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Illinois Homecoming 2024

Homecoming Tent with lights.

2024 Homecoming Reception

Friday, September 13, 2024
Lot 31 at Memorial Stadium
Champaign, IL

Thank you for celebrating Homecoming with us!

In conjunction with Homecoming week activities, the Friday, September 13 donor reception at Memorial Stadium offered the chance for alumni and friends to come together and celebrate.

See photos below from the Homecoming reception.

A group of five women smile at the camera inside the glowing tent
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A man and a woman smile at the camera under the glowing tent
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A man and a woman smiling with their arms around each other
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Chancellor Jones smiling while talking to Homecoming goers
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Chancellor Jones laughing while talking to Homecoming goers
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Chancellor Jones conversing with a group of Homecoming goers
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A family - a little girl, her father, and her grandmother - smiling while holding a Homecoming pennant under the glowing tent
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A new family - a man and a woman with their newborn baby - smiling while having beverages at a table
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A man and two women smiling at the camera under the glowing tent
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A man and a woman smiling while sitting at a table
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A woman hugging a man at a table in the Homecoming tent
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A woman and a man smiling at the camera sitting at a table in the Homecoming tent
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Two women smiling at the camera under the glowing tent
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A man with his arms around two women, all smiling under the glow of the Homecoming tent
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Three women and a man with their arms around each other smiling under the glow of the Homecoming tent
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Two women smiling under the glow of the Homecoming tent
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A family of five smiling at the camera under the glow of the Homecoming tent
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Two men and a woman smiling while conversing
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Two women smiling at the camera under the glow of the Homecoming tent
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Group of 4 posing for camera and smiling
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Woman holding baby in orange Illinois jersey
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Group of 3 smiling and talking
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
3 people laugh and chat
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Person in orange jacket and Homecoming t-shirt
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Person in orange jacket and Homecoming t-shirt
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A group of people conversing and smiling in the Homecoming tent
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A group of people hugging, smiling, and conversing
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A man smiling while having a conversation with a group of people
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A family - a man and two women - smiling with their arms around each other
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
A woman and man with their arms around each other smiling
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Group of 5 pose for camera and smile
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Group of 3 posing for camera
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Group of 3 conversing
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Group of eight people posing for camera
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Group of 3 people conversing, including president emeritus of the University of Illinois, Robert Easter
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Four people conversing
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Four people at table smiling
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Man and woman posing for camera and smiling
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Group of four, 2 men, 2 women posing for camera and smiling
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Guests posing for camera and smiling
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
2 men and 1 woman chatting at table
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Woman showing Homecoming-branded beer can to other guests
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Flowers on table
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Flowers
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
2 guests converse with Illinois staff member host
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Flowers
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
3 women smiling and posing for camera
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
2 men and 2 women talking
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Guest being served dish
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Hay stack chair with Homecoming pillow
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Bar with Illinois logo on front
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Singer and guitar player
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Vegetables
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Vegetables
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Old cook book
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
BBQ deviled eggs
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Vegetables
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Flowers
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Tent with lights hanging above
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Flowers on wooden table
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Orange table with flowers
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Skillet and corn
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Flowers on orange cloth
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Homecoming logo on metal table
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Flower arrangement
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Flower arrangement
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Baked treats
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Large flower arrangement and baked treats
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Peaches and blueberries
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Baked treats
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Baked treats
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Flowers on wooden table
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Table with checkered table cloth and flowers
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Flowers and chairs
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Table with flowers and Homecoming decorations
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Flowers
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner
Tent with lights
Chancellor’s Homecoming Tent – Homecoming Celebration – Donors – Guests – Attendees – Event – Lot 31 – Homecoming Week – OVCIA – Office of the Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement – Illinois Advancement – Community – Annual Dinner

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