Schedule

Monday, September 25

Chapel

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

10:20-11 a.m. | Benson Great Hall, Community Life Center (CLC), Level 1

Thursday, September 28

Alumni of the Year & 4 Under 40 Reception

(Homecoming Event)

7-8:30 p.m. | Olson Boardroom, Brushaber Commons (BC), Level 4

We cordially invite you to help us celebrate our 2023 Alumni of the Year and 4 Under 40 honorees at the Alumni of the Year and 4 Under 40 Reception. This event is by invitation only.

Friday, September 29

Check-In & Information Central

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

9–10:30 a.m. | Loggia, Community Life Center (CLC), Level 1
10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. | Ticket Office, Community Life Center (CLC), Level 1

Campus Store Open

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Campus Store, Brushaber Commons (BC), Level 2

Find Bethel apparel, books by Bethel authors, and so much more! Stop by and enjoy a special 20% discount on Bethel apparel during Homecoming + Family Weekend. Please note that the Campus Store is closed during Chapel.

Chapel

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

10:20-11 a.m. | Benson Great Hall, Community Life Center (CLC), Level 1

Lunch

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

11 a.m.-2p.m. | Monson Dining Center, Brushaber Commons (BC), Level 3

Experience lunch on campus, and enjoy the variety and appeal of Bethel’s delicious buffet-style dining. Special Homecoming/Family Weekend price: $12 for adults; $5 for children ages 5–11; free for children under the age of 5. Purchase at the Monson Dining Center (credit/debit cards preferred).

Class of 1973 50-Year Reunion Dessert Reception

(Homecoming Event)

7-9 p.m. | New Perspective | 3565 Pine Tree Drive, Arden Hills, MN 55112

Members of the Bethel College Class of 1973 and their guests are invited to enjoy a time of visiting, laughing, and getting reacquainted at the 50-Year Reunion Dessert Reception! This event is being hosted at New Perspective and is included in the Class of 1973 reunion package. Registration is now closed.

Saturday, September 30

Alumni Football Game & Breakfast

(Homecoming Event)

Game 7:30 a.m. | Breakfast 9:30 a.m. | Royal Stadium—Practice Field

Whether it's been 2 or 20 years since you last stepped on the field at Royal Stadium, you still have Navy and Vegas running through your veins. Football alumni are invited to hit the field again in the Alumni Football Game. Register today!

Men’s Soccer Alumni “Kick Around”

(Homecoming Event)

9-11 a.m. | Ona Orth Athletic Complex

Men’s soccer alumni are invited to come out to Ona and play some "pickup" soccer! Registration is now open!

Check-In & Information Central

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Loggia, Community Life Center (CLC), Level 1

Homecoming + Family Weekend Visit Day

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Welcome Desk, Community Life Center (CLC), Level 1

Have a future Bethel Royal in the family?! Join us for Bethel's Homecoming + Family Weekend Admissions Visit Day! We invite you to tour campus, hear from current students, listen-in on some sessions, enjoy lunch in the Monson Dining Center, and attend a sporting event of your choice. If you're interested in athletics at Bethel, you won't want to miss this. Stick around all day and attend a sporting event on campus, or head out after lunch! Registration is now open!

Prayer Breakfast

(Family Weekend Event)

9:30-10:30 a.m. | Olson Boardroom, Brushaber Commons (BC), Level 4

President Ross Allen and his wife Annie invite you to join other parents and families in a time of worship, fellowship and prayer. Students are welcome to attend with their families. Breakfast will be available at 9 a.m. with the program beginning at 9:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required ($15/person – not included in the student meal plan). Check-in for this event will be available outside the Olson Boardroom. Registration is now closed.

Platinum Alumni Coffee

(Homecoming Event)

10-11 a.m. | Eastlund Room, Community Life Center (CLC), Level 2

We invite all undergraduate alumni from the classes of ‘72 and prior to join us at the Platinum Alumni Coffee. This event will include a brief program and chance to meet President Ross Allen. Registration is now closed.

Baseball Alumni vs. Alumni Game

(Homecoming Event)

10 a.m.-noon | Hargis Park

Baseball alumni of all ages and abilities are invited to play in a fun, friendly competition of alums vs. alums. If there are not enough alums for a game, we'll still hold an alumni batting practice. Registration is now open.

Collaborative Canvas

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Community Life Center (CLC) Lawn

Stop by the Collaborative Canvas station to contribute to our Homecoming + Family Weekend Roy the Lion painting! Watch the canvas come to life throughout the day.

Bethel Marketplace

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

10 a.m.-1 p.m. or Online | Community Life Center (CLC) Lawn

Shop from student and alumni businesses while making a difference for BU! A portion of your purchase will go towards the Bethel Fund when you buy from these businesses during the week of Homecoming and Family Weekend. Shop in-person from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. or online during Homecoming and Family Weekend!

Petting Zoo

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Community Life Center (CLC) Lawn

Check out Little Blue’s Traveling Zoo! They will be located near our Bethel Marketplace.

Campus Store Open

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Campus Store, Brushaber Commons (BC), Level 2

Find Bethel apparel, books by Bethel authors, and so much more! Stop by and enjoy a special 20% discount on Bethel apparel during Homecoming + Family Weekend.

Women’s Hockey Alumni Game

(Homecoming Event)

10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Schwan Super Rink #5

Lace up the skates and hit the ice with your former teammates for the Women’s Hockey Alumni Game! The game is scheduled to start at 10:30 a.m., but the locker room will be available starting at 10 a.m. Following the game, alumni are welcome to bring their kids out on the ice for some open skate time. Register today!

Parent & Family Session: Study Abroad Overview

(Family Weekend Event)

10:45-11:45 a.m. | BC468, Brushaber Commons (BC), Level 4

Discover the benefits of studying abroad at Bethel University! Join the Office of International and Off-Campus Programs to hear valuable insights on over 600 semester-long and short-term study abroad opportunities. Learn about program options, academic integration, financial aid, health and safety, and the crucial role of parents in supporting students. Come hear success stories from past Bethel study abroad participants and get inspired to embark on your own transformative journey.

Parent & Family Session: Going from College to Career

(Family Weekend Event)

10:45-11:45 a.m. | BC432, Brushaber Commons (BC), Level 4

The thought of landing a job after college can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t need to be. The Career Development and Calling team is here to help! In this session, we will give an overview of steps Bethel students can take to prepare themselves to land well after they graduate, available resources and support, and how their families can help.

Scandia Church Open House

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

11 a.m.-Noon | Scandia Church

The Scandia Church was established in 1855 by Swedish Baptist settlers in Carver County, Minnesota. Today, the building is located on Bethel University’s campus. Come walk through this historic chapel and learn a little bit more about its history.

History Center Open House

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

11 a.m.-Noon | History Center, Lakeside Center (LSC)

Archives of Bethel University and Converge preserves historic documents, photographs, books, artifacts, and much more. Drop by the archives today to see paintings by Bethel founder Alexis Edgren, old Bethel yearbooks, Bethel’s Emmy Award, a 1541 Swedish Bible, historic newspapers and photographs, a Pilgrim’s Progress copy printed in 1727, and other rare materials.

Lunch

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

11 a.m.-1p.m. | Monson Dining Center, Brushaber Commons (BC), Level 3

BUYA Tailgate

(Homecoming Event)

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Sports and Recreation Center (SRC) Parking Lot

Alumni 10 years out or less are invited to join the Bethel University Young Alumni (BUYA) group for a FREE tailgate prior to the big game! Registration is now open.

This event is sponsored by:

Men’s Soccer vs. Hamline University

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

1 p.m. | Ona Orth Athletic Complex

Cheer on the Royals as they take on the Pipers! Alumni, be sure to stop by the Alumni Table to pick-up your FREE alumni t-shirt (while supplies last)!

Football vs. Gustavus Adolphus College

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

1 p.m. | Royal Stadium

Experience Royal Stadium and cheer on the Royals as they face the Gusties! All alumni (and their families) and parents and families of CAS (undergraduate) students receive FREE admission into the game! Simply check-in at the table outside the stadium to receive your ticket(s). Alumni, be sure to stop by the Alumni Tent to pick-up your FREE t-shirt (while supplies last)!

Alumni Tent

(Homecoming Event)

1-4 p.m. | Royal Stadium

Stop by the Alumni Tent to connect with fellow alumni, update your information, and pick-up your FREE t-shirt (while supplies last)!

Department Tent

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

1-4 p.m. | Royal Stadium

All alumni and current parents and families are invited to stop by the Department Tent to connect with various faculty, staff, offices and departments!

Parent and Family Association
Admissions
Business Department
BUILD

MIAC Championship Tent

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

1-4 p.m. | Royal Stadium

Stop by the MIAC Championship Tent to view trophies and plaques from Bethel's various championships and take photos with banners and a BU backdrop!

Women’s Soccer vs. Hamline University

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

3:30 p.m. | Ona Orth Athletic Complex
Cheer on the Royals as they take on the Pipers! Be sure to stop by the alumni table to pick-up your FREE alumni t-shirt (while supplies last)!

Cultural Connections Center Social

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

3:30-5:30 p.m. | Cultural Connections Center, Clausen Center (CC), Level 3

You are invited to join us as we celebrate what it looks like to reflect Beth-El, the house of God - where every tribe, tongue, nation, and people connect. The Cultural Connections Center social is for prospective and current students, families and alumni to form friendships, understanding, and shalom. Register today!

Pietas Honors Program Induction Ceremony

(Family Weekend Event)

4-5 p.m. | Eastlund Room, Community Life Center (CLC), Level 2

Join us for a chance to formally induct the new incoming Honors Program students. Family members of Honors Program students are welcome to attend. This is an invitation only event. If you have any questions, please contact Suzi Nelson (s-nelson@bethel.edu).

Baseball Alumni vs. Current Royals Game

(Homecoming Event)

4-6 p.m. | Hargis Park

Play against the current Bethel Royals in a competitive nine-inning game on their turf infield! Stay afterwards to connect with players and coaches. This game is geared towards recent alumni (1-5 years out) and those who can still compete at a high level. Register today!

Royal Reunions & Family Dinner

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

5:30-7:30 p.m. | Monson Dining Center, Brushaber Commons (BC), Level 3

Royal Reunion: The classes listed below are invited to enjoy an evening reconnecting with friends at Royal Reunions! Hang out in a fun atmosphere, eat delicious food, take photos, and tell stories of your time here at Bethel. The cost is $20/person at the door. Walk-up registration will be located outside Monson Dining Center.

What is a cluster reunion? Members of the class above and below the milestone year will be invited to share in the celebration. We recognize that many of our alumni have spouses or friends in adjoining classes and therefore, combining three class reunions will hopefully encourage alumni who were part of the same major, organization or athletic team to get together and enjoy all that the weekend has to offer!

We are pleased to host the following cluster reunions in 2023:

45-Year (1977, 1978, 1979)
40-Year (1982, 1983, 1984)
35-Year (1987, 1988, 1989)
30-Year (1992, 1993, 1994) - A breakout reunion has been planned for this group!
25-Year (1998) - A breakout reunion has been planned for this group!
20-Year (2002, 2003, 2004)
15-Year (2007, 2008, 2009)
10-Year (2012, 2013, 2014)
5-Year (2017, 2018, 2019)

Family Dinner: Parents and families are invited to cap off Family Weekend with their student at Family Dinner. Hang out in a fun atmosphere, eat delicious food and take photos together! The cost is $20/person at the door. Walk-up registration will be located outside Monson Dining Center.

Check-in will begin at 5:30 p.m. outside the Monson Dining Center. Once you check-in you’ll have a chance to grab food and head over to your designated space to mingle and reconnect with your fellow alumni (Royal Reunions) or other parents/families (Family Dinner)! President Ross Allen will share a greeting and an update on where Bethel is headed. Following his message, alumni will be able to stay in the Monson Dining Center or head to their breakout reunion (if applicable) and parents/families will be able to stay in the Monson Dining Center.

Class of 1973 50-Year Reunion Dinner

(Homecoming Event)

6-9 p.m. | Olson Boardroom, Brushaber Commons (BC), Level 4

Gather with fellow alums from the Class of 1973 as together you enjoy dinner, hear from special guests, and spend plenty of time reminiscing and reconnecting in celebration of your 50-year reunion. This event is included in the Class of 1973 reunion package. Registration is now closed.

Volleyball vs. Carleton College

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

7 p.m. | Robertson Center (RC) Gym

Cheer on the Royals as they take on the Knights! All alumni (and their families) and parents and families of current CAS (undergraduate) students receive FREE admission into the game! Simply check-in at the table outside the gym to receive your ticket(s). Alumni, be sure to stop by the Alumni Table to pick-up your FREE t-shirt (while supplies last)!

Sunday, October 1

Student-led Vespers Service

(Homecoming & Family Weekend Event)

9 p.m. | Benson Great Hall, Community Life Center (CLC), Level 1
Experience this special time of worship that has grown from a small residence hall gathering to a weekly service drawing thousands of young people from across the Twin Cities.