Campus Guild Grant recipients, the Guild’s “Next Big Thing,” and the newly elected Guild board of directors.
Brown & Gold Room, Harre Union (second floor)
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
10 a.m.
HOMECOMING STREET FAIR
Grab a bite, a beer, and congregate with alumni and friends at the family-friendly street fair. Drink tickets will be available for purchase.
ARC Lawn – rain or shine!
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
INTERNATIONAL FOOD BAZAAR W/ INTERNATIONAL STUDENT REUNION
Come try the world! Authentic homemade food prepared by our international students. Bring cash! $1 for one ticket = one taste, or $5 for six tickets = six tastes. Cash payments accepted on site. International alumni, please join us for a special reunion area inside the Food Bazaar from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
ARC Lawn – Inside the Street Fair
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
Grab a beer, enter to win a prize, and come to the stage to hear this year’s news. Drink tickets will be available for purchase.
Registration is required
ARC Lawn – Street Fair Stage
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
11:30 a.m.
HISTORIC BUS TOUR
Join us for a bus tour of the area once known as Old Campus that brings historic locations and your Valpo memories back to life. Space is limited.
Board at Harre Union north doors
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
noon
$10 per person.
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE AND VALPO VICTORY FUND HOSPITALITY TENT
By invitation only — Registration is required.
Brown Field, east end zone
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
11 a.m – 2 p.m.
VALPO FOOTBALL VS. MARIST
Cheer on Valpo as they take on Marist in some Homecoming gridiron action. $10 per person, purchase tickets at the gate. Please note the new time this year!
Brown Field
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
noon
ANNUAL ALUMNI TENNIS TOURNAMENT
The annual alumni tennis tournament, doubles games, and on-court kids activities.
Tennis Courts
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PHI KAPPA PSI REFRESHMENTS, FAMILY FUN AND NEW HOUSE TOURS
Please note: registration is required for all fraternity and sorority life events. Thank you for your cooperation and have fun!
Registration is required
New Phi Kappa Psi house, Union St.
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
12:30 p.m.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SCIENCES HOMECOMING GATHERING
Gellersen Center 124
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Refreshments will be served.
HISTORIC BUS TOUR
Join us for a bus tour of the area once known as Old Campus that brings historic locations and your Valpo memories back to life. Space is limited.
Board at Harre Union north doors
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
3 p.m.
$10 per person.
COACH DAUGHERTY PLAQUE DEDICATION
A special dedication for Coach Daugherty.
Tennis Courts
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
3:30 p.m.
CHRIST COLLEGE MEET & GREET
Join us in Mueller Hall to connect with former Christ College classmates and with CC faculty.
Mueller Hall
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
Commons and Courtyard
3:30 – 5 p.m.
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA HOMECOMING BBQ
Please note: registration is required for all fraternity and sorority life events. Thank you for your cooperation and have fun!
Registration is required
Mound St. Pavillion
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
3 – 6 p.m.
PI KAPPA ALPHA ALUMNI COOKOUT
Please note: registration is required for all fraternity and sorority life events. Thank you for your cooperation and have fun!
Registration is required
701 Union Street Lot
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
3 – 7 p.m.
SIGMA PHI EPSILON ANNUAL ALUMNI MEETING
SIGMA PHI EPSILON ALUMNI BBQ
SIGMA PHI EPSILON HOUSE TOURS AND LAWN GAMES
Please note: registration is required for all fraternity and sorority life events. Thank you for your cooperation and have fun!
Registration is required
705 Mound Street
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
Alumni Meeting 3 p.m.
Alumni BBQ 4 p.m.
House Tours and Lawn Games 5 p.m.
OKTOBERFEST, SPONSORED BY THE VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY GUILD, FEATURING REUNION AREAS FOR THE CLASSES OF 2020, 2011, 1996, AND 1981
Grab a brat and a beer and toast to being together! The Guild’s Oktoberfest is open to all ages and alumni. Celebrating your 10th, 25th, or 40th reunion? Come join us at special designated areas for your classes. Class of 2020, we want you to join us for a special reunion, too! Head back to campus and party Bavaria-style. Prost! Drink tickets will be available for purchase.
ARC Lawn – rain or shine!
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
3:30 – 6 p.m.
$15 per person.
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY CHORALE CONCERT
Join students, faculty, and staff for an afternoon of choral music featuring the Valparaiso University Chorale, conducted this fall by Andrew Robinson ’10.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
4 p.m.
SIGMA PI HOUSING CORPORATION BOARD MEETING
SIGMA PI ALUMNI RECOGNITION AND AWARDS
SIGMA PI ALUMNI RECEPTION
Please note: registration is required for all fraternity and sorority life events. Thank you for your cooperation and have fun!
Registration is required
803 Brown St.
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
Housing Corporation Board Meeting 4 p.m.
Alumni Recognition and Awards 4:30 p.m.
Alumni Reception 7:30 p.m.
SIGMA CHI ALUMNI GATHERING
Please note: registration is required for all fraternity and sorority life events. Thank you for your cooperation and have fun!
Registration is required
Pikk’s Tavern
62 W Lincolnway
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
4 – 7 p.m.
$30 per person.
PHI KAPPA PSI RECEPTION, RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY, AND DINNER
Please note: registration is required for all fraternity and sorority life events. Thank you for your cooperation and have fun!
Registration is required
New Phi Kappa Psi house, Union St.
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
5 p.m.
Undergrad $40.00
Undergrad Guest $50.00
Alumni $75.00
Alumni Guest $65.00
Children $25.00
CLASSES OF 1970 & 1971, BROWN & GOLD CLUB REUNION DINNER
Members of the Classes of 1970 and 1971 — and any alumni graduating from Valpo prior to 1970 — are welcome to attend and share your Valpo memories with friends. Please select your meal choice upon registration. Your registration includes two drink tickets, additional drink tickets will be available for purchase.
Registration is required
Harre Union Ballrooms (second floor)
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
5:30 p.m. cocktails 6 p.m. dinner
$50 per person.
COACH DAUGHERTY CELEBRATION DINNER
A dinner in celebration of the career and legacy of former tennis coach Jim Daughtery. Families welcome; a children’s meal choice will be available. Drink tickets will be available for purchase.
Christopher Center Community Room
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
6 p.m.
$35 adult/ $15 child
VALPO VOLLEYBALL VS. EVANSVILLE
Enjoy a Saturday night matchup between Valpo and Evansville! Please purchase your ticket at the game.
Athletics-Recreation Center
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
6 p.m.
$10 per person.
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Join students, faculty, and staff for an evening concert featuring the Valparaiso University Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Diego Piedra.
Chapel of the Resurrection
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
8 p.m.
SHAKESPEARE UNDER THE STARS
Join Alpha Psi Omega under the Merlin Tree for Shakespeare Under the Stars! The event is open to all alumni, students, and faculty. All are encouraged to participate! There will be performances, recitations, readings, and even some Shakespearean improvisation, all in honor of the Bard.
Chapel lawn, under the Merlin Tree Rain location: Center for the Arts
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021
10 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCT. 3, 2021
VALPARAISO UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BREAKFAST
All alumni, their families, and guests are invited to enjoy a breakfast buffet with fellow alumni.
Christopher Center Community Room
Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021
8:30 a.m.
$20 per person.
CHAPEL PROCESSIONAL STAGING
Members of the Classes of 1970, 1971, 1981, 1996, and 2011, as well as VUAA award recipients, are invited to process.
Sidewalk outside Chapel, center door
Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021
9:30 a.m.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE
Worship with the campus community and recognize the 2020 and 2021 VUAA award recipients
Chapel of the Resurrection
Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021
10 a.m.
SIGMA PI CHAPTER MEETING
803 Brown St.
Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021
11 a.m.