Raider Nation Celebration Homecoming and Family Weekend | Oct. 4–5, 2024
During Raider Nation Celebration, alumni come back to campus from across town and around the world. They reconnect with faculty who mentored them over the years and bring their families to revisit former classrooms, residence halls and the chapel. They marvel at how much the campus has changed—and how much it still feels like home. And Raider Nation Celebration gives current students' families opportunities to spend time together and experience what makes Northwestern stand out.
Schedule of Events
A tailgate picnic and Raider football game. Morning on the Green and a children's play. A road race and reunions for members of the classes of 1974, 1984 and 2004. Whatever your age or interests, there's something for everyone at this year's Homecoming and Family Weekend. See the full schedule
Alumni Awards
Northwestern will honor the lives and accomplishments of four alumni during a banquet on Saturday evening:
- Dr. Darla (Vander Sluis ’84) Olson, Distinguished Professional Achievement
- Rev. Jonathan Opgenorth ’88, Distinguished Service to Humankind
- Dr. Dick Van Holland ’58, Distinguished Service to Northwestern
- Alyssa (Currier ’14) Wheeler, Standout Young Alum
Read more about the awards and award winners.
