Full Schedule
There’s so much to look forward to at Alumni Weekend 2026!
Friday, October 16—WATER TOWER CAMPUS
WATER TOWER CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE—4:00–6:00 P.M. | Water Tower Campus
Kick off Alumni Weekend with a self-guided exploration of Water Tower Campus! Alumni are invited to visit our downtown-based schools to learn more about their exceptional academic programs, tour behind-the-scenes facilities, and connect with current students.
Arrupe College (Maguire Hall, 1 E Pearson St)
Discover Arrupe College, one of Loyola's newest schools, and learn how its expanding access to Jesuit higher education across Chicago. Meet current students and alumni, hear stories of lives transformed, and see how Arrupe puts Loyola's mission into action through academic excellence, service, and expanded educational opportunities.
School of Social Work (Maguire Hall, 1 E Pearson St)
Pop into the School of Social Work for a tour and demonstration of its Behavioral Health Simulation Lab to learn how the lab's immersive technology replicates real-world behavioral health scenarios to prepare students for clinical practice. Alumni can also learn about School of Social Work academic initiatives, including the Social Work Undergraduate Research Lab (SWURL) and the Research and Innovation Lab (RAIL).
School of Communication (51 E Pearson St)
Visit the School of Communication to view student films in the new screening room, tour the new CUE Lab Focus Data Booth and Focus Group Theater, and provide feedback to students at a "work in progress" poster session. All are welcome!
Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA, 820 N Michigan Ave)
Stop by LUMA from 3:00-6:00 P.M. for a tour of the Sr. Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM Gallery, and the Martin D'Arcy S. J. Collection of Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque art.
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL VS. DAVIDSON—6:00 P.M. | Gentile Arena
Don't miss Women's Volleyball in their match against Davidson University in Gentile Arena!
ALUMNI EXCELLENCE CELEBRATION—6:30–8:00 P.M. | Wintrust Hall, Schreiber Center
Join us for the Alumni Excellence Celebration as we honor the achievements of the alumni community. The event will feature a reception, the presentation of four alumni awards, and recognition of alumni award recipients from the past year. All alumni are encouraged to attend!
RAMBLER RECEPTION—8:00–10:00 P.M. | Schreiber Center
Immediately following the Alumni Excellence Celebration, join us for an all-alumni reception at Schreiber Center featuring multiple floors of food, drinks, games, giveaways, and more. Don't miss the opportunity to connect with the Arrupe Alumni Network and Rome Center Alumni Network during the Rambler Reception!
CLASS REUNIONS—8:00–10:00 P.M. | Pippin’s Tavern & Streeter’s Tavern
The classes of 2001, 2006, 2011, and 2016 are invited off campus to celebrate their milestone reunions. Alumni from other classes, friends, and family are invited to attend! You can find more information about these celebrations here.
Saturday, October 17–LAKE SHORE CAMPUS
MADONNA DELLA STRADA CHAPEL & CRYPT TOUR—10:30–11:30 A.M. | Madonna Della Strada Chapel
Learn about the history, architecture, and artwork of Madonna della Strada Chapel! The tour includes a visit to the crypt and a demonstration of the pipe organ.
STORYTIME IN THE LIBRARIES—11:00–11:30 A.M. | Information Commons, 1st Floor
The whole family is invited to storytime in the Loyola Information Commons featuring readings from alumni authors and coloring activities. In Cudahy Library's Donovan Reading Room, alumni of all ages can enjoy a relaxed environment for a quiet reading experience using books from the library collections. Alumni can also sign up for an Alumni Card to access the Libraries year-round and receive free library keepsakes.
WEST QUAD BLOCK PARTY & ALUMNI BEER GARDEN—12:00–4:00 P.M. | West Quad
Meet us on the West Quad for a relaxing afternoon of food and drinks from alumni-owned businesses, kid-friendly activities, lawn games, and more! Join the Rugby Alumni Network in the Alumni Beer Garden from 1:00-3:00 P.M. for a beer and a game of bags.
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY OPEN HOUSE—1:00–3:30 P.M. SES Building
Join Dean Suchak at the School of Environmental Sustainability (SES) to explore the innovative programs and initiatives helping shape a more sustainable future. Alumni are invited to tour the school's state-of-the-artfacilities, including the biodiesel lab, where cooking oil is converted into biofuel that powers the campus shuttle, and the indoor greenhouse, a centerpiece of the urban agriculture program. Meet students engaged in these hands-on learning experiences and learn more about the Office of Sustainability's initiatives, including Loyola's recent STARS Platinum rating and Climate Action Plan.
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL VS. DAVIDSON—1:00 P.M. | Gentile Arena
Cheer on Loyola Women's Volleyball as they take on Davidson College. Go Ramblers!
CAMPUS TOUR—2:00–3:00 P.M. | Tour Departs from Damen Den
Visit your favorite spots on Lake Shore Campus (and see how campus has transformed over the years) with a campus tour.
MEN'S SOCCER VS. BONAVENTURE—2:00 P.M. | Loyola Soccer Park
Make your way to Hoyne Field—located just one mile west of Lake Shore Campus—to watch Loyola Men's Soccer take on St. Bonaventure.
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO DANCE PROGRAM 20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION—3:00–5:00 P.M. | Palm Court, Mundelein Center
Join Dance alumni and friends to celebrate 20 years of Dance at Loyola. This special event will honor the program's history and impact, feature performances and reflections from faculty, and celebrate the contributions of founding director Sandra Kaufmann as she transitions from Loyola after two decades of leadership. Alumni will also have a chance to welcome the program's next director, Dr. Amy Wilkinson.
CAMPUS TOUR—4:00–5:00 P.M. | Tour Departs from Damen Den
Visit your favorite spots on Lake Shore Campus (and see how campus has transformed over the years) with a campus tour.
WINE & CHEESE WITH THE JESUITS—4:30–6:00 P.M. | Ignatius House
Enjoy wine, cheese, and conversation with Loyola's Jesuit community at Ignatius House on Saturday evening. Please Note: The capacity for Wine & Cheese with the Jesuits is 100 people. While all are welcome to register for this event, only the first 100 registered attendees to arrive at Ignatius House will be admitted.
LOYOLA UNDER THE STARS—6:00–9:00 P.M. | East Quad
We can't wait to see you at East Quad for Alumni Weekend's marquee event, Loyola Under the Stars! You don't want to miss food, drinks, dancing, and live music from Enough Said. Please Note: Loyola Under the Stars will take place in a climate-controlled tent. Attire for Loyola Under the Stars is casual.
Sunday, October 18–LAKE SHORE CAMPUS
CAMPUS TOUR—9:15–10:15 A.M. | Tour Departs from Damen Den
Visit your favorite Loyola spots (and see how campus has transformed over the years) with a campus tour.
MASS—10:30–11:30 A.M. | Madonna della Strada Chapel
Celebrate Mass with the Loyola community at Madonna della Strada Chapel on Sunday morning.
ALL ALUMNI BRUNCH—10:00 A.M.–1:30 P.M. | East Quad
Enjoy brunch and conversation with fellow Ramblers, friends, and family.
ALUMNI BEER GARDEN—11:00–3:00 P.M. | West Quad
Catch up with friends, faculty, and staff at the Alumni Beer Garden on West Quad.
MADONNA DELLA STRADA CHAPEL & CRYPT TOUR—12:00–1:00 P.M. | Madonna della Strada Chapel
Learn about the history, architecture, and artwork of Madonna della Strada Chapel! The tour includes a visit to the crypt and a demonstration of our large and majestic pipe organ.
50th REUNION BRUNCH—12:00–1:30 P.M. | Information Commons, 4th Floor
The Class of 1976 is invited to celebrate their 50th reunion at a special brunch followed by their induction into the Golden Rambler Society.
CAMPUS TOUR—12:30–1:30 P.M. | Tour Departs from Damen Den
Visit your favorite Loyola spots (and see how campus has transformed over the years) with a campus tour.
WOMEN’S SOCCER vs. DUQUESNE—1:00 P.M. | Loyola Soccer Park
Cheer for Loyola Women's Soccer at Hoyne Field—located just one mile west of Lake Shore Campus—as they take on Duquesne University.
ALL WEEKEND
SCHREIBER CENTER LOBBY
On Friday (October 16), stop by Schreiber Center Lobby to pick up your nametag and giveaways and enjoy refreshments.
DAMEN DEN, DAMEN STUDENT CENTER
On Saturday (October 17) and Sunday (October 18), visit the Damen Den to pick up your nametag and giveaways, enjoy refreshments, and relax in the Impact Lounge!