Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
Save the Date for Homecoming 2026
October 15-18, 2026
There’s nothing quite like Homecoming & Reunion Weekend at Earlham; it’s a chance to reconnect with old friends, celebrate milestone reunions for classes ending in “1” and “6,” cheer on the Quakers, and experience the energy of campus today.
Mark your calendar for October 15–18, 2026, and start making your travel plans. Hotel blocks and lodging information are available now, so you can book your stay early and make plans to return to the Heart.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to campus!
Homecoming schedule:
All events are tentative and subject to change.
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | On-Campus Lunch Options
📍 Dining Hall & Café 1847, Runyan Center
Arriving on campus and ready for lunch? Visit the Dining Hall or Café 1847 in Runyan Center and pay at the door—no advance purchase needed.
12:00 p.m.–1:00 p.m. | Homecoming Biology Colloquium with Hans Kersten ‘86, A Journey: From the Heart to Health (Equity)
📍Room 103, Center for Science and Technology
This talk will describe Hans’ journey from a shy student at Earlham who used his Earlham College experiences to help him figure out his next steps and chart a path to become something many thought impossible and helped his community in unforeseen ways.
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | Information Tent
📍 The Heart
Have a question, need directions, or want to connect with the Homecoming team? Stop by the Information Tent for help, conversation, and a chance to spin the prize wheel for Earlham swag.
Noon Onwards | Next to Myself, An Exhibition by Liliana Guzmán ‘16
📍 Leeds Gallery, Runyan Center
Colombian-American visual artist Liliana Guzmán ’16 explores the intersections of identity, body, touch and memory through photography, painting, drawing and other forms of mark-making. On display in Leed Gallery throughout the weekend, her multidisciplinary series Next to Myself: Visualizing Multiple Layers of the Latinx Female Experience and Body draws from her experience growing up as a bicultural Colombian-American woman in the Midwest.
2:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. | Homecoming Registration & Welcome Center
📍 Comstock Room, Runyan Center
Make this your first Homecoming stop! Check in, pick up your name tag and schedule, and enjoy a few treats and giveaways to start the weekend.
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Ethan Solomon Climbing Wall Open Climb
📍 Athletics & Wellness Center
Whether you’re trying the wall for the first time or already know the ropes, the climbing wall will be open and ready. Gear is provided—just come ready to climb.
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. | Alumni–Student Connections Social
📍 Athletics & Wellness Center
🎟 Free — Registration Encouraged
Meet current students and fellow alumni for an easygoing social centered on conversation, connection, and the many paths Earlhamites take after graduation.
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. | On-Campus Dinner Options
📍 Dining Hall & Café 1847, Runyan Center
Stay on campus for dinner at the Dining Hall or Café 1847 in Runyan Center. No pre-payment is required—just pay when you arrive.
6:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | Class of 1971 Informal Gathering
📍Hampton Inn & Suites, 455 Commerce Road
Members of the Class of 1971 are invited to kick off Homecoming & Reunion Weekend by gathering together at the Hampton Inn.
7:00 p.m. | Documentary Screening of “Women Laughing” and Q&A with Liza Donnelly ‘77
📍Wilkinson Theater, Runyan Center
Women Laughing, Liza Donnelly ’77’s documentary about The New Yorker’s women cartoonists, then stay for a Q&A with Liza.
8:30 p.m. | Class of 1976 Meet & Greet
📍Smiley’s Pub & Beer Garden, 39 N 8th St.
Attention, night owls: the fun will continue! Join your classmates at a local restaurant to continue catching up, sharing memories, and hearing what everyone has been up to over the past 50 years.
9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Class Lounges for classes ending in “1” and “6”
📍 Various Campus Locations
Reunion classes ending in “1” and “6” will have dedicated spaces to gather throughout the day. Drop in to relax, reconnect, and make plans with classmates. Visit the Information Tent or Homecoming Registration for your class lounge location.
10:00 a.m.–10:30 a.m. | Epic Expo Kickoff
📍 Atrium of the Center for the Visual and Performing Arts
It’s officially time to kickoff Epic Expo! All day you’ll have opportunities to see engaged learning in action as students share projects, research, internships, off-campus study experiences, and other hands-on work from across the Earlham experience.
10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. | Information Tent
📍 The Heart
Visit the Information Tent for directions, answers, friendly conversation, and a chance to spin the prize wheel for Earlham swag.
10:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. | Homecoming Registration & Welcome Center
📍 Comstock Room, Runyan Center
Check in, pick up your materials, grab a giveaway, and get ready for a full day of Homecoming events.
10:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. | Epic Expo Concurrent Sessions
📍 Center for the Visual and Performing Arts
Student-led presentations featuring panels or individual talks that highlight unique internships or other experiential learning. These sessions offer students the opportunity to dive deeper into their projects and share insights with peers, faculty, and the campus community.
11:00 a.m. | Student-Led Campus Tours
📍 Departing from Tyler Hall
Join current students for a guided walk-through campus. Hear their stories, see their favorite spots, and discover what’s new at Earlham.
Noon–1:00 p.m. | Epic Expo Community Lunch
📍 Dining Hall, Runyan Center
Join the Earlham community as the whole campus celebrates Epic Expo! Just stop by the dining hall and pay at the door.
1:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m. | Epic Expo Poster Sessions
📍 Athletics & Wellness Center
Students share their experiences (internships, research, other off-campus experiences) through visually engaging posters and engage in discussion with attendees.
3:00 p.m.–4:15 p.m. | Epic Expo Concurrent Sessions
📍 Landrum Bolling Center
Your second chance to see student-led presentations featuring panels or individual talks that highlight unique internships or other experiential learning. These sessions offer students the opportunity to dive deeper into their projects and share insights with peers, faculty, and the campus community.
3:00 p.m. | Student-Led Campus Tours
📍 Departing from Tyler Hall
Join current students for a guided walk-through campus. Hear their stories, see their favorite spots, and discover what’s new at Earlham.
3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Alumni Awards Reception
📍 Richmond Room, Landrum Bolling Center
Gather with this year’s Alumni Award honorees and Hall of Fame inductees for a celebratory reception before the ceremony.
4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, and Astronomy Open House
📍 2nd Floor of the Center for Science and Technology
Catch up with familiar faces in Computer Science, Math, Physics and Astronomy! Reconnect with your favorite professors and meet new faculty, while getting an inside look at our new Engineering program.
4:00–6:00 p.m. | Ethan Solomon Climbing Wall Open Climb
📍 Athletics & Wellness Center
Take a break and try the climbing wall in the Athletics and Wellness Center. All equipment is provided, and climbers of all experience levels are welcome.
5:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. | Alumni Awards Ceremony
📍 Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall
🎟 Free — Registration Required
Join us as we honor Earlham alumni whose leadership, service, achievements and athletic accomplishments reflect the very best of the Earlham community.
Distinguished Service Award:
Brent Smith and Nancy Taylor
Outstanding Alumni Award
Mary “Shorty” Friedman Birenbaum ’61 and Georges Birenbaum ’63
Outstanding Young Alumni Award:
Sally Abed ‘15
Hall of Fame Inductees:
James E. Barber ’94
Anton Bartashevich ’14
JoBeth Buckley ’11 (posthumous)
Megan Holthaus Withrow ’11
5:00 p.m. | Beat Making Workshop with DJ Teddy Beats
📍 Multicultural Resource Center (MRC), Runyan Center
Tap into your creativity and collaborate with fellow participants to build a custom beat from scratch in this 90-minute hands-on activation. Guided by producer, DJ, and certified audio engineer Teddy Beats, the experience starts with a quick dive into a professional track before opening up the floor for the room to co-create a brand-new song in real time. Jump on the keyboard, layer melodies, and lay down rhythms on the spot—no prior musical experience required. Teddy arranges and mixes the track live, sending everyone home with the finished song and stems afterward.
6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. | Homecoming Bash
📍 Eight to the Bar, 993 E Main St.
🎟 Free — Registration Encouraged
Celebrate Homecoming downtown with food trucks, a live DJ, Earlham-themed cocktails, games, and plenty of time to reconnect with friends. Complimentary shuttles will run between the Landrum Bolling Center and the Bash throughout the evening.
6:45 p.m. | Downtown Richmond Walking Tour
📍 Meet at Eight to the Bar, 993 E Main St.
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Richmond with our Revitalize Richmond team for exciting sneak peeks for the exciting changes downtown.
7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. | Class of 1971 Friday Evening Reminiscences
📍 CoLab, Dennis Hall
The Class of 1971 will gather for snacks and fellowship in the CoLab. Together, we’ll reminisce about our time on campus and reflect on the world around us during those memorable years. For classmates who aren’t able to make it back to campus this year, we’ll also host a Zoom gathering so everyone has an opportunity to reconnect.
7:30 p.m. | Alumni Home Run Derby
📍 Randal R. Sadler Stadium
Swing for the fences with fellow alumni, students, and coaches. All are welcome — whether you’re here to play or cheer.
7:00 a.m. | Morning Bird Walk
📍 Meet at Stout Meetinghouse
Begin Saturday with fresh air, birdsong, and a guided walk led by Wendy Tori, Professor of Biology and Martha Sykes Hansen Endowed Chair in Biology for Ornithology. Light breakfast treats will be provided.
8:30 a.m. | Golden & Emeriti Reunion Classes Breakfast
📍 Friends Room A&B, Dining Hall, Runyan Center
🎟 Free — Registration Required
Alumni from the classes of 1951 and earlier through 1976 are invited to a special breakfast celebrating Earlham’s Golden and Emeriti reunion classes. Enjoy a morning of conversation, memories, and a visit from Jenny Freed of the Earlham Archives.
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Homecoming Registration & Welcome Center
📍 Comstock Room, Runyan Center
Stop by for your final chance to check in, pick up your weekend materials, and grab Homecoming swag.
9:00 a.m. | Dennis Hinkle ’64 Memorial Walk/Run
📍 Check-in at Matlack-Messer Stadium
🎟 Free — Registration Required
Walk or run with President Paul Sniegowski in support of Earlham Cross Country and in memory of Dennis Hinkle ’64. Thanks to a generous anonymous donor, registration is free, and race-day gifts will be matched in support of the team.
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Drum Circle at the Richmond Farmer’s Market
📍 Jack Elstro Plaza, 47 N 6th St.
Visit the Richmond Farmer’s Market and join Earlham’s Hand Drum Ensemble for a lively, entertaining experience. No previous musical knowledge is needed—just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy the music with us!
9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Information Tent
📍 The Heart
Questions, directions, or swag? The Information Tent is your Saturday hub for help, conversation, and the prize wheel.
9:45 a.m. | 50th Reunion Class Photo
📍 Steps of Earlham Hall (Rain Location: LBC 105)
Class of 1976, gather on the steps of Earlham Hall to mark your 50th reunion with a commemorative class photo.
10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. | Presidential Update
📍 Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall
Hear from President Paul Sniegowski about Earlham today, current priorities, and the road ahead.
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Coffee and Conversation with EC’s Language Departments
📍 May Crossen Commons, Runyan Center
Join professors and some of our language students for a warm beverage and welcoming conversation in French, Spanish, and Japanese! And if your language skills are a bit rusty, don’t sweat -we’d still love you to come by for a chat.
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Homecoming Lunch
📍 Dining Hall, Runyan Center
🎟 $12 — Registration Required
Enjoy a relaxed buffet lunch in the Dining Hall and reconnect over a favorite part of the Earlham experience: gathering around the table.
Noon–3:00 p.m. | Museum Faculty Office Hours in the Joseph Moore Museum
📍 Joseph Moore Museum
Stop by the Joseph Moore Museum to visit with museum faculty and reconnect with former classmates and JMM alumni. There is no formal program, so drop in anytime!
Noon Onwards | Next to Myself, An Exhibition by Liliana Guzmán ‘16
📍 Leeds Gallery, Runyan Center
Colombian-American visual artist Liliana Guzmán ’16 explores the intersections of identity, body, touch and memory through photography, painting, drawing and other forms of mark-making. On display in Leed Gallery throughout the weekend, her multidisciplinary series Next to Myself: Visualizing Multiple Layers of the Latinx Female Experience and Body draws from her experience growing up as a bicultural Colombian-American woman in the Midwest.
12:30 p.m. | 50th Anniversary Reunion of the 1976 Eastern European Trip
📍 Forest Hills Country Club, 2169 S 23rd St., Richmond, IN 47374
In June of 1976, 32 brave Earlham students spent eight weeks travelling through the Soviet bloc countries of Eastern Europe. Their travels took them through Eastern Germany, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Yugoslavia, Romania, Ukraine and the USSR before concluding in Finland. The faculty leaders were Phil Norman, psychologist, and Bill Harvey in biology were accompanied by their families to what became a remarkable and gutsy experience.
First years later, trip participants, family members and friends are invited to reconnect, share memories and commemorate this unforgettable adventure. Please RSVP to Bill Harvey at [email protected].
1:00 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. Mount St. Joseph University
📍 Matlack-Messer Soccer Stadium
1:00 p.m. | Weed Wrangle and Seed Planting Service Project
📍 Meet at the Baseball Stadium Parking Lot
Hosted by the Classes of 1976 and 1986 and open to all, this service project invites participants to explore the Earlham Nature Reserve through a guided hike and hands-on forest restoration. Learn about the reserve’s history, trails, and conservation efforts, then help remove invasive honeysuckle to support a healthier forest ecosystem.
1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | Fall Fun Show at the Suzanne Hoerner-Jackson Equestrian Center
📍 Suzanne Hoerner-Jackson Equestrian Center
Come take a tour of Suzanne Hoerner-Jackson Equestrian Center. Learn more about our program and watch a display of various equine disciplines. Pony rides are $10 cash, with alternative payment options if needed.
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. | Admissions Open House
📍 Tyler Hall
Stop by Tyler Hall to meet Jeffrey Perkin’s ’94, Earlham’s Vice President for Enrollment Management, Marketing, and Communications, and others on the team, and pick up materials to share in your community.
1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. | In the Classroom with Earlham – Session 1
📍 Various Locations
Return to the classroom for a taste of Earlham learning today. Choose from mini-classes that invite you to explore a favorite topic or discover something new. Check back as sessions are added.
Earlham Author’s Forum
Hosted by the Class of 1966
First Floor of Lilly Library
Earlham alumni have written a number of books on far-ranging topics, both fiction and nonfiction. This forum is an opportunity for alumni to share their work and offer words of wisdom on the publishing process to future Earlham authors. Each author will talk about their work with plenty of time for questions, informal mingling and book signings.
How to Preserve Your Family Treasures Like an Archivist
Jenny Freed, Director of Special Collections and Basement of Lilly Library
Join Jenny Freed to learn how to preserve your family treasures like a Special Collections professional. We will begin with a brief introduction to preservation, discussing such topics as the impact of acidity, temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors on objects.
You are welcome to bring items for Jenny to look at. If you can’t travel with your object, send Jenny a photo and some information to [email protected], and she will try to bring a similar object from Earlham’s collection to the session.
Please note: Jenny will not tell you how to preserve your item. Instead, she will explain the different approaches you could take to preserve the item.
Farm Day
Tyler Gough, Miller Farm Manager
Miller Farm
Come spend the afternoon at Miller Farm! Take a tour, learn about current projects, eat farm food, and maybe get a little dirty!
Student Entrepreneurship at Earlham
Gene Hambrick, Professor of Practice in Business and Executive in Residence
Room 211, Landrum Bolling Center
Entrepreneurship is alive and well at Earlham. Students can develop their own entrepreneurial ideas and ventures in several courses. In addition, a number of students have entrepreneurial ventures outside of Earlham. This session will provide the alumni with a showcase of a few student-led entrepreneurial ventures.
History and Highlights of the Earlham Cemetery
Tom Hamm, Professor of History, Quaker Scholar in Residence
Meet at the front entrance of Lilly Library
The College and the cemetery have been neighbors since 1861, and a legal agreement guarantees that the staff and students of Earlham College have the right to “stroll” through the cemetery grounds.
On this stroll through the oldest sections of Earlham Cemetery, we’ll talk about the cemetery’s history, explore the development of tombstone and funerary art, and share stories about some of the people laid to rest here.
Please note: This event is weather permitting and involves walking on hilly ground, so wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for some ups and downs. It’s an opportunity to connect with the past in a setting like no other!
Where Did Pluto Go?
Seth Hopper, Associate Professor of Physics, Engineering & Astronomy
Room 103, Center for Science and Technology
Come to this class and use real astronomy tools to find Pluto in images taken by Earlham students. You’ll also form color photos of Jupiter, measure the size of Saturn’s rings, and determine the distance to the Sun!
World Math
Tim McLarnan, Tremewan Prof. Emeritus of Mathematics
Room 224, Center for Science and Technology
Math doesn’t just belong to dead white males. This EC class discusses:
- How the Incas kept numerical records with strings.
- How southern African divination methods led to computers.
- Who I can marry in Oceania and dihedral groups.
- Japanese temple geometry.
- 4,000-year-old math homework.
- Was Pythagoras an African woman?
Human Genome Editing with CRISPR
Emmett Smith, Associate Professor of Biology
Room 317, Center for Science and Technology
In 2020, Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize for their work on the CRISPR genome editing mechanism. Six years later, the technology has led to exciting world firsts – actual cures for genetic diseases. We’ll discuss the technology and its current applications as well as the ethics of human genome editing.
Africa’s Contribution to the Human Story: A Reflection
Womai Song, Director and Associate Professor of African and African American Studies; Associate Professor of History
Room 208, Landrum Bolling Center
From a historical perspective, and in the context of continued marginalization of Africa and its descendants globally, this class critically examines the continent’s monumental contributions to humankind’s historical and contemporary experience.
2:00 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Berea College
📍 Druley Performance Gym, Athletics and Wellness Center
2:45 p.m.–3:45 p.m. | In the Classroom with Earlham – Session 2
📍 Various Locations
Keep the learning going with a second round of mini-classes led by members of the Earlham community.
Javanese Gamelan Workshop
Marc Benamou, Professor of Music
Room 132, Center for the Visual and Performing Arts
Try your hand learning to play a simple piece on Earlham’s magnificent central Javanese gamelan from Indonesia—a large set of mostly bronze gongs and metallophones tuned to characteristic non-Western intervals.
Please note: Participants will be asked to remove their shoes and sit on the floor. Accommodations are possible with advance notice for those with mobility needs.
Meet Me at the Heart: Exploring Anatomy & Physiology at Earlham
Molly Gallop, Assistant Professor of Anatomy and Physiology
Room 151, Stanley Hall
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Earlham’s Anatomy and Physiology lab and see how students learn about the human body. We’ll visit the cadaver lab, talk a little about what happens in A&P, and do an optional, hands-on pig heart dissection.
Farm Day
Tyler Gough, Miller Farm Manager
Miller Farm
Come spend the afternoon at Miller Farm! Take a tour, learn about current projects, eat farm food, and maybe get a little dirty!
Choosing a Life
Steve Heiny, Research Professor of Classics
Room 322, Carpenter Hall
In her August 12, 2026, essay in The New York Times, “Even Elite Colleges Have Become Trade Schools,” Jessica Grose sketches the diminished effect of the economization of the college classroom. But in his May 17, 2026, Atlantic essay, “Something Big is Happening on Campus,” David Brooks sees evidence of a healthy pushback: an interest in what he calls “The Great Conversation,” which includes the study of the dialogues of Plato.
In this class, we will explore Plato’s notion of “Choosing a Life” as one way to understand this “Great Conversation.” Brooks concludes, “Simultaneous technological advance and humanistic decay have left us both objectively better off and subjectively worse. Loss of faith leads to nihilism. Might makes right. Brutality reigns. Welcome to American politics in 2026.”
There could be no more direct invitation to study Plato’s Republic than the claim that “might makes right.” In this class, we will respond to Socrates’ question: Do we choose the life in which “might makes right” (347 e)? Has Earlham shown us a better choice?
Quaker Theology Through the Lens of Poets John Greenleaf Whittier & Helen Morgan Brooks
Mimi Holland, Chaplain & Director of Religious Life
Virginia Cottage Living Room
We will examine Quaker theology by looking at several poems written by Helen Morgan Brooks (1904-1989) and John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892).
World Math
Tim McLarnan, Tremewan Prof. Emeritus of Mathematics
Room 224, Center for Science and Technology
Math doesn’t just belong to dead white males. This EC class discusses:
- How the Incas kept numerical records with strings.
- How southern African divination methods led to computers.
- Who I can marry in Oceania and dihedral groups.
- Japanese temple geometry.
- 4000 year old math homework.
- Was Pythagoras an African woman?
Nolan’s Odyssey, and Other Films About Greece & Rome You Oughtta See
Maxwell Paule, Professor of Ancient & Classical Studies, Associate Dean of Humanities
Room 124, Landrum Bolling Center
So, you saw The Odyssey and now you have questions: Was it accurate? Where were the gods? Is it okay that everyone had an American accent? Are there other adaptations of ancient literature that you should see? Let’s get into it.
So you saw the Odyssey and now you have questions: Was it accurate? Where were the gods? Is it okay that everyone had an American accent? Are there other adaptations of ancient literature that you should see? Let’s get into it.
Human Genome Editing with CRISPR
Emmett Smith, Associate Professor of Biology
Room 317, Center for Science and Technology
In 2020, Jennifer Doudna and Emmanuelle Charpentier were awarded the Nobel Prize for their work on the CRISPR genome editing mechanism. Six years later, the technology has led to exciting world firsts – actual cures for genetic diseases. We’ll discuss the technology and its current applications as well as the ethics of human genome editing.
2:45 p.m.–4:00 p.m. | Earlham Archives Open House
📍 Basement of Lilly Library
Discover the rich history of Earlham College at the Earlham Archives! Explore a unique collection of artifacts, manuscripts, and photographs that reveal key moments in Earlham’s past.
3:00 p.m. | Ultimate Frisbee
📍 Football Practice Field
Play a few rounds of ultimate while you’re back on campus! We’ll be meeting at the football practice field.
3:00 p.m. | Reunion of Programs led by Brent Smith and Nancy Taylor
📍 Smith-Taylor Residence, 650 SW 21st Street, Richmond, IN 47374
Over the years, Brent and Nancy have led numerous Study-Abroad Programs to England, Kenya, and Tanzania, Wilderness Programs, and Alumni Trips. Trip participants, family members, and friends are invited to reconnect and share memories. Please RSVP to Aretha Fiebig at [email protected].
3:30 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. Mount St. Joseph University
📍 Matlack-Messer Soccer Stadium
4:00 p.m. | Earlham Wimbledon & Tennis Mixer
📍 Gene Hambrick Varsity Tennis Center
All alums, students, and coaches are invited to hit the courts! All skill levels are welcome.
4:00 p.m. | Student-Led Campus Tours
📍 Departing from Tyler Hall
Join current students for a guided walk-through campus. Hear their stories, see favorite spots, and discover what’s new at Earlham.
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Gallery Opening and Artist Meet-and-Greet with Lauren Klaine ‘16
📍Oblivion Cinema & Arts, 414 N 10th St.
Lauren Klaine ‘16 of Richmond, Indiana, is an artist exploring light and color in atmospheric landscapes. In her new exhibition, PIT STOP, Lauren focuses on how light can be inviting or off-putting, especially when we stray from our planned course. These paintings are inspired by a combination of physical locations and psychological states. Each piece serves as a reminder that even in our brightest and darkest hours we are always just passing through. Stop by Oblivion Cinema & Arts in Richmond’s Depot District to explore the exhibition and meet the artist.
5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Reception for Families hosted by the Office of Student Life, Academic Affairs and Board of Trustees
📍 May Crossen Commons, Runyan Center
Parents, families, and students are invited to connect and enjoy a welcoming reception hosted by the Office of Student Life, Academic Affairs, and the Board of Trustees. Spend time with members of the Earlham community while celebrating Homecoming together.
5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. | On-Campus Dinner Options
📍 Dining Hall & Café 1847, Runyan Center
Not attending a reunion dinner? Stay on campus and enjoy dinner at the Dining Hall or Café 1847. No pre-payment is required—just pay when you arrive.
6:00 p.m. | Alumni Soccer Game
📍 Matlack-Messer Soccer Stadium
Relive the thrill of the game and dust off your cleats for an alumni pick-up game.
6:30 p.m. | Class Reunion Dinners
📍 Various Off-Campus Locations
🎟 Registration Required:
💵 $45 Early Bird / $55 After Sept 18
💵 Class of 2011, 2016, 2021: $35
Raise a glass to reunion classes ending in “1” and “6”! Spend the evening celebrating with classmates at off-campus dinner locations, which will be shared closer to Homecoming.
7:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. | Reunion After Party
📍Roscoe’s Coffee Bar and Tap Room, 416 N 10th St, Richmond, IN 47374
Keep the celebration going at Roscoe’s Coffee Bar & Tap Room, owned by Earlham alum Kate Goodpaster ’23. Enjoy music from fellow alum Joe Augustin, reconnect with classmates and friends, and stop next door at Oblivion to explore an exhibit featuring alum Lauren Klaine ’16. Everyone is welcome!
8:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. | Homecoming Semi-Formal Dance
📍Comstock Room, Runyan Center
Dress up and dance the night away at our Homecoming Semi-Formal featuring internationally touring DJ and producer Teddy Beats! Enjoy an evening of music, dancing, and celebration with students, alumni, and friends. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Homecoming together.
8:30 a.m.–10:00 a.m. | Breakfast Buffet
📍 Dining Hall, Runyan Center
🎟 $10 — Registration Required
Enjoy one last meal together before heading home. The Sunday breakfast buffet is a relaxed chance to say goodbye and wrap up the weekend.
9:00 a.m. | Class of 1976 Farewell Breakfast
📍 Friends Dining Room, Runyan Center
Class of 1976, gather once more for breakfast, reflection, and a warm farewell to your 50th reunion weekend.
9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. | Canoeing/Paddling Meet-Up (Weather Permitting)
📍Middlefork Reservoir, 1750 Sylvan Nook Dr., Richmond, IN 47474
Wrap-up your weekend with a peaceful paddle at Middlefork Reservoir. No need to carry your watercraft—just bring yourself and your adventurous spirit. Our friendly students will be on hand to provide paddle stroke refreshers, ensuring you glide effortlessly across the water. Don’t have a canoe? No problem! Borrow one of our Old Town canoes and join fellow alumni and friends for an unforgettable outing. We can’t wait to see you there!
10:00 a.m. | Clear Creek Meeting for Worship
📍 Stout Meetinghouse
Join the Richmond community for a quiet, unprogrammed Quaker meeting for worship in Stout Meetinghouse.
1:00 p.m. | College Meeting for Worship with Annmery Katto ’27
📍 Stout Meetinghouse
This year’s them for the College Meeting for Worship is Hope. Close the weekend in worship with music, reflection, and messages from members of the Earlham community.
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. | Ethan Solomon Climbing Wall Open Climb
📍 Athletics & Wellness Center
End the weekend with one more chance to climb. Equipment is provided, and all skill levels are welcome.
Get excited for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2026
Watch the video below and get excited for what’s coming! Register today, encourage your classmates to join you, and start planning your visit back to campus.
Give in honor of Homecoming
A gift in celebration of each other, our shared past, and the bright future lit by Earlham’s generous spirit
Learn more about reunion planning
In 2026, we will be celebrating class years ending in 6 and 1. Stay tuned for more information about your reunion. It’s not too early to start planning! If you’re interested in learning more about planning your class reunion, contact Amber Hall, assistant director of alumni engagement, at [email protected].
Make your reunion gift today!
Reunion classes are raising money for current and future Earlhamites. Consider donating to help every student lead lives of passion and purpose. Stay turned to this page to learn more about donating to the Earlham Fund, and show your support for future Earlhamites.
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Director of alumni engagement
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Assistant director of alumni engagement
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