GCU News Bureau
Homecoming 2020 will feature some creative new events when alumni return to campus March 6-7.
The Golden Lopes is for alumni who have reached the 50th anniversary of their graduation from Grand Canyon. The first Golden Lopes, from the Class of 1970 and earlier, will receive mementos and invitations to two legacy socials and will be brought out to the court to be recognized at the basketball game Saturday evening.
The Alumni Reunion Mixer will be an annual social of alumni from specific classes. This year, alumni who graduated in a year ending with a 0 or a 5 will be invited.
Campfires and Cocktails will treat alums to a signature cocktail, appetizers and a s’more station.
The GCU Hall of Fame induction ceremony, the centerpiece of Homecoming weekend, has been moved from Saturday to Friday afternoon.
HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
Hall of Fame induction ceremony: 3 p.m. Friday, March 6, GCU Arena Hall
Campfires and Cocktails: 7 p.m. Friday, March 6, Canyon 49 Grill
Brunch with Thunder: 9 a.m. Saturday, March 7, GCO Championship Golf Course
Alumni Reunion Mixer: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 7, GCU Arena Hall
Derby kart races: 4-5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 7, in front of GCU Arena
Golden Lopes induction ceremony: 4:45 p.m. Saturday, March 7, Quad
