Alumni Events
This page highlights all upcoming University of St. Francis alumni events, including outings, music events and more! Please note the following:
- Some events have unique registrations; be sure to check for special links.
- Reservations MUST be made at least 24 hours in advance of any event.
- All ticket sales are FINAL and no refunds will be given.
- For more information, contact us at 877-811-ALUM or alumni@stfrancis.edu.
Design USF’s Next Homecoming Shirt
The Alumni Association is excited to announce a design contest for our next Homecoming shirt! All alumni, students, faculty, and staff are invited to submit their original designs for consideration. Designs should be emailed to alumni@stfrancis.edu, and submissions must be received by April 1. Voting will happen in April.
Music at Moser: Joliet Symphony Orchestra’s “Made in America”
Saturday, February 21, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 4 p.m.
These performances will feature guest and mezzo-soprano, Jennifer Barrett, performing Aaron Copland’s Eight Poems of Emily Dickinson and the JSO’s own Christi Allison (English horn) and Alyson Bauman (trumpet) featured as soloists on Copland’s Quiet City. The JSO will also perform Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s buoyant Ballade, and Howard Hanson’s too infrequently performed Symphony No. 2 “Romantic.”
USF Day of Giving
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 – 24 Hours!
The University of St. Francis will celebrate Day of Giving on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. This yearly tradition focuses on funding several campus projects that will immediately impact our students and their experience at USF. Visit USF’s Day of Giving webpage to learn more!
69th Annual Caritas Scholarship Celebration
Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 6 p.m.
Pat Sullivan Center at USF
For nearly 70 years, the annual Caritas Scholarship Celebration has served as the primary fundraiser for University of St. Francis scholarships. Caritas helps to make a college education possible for so many bright students… many who are the first in their family to attend college. Each year, USF provides them with millions of dollars in institutional support, which helps students who would not be able to obtain a college degree without financial assistance. Visit USF’s Caritas webpage for all event details and a link to the official auction site!
Music at Moser: Joliet Symphony Orchestra’s “Scintillating”
Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 7 p.m.
Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 4 p.m.
Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center)
JSO’s 21st season finale, “Scintillating,” will take place on Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26, and will feature St. Louis-based flautist Paola Cubillos performing Carl Reinecke’s virtuosic & tuneful Flute Concerto in D Major. Carl Maria von Weber’s brooding Der Freischutz Overture and Antonin Dvorak’s rapturously beautiful Symphony No. 6 in D Major help conclude JSO’s spectacular season of soloists and music!
Spring Commencement
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Pat Sullivan Recreation Center at USF
The day we celebrate alongside our graduating students for their achievements and completion of their education at USF! We are happy to welcome so many great students into the Alumni Association. Click here for commencement details.
Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Joliet Memorial Stadium
Join the USF family for the Homecoming tailgate and football game! Fun for all ages… enjoy free food, music, giveaways, children’s activities, photos with Bernie and more before the big game.
DID YOU ENJOY THE EVENT YOU ATTENDED? LET US KNOW!
Please take a moment to fill out our survey and let us know how we did in order to help improve future programming. Every time you complete the survey, your name will be entered into a raffle. Twice each year, in May and December, we will draw a name and give away two $25 Amazon gift cards. The more alumni events you attend, the more opportunities to win!