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Office of Advancement & Alumni Relations
Goppert Theatre
11901 Wornall Road
Kansas City, MO 64145
P 816-501-3602
E alumni@avila.edu
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WELCOME BACK TO AVILA HOMECOMING WEEKEND, October 15-18, 2026!
Memories from Homecomings Past
Join fellow Eagles for:
- All-Class Reunion Celebration
- Special Recognition of the Classes of 1976 • 2001 • 2016
- Meet Avila’s New President, Dr. Todd Pfannestiel
- Avila Day Celebrations
- Homecoming Flag Raising
- Dinner & Theatre
- Alumni Tailgate
- All Alumni Party
- Alumni Mass
Weekend Schedule
| THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2026 | |
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| 10:45 AM | Homecoming Flag Raising & Blessing (Flag Pole) Please join us for coffee and fellowship afterwards |
| 4:00 PM | Mass (Orscheln Chapel – Foyle Hall) |
| 5:00 PM | Presidents Circle (Invite Only) |
| 6:00 PM | Women’s Wrestling (Mabee Fieldhouse) |
| 7:00 PM | Men’s Wrestling (Mabee Fieldhouse) |
| 7:30 PM | Opening Night of “The Cottage” (Goppert Theatre) |
| FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026 | |
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| 4:30 PM | Alumni & Friends of The Arts Cocktail Reception (Thornhill Art Gallery) Please Register Here |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner & Theatre (Goppert) Please Register Here, both tables and individuals |
| 7:30 PM | Friday Night Showing of “The Cottage” (Goppert Theatre) |
| SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026 | |
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| 9:00 AM | Admissions Open House (Begins in Goppert) |
| 10:00 AM | Homecoming Festival (Mabee Parking Lot) |
| 12:00 PM | Alumni & Friends Tailgate (VIP Purple and White Tent) Please Register Here |
| 1:00 PM | Homecoming Football Game vs. Bethany (Zarda Complex) Sponsored By: IP Pathways |
| Halftime | Homecoming Court Introduction / Cheer and Dance Performance |
| 5:00 PM | Women’s Soccer Game vs. Tabor (Barstow Field) |
| 6:00 PM | All Alumni & Friends Bash (Red Bridge Barrio) Join your classmates to reminisce and share stories of your time at Avila. Appetizers provided. Full bar available. Please Register Here |
| 7:30 PM | Saturday Night Showing of “The Cottage” (Goppert Theatre) |
| 7:30 PM | Men’s Soccer Game vs. Tabor (Barstow Field) |
| SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026 | |
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| 11:00 AM | Heritage Society Brunch (Invite Only) |
| 1:00 PM | Annual Homecoming Mass (Orscheln Chapel – Foyle Hall) Join us as we worship with the Avila community, a homecoming tradition. |
| 2:00 PM | Sunday Matinee of “The Cottage” (Goppert Theatre) |
For questions, please contact the Alumni Office at 816-501-2430.
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