Tours of Old Main
Hosted by the office of The Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents & Friends
Discover the secrets of Old Main, the first building constructed on campus. Led by long-time UF employee and history buff Jeff Lewis, the walking tour will highlight fun facts and fond memories of this iconic University structure and the Arch, which is 100 years old this fall.
Session 1 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. | Meet at the Arch
Session 2 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Meet at the Arch
Cost: FREE
Capacity: 25 per session
Please register below
WLFC Radio - 50th Anniversary Celebration
Hosted by the committee for the 50th Reunion of WLFC Radio
WLFC Radio will be celebrating 50 years of broadcasting from the University of Findlay campus during the 2023 homecoming weekend. Current students and alumni who have experienced the excitement of being a staff member at WLFC radio will be participating in various 2023 Homecoming events.
Alumni DJs will be LIVE on the air Friday afternoon Sept 29 and prior to the homecoming football game on Saturday, Sept 30.
12:00 p.m - 3:00 pm. | OPEN HOUSE at the WLFC studio in the Alumni Memorial Union
Cost: FREE
Any of the alumni who listened to or worked at the station are encouraged to stop in and see the new station location and send a greeting to the WLFC listeners.
Please contact Mike Yunis '80 at [email protected] or Alex Davis at [email protected] for questions.
Volleyball Game - Findlay Oilers vs. Kentucky Wesleyan
Come out and cheer on your Oilers!
12:00 p.m. | Croy Gymnasium
Men's Soccer - Findlay Oilers vs. Ashland University
Come out and cheer on your Oilers!
1:00 p.m. | DeHaven Field
Cost: FREE
Women's Soccer - Findlay Oilers vs. University of Mount Union
Come out and cheer on your Oilers!
4:00 p.m. | DeHaven Field
Cost: FREE
Oiler Tailgate
Enjoy a casual, family-friendly tailgate with food trucks, music, and fun before we take on Kentucky Wesleyan!
*Registration is required
1:00 p.m.
Donnell Stadium | 1300 S. West St.
Cost: FREE
Please register below
14th Annual University of Findlay Bands Alumni Reunion
The Oiler Marching Band is excited to welcome back UF Band alumni to perform with them at Homecoming! Participants are asked to wear jeans and tennis shoes, as well as the Homecoming t-shirt provided at check-in. All band instruments are welcome. Participants will rehearse with the Oiler Marching Band during their game day rehearsal and perform with the band on the field and in the stands. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment, although a limited number of instruments are available to use for the day by alumni.
4:00 p.m.
Donnell Stadium | 1300 S. West St.
To register for this event please contact Cindy Bormuth at [email protected]
Football Game - Findlay Oilers vs. Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers
Come out and cheer on your Oilers! Our 2023 Homecoming Court will also be announced, along with honoring the 2023 Distinguished Alumni and the 50th Reunion of the Class of 1973.
4:00 p.m.
Donnell Stadium | 1300 S. West St.
Tickets: General Admission $10, 5 & under/65 & older FREE admission
All tickets are available at the gate the day of the football game
Music on the Lawn
Hosted by the office of The Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents & Friends
Bring your own blankets or lawn chair and enjoy live entertainment and family-friendly activities before the Fireworks show. Singing and dancing are encouraged!
Live preformances by Pop's Garage Duo, UF student band - Huggy Bear Motel, and the Oiler Marching Band!
Concessions will be available for purchase at the Refinery. *Credit Card/Debit Card only.
*In case of inclement weather, Music on the Lawn will be moved inside to Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex.
*Registration is required
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Lawn of Center of Student Life & College of Business
Cost: FREE
Please register below
Fireworks
Hosted by the office of The Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents & Friends and University Advancement Student Ambassadors
Continue the Homecoming celebration with the 15th annual homecoming fireworks display!
*In case of inclement weather the Fireworks will be canceled.
9:00 p.m.
Lawn of the Center for Student Life & College of Business
Cost: FREE
Rieck Center - Mothing
Hosted by the Rieck Center for Habitat Studies
Join UF Biology Department instructor, Dr. Brandan Gray and the Rieck Center volunteers for a night of mothing! A UV light will be used to lure in moths to showcase all the different species that make the Rieck Center home.
Please contact Katie Ware, President of the Board of the Rieck Center for Habitat Studies at [email protected] for more information.
To learn more about the Rieck Center, visit www.rieckcenter.org, or on Facebook at facebook.com/rieckcenter.
9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Rieck Center | 17311 Township Rd #166, Arlington, OH 45814
Cost: FREE
Sunday, October 1, 2023
Worship Service
Hosted by Campus Ministries
Students, alumni, and friends are invited to a special time of worship to celebrate our faith heritage and God’s hand of blessing through the years. Join us as we share the Word for the morning with current students and alumni from the Thursday Night Live Worship Band, Revive Worship Band, and the Anointed Worship Gospel Choir all coming together to lead in worship.
10:00 a.m.
Center for Student Life & College of Business, Atrium
After Worship Brunch
Hosted by Campus Ministries and the office of The Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents & Friends
11:00 a.m.
Center for Student Life & College of Business, Atrium
Cost: $15 per adult, $7 ages 6-12, Free for ages 5
Please register below
Rieck Center Open House
Hosted by the Rieck Center for Habitat Studies
See a “wilder” side of The University of Findlay at the Rieck Center for Habitat Studies! The Rieck Center is a 54-acre living laboratory focused on environmental education. The Rieck Center is used by students and faculty for classes, student organization events, and research. The property, which includes trails, a fishing pond, bird feeders, and much more. Join us at 1:30 pm in our bird-watching room and enjoy our newly renovated patio.
At 2pm, Jim McCormac, a skilled Ohio naturalist, photographer, and author, will be giving a talk on Ohio moths entitled “Gardening for Moths: The Darker Side of Butterflies”, and doing a book signing. Following the talk, Rieck Center board members will be offering informal hikes to look for wildlife. Jim McCormac’s latest book, Gardening for Moths in the Midwest, will also be available for purchase. Carpooling is encouraged as parking is limited.
*Registration is required
Please contact Katie Ware, President of the Board of the Rieck Center for Habitat Studies at [email protected] for more information.
To learn more about the Rieck Center, visit www.rieckcenter.org, or on Facebook at facebook.com/rieckcenter.
1:30 p.m.
Rieck Center, 17311 Township Rd #166, Arlington, OH 45814
Refreshments will be provided.
Capacity: 50
Please register below
*Regretfully, our Newhard Planetarium renovations will not be completed in time for our 2023 Homecoming weekend. All registrations have been canceled for this event. We look forward to showing off our newly renovated planetarium during the 2024 UF Homecoming weekend!