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5:00 - 8:00 p.m. | NEIU at Portillo's

3343 W. Addison St., Chicago, IL 

Get ready for a night of great food, school spirit, and community! Join us at Portillo’s for a special NEIU Alumni Homecoming 2026 fundraiser - where 20% of proceeds go directly toward supporting NEIUAA programs. It’s the perfect chance to connect with fellow Golden Eagles and fuel up before an exciting Chicago Cubs game. 

Bring your friends, your appetite, and your NEIU pride. We can’t wait to see you there! 

Must present  at checkout. Online code: PORTILLOS62

6:40 p.m. | NEIU at the Chicago Cubs

It's back! Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 16 to cheer on the Chicago Cubs as they play the Atlanta Braves. 

are on sale now! 

Tickets purchased through include an NEIU x Cubs crewneck, pictured below. 

To purchase tickets for a group of 15 or more, please contact Lexi Chodash at (773) 269-5270 or lchodash@cubs.com.

11:00 a.m. | Coffee & Crafts: Paint and Sip at El Centro

1:00 - 4:00 p.m. | Show Your NEIU Spirit!

Village Square, Main Campus

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | The State of the Goodwin College of Education: A Homecoming Reception

Join the Goodwin College of Education community for a special Homecoming reception featuring updates on the college's latest initiatives, accomplishments, and future priorities. Open to GCOE students, faculty, staff, administrators, professors emeriti, alumni, and community partners! 

| 3311 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Chicago, IL 60659

A reception with hors d'oeuvres and dinner will be included. Please RSVP to gcoe@neiu.edu. 

6:00 p.m. | Wine Down with Alumni & Friends

Hosted by the College of Business and Technology.

7:00 p.m. | Greek Life Alumni Reunion 

Join us as we bring together alumni from all NEIU Greek Life organizations at in Berwyn, IL. Whether you graduated recently or decades ago, we'd love to see you there!

Admission is FREE! Each guest will cover their own food and drinks. 

New Graduates (December 2025/May 2026): Contact the Office of Student Leadership and Development at sld@neiu.edu for your New Gradate Voucher. Alumni Relations will cover up to $20 toward your food (cash bar for beverages). 

To help the restaurant prepare, please if you plan to attend. Your response will ensure we have an accurate headcount and enough space for everyone.  

Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations in collaboration with Student Leadership Development (SLD). 

7:00 p.m. | NEIU at the Chicago Sky

Hosted by the College of Arts and Science. 

4:00 - 6:00 p.m. | Trivia Night

Put your NEIU knowledge to the test! Plus, some trivia questions about the city of Chicago! Join the Alumni Relations team for a fun, interactive evening of brain-teaching trivia questions. Food and beverages will be served. 

Lucrative and competitive prizes will be announced soon.

is required for this event. This event is free to all. 

6:30 p.m. | Golden Eagle Glow Run

Hosted by Campus Recreation in partnership with Student Leadership Development (SLD) and the Office of Alumni Relations. 

9:00 a.m. | La Copa NEIU

Hosted by the Angelina Pedroso Center for Diversity and Intercultural Affairs. 

9:30 - 11:30 a.m. | Poetry and Pancakes

LWH Southeast Terrace
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5500 North St. Louis Avenue
Chicago, ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëùs 60625

Poetry & Pancakes, a storied and syrup-centric event, is offered by the English Department and Creative Writing Minor annually during Homecoming. Readers TBA. Note: This is not an open mic event.

If you have questions, please contact Senior Instructor Larry Dean, English Department, at l-dean@neiu.edu.

10 a.m. | NEIU Historical Walking Tour

Alumni Center, Building I, Main Campus

5500 N. St. Louis Ave. Chicago, IL 60625

Explore and rediscover campus landmarks, learn about upcoming building projects and hear about NEIU’s history with an exclusive walking tour designed for the NEIU community, family, and friends. This event is free to all. Registration is required. Coffee and pastries will be served. 

Please bring walking shoes. Weather dependent, sun screen and hats are encouraged. If you need accessibility accommodations, please email the Office of Alumni Relations at alumni@neiu.edu.  

is required for this event. 

11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | CCICS Welcome Back Fun Fair! 

More details will be shared soon!

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. | Greenhouse Tour

Hosted by the Biology Department.  

Time TBD | College of Business and Technology Alumni Reunion

9:30 p.m. | Homecoming Dance Cruise on Lake Michigan

Hosted by Student Leadership Development (SLD), this event is open to current students only.