We’re looking forward to welcoming you to Homecoming 2024!


During Homecoming weekend—November 7, 8, and 9 —you will have plenty of opportunities to catch up with old friends, visit with some of your favorite faculty members, and see some amazing campus improvements—like the new Peggy V. Helmerich Media Arts Center. You’ll experience high-energy praise and worship in chapel, watch the men’s basketball team in action, enjoy time with friends, and celebrate our 2024 Alumni Award honorees:
David Cerullo '73, Arthur Greeno '92, Nicole Hopkins '15, Dr. Robert King '81, '02, and Jim Moore '76.

• CHAPEL • SPORTS • MUSIC • ACTIVITIES
• PRAYER • FOOD • FRIENDS • TOURS
• FACULTY • SPECIAL SPEAKERS


Homecoming is one of our best-loved traditions, and it won't be the same without you. Come home to ORU!

Program

TITLE: SPEAKERS: DATE/TIME: LOCATION:
EARLY MORNING PRAYER
Nov 07, 2024
6:30 AM - 7:30 AM CST
Global Learning Center - Room 102
REGISTRATION
Nov 07, 2024
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST
Hammer Center - Second Floor
ORU PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE TOUR
Nov 07, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:45 PM CST
Prayer Tower - Lobby
MCKEAN LIBRARY TOUR
Nov 07, 2024
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST
McKean Library – Lobby
CLASS OF 1974 50th REUNION RECEPTION
Nov 07, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM CST
Hammer Center - Fenimore Room
THE ENTREPRENEURIAL THREAD
Nov 07, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CST
Graduate Center 3114
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION MASTER CLASS
Nov 07, 2024
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CST
Global Learning Center - Lippencott Auditorium
ALPHA GROUP RECEPTION
Nov 07, 2024
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM CST
Global Learning Center - 3rd Floor Lobby
ORU WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL vs. NORTH DAKOTA
Nov 07, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Mabee Center Arena
ORU SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CONCERT
Nov 07, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Helmerich Media Arts Center - Main Theater (126)
STUDENT-LED PRAYER SETS
Nov 07, 2024
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM CST
Prayer Tower Auditorium
TITLE: SPEAKERS: DATE/TIME: LOCATION:
THE BREAKFAST CLUB
Nov 08, 2024
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM CST
Hamill Center Cafeteria (SAGA)
VETERANS EXPERIENCE CONNECT
Nov 08, 2024
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM CST
Welcome Center
CLASS OF 1974 BREAKFAST AT IHOP
Nov 08, 2024
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM CST
IHOP - 7123 S Lewis Ave
REGISTRATION
Nov 08, 2024
8:30 AM - 6:30 PM CST
Global Learning Center Lobby
CITYPLEX TOWERS BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR
Nov 08, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CST
CityPlex Towers Main Lobby
CLASS VISITATION
Nov 08, 2024
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST
Various (See schedule in registration packet)
ORU PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE TOUR
Nov 08, 2024
9:15 AM - 10:30 AM CST
Prayer Tower - Lobby
HOMECOMING CHAPEL
Nov 08, 2024
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CST
Christ's Chapel Auditorium
COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC AFFAIRS OPEN HOUSE
Nov 08, 2024
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Graduate Center 5th Floor Conference Room, GC 5D03/5D05
FENIMORE & FISHER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS POWER LUNCH
Nov 08, 2024
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM CST
Graduate Center Trustees Dining Room (6th Floor)
COMPUTING & MATHEMATICS BITES AND BYTES LUNCH
Nov 08, 2024
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM CST
Christ’s Chapel - Holy Spirit Room
BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE
Nov 08, 2024
12:15 PM - 1:30 PM CST
Graduate Center 2C25
COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY & MINISTRY LUNCHEON
Nov 08, 2024
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Hammer Center - Fenimore Room
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RELATIONS OPEN HOUSE
Nov 08, 2024
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM CST
International Student Center - Claudius Roberts Hall (1st Floor/East Wing)
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION OPEN HOUSE
Nov 08, 2024
12:15 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Graduate Center 5A05
ANNA VAUGHN SCHOOL OF NURSING CLASS OF 1984 40th REUNION LUNCH AND PRIVATE TOUR
Nov 08, 2024
12:15 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Global Learning Center - 3rd Floor Lobby
HEALTH, LEISURE, AND SPORT SCIENCES OPEN HOUSE
Nov 08, 2024
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM CST
Aerobics Center Lobby Room 152
PIONEERS LUNCH AT OKLAHOMA JOE’S BAR-B-QUE
Nov 08, 2024
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Oklahoma Joe's at 6175 E. 61st St. Tulsa 74136
COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES OPEN HOUSE
Nov 08, 2024
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Nursing & Engineering Complex 160F
TANDY COMPUTING & MATHEMATICS LABS RIBBON CUTTING
Nov 08, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST
Graduate Center 1B10A
CITYPLEX TOWERS BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR
Nov 08, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CST
CityPlex Towers Main Lobby
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING OPEN HOUSE
Nov 08, 2024
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
Nursing & Engineering Complex 202
MCKEAN LIBRARY TOUR
Nov 08, 2024
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST
McKean Library - Lobby
HELMERICH MEDIA ARTS CENTER TOUR
Nov 08, 2024
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST
Helmerich Media Arts Center - Lobby/Gallery
FENIMORE & FISHER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS OPEN HOUSE
Nov 08, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
College of Business Graduate Center 3rd Floor Pit
COLLEGE OF THEOLOGY & MINISTRY OPEN HOUSE
Nov 08, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Graduate Center 4th Floor
MCKEAN LIBRARY TOUR
Nov 08, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST
McKean Library - Lobby
HELMERICH MEDIA ARTS CENTER TOUR
Nov 08, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Helmerich Media Arts Center - Lobby/Gallery
CITYPLEX TOWERS BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR
Nov 08, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
CityPlex Towers Main Lobby
STOVALL CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP OPEN HOUSE
Nov 08, 2024
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM CST
Nursing & Engineering Complex 262
“ALUMNI SING” CHOIR
Nov 08, 2024
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM CST
Helmerich Media Arts Center - Choir Room (108)
MCKEAN LIBRARY TOUR
Nov 08, 2024
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST
McKean Library - Lobby
HELMERICH MEDIA ARTS CENTER TOUR
Nov 08, 2024
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CST
Helmerich Media Arts Center - Lobby/Gallery
WELCOME CENTER & VETERANS EXPERIENCE OPEN HOUSE
Nov 08, 2024
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Welcome Center
ORU PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE TOUR
Nov 08, 2024
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Prayer Tower - Lobby
ALPHA GROUP & PIONEERS REUNION DINNER
Nov 08, 2024
4:00 PM - 6:30 PM CST
Hammer Center - Fenimore Room
O.W. COBURN LAW SCHOOL CLASS OF 1984 40th REUNION DINNER
Nov 08, 2024
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM CST
Graduate Center Trustees Dining Room (6th Floor)
MUSIC DEPARTMENT SHOWCASE
Nov 08, 2024
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Helmerich Media Arts Center – Main Theater (126)
ORU MEN'S BASKETBALL vs. OZARK CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Nov 08, 2024
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Mabee Center Arena
STUDENT-LED PRAYER SETS
Nov 08, 2024
7:00 PM - 11:30 PM CST
Prayer Tower Auditorium
POST-GAME PARTY
Nov 08, 2024
9:00 PM - 10:00 PM CST
Mabee Center Mezzanine
TITLE: SPEAKERS: DATE/TIME: LOCATION:
REGISTRATION
Nov 09, 2024
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CST
Global Learning Center Lobby
COFFEE, COCOA & CANVAS
Nov 09, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CST
Hammer Center - 1st Floor
50 YEARS OF FITNESS: A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE
Nov 09, 2024
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Aerobics Center
HOMECOMING RUN
Nov 09, 2024
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM CST
Aerobics Center
WORSHIP & COMMUNION
Nov 09, 2024
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CST
Christ's Chapel - Kennedy Chapel
THE BRUNCH CLUB
Nov 09, 2024
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM CST
Hamill Center Cafeteria (SAGA)
CLASS OF 1974 50th REUNION LUNCHEON
Nov 09, 2024
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM CST
Hammer Center - Fenimore Room
HOMECOMING LUNCHEON: “GOD’S VOICE IN GROUNDBREAKING CANCER RESEARCH”
Nov 09, 2024
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM CST
Global Learning Center - Lippencott Auditorium
HELMERICH MEDIA ARTS CENTER TOUR
Nov 09, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CST
Helmerich Media Arts Center - Lobby/Gallery
MCKEAN LIBRARY TOUR
Nov 09, 2024
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM CST
McKean Library - Lobby
MCKEAN LIBRARY TOUR
Nov 09, 2024
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST
McKean Library - Lobby
HELMERICH MEDIA ARTS CENTER TOUR
Nov 09, 2024
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM CST
Helmerich Media Arts Center - Lobby/Gallery
MIKE CARTER ATHLETIC CENTER TOUR
Nov 09, 2024
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
Mike Carter Athletic Center
COME-AND-GO BOARD GAMES
Nov 09, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Hammer Center Main Lobby
BIOLOGY & CHEMISTRY ALUMNI COUNCIL
Nov 09, 2024
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Biological Sciences Center Atrium
ORU PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE TOUR
Nov 09, 2024
2:45 PM - 4:00 PM CST
Prayer Tower - Lobby
BIOLOGY & CHEMISTRY OPEN HOUSE
Nov 09, 2024
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM CST
Biological Sciences Center Atrium
HOMECOMING BANQUET & 2024 ALUMNI AWARDS
Nov 09, 2024
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM CST
Mabee Center Arena Court

Frequently Asked Questions

Do any local hotels offer discounted rates?

Yes! Several hotels in the area offer discounts to ORU guests. Click here to view a PDF that lists these hotels and their rates and how to make your reservation.

Where do I check in?

On Thursday, November 7, the Homecoming registration desk is located on the 2nd floor of the Hammer Center. On Friday and Saturday, November 8-9, the Homecoming registration desk is located in the main lobby of the Global Learning Center (previously known as the Baby Mabee).  It is the small circular building on the east side of the Mabee Center.

Where should I park?

Guests are encouraged to park in the Mabee Center lots. Click here to view a campus map.  A parking pass will be in your registration packet.  Please put the pass on your dashboard so that our security team knows that you are a special weekend guest. You will also need the pass to gain access to the campus.

Do I need tickets for the events that I signed up for?

No, we don't issue paper tickets for Homecoming events.  For events with registration fees, your name will be on a "Registered Guests" list at the event entrance.  The basketball game does require a printed ticket, which you can pick up at the registration desk on the 2nd floor of the Hammer Center on Thursday, November 7 or at the registration desk in the Global Learning Center on Friday, November 8.

Where do I pick up my basketball game tickets?

Basketball tickets will be available for pick-up at the Homecoming Registration desk.  On Thursday, November 7, the registration desk is located on the 2nd floor of the Hammer Center.  On Friday, November 8, the registration desk is located in the main lobby of the Global Learning Center, and basketball tickets are available for pick-up until 6:30 p.m.  After 6:30 p.m., tickets can be picked up at "Will Call" at the Mabee Center Box Office in the North Lobby.

This is my reunion year, but I don't see a reunion event for my class.

Not all graduating classes organize reunion events.  However, there are some great events where you can connect with classmates, such as the luncheons, the basketball game, and the banquet.  The Post-Game Party following the basketball game is a great time to mingle too!

Stay In Touch

EMAIL: alumni@oru.edu
PHONE: (918) 495 6610