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.
Registration opens in July.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to campus!
Homecoming schedule:
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.
12:00–4:00 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.
2:00–6:30 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.
4:00–6:00 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.
5:00–6:30 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.
7:00 p.m. | Documentary Screening of “Women Laughing” and Q&A with Liza Donnelly ‘77
📍Wilkinson Theater, Runyan Center Explore
Women Laughing, Liza Donnelly ’77’s documentary about The New Yorker’s women cartoonists, then stay for a Q&A with Liza.
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.
9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | EPIC Expo
📍 Various Campus Locations
See engaged learning in action as students share projects, research, 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.
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | On-Campus Lunch Options
📍 Dining Hall & Café 1847, Runyan Center
Need lunch between Friday events? Head to the Dining Hall or Café 1847 in Runyan Center and pay when you arrive—no advance purchase needed.
3:30–4:30 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.
4:00–6:00 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.
5:00–6:30 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.
6:30–10:30 p.m. | Homecoming Bash
📍 Eight to the Bar, 993 E Main St.
🎟 Free — Registration Encouragedon Required
Celebrate Homecoming downtown with food trucks, a live DJ, Earlham-themed cocktails, games, and plenty of time to reconnect with friends old and new.
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.–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.
10:30–11:30 a.m. | Presidential Update
📍 Goddard Auditorium, Carpenter Hall
Hear from President Paul Sniegowski about Earlham today, current priorities, and the road ahead.
11:30 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.
1:00 p.m. | Women’s Soccer vs. Mount St. Joseph University
📍 Matlack-Messer Soccer Stadium
1:30–2:30 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.
2:00 p.m. | Volleyball vs. Berea College
📍 Druley Performance Gym, Athletics and Wellness Center
2:45–3:45 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. Additional session details will be shared as they are confirmed.
3:30 p.m. | Men’s Soccer vs. Mount St. Joseph University
📍 Matlack-Messer Soccer Stadium
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.
6:30 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.
8:30–10:00 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.
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
📍 Stout Meetinghouse
Close the weekend in worship with music, reflection, and messages from members of the Earlham community.
4:00–6:00 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.
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.
Relive last year’s moments
Watch the video below to revisit the joy, connection, and Earlham spirit of Homecoming 2025 — and get excited for what’s ahead in 2026
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
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.
Homecoming memories
Questions?
Alyssa Tegeler
Director of alumni engagement
For Homecoming questions
Amber Hall
Assistant director of alumni engagement
For reunion questions