Briar Cliff 2025 Homecoming

Briar Cliff Announces 2025 Homecoming Schedule

August 27, 2025

(Sioux City, Iowa – August 27, 2025) Briar Cliff University invites alumni, students, families, and the Siouxland community to join in the 2025 Homecoming celebration, taking place September 22 – 28.

This year’s celebration will include a blend of classic favorite and reimagined events for all ages. Throughout the week, students will enjoy on-campus activities, while the weekend welcomes alumni and the broader community to campus for social gatherings, athletic competitions, and special performances.

“Homecoming is one of the most meaningful times of the year at Briar Cliff,” said Dr. Matthew Draud, President of Briar Cliff University. “It’s when we celebrate our history, our traditions, and the people who make this community so special. We look forward to welcoming alumni, students, families, and friends back to campus to reconnect, cheer on our teams, and create new memories together.”

 

Homecoming Schedule of Events

Monday, September 22

  • All Day | Coolest Campus Cribs Voting | Enter Now 

  • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Window Painting | Heffernan Mall 

  • 3:30 PM | Sr. Arnold Walk | Briar Cliff Campus 

  • 8:00 - 10:00 PM | Lip Sync Battle | Stark Stage

Tuesday, September 23

  • All Day | Window Painting Voting

  • 7:30 - 9:00 PM | Stuff a Plush & John Rush Human Spotify | Clifftop Eats & Stark Stage

Wednesday, September 24

  • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Minute to Win It Games | Clifftop Eats 

  • 5:30 PM | Men's Soccer at Morningside University 

  • 6:00 PM | JV Volleyball vs. Dordt University | Newman Flanagan Center 

  • 7:30 PM | Volleyball vs. Dordt University | Newman Flanagan Center 

  • 8:00 PM | Women's Soccer at Morningside University

Thursday, September 25

  • 7:30 - 8:00 PM | Coronation | Theater 

  • 8:00 - 10:00 PM | Coronation Ball in the Mall | Heffernan Mall

Friday, September 26

  • 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Alumni Board Meeting | Noonan Hall 

  • 5:45 - 7:15 PM | Class Reunion Dinner - Classes of 1974 & 1975 | Gantz 

  • 5:00 - 8:00 PM | Briar Cliff at Buffalo Alice | Buffalo Alice 

  • 7:00 PM | REACH Theater - Alice in Wonderland Performance | Theater

Saturday, September 27

  • 9:00 AM | Open Houses & Brunch (Education, Social Work, Business)

  • 9:00 - 11:00 AM | Campus Tours | Briar Cliff University Campus 

  • 10:00 AM | Michael Crowley Emeritus Faculty Reception | Heelan Hall 

  • 10:00 AM | Men's Basketball Alumni Game | Newman Flanagan Center 

  • 11:00 AM | Homecoming Tailgate | Memorial Field 

  • 1:00 PM | Football vs. Dakota Wesleyan University | Memorial Field

  • 6:00 PM | Wrestling Alumni Duel | Newman Flanagan Center

  • 6:30 - 8:30 PM | Party in the Pit Mall | Heffernan Mall

  • 7:00 PM | REACH Performance - Alice in Wonderland | Theater

Sunday, September 28

  • 2:00 PM | REACH Theater - Alice in Wonderland | Theater 

  • 7:00 PM | Alumni & Family Mass | Chapel of Our Lady of Grace

 

Additional Information

No RSVP Required

Most Homecoming events do not require RSVP. Complimentary food and beverages will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Overnight Accommodations

Special Briar Cliff rates are available at The Warrior Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn Sioux City Riverfront, and Stoney Creek. Family members are also welcome to stay with current students in accordance with the university’s guest policy.

Sponsorships

Briar Cliff welcomes sponsorship partners for events, giveaways, prizes. Business or individuals interested in supporting Homecoming should contact us here.

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