September 22–25, 2022
Make Your Reservations Now!
(information as of July 25, 2022)
Hotels
Fairfield Inn
(217) 223-5922
4315 Broadway St. Quincy, IL
Quality Inn & Suites
(217) 224-8378
QU Homecoming Block: Call directly to book.
225 S 4th St. Quincy, IL
Microtel Inn & Suites
(217) 222-5620
QU Homecoming Block code: CGQUPG
200 S. 3rd St. Quincy, IL
Atrium Hotel
(217) 222-2666
201 S. 3rd Street Quincy, IL
Quincy Holiday Inn
(217) 223-7800
4821 Oak Street Quincy, IL
Stoney Creek Inn
(217) 223-2255
3809 Broadway St. Quincy, IL
Town & Country Inn & Suites
(217) 214-0400
QU Homecoming: Call for discount.
110 N. 54th St. Quincy, IL
The Gas Lamp Inn and Eatery, LLC
1477 Maine St.
847-505-2053
Homecoming 2022 Schedule
Sept. 22nd | |||||
6:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Homecoming Balloon Glow festivities | QU Campus | Bring out your family and friends to enjoy food and drinks from various local vendors as we kick off Balloon Glow. | |
6:30 PM | 7:00 PM | Homecoming Parade | C Lot (West of Padua Hall) to Friars Field | Come watch QU’s campus groups as they walk around campus. QU’s marching band will perform. |
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7:15 PM | 8:30 PM | Balloon Glow | Friars Field | Come watch balloonists light up Friars Field with their hot air balloons. Refreshments will be available for purchase. |
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Sept. 23rd | |||||
6:30 AM | Balloon Launch | Friars Field | If you’re an early bird, come check out the hot air balloons as they launch from Friars Field, weather permitting. |
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11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | Chuck French Memorial Golf TournamentRegister Here |
Tournament Quincy Country Club | Proceeds go to support the Chuck French Memorial Endowed Scholarship. Everyone is welcome to join… QU Alumni, families and friends! |
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11:00 AM | 6:00 PM | QU Baseball Golf Outing | Quincy Country Club | Join the QU Baseball team for an afternoon of golf with fellow Alumni and friends! |
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11:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Open House/Registration | Student Union Lounge | Meet with fellow alumni and pick up your complimentary gift as the weekend kicks off at the Student Union Lounge |
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2:00 PM | 4:00 PM | Stillwell Hall Open House | Quincy Museum | Join us for a Stillwell Reunion Open House as we reminisce on the many memories had at Stillwell Hall and learn about the history of the building and the purpose it serves in the community today. |
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2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Campus Tour | Francis Hall | QU students will be on hand to take alumni on a tour of campus. Meet at the fountain across from Brenner Library. Tours will start at 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, & 4:00 PM. |
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12:15 PM | 1:00 PM | Daily Mass | QU Chapel | ||
4:00 PM | 6:00 PM | Happy Hour | Hawks’ Nest | After a long drive to campus, come out to enjoy a couple of drinks with your fellow Hawks at the Hawks’ Nest. Cash bar available. |
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5:00 PM | Women’s Soccer | Legends Stadium | Come watch our own QU Hawks as they take on McKendree University at Legends Stadium. |
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5:00 PM | 9:00 PM | Welcome Back Tailgate | Legends Stadium | Gather at the North Campus Lawn for dinner with friends and family as the Hawks take on McKendree University. Food and drink will be available for purchase. |
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7:30 PM | Men’s Soccer | Legends Stadium | Come watch our own QU Hawks as they take on McKendree University at Legends Stadium. |
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Homecoming Bar Crawl Register here | TBD | Enjoy the best of Quincy’s nightlife around campus as you reminisce about your QU days with the best of friends. Cost is $25 per person and includes a coaster and cup. Proceeds will be gifted to the QU Fund. Register and pick up your packets at North Campus prior to 8pm |
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8:00 PM | 12:00 AM | Hawks’ Late Night Gathering | Hawks’ Nest/Student Union | Enjoy a relaxing evening with friends and current students. Cash bar available. |
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Sept. 24th | |||||
8:00 AM | 10:00 AM | National Alumni Board Meeting |
Francis Hall Board Room | Quincy University alumni are invited to attend the National Alumni Board meeting and to learn more about what is going on at your alma mater. Find out how to be more involved at QU. |
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9:00 AM | 1:00 PM | Hawk Tailgate | QU Stadium | Prior to kick-off, we invite our guests to join us for our annual pregame celebration. | |
10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Meet and Greet with Dr. McGee |
Francis Hall Lobby | Stop by and meet QU’s 24th President, Dr. Brian McGee. | |
10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | Campus Tour | Francis Hall | QU Students will be on hand to take alumni on a tour of campus. Meet at the fountain across from Brenner Library. |
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3:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Art Gallery Exhibit | Gray Gallery | Check out the works of artist John Preston. | |
1:00 PM | Homecoming Football game | QU Stadium | Come watch our own QU Hawks as they take on Ashland University at the Homecoming game at QU Stadium. |
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6:00 PM | 8:30 PM | Alumni Dinner | Hall of Fame Room | Celebrate with fellow alumni at this year’s alumni dinner where the anniversary classes will be honored at the Hall of Fame Room. In addition, we will recognize our alumni of the year. Reservations are required. Cost is $25 per person. |
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9:00 PM | Midnight | Hawks’ Late Night Gathering | Hawks’ Nest | Enjoy a relaxing evening with friends at the Hawks’ Nest. Cash bar available. Alum Judy Rossignuolo- Rice ’72 and Bernie Rice will be performing Broadway, American Standards, The Beetles, & more, from 9:30- 10:15pm. |
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Sept. 25th | |||||
10:00 AM | 11:00 AM | Alumni Memorial Mass and renewal of vows | QU Chapel | Join fellow alumni to celebrate the Homecoming Memorial Mass. Married alumni will also be honored with a renewal of marriage vows |
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11:00 AM | Noon | Farewell Brunch | Private Dining Room | As Homecoming comes to an end, join us for a farewell brunch following the conclusion of Sunday morning mass at the Private Dining Room. Brunch is $12 and may be paid at the door. |
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12:00 PM | Women’s Soccer | Legends Stadium | QU Hawks will battle Maryville University at Legends Stadium. | ||
2:30 PM | Men’s Soccer | Legends Stadium | QU Hawks will battle Maryville University at Legends Stadium. | ||
4:00 PM | Quincy University Faculty Showcase |
Francis Hall Chapel | Quincy University’s Music Department will present the September Sunday Music Concert Series: Quincy University Faculty Showcase. The concert is free and open to the public. |