Join us for Alumni Homecoming Weekend at Ave Maria University October 30 - November 3, 2024!
Whether you're a recent graduate or have been an alum for years, you're a vital part of our University's legacy, and we can't wait to reconnect with you.
Join us for a weekend filled with memories, traditions, and exciting events. For the first time ever, alumni reunion will be combined with our Annual All Saints Day Feast!
Dress up you and your families in your favorite saint garb! Be sure to catch alumni band Holy Smoke at our feast say concert.
We are excited to welcome you back for Alumni Homecoming weekend, where old memories come alive and new connections are made. It's a time to celebrate your journey, reconnect with friends, and experience the vibrancy of campus once again. Join us for a weekend filled with nostalgia, joy, and the warmth of the AMU community that has always felt like home. We can't wait to celebrate this special occasion with you!
Mini Golf | Volcano Mountain Adventure Golf- 9001 Sage Ave, Naples, FL 34120 | Anytime
Enjoy an afternoon of mini golf at Volcano Mountain! All AMU families receive discounted admission
Night at the Museum | Mother Teresa Museum | 7:00 p.m.
Dress up your kids in Halloween costumes and join us for a night of trick-or-treating at the Mother Teresa Museum! Trick-or-treating will also be available in town.
Alumni Pub Night | The Pub & Grill | 9:00 p.m.
Phi Kappa Phi Induction Ceremony | O'Bryan Performance Hall | 1 p.m.
Alumni Career Panel* | O'Bryan Performance Hall | 3:00 p.m.
Hear from accomplished graduates as they share their career journeys and insights. Moderated by Dan Schreck, head of the Institute at Ave Maria University.
All Saints Day "Mass on the Grass" | Outdoor Amphitheater | 4:00 p.m
All Saints' Day Celebration | Academic Lawn | 5:00 p.m.
Join us for our campus-wide celebration of All Saints' Day on the Bob Thomas Student Union Lawn and Amphitheater. We will be celebrating the Church Triumphant and honoring our favorite saints with dinner and live music under the lights.
Concert | Academic Lawn | 7:00 p.m.
Enjoy live music from our alumni band, Holy Smoke!
All Souls Day Masses | Ave Maria Parish & Guadalupe Chapel
Join us for All Souls Day Masses as we commemorate the faithful departed. All Masses will be celebrated for the deceased alumni.
See full schedule of Masses.
Alumni Games | Athletics Field | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Come out for our Alumni Games (softball and baseball)! The softball game will be at 10:00 a.m. Contact Liz Feger and reach out to your old teammates if you'd like to participate.
Faculty Lecture* | The Pub & Grill | 3:00 p.m.
Join Dr. Daniel Lendman for a discussion on Virtue & Sports at The Pub & Grill. First beer is on us!
Alumni Tailgate | North End of Gyrene Field | 5:00 p.m.
Get ready for the big game with an alumni and booster club tailgate. Enjoy great food, camaraderie, and pre-game excitement! Game seating will be provided. View game-day map.
Homecoming Football Game | Gyrene Field | 7:00 p.m.
Cheer on the Gyrenes as they take on Warner University. Immerse yourself in Gyrene spirit and celebrate all things Ave Maria University.
Alumni Pub Night | The Pub & Grill | 9:00 p.m.
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time | Ave Maria Parish & Guadalupe Chapel
Join us for Sunday Mass! See full schedule of Masses.
Beach Day | Lowdermilk Park | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
End your Homecoming weekend with a relaxing afternoon at the beach! Bring your own food and drinks and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Southwest Florida.
* Free babysitting available from the Campus Care student club
5050 Ave Maria Blvd., Ave Maria, FL 34142