Autumn at the Arbor : An SAU Homecoming

Leadership Speaker Series - Greg Clugston ‘88, White House Correspondent/Special Events News Anchor - SRN News

Greg is the White House correspondent for the Salem Radio Network, where his daily reports are heard on 2,300 stations nationwide. Now in his 29th year at the White House, he has covered presidents from the Oval Office to Air Force One, as well as Capitol Hill, the Pentagon, the Supreme Court, inaugurations, and conventions. Before his network career in Washington, Greg served as director of SAU Radio and taught in Spring Arbor University’s communication programs. A graduate of SAU and Michigan State, he and his wife Laurilee (SAU ’90) live in Rockville, Maryland, where they are active in their church and enjoy time with their three adult children.

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SAU Serves – SAU students and employees join up to give back to our Spring Arbor and Jackson communities through various service opportunities. 

8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Jackson and Spring Arbor

41^st Arbor Games – One of SAU’s longest standing traditions, Arbor Games (Field Day for college students) always provides an electric atmosphere full of fun and laughter.

2:00 P.M.

Decan Field

Men’s Soccer Game - Join us for a game under the lights as our men’s soccer team faces off against Huntington.

7:00 P.M.

Cougar Soccer Complex

Alumni Awards Dinner - Join us as we honor and celebrate our 2025 Alumni Award Recipients. To view our 2025 Alumni Awards Recipients, click here. To register for the Alumni Awards Dinner, click here.

6:00 P.M.

Kresge Student Center

Alumni Baseball Game - Come out for a great night under the lights on Burbridge Field as our current SAU baseball team takes on players from the past.

7:00 P.M.

Burbridge Field

Cougar Madness - Cougar Madness is for our students, employees and young alums. At this high energy event, we highlight our men’s and women’s basketball teams, play fun games, win prizes, and pass out the coveted Cougar Madness t-shirts.

10:00 P.M.

McDonald Athletic Center

Donut Dash 5K - Whether you are a walker or runner, this is always a Homecoming favorite as you make your way around SAU’s campus. Most importantly, there will be donuts at every mile mark.​ All proceeds go to support SAU Track and Cross Country and SOAR Jackson.

Donuts generously provided by The Foundry Bakehouse

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9:30 A.M.

McDonald Athletic Center

E.P. Hart Brunch - Kick-off Homecoming at our E.P. Hart Brunch. Enjoy a brief time of worship, fellowship over a delicious brunch, remarks from a current SAU student and a presidential address from Dr. Brent Ellis.

At this event we also recognize members of our E.P. Hart Club and our 50th anniversary class. The E.P. Hart Club is comprised of Spring Arbor alumni who have celebrated their 50th class reunion. This year we are excited to induct the class of 1975 into this special club. Click here to register.

9:30 A.M.

Kresge Student Center

Women’s Basketball Blue vs. Gold Scrimmage - Enjoy some friendly competition as the women’s basketball team has an intersquad scrimmage.

10:00 A.M.

McDonald Athletic Center (MAC)

Admissions Tour - SAU families are invited to join the Admissions team for a special campus tour. This tour is designed especially for siblings, friends, and guests who are curious about Spring Arbor University and what life as an SAU student could look like for them. Come explore campus, hear about the student experience, and see for yourself what makes SAU feel like home. Sign up here.

10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

White Library

Softball Alumni Game - Come watch as SAU Softball alumni take the field and play our current SAU Cougar Softball team.

11:00 A.M.

Softball Field

President Meet & Greet - Join us under the Lloyd and Judi Ganton Commons (Oak Tree area) for a time to connect and fellowship with SAU's Presidential Couple, Dr. Brent and Christy Ellis. Cider, donuts, and coffee provided.

Donuts and Cider generously provided by Red Egg Farm. 

11:30 A.M.

Lloyd and Judi Ganton Commons (Oak Tree area)

Fall Festival - Come experience fall fun at our Homecoming Fall Festival. Enjoy pumpkin painting, donuts, cider, inflatables, games and wagon rides. Shop local at our vendor fair while enjoying food trucks and music.

Academic Department Meet & Greets: School of Engineering, School of Social Sciences, School of Education, Gainey School of Business, and the Theology Department

Food trucks: Tiki Sam's, Crazy Cowboy, Junkyard Dog, Kona Ice.

Live music: Shalom '20 & Kyla (Wright) '17 Cross

Thank you to our Fall Festival Sponsors: Red Egg Farm and The Arbor Church

11:30 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Lloyd and Judi Ganton Commons (Oak Tree area)

Choir and Ministry Group Reunion - Get ready to reconnect and make Homecoming 2025 sound a lot better! You are invited to a special come-and-go reunion for all Spring Arbor University choir and ministry group alumni during this year's Homecoming. Light refreshments provided.

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12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Glenn and Ruth White Auditorium

Men’s Basketball Alumni Game - Come watch as SAU Men’s Basketball alumni take the court and play our current SAU Cougar Men’s Basketball team.

12:00 P.M.

McDonald Athletic Center (MAC)

50^th Class Reunion (1975) - Reconnect with fellow classmates over a complementary lunch.

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12:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M.

Kresge Student Center

Tennis Pro-Am - Come watch as SAU Tennis alumni take on our current SAU Cougar Tennis team.

11:00 A.M. -  2:00 P.M.

Jones Tennis Complex

JCAA (Jackson Civic Art Association) Member Showcase Reception

1:00 P.M.

Ganton Art Gallery

Homecoming Rally - Join us before our Homecoming Soccer Game as we gear up to cheer on our SAU Cougars!

2:00 P.M.

Cougar Soccer Complex

Homecoming Soccer Game - Cheer on our SAU Women’s Soccer team for our Homecoming Soccer Game.

3:00 P.M.

Cougar Soccer Complex

Homecoming Hoedown - Students, grab your flannels and boots (if you have them) and head out to the Plaza for some line-dancing fun as we close out Homecoming 2025.

8:00 P.M.

Plaza