AU Begins Again with Annual Homecoming Celebration
Every October, AU's past and present converge with the annual Homecoming celebration, welcoming alumni and families to interact, relax, and reignite fond memories of AU.
Friday Night and Luminaries
The Friday night of Homecoming weekend featured activities for former and current AU students, including a reception at Helios in front of Hartung Hall. Alumni, families, and students gathered to talk to old friends while enjoying donuts, apple cider, and a walk down the Valley with luminaries.
"Create the same moments that alumni had when they went here" was a key emphasis for homecoming weekend
According to Alumni Director Cheris Miller, the goal was to make AU "still feel like home" for returning alumni.
- Reception at Helios
- Gathering of alumni, families, and students
- Luminaries in the Valley
Author's summary: AU celebrates Homecoming with nostalgia and community events.