Events and times are preliminary and may be subject to change. Please call the alumni office at 641.585.8148 for further information, or email alumni@waldorf.edu.

Friday, Oct. 4, 2024

    • 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – Warrior Crossing open (Atrium)
    • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Luise V. Hanson Library & Archives 0pen
      View items from Waldorf’s history on display in the Archives. (Library 2nd Floor)
    • 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Warrior Shop open (Voss Hall)
      Stop by and get some Waldorf swag!
    • 3-6 p.m. – General registration (Boman Fine Arts Center Lobby)
      Don't forget to pick up your tickets for the weekend!
    • 4:30 p.m. – Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony check-in (Boman Fine Art Center Lobby)
    • 5 p.m. – Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony & dinner (Boman Fine Art Center Mezzanine)
      2024 inductees: TBA
      Tickets required-$40 per person, available in advance or at the door(Dinner at 5 p.m., Ceremony will take place at 5:45 p.m.)
      • 9 p.m. – Warrior bonfire/pep fest (Fieldhouse South Parking Lot) 
        Join athletic teams, cheerleaders and students as they fire up for homecoming festivities. 

Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024

    • 7:30-8:15 a.m. – Homecoming 5K Run/Walk registration for 8:30 a.m. event. Register in advance at Homecoming5K. (Fieldhouse)
    • 8 a.m.-2 p.m. – Self-guided tours of Boman Fine Arts Center (Boman Fine Arts Center)
    • 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Luise V. Hanson Library and Archives open
      View items from Waldorf’s history on display in the Archives. (Library 2nd Floor)​
    • 8:30 a.m. – Homecoming 5K Run/Walk (Bolstorff Field) Hosted by the Waldorf Track & Cross Country teams.
    • 8:30 a.m. – Coffee & muffins (Atrium)
    • 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – General Homecoming registration (Atrium Lobby)
      Remember to pick up your tickets for the weekend!
    • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Waldorf Bookstore open (Voss Hall)
      Stop by and get some Waldorf swag!
    • 9 a.m. – Alumni Choir rehearsal (Odvin Hagen Recital Hall)
      Join Waldorf choir alumni, or just come and enjoy the beautiful music!
    • 9:30 a.m. Dedication of the Bolstorff and Beebe Gateway (Bolstorff Field/Beebe Track)
      Come for the dedication of a new gateway to the Bolstorff Field/Beebe Track, celebrating Dave and Donna Bolstorff and Ray and Joan Beebe's life-long contributions to Waldorf and Forest City.
    • 9:30-11 a.m. – Waldorf History Club event (Small Pit in Atrium)
      The Waldorf History Club would love to hear about your Waldorf experience. All are welcome.
    • 9:30 a.m. – Pancake breakfast (Bolstorff Field Concession Stand)
      Hosted by the Waldorf University Track & Field teams.
    • 10 a.m. – Alumni Band gathering (Odvin Hagen Recital Hall) Join us to share band memories with fellow alums!
    • 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Tailgating/Carnival Activities/Bouncy Houses (Bolstorff Field)
      Bring the whole gang down to Bolstorff Field for face-painting, carnival games, bouncy houses and tailgating to get amped up for the big game! 
    • 10:30 a.m. – Campus tour (Meet in front of Waldorf Bookstore)
    • 11 a.m. – JV Volleyball game (Hanson Fieldhouse)
    • 11 a.m. – 50th Class Reunion Luncheon ’74 (Salveson Ballroom)
      Must purchase Homecoming Pass or tickets in advance.
    • 11 a.m. – All-guest luncheon (Atrium)
      All alumni, community members, and other guests are welcome to join us for lunch in the Atrium, accompanied by the presentation of this year's Homecoming awards, and remarks from President Bob Alsop.
      Must purchase Homecoming Pass or tickets in advance.
    • Class reunion photos & testimonials (Atrium)
    • 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Communications Department BBQ (Outside Atrium entrance)
    • 12:30 p.m. – Varsity Volleyball game (Hanson Fieldhouse)
    • 1 p.m. Dedication of the William (Bill) 1958 and Mary (Carlson) 1958 Johnson Ballroom (Salveson Lobby)
      William (Bill) 1958 and Mary (Carlson) 1958 Johnson Ballroom, lifetime servant leaders and transformative philanthropists who met at Waldorf, supported scholarships, the North Quad, Thor, and the Boman Fine Arts Center project and were instrumental in the successful 2022 transition of Waldorf University to the Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation.
    • 1-5 p.m. – Coffee & memories (Salveson Lobby & Porch) Find a comfortable spot to catch up with new and old friends. Waldorf College memoriablia will be available for alumni to take home.
    • 1 p.m. – Homecoming Football game (Bolstorff Field)
      Cheer on the Warriors to a victory!
      Must purchase Homecoming Pass in advance, or pay fee of $10 per person at the gate.
    • 2 p.m. – Campus tour (Meet in front of Waldorf Bookstore)
      • 5:30 p.m. – Women’s Soccer game (Bolstorff Field)
      • 7 p.m. – Showcase Homecoming concert (Boman Fine Arts Center)
        Join the Waldorf Music Department for a showcase featuring Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Schola Cantorum and the Waldorf University Choir! It will be an evening of beautiful music for you to remember!
        Must purchase Homecoming Pass in advance, or pay fee of $5 per person at the gate
      • 7:30 p.m. – Men’s Soccer game (Bolstorff Field)
      • 8:30 p.m. – Waldorf Trivia Night (Shooterz Bar & Grill - Dugout Room)
        Join the Alumni Association Board members for a fun evening of Waldorf Trivia! Prizes and snacks will be provided. Room open at 7:30pm to socialize with fellow Warriors, with trivia starting at 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024

  • 9:15 a.m. –  Homecoming Worship (Immanuel Lutheran Church)*
    The Waldorf Choir will be featured at the worship service.

*Other services available in the community:

  • First Baptist Church, 18508 Hwy 9 East
  • United Methodist Church, 305 S. Clark St.
  • St. James Catholic Church, 906 West O. St.
  • Calvary Baptist Church, 36 N. Best St.
  • First Congregational Church, 316 N. 6th St.
  • Forest Evangelical Lutheran Church, 546 West M St.
  • Pilot Knob Lutheran Church (AALC), 2391 330th St.
  • Lutheran Church of Hope, 916 West I St. (YMCA)