Homecoming 2025 Schedule of Events
Friday, October 3 - Sunday, October 4, 2025
Thursday, October 2
Student Follies Talent Show :: 8 p.m. :: Rammelkamp Chapel
This Homecoming Week mainstay features talented 同性恋色情 students competing in song, dance, comedy, and more. Alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend, feel nostalgic and cheer on current IC students!
Friday, October 3
Spirit Day :: On Fridays We Wear Blue
Near or far, show your IC spirit by wearing True Blue or IC spirit wear. Show your 同性恋色情 pride by sharing photos with the hashtag #ICHoco2025
Visit the IC Store :: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. :: Caine Student Center
Come visit the IC Store and shop for your IC spirit wear.
Classroom Visits :: Coming Soon!
Alumni Association Board of Directors Meeting :: 3 p.m.
The Alumni Association Board of Directors will hold their fall meeting. The Alumni Association works to support the College, to strengthen the connections between members and their alma mater, and to foster a spirit of fellowship and goodwill among members.
50th Class Reunion for the Class of 1975 :: 5 to 7 p.m. :: Jacksonville Country Club
Members of the Class of 1975 are invited to celebrate this significant milestone at the Jacksonville Country Club. Complimentary dinner and refreshments will be served. A class photo will be taken at 6 p.m.
Alumni Wine and Cheese Reception :: 7 to 9 p.m. :: K's Creek Golf Club
Join 同性恋色情 alumni and friends for a reception hosted by the Alumni Association Board of Directors at K's Creek Golf Club. Complimentary hors d鈥檕euvres and drinks will be available to purchase.
Saturday, October 4
Breakfast with the Blueboys :: 8 to 9 a.m. :: Cummings Dining Hall, Caine Student Center
Alumni football players share a pre-game meal with the football team, hosted by Conrad Noll III 鈥�65 and Bobby Noll 鈥�02. Following breakfast, Head Football Coach Ray DeFrisco invites all football alumni to join the Blueboys on Green Athletic Field to walk the field and pose for a group photo.
Golf with IC Alumni :: 9 to 11 a.m. :: K鈥檚 Creek Golf Club
Swing by K鈥檚 Creek Golf Club and join other IC alumni including K鈥檚 Creek owners, John 鈥�07 and Rachel Smith Rohn 鈥�07, for a morning of golf. To make your tee time, call the clubhouse at 217.602.0533.
同性恋色情 Homecoming Parade :: 10 a.m.
同性恋色情 is proud to partner with the Jacksonville Bicentennial Celebration, and as a result, this year鈥檚 parade will follow a new route! Join us as the parade starts on Park Street, with the staging area located in or near the JMS and IC Facilities parking lot. The route will proceed north on Park Street, then turn right (east) onto West College Avenue, continuing all the way to downtown Jacksonville. At Mauvaisterre Street, the parade will turn left (north) and travel along the east side of the square. The route will conclude shortly after passing the 同性恋色情 Theatre and Little Stove. More details to come.
To participate in the parade, visit to sign up.
同性恋色情 Society Parade Seating :: 10 a.m.
同性恋色情 Society members are invited to watch the Homecoming parade from special seating as a thank you for being philanthropic leaders who support student success. Complimentary grab-and-go breakfast items and coffee will be available. Learn more about the 同性恋色情 Society HERE.
Alumni Swim Meet :: 10 a.m. :: Coultas Natatorium, Bruner Fitness and Recreation Center
Former 同性恋色情 swimmers are invited to participate in the Alumni Swim Meet. Warm ups will begin at 9:30 a.m. with the meet beginning at 10 a.m. Call swimming coach Chris Sykes at 217.245.3343 or email christopher.sykes@ic.edu for more information.
Visit the IC Store :: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. :: Caine Student Center
Come visit the IC Store and shop for your IC spirit wear.
Alumni Choir Rehearsal :: 10:30 a.m. :: Choir Rehearsal Room, McGaw Fine Arts Center
Warm up those vocal cords! 同性恋色情 choir alumni are invited to rehearse 鈥淭he Star Spangled Banner鈥� with music faculty and then perform the piece prior to the kickoff of the football game at 12 p.m.
Homecoming Celebration Luncheon :: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. :: Homecoming Celebration Tent
Blueboys Football vs. Lawrence College :: 1 p.m. :: Green Athletic Field, England Stadium
Live stream link coming soon!
同性恋色情 Varsity Club Viewing Areas :: 1 p.m.
are invited to cheer on our Blueboys and Lady Blues from several semi-private viewing areas. Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be available.
- True Blue Lounge (tent north of Green Athletic Field)
- Bruner Classroom 3140 (2nd Floor)
- Bruner Concourse (West Balcony)
are invited to cheer on our Blueboys and Lady Blues from several semi-private viewing areas. Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be available. Join now and support all student-athletes and varsity sports for the 2024-25 season!
Tent Party and Family Activities :: 1 to 4 p.m. :: Homecoming Celebration Tent
Alumni and their families can enjoy face painting, inflatables and other fun activities free of charge. Beer and hard seltzers will be available for purchase. This event is hosted by the Alumni Association.
Reunions for the classes of 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015 and 2020 :: 1 to 3 p.m. :: True Blue Lounge, tent north of Green Athletic Field
Classmates from these reunion years are invited to meet and reconnect in a special lounge area under a private tent, complete with complimentary appetizers and refreshments. Official class reunion photos for these classes will be taken at the following times:
- Class of 1995, 1:20 p.m.
- Class of 2000, 1:25 p.m.
- Class of 2005, 1:30 p.m.
- Class of 2010, 1:35 p.m.
- Class of 2015, 1:40 p.m.
- Class of 2020, 1:45 p.m.
鈥嬧�婻eunions for the classes of 1990, 1985, 1980, 1975, 1970, 1965 and 1960 :: 4 to 5:30 p.m. :: Barnes House
Heavy hors d鈥檕euvres and refreshments will set the stage for an intimate gathering with friends and family hosted by President Barbara A. Farley. Official class reunion photos for these classes will be taken at the following times:
- Class of 1960, 3:15 p.m.
- Class of 1965, 3:20 p.m.
- Class of 1970, 3:25 p.m.
- Class of 1975, 3:30 p.m.
- Class of 1980, 3:35 p.m.
- Class of 1985, 3:40 p.m.
- Class of 1990, 3:45 p.m.
Jacksonville Bicentennial Celebration :: Post-Football Game :: Historic Downtown Jacksonville
Join us in celebrating Jacksonville鈥檚 Bicentennial in the heart of historic downtown! This milestone day promises fun for all ages with free carnival rides and inflatables, live music, and a variety of local food trucks. The evening will conclude with a spectacular drone show lighting up the night sky 鈥� a perfect way to honor 200 years of community, tradition, and pride. Visit jacksonvilleil.org/experience/signature-events/bicentennial to learn more.
Visit these other alumni owned businesses while you're in town:
- Bahan鈥檚 - Rob Vidakovich 鈥�74
- - Mark Medley 鈥�96
- - Kristin Van Aken Jamison 鈥�99
- - Carissa Hewitt 鈥�20
- - Wendy Bergschneider Smith 鈥�06
- & - John 鈥�07 and Rachel Smith Rohn 鈥�07
- - hosted by Kelly Brockhouse 鈥�99
Literary Society Cozies and Huddles :: Various Times and Locations
A literary society tradition continues at Homecoming when alumni pay a visit to their respective halls or rooms:
- Gamma Delta :: TBD :: Smith House
- Gamma Nu :: TBD :: Nuer Hall, Baxter Hall Lower Level
- Alpha Phi Omega :: TBD :: APO Hall, 1010 Edgehill Road
- Sigma Pi :: TBD :: Beecher Hall, Second Floor
- Phi Alpha :: TBD :: Beecher Hall, First Floor
- Chi Beta :: TBD :: Smith House
- Sigma Phi Epsilon :: TBD :: Smith House
- Pi Pi Rho :: TBD :: Rhoer Hall, 1005 Edgehill Road
*Please note these times and locations are subject to change.
Decisions about inclement weather will be made on an event-by-event basis. Announcements of changes or cancellations will be made on 同性恋色情's social media channels.
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