Above / Chippy, the North Central College Cardinal mascot who is closely related to the Illinois state bird, loves a parade!
The Naperville community is invited to participate in North Central College’s 2015 Homecoming celebration Oct. 22-25.
Among the many Homecoming festivities that are open to the community are mainstage music and theatre performances, a parade through campus, pep rally, football game vs. Wheaton, Reunion Celebration and more.
Peter Frampton Oct. 22 / Jonny Lang Oct. 25
Some activities require tickets, including Peter Frampton’s “Raw, An Acoustic Tour” performance on Oct. 22 and singer Jonny Lang in Wentz Concert Hall on Oct. 25.
The free Homecoming Kickoff Concert on Oct. 23 features North Central’s music ensembles. This annual concert opens North Central College’s concert season for the Cardinal Chorus, Chamber Singers, Women’s Chorale, Concert Choir, Concert Winds, Symphony Band and Jazz Combo I.
The Homecoming Kickoff Concert begins at 8PM Friday, Oct. 23, in Wentz Concert Hall at the Fine Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Ave. Tickets are required but free.
For tickets call 630-637-SHOW (7469) or visit northcentralcollege.edu/showtix.
Saturday, Oct. 24
At 11AM on Saturday, Oct. 24, all are welcome to attend the College’s Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Wentz Concert Hall. The 2015 inductees include a current coach and five alumni who competed in swimming, basketball, track and field, volleyball and cross country. Click here to learn more about each honoree.
The Homecoming parade begins at 12:45PM from the north side of campus at North Brainard and East School streets and proceeds south on Brainard to Championship Plaza where a pep rally will be held.
The 2PM football game vs. Wheaton College will be an important conference matchup and fight for the Little Brass Bell, which the Cardinals intend to bring home with a victory. Tickets are $6/adults and free to students with a valid ID and to children ages 3 and under.
Ending the day on Saturday is the Reunion Celebration featuring dinner and dancing with a live band from 6 to 11PM in the Residence Hall/Recreation Center. Four alumni will be honored for their contributions to the College and their communities. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, friends of the College and members of the community are invited; click here to make your reservation.
For more information about North Central’s 2015 Homecoming visit northcentralcollege.edu/homecoming or call (630) 637-5200.
