Homecoming

EOU Homecoming

October 10 – 12, 2024

Get Ready for the Most Exciting Weekend of the Year!

Calling all Mountaineers—mark your calendars for October 10-12, 2024, because EOU Homecoming Weekend is just around the corner! Whether you’re an alumnus eager to reconnect, a student ready to show your school spirit, or a friend of the university wanting to experience the excitement, this is the weekend you’ve been waiting for!

Join us as we celebrate the rich traditions of Eastern Oregon University with a full lineup of activities that will ignite your pride and bring our community together like never before:

  • Thursday, October 10: Kick off the weekend with the annual Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony! Reconnect with classmates and friends!
  • Friday, October 11: Get ready for a day full of excitement! Start your morning with the Alumni Golf Tournament, followed by campus tours, class reunions, and a Bonfire that will light up the night!  Join us for the Homecoming Parade in downtown La Grande, and in the evening, enjoy the Mountaineer Madness Volleyball, where you can cheer on our teams and enjoy a taste of Mountaineer athletics at its best.
  • Saturday, October 12: Kick off the day with some Alumni Softball, Wrestling, and Men’s and Women’s Basketball, the Alumni Breakfast, then head over to the Tailgate Zone Party and Homecoming Football Game at Community Stadium. Wrap up the weekend by making awesome memories with all our outstanding alumni.

Don’t Miss Out!

This is your chance to reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and celebrate everything that makes EOU special. Check out the full schedule of events and start planning your trip to La Grande. Whether you’re traveling from near or far, we promise a weekend full of unforgettable memories.

Save the Dates: October 10-12, 2024. We can’t wait to welcome you back home!

Stay tuned for more details and the full event schedule. Be sure to follow us on social media and visit our website regularly for updates.

Go Mountaineers!

Schedule

Thursday, October 10

TimeEvent NameLocation
6:00 p.m.Athletics Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyGilbert Event Center

Friday, October 11

TimeEvent NameLocation
8:00 a.m.MAA Golf Scramble RegistrationBuffalo Peak Golf Course
9:00 a.m.MAA Golf ScrambleBuffalo Peak Golf Course
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Annual Alumni Assoc. MeetingAlumni Board Room – Ackerman 208
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.Campus Tours & Fieldhouse Open HouseEOU Bookstore
1:00 – 2:30 p.m.EOU Foundation Annual Trustee MeetingAlumni Board Room – Ackerman 208
4:00 p.m.Women’s Soccer vs. University of ProvidenceCommunity Stadium
4:30 p.m.Mountie March Parade
Registration Form
Parade Route
Downtown La Grande
6:00 p.m.Women’s VolleyballQuinn Coliseum
6:30 p.m.Men’s Soccer vs. University of ProvidenceCommunity Stadium
8:30 – 10:00 p.m.Mountaineer Spirit BonfireEOU Campus Beach Volleyball Pits

Saturday, October 12

TimeEvent NameLocation
7:00 a.m.Fun Run (1 mile or 5k) Registration
*Registration Form (required)
*Waiver (required)
*Payment Portal
Email registration & waiver to: phuxoll@eou.edu
Hoke Union Building, outside of the EOU Bookstore
8:00 a.m.Fun RunHoke Union Building, outside of the EOU Bookstore
9:00 a.m.Baseball Scrimmage vs. BMCCOptimist Field
9:00 a.m.Alumni Softball GamePeggy Anderson Softball Field
9:00 – 10:30 a.m.Alumni BreakfastHoke Community Room
10:00 a.m.Women’s Alumni Basketball GameQuinn Coliseum
10:00 a.m.EOU Tailgate ZoneTailgate Zone
11:00 a.m.Men’s & Women’s Alumni Wrestling DualsEOU Tennis Courts
1:00 p.m.Football Game – Mountaineers vs. Montana NorthernCommunity Stadium
4:30 p.m.Women’s Soccer vs. Carroll CollegeCommunity Stadium
5:00 p.m.Volleyball vs. Oregon TechQuinn Coliseum
7:00 p.m.Men’s Soccer vs. Carroll CollegeCommunity Stadium
7:00 pm.Men’s Alumni Basketball GameQuinn Coliseum