Thursday, November 12
All current and former Dining Common and Snack Shop employees are invited to join Jeff Hagans in the Dining Common for this affinity reunion. After supper the reunion will continue in the College Point Room (former Red Room).
Advance registration is required.
Questions? Email [email protected].
All current and former Student Life employees are invited to join Jon Daulton and Deneen Lawson for this affinity reunion.
Advance registration is required.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Friday, November 13
Torah Scroll Display
Time: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Seminary Building
This unique scroll was gifted to the BJU Seminary in 2026. The Torah contains the first five books of the Hebrew Bible and measures more than 98 feet in length. Handwritten by a single scribe on unsplit calfskin, it was produced according to the ancient Yemenite scribal tradition and remains in remarkable condition despite its age. It can be viewed in the Bob Jones Jr. Memorial Seminary building from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday during Homecoming weekend. We invite you to investigate this treasure for yourself!
Explore highlights from 100 years of Bob Jones University through a curated collection of historical treasures. The exhibit is open Friday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For a deeper experience, join a guided tour featuring the exhibit, Special Collections, the Board Room, and the archives. Tours will be led by Dr. John Matzko, BJU archivist, at 9 a.m. and by Ray Arnett, Director of Libraries, at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.
Advance registration is required.
M&G Exhibition Tour: Who Needs Shakespeare?
In a world of Broadway, YouTube, and Netflix, who needs Shakespeare? The simple answer: we all do! Join beloved author and M&G Director of Education, Donnalynn Hess for a 45-minute tour through the Bard’s skillful storytelling, vividly portrayed in paintings and engravings from M&G’s collection.
Advance registration is required. Tour groups are limited to 25 people. Attendees must be 12 years of age or older.
Thanksgiving Praise Service
Time: 11 a.m.
Cost: Free
Location: FMA
Join us for our annual Thanksgiving Praise Service. A favorite on campus amongst students, faculty, and staff, this is a time of praise to God for all He has done for us.
There is no cost or registration required.
Campus History Tour
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: The Lobby of Mack Library
Join Dr. John Matzko, BJU’s resident archivist, as he gives a historical commentary about the BJU Greenville campus.
Advance registration is required. Tour groups are limited to 30 people.
This tour is full, but there is still time to register for other exciting events at Homecoming Weekend!
M&G Exhibition Tour: Who Needs Shakespeare?
In a world of Broadway, YouTube, and Netflix, who needs Shakespeare? The simple answer: we all do! Join beloved author and M&G Director of Education, Donnalynn Hess for a 45-minute tour through the Bard’s skillful storytelling, vividly portrayed in paintings and engravings from M&G’s collection.
Advance registration is required. Tour groups are limited to 25 people. Attendees must be 12 years of age or older.
Heritage Day Program Screening
Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Levinson Hall
This year, under the direction of Rich Streeter, a new Heritage Day program was created and presented over two days. This dynamic program was captured on video and we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to see it yourself during Homecoming. Hear from the director, Rich Streeter, and key speaker, Dr. Bill Lovegrove, along with a special screening of the program.
Campus History Tour
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: The Lobby of Mack Library
Join Dr. John Matzko, BJU’s resident archivist, as he gives a historical commentary about the BJU Greenville campus.
Advance registration is required. Tour groups are limited to 30 people.
This tour is full, but there is still time to register for other exciting events at Homecoming Weekend!
A+D Affinity Reunion
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Sargent Art Building
Questions? Email [email protected].
Book Launch and Signing
Time: 3:30 – 5 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Levinson Hall & The Den
Join us for a special unveiling of two books: one showing the creative output of Dr. Bob Jones Jr. as preacher, poet, novelist, playwright, stage and film actor, university president and chancellor and another written by Dr. Bob Jones III featuring his personal memoirs of growing up on campus and serving as president and chancellor. The event will begin in Levinson Hall, where Dr. Bob will introduce both works, and then continue in the Den for a book signing.
Alumni Dinner
Time: 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Cost: $20 per person
Location: Dining Common Kalmbach Room
All alumni are invited to attend this premier event in the Kalmbach Room of the Dining Common, where we will award the Alum of the Year Award and hear from Mr. John Matthews, VP of Advancement and Alumni Relations, and Dr. Bruce McAllister, President of Bob Jones University.
Advance registration is required.
Hamlet Pre-Show Talk
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Stratton Hall
Interested in expanding your Hamlet experience? Attend the 30-minute pre-show talk to enlighten and enrich your evening!
When Prince Hamlet suspects his uncle of regicide, he must decide whether to avenge his father at the risk of unraveling the kingdom. Rich with beautiful language and timeless questions of morality and mortality, Hamlet remains one of the most iconic and powerful works ever written. Presented by BJU’s Classic Players.
Tickets are required.
Saturday, November 14
Golden 50 and 40 Year Reunions
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Cost: $5 per person
Location: Dining Common Kalmbach Room
All alumni who graduated in 1975, 1976, 1977, 1985, 1986, and 1987 are invited to attend this Reunion Brunch.
Advance registration is required.
M&G Makers Market
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Student Center
Shop distinctive, delightful handcrafted items from BJU alumni, students, and faculty/staff. No registration is required.
Centennial Homecoming Fair
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Athletic Fields
The Centennial Homecoming Fair features alumni affinity reunions, student events, a variety of children’s activities, and great food. Activities include, but are not limited to, bounce houses and inflatables, face painting, balloon artists, mini activity booths featuring everything from fall crafts to games, and first responder vehicles.
No advance registration is required.
M&G Tour
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free
Location: War Memorial Chapel
M&G Tour: Benjamin West Collection – Join us for an educational tour of and look at the Benjamin West paintings, currently displayed in War Memorial Chapel.
Advance registration is not required.
Dr. Bob Sr.: An Archivist’s Perspective on the Founder
Please join Dr. John Matzko, BJU’s resident archivist, as he explores the life of Bob Jones Sr. and the founding of Bob Jones University.
Advance registration is required.
Campus History Tour
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: The Lobby of Mack Library
Join Dr. John Matzko, BJU’s resident archivist, as he gives a historical commentary about the BJU Greenville campus.
Advance registration is required. Tour groups are limited to 30 people.
This tour is full, but there is still time to register for other exciting events at Homecoming Weekend!
Turkey Cup
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Alumni Stadium
Come cheer on the women’s society soccer teams competing in the championship game!
No registration is required.
All current and former SLC and Inter-Society Executive Council members are invited to join Matthew Weathers for this affinity reunion.
Advance registration is required.
Questions? Email [email protected].
M&G Update: An Un-Museum Tour
Time: 1 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Meet at M&G’s front doors on the campus of Bob Jones University
For a glimpse of the work behind dismantling a vast art collection to move, take a tour through the process with Executive Director, Erin Jones.
Advance registration is required. Tour groups are limited to 25 people. Attendees must be 12 years of age or older. There are no public restrooms available within the building.
Join Drs. Ken Casillas, Ted Miller, and Mark Vowels for a reunion of former BJU mission team members.
Advance registration is required.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Former and current members of the Classic Players and Opera Association are invited to join staff member and theatre alumnus Nathan Pittack for the Classic Players-Opera Association Affinity Reunion.
Advance registration is required.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Seminary graduates and former and current faculty are invited to join the Seminary Affinity Reunion.
Advance registration is required. Questions?
Email [email protected].
Join former and current staff members of Public Safety for a time of reconnecting at this affinity reunion.
Advance registration is required.
Questions? Email [email protected].
All engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, math, and computer science graduates and current students are invited to attend the STEM Affinity Reunion. Join us at the Science and Science Annex buildings. See recent and current student projects from our STEM departments, meet current faculty, and tour the updated labs and classrooms.
Advance registration is required.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Division of English graduates and former faculty are invited to join current English faculty for this affinity reunion.
Advance registration is required.
Questions? Email [email protected].
All current and former BJU international students are invited to join Andrew Knox for an afternoon of reconnection at this affinity reunion.
Advance registration is required.
Questions? Email [email protected].
If you are a graduate or current or former faculty of the School of Education & Human Services, please join Dr. Carruthers and fellow alumni for this affinity reunion.
Advance registration is required.
Questions? Email [email protected].
A reunion commemorating 50 years of the first airing of the television show Show My People. Anyone who participated in the production, including choir members, production staff, musicians, and others, is invited to the Jones residence.
Advance registration is required.
Questions? Email [email protected].
M&G Update: An Un-Museum Tour
Time: 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Meet at M&G’s front doors on the campus of Bob Jones University
For a glimpse of the work behind dismantling a vast art collection to move, take a tour through the process with Executive Director, Erin Jones.
Advance registration is required. Tour groups are limited to 25 people. Attendees must be 12 years of age or older. There are no public restrooms available within the building.
M&G Update: An Un-Museum Tour
Time: 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Meet at M&G’s front doors on the campus of Bob Jones University
For a glimpse of the work behind dismantling a vast art collection to move, take a tour through the process with Executive Director, Erin Jones.
Advance registration is required. Tour groups are limited to 25 people. Attendees must be 12 years of age or older. There are no public restrooms available within the building.
Turkey Bowl
Time: 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Alumni Stadium
Come cheer on the men’s society soccer teams competing in the championship game!
No registration is required.
Heritage Day Program Screening
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Levinson Hall
This year, under the direction of Rich Streeter, a new Heritage Day program was created and presented over two days. This dynamic program was captured on video and we are pleased to offer you the opportunity to see it yourself during Homecoming. Hear from the director, Rich Streeter, and key speaker, Dr. Bill Lovegrove, along with a special screening of the program.
M&G Update: An Un-Museum Tour
Time: 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Location: Meet at M&G’s front doors on the campus of Bob Jones University
For a glimpse of the work behind dismantling a vast art collection to move, take a tour through the process with Executive Director, Erin Jones.
Advance registration is required. Tour groups are limited to 25 people. Attendees must be 12 years of age or older. There are no public restrooms available within the building.
Enjoy delicious BBQ and southern sides made by AVI! This event will be held in the Kalmbach Room of the Dining Common after the Turkey Bowl.
Advance registration is required except for those with meal plans.
