ONU Homecoming Weekend ’23 to be Celebrated Oct. 27-28

ADA, Ohio – Featuring the theme, “Together We ROAR,” this year’s Ohio Northern University Homecoming Weekend, planned for Friday and Saturday, Oct. 27 and 28, will feature several campus events and a parade through downtown Ada.

The parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday on Main Street. David Hileman, BSPh ’86, BSBA ’87, and Melinda (Durbin) Hileman, BA ’87, will serve as grand marshals. The Hilemans are longtime University supporters who have contributed their knowledge and resources in numerous ways. Most recently, they became the lead donors for the Durbin Hileman Softball Stadium, now under construction in the DiBiasio Athletics Complex and expected to open for the Spring ’23 softball season.

Other Homecoming Weekend events for the public to enjoy will include:

• University Singers Homecoming Concert. The free concert will be held in Presser Hall’s Snyder Recital Hall on Friday at 7 p.m.
• ONU HealthWise Mobile Clinic tours. On Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. near the Activities Tent in King-Horn Sports Center’s parking lot, visitors can hear more about the impact ONU is making on the larger community, particularly the rural underserved community.
• Sean McConnor exhibit. McConnor’s paintings, featuring still life and seascapes, can be viewed for free in the Elzay Gallery of Art on Saturday from 1-4 p.m.
• ONU vs. Marietta football game. The game will begin at 2 p.m. Saturday in Dial-Roberson Stadium. Tickets can be purchased at the gate.
• ONU Chamber Orchestra concert. The concert, highlighting 100 years of American music, from 1850-1950, will be held at the Freed Center for the Performing Arts at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets can be purchased for $5 through the Office of Alumni Relations’ pre-registration: alumni.onu.edu/2023Homecoming
• Band-O-Rama. If you’re still around on Sunday, join the ONU Marching Band for a performance showcasing musical selections from their fall programs. The concert will be held at 4 p.m. in Biggs Theatre. Regular-priced seats are $10. For tickets, visit the Freed Center webpage: https://www.onu.edu/freed

For a full list of Homecoming Weekend activities, visit: https://www.onu.edu/event/homecoming