Homecoming 2023

Thursday, Oct. 12

6:30 p.m. | Baseball Intrasquad Scrimmage - Cancelled
BVU Baseball Field
Join us for a scrimmage followed by social time at Puff’s Whitecap Inn, 1205 E. Lakeshore Drive

Friday, Oct. 13

10 a.m. | Homecoming Golf Outing - Cancelled
Buena Vista University Golf Course at Lake Creek
Enjoy a golf outing sponsored by BVU Baseball. 10 a.m. shotgun start, lunch provided. Contact Coach Eddie to register at eddies@bvu.edu or 712.749.2298.

3-5 p.m. | Campus Tours
Take a nostalgic walk around campus and relive your fun BVU memories. Meet at the Information Desk in the Forum to start your tour!

5:30 p.m. | Hall of Fame Reception & Banquet
Siebens Forum
The 2023 Inductees are: Jason Evers '96, Ben Lickteig '05, Jennifer (Stork) List '07, Shawn Olorundami '09, and the 1983 Softball Team.

6 p.m. | Men’s Soccer Game vs. Dordt University
Peterson Field at J. Leslie Rollins Stadium
Cheer on the Beavers as they take on the Defenders! 

8 p.m. | Alumni Band and Beer Garden
Ballroom - Campus Dining
Join us for a concert with the band, Bound 2 Be.

Saturday, Oct. 14

9 a.m. | Boat Races - Cancelled
Student Rec House
We’re bringing this tradition to Homecoming weekend! Watch student organizations race their cardboard boats in beautiful Storm Lake.

9:30 a.m. | Cornerstone Guard Brunch & Induction for the Class of 1973
Larson Room, Siebens Forum
Check-in at Fireside Lounge starts at 9:30 a.m.
Welcome and brunch begins at 10 a.m.

10 a.m. | Alumni Association Pregame Party
South Forum Lawn
Calling all BVU Alumni! Join us on the South Forum Lawn for an alumni gathering! Grilled burgers, hot dogs, chips, and beverages from our beer garden are available for purchase. Register by Sept. 22 and you will receive a personalized keepsake badge, FREE drink ticket, and special alumni swag. You also have the option to prepay for your lunch and save $2 per meal. Register today!

10 a.m. | Open Outdoor Wrestling Practice
Sidewalk between Pierce/White Halls and Smith Hall
Come watch the Men’s Wrestling team in action as they prepare for their upcoming season.

10 a.m. | Drive-In Tailgate
J. Leslie Rollins Stadium
Join us at J. Leslie Rollins Stadium for a Beaver tailgate. Drive-in entrance is at the southeast corner. Bring your own tailgating food and beverages or grab something to eat on campus.

• Cost is $10 per car and $15 per RV plus game tickets: $6 per adults, $3 per students and seniors 65+.

10 a.m. | Buford's Bunch Party
South Forum Lawn
Party on the South Forum Lawn with Buford himself! Get in the game spirit with your Buford's Bunch t-shirt, pompoms, tattoos, and inflatables! 

11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Beaver Market
South Forum Lawn
Come shop the market featuring local vendors. 

1 p.m. | BVU Football vs. Luther College
Peterson Field at J. Leslie Rollins Stadium
Cheer the Beavers on to a Homecoming victory!

4:30 p.m. | 5th Quarter 
Dows Multipurpose Room
Join alumni and friends for light hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar after the football game.

6:30 p.m. | BVU Music Showcase
Schaller Chapel
Enjoy a performance by BVU choir and jazz band.