SLU Celebrates Homecoming and Family Weekend

Saint Louis University's Homecoming and Family Weekend brought out a crowd of students, families and alumni to the St. Louis campus. 

This year homecoming saw the traditional fireworks, open houses for new University buildings, Billiken men's soccer game, a carnival on campus and many other events.

Check out a photo gallery highlighting some of the events on campus.

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The Billiken shares a high five during a Homecoming and Family Weekend event at the Busch Student Center. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.

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A carnival with games was held on the St. Louis campus as part of Homecoming and Family Weekend. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.

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A Homecoming carnival ride lights up the night sky. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.

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A carnival featured games, rides, and activities during Homecoming and Family Weekend. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.

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Fireworks were set off to celebrate homecoming. Photo by Steve Dolan.

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Fireworks were set off to celebrate homecoming. Photo by Steve Dolan.

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Fireworks were set off to celebrate homecoming. Photo by Steve Dolan.

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A runner crosses the finish line at the Hustle for Your Health 5K and Fun Run. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.

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Runners took part in the Hustle for Your Health 5K and Fun Run during homecoming weekend. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.

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Visitors to the SLU campus got to take part in an open house at the new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.

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Vice President of Mission and Identity David Suwalsky, S.J., Ph.D., took part in a dedication ceremony of the Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing Hemak Simulation Lab. Photo by Luke Yamnitz.

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Students ride the Ferris wheel at the Homecoming carnival on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022. Photo by Sarah Conroy.

SLU's Homecoming and Family Weekend at Saint Louis University is three days of events celebrating SLU that is always held the last weekend in September. The tradition dates back to the mid-1920s. 

Homecoming brings the entire SLU community together —SLU alumni mingle with current students and staff and faculty. Homecoming at Saint Louis University is also "parents weekend" at SLU where all guardians and family members of current Billikens are invited.