Redhawk Pride is Alive!

Written by Kiyomi Kishaba Lilley

Monday, October 26, 2026

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Crowd cheers on the Redhawks at Homecoming Game.

Join exciting events and traditions new and old at Homecoming & Family Weekend.

Celebrate your Redhawk pride during Homecoming & Family Weekend, happening November 1–8. Enjoy events all week long for students, alumni, family and the entire campus community, including the annual S'morescoming and Homecoming Basketball Game.

Here's a look at this year's main events:

Sunday, November 1
Cornball
The Commons, 6 p.m.
Join Cornish College of the Arts for a Homecoming kick-off party featuring music, vendors and snacks at the South Lake Union campus.

Monday, November 2
S’morescoming
The Quad, 6:30 p.m.
The Center for Student Involvement and Student Events and Activities Counsel is hosting a gathering with music, s’mores and giveaways in the Quad.

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Wednesday, November 4
Drag Bingo
Campion Ballroom, 7 p.m.
Join the Student Events and Activities Counsel in Campion Ballroom for this always-fun version of bingo with true queens. Spend the evening in community and you may walk away with prizes along with great memories.

FAMILY WEEKEND: Thursday, November 5-Sunday, November 8
Campuswide 
Parents, families and supporters are invited to participate in opportunities from engaging with arts and athletic events, to special open houses, campus tours and educational sessions with meaningful conversations.

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Thursday, November 5
Take Your Pick
Student Center Hearth, noon
Ready to show off your artistic side? Join reps from student-run radio station KXSU and the Center for Student Involvement at the Student Center Hearth to turn guitar picks into flowers. 

50-YEAR REUNION WEEKEND
Friday, November 6–Sunday, November 8 
Campuswide
The classes of 1975 and 1976 will be returning to campus for the 50-Year Reunion Weekend, featuring a welcome dinner, class breakfast, special events and more. Learn more and get your tickets today.

Friday, November 6
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Lab Tours
James Tower, Swedish Medical Center Cherry Hill Campus, 1 p.m.
Explore the Clinical Performance Lab, Diagnostic Ultrasound Lab and new Kinesiology Human Performance Lab and discover how these spaces support student learning and professional preparation.

College of Science and Engineering Research Showcase & Lab Tours
Oberto Commons, 1 p.m.
Join the College of Science and Engineering for a reception featuring student research and guided tours of the biology and chemistry labs, engineering machine shops and makerspaces.

Innovation Lab Makerspace: LED Workshop
Bannan Building, 2 p.m.
Guided by faculty and experienced students from the College of Science and Engineering, you will learn the basics of LEDs and circuits while building your very own personalized Rudy the Redhawk LED board to take home.

Special Collections and Archives Open House
Lemieux Library, 2 p.m.
Take a trip through time with Lemieux Library's Special Collections and Archives, featuring artifacts, photos and memorabilia related to the history of Homecoming at Seattle University.

Homecoming Bash
Campion Ballroom, 6 p.m.
Join the Student Events and Activities Counsel in Campion Ballroom for a party to celebrate our Redhawk community.

Saturday, November 7
Pregame Social
The Chieftain, 4:30 p.m.
Join the Office of Alumni Engagement for a pregame social before the men's basketball game against Portland State. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and the chance to reconnect. 

(Homecoming Game) Men's Basketball vs. Cal Poly
Redhawk Athletic Center, 7 p.m.
Cheer on men’s basketball in their matchup against Portland State.

Sunday, November 8
Mass
Chapel of St. Ignatius, 11 a.m.
Gather with the Seattle University community, family and friends at this annual Mass.

Get the full lineup of Homecoming & Family Weekend events and visit GoSeattleU.com for ticket information on the sporting events.