Sep
26
Thu
2024
Pop by the Rock – Homecoming @ Spirit Rock near Morey Hall
Sep 26 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

The Spirit Rock is ready and waiting for you to leave your mark!  Pop by for a selfie, treats and grab a marker to leave an Oiler Nation Homecoming message.
Alumni, parents, students, and friends are encouraged to make your mark on the Spirit Rock all weekend long – BYOM (bring your own marker).  Take a picture and tag us on Instagram @oileralumni or X (formerly known as Twitter) @ufindlay.

Sep
27
Fri
2024
50th Reunion of the Class of 1974 @ Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion
Sep 27 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

4:00 PM – Check-in & Social Gathering and optional campus tour
5:15 PM – Arch Ceremony & Golden Diploma Presentation
6:00 PM – Dinner
Members of the Class of 1974 and their guests are invited to a special reunion gathering at the Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion on campus.
Registration required ($50 per person)  
Includes dinner, reunion favors, alumni awards breakfast, and all homecoming activities

Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony – Homecoming @ Winnebrenner Auditorium
Sep 27 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Registration required via findlayoilers.com

Oiler Palooza – Homecoming @ Lawn of CBSL
Sep 27 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Featuring: Thumbtack Mechanics – Born from a simple flyer and a love for diverse music, this energetic band covers everything from Taylor Swift to The Strokes. Catch their electrifying performance and see why they’re a hit on college campuses! Don’t miss out!
Games & Inflatables
Grab-and-go Food hosted by Mortarboard

Fireworks – Homecoming
Sep 27 @ 9:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Lawn of the Center for Student Life & College of Business (CBSL)
Join us for our annual fireworks display!  Bring your lawnchair.

Sep
28
Sat
2024
Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk @ Griffith Memorial Arch
Sep 28 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am

The University of Findlay College of Pharmacy chapter of the American Pharmacists Association – Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) is hosting its 9th Annual Homecoming 5K and 2nd Annual 1.4 mile Fun Walk!

Join us for the Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk on Saturday September 28th, 2024 during the University of Findlay’s Homecoming Weekend. A founding pillar within APhA-ASP is heart health, and a portion of the event proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. This year’s Heart Healthy 5K and Fun Walk will feature a brand new path that starts and finishes at the Griffith Memorial Arch on Findlay’s campus.

Registration/packet pick-up will begin at 7am on Saturday, September 28th in front of Old Main (1000 N Main St. Findlay, OH 45840) and will take place until 8:45 am. During this time (7-8:45am) students from the College of Pharmacy will be hosting tables with fun and educational activities for event participants to visit. After visiting all the student tables, you will be eligible for entry into this years raffle drawing with fun and exciting prizes!

After registration closes, all participants will gather at the start line for pre-race announcements. The race will begin at promptly 9am with professional timing provided by Run Toledo. After the race is done, the drawing of winners for the raffle prizes will begin. You must be present to win.

At the conclusion of your 5K or Fun Walk, students from the University of Findlay Doctor of Physical Therapy Program will be offering FREE post-race physical therapy including injury screens, cupping, massage, and stretching!

Please park at Winebrenner Theological Seminary back parking lots (950 N Main St. Findlay, OH 45840). Parking is free and a quick walk to the registration area.

Virtual participants submit your race times at the following link: Race Time Submission Form

We look forward to seeing you there!

Race Day Timeline

7am: Registration/ packet pick-up opens (1000 N Main St. Findlay, OH 45840)

7-8:45am: Visit our student tables for entry into our raffle drawing

8:45am: Pre-race announcements at start line

9am: 5K and Fun Walk start!

~10am: Raffle prize drawing (must be present to win) and Post-race physical therapy including injury screens, cupping, massage, and stretching

Place
1000 N Main St
Findlay, OH US 45840

Alumni Awards Breakfast – Homecoming @ Winebrenner Auditorium
Sep 28 @ 9:00 am – 10:00 am

Help celebrate our Arch Award, Distinguished Alumni, Gold Medallion, and Old Main Award winners.  Enjoy breakfast with alumni and friends from all over the country.
Registration required ($25 per person) 

Homecoming Football Tailgate – Homecoming @ Donnell Stadium
Sep 28 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Featuring: Thumbtack Mechanics
Picnic Food
Games
Visit with fellow alumni and friends

Sep
29
Sun
2024
Homecoming & Family Weekend Worship Service – Homecoming @ Atrium of Center for Student Life & College of Business
Sep 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Students, alumni, and friends are invited to a special time of worship to celebrate our faith heritage and God’s hand of blessing through the years.  Join us as we share the Word for the morning with current students and alumni from the Thursday Night Live Worship Band and Revive Worship Band coming to together to lead worship.

Join us for brunch immediately following worship! Gather with fellow alumni and friends at Henderson Dining Hall to enjoy a delicious meal and great company. The cost is $12 for adults and $7 for children ages 6-12. Students do not need to register and can simply swipe in with their student ID.We look forward to sharing this special time with you as we wrap up our Homecoming weekend.