Kick off this year’s Homecoming and Family Weekend with the Inauguration of our 19th President, Dr. Pardis Mahdavi. This momentous occasion will be held on the La Verne Campus and is open to the community.

University of La Verne
Athletics Pavilion
1950 3rd Street
La Verne, CA 91750

Friday, October 13, 2023 – 4:00 pm
Reception Immediately Following

To learn more or to register for the Inauguration, please visit:

laverne.edu/president/19th-president-inauguration 

5K Fun Run/Walk

Join in on the fun of our annual 5K Fun Run/Walk! Participate in person on Saturday, October 14 or virtually from
October 7 to 14.

In-Person Race
Saturday, October 14
8:00 am

University of La Verne, La Verne Campus
Race begins in front of Founders Hall
1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750

Virtual Race
Not available to join us in person? You can still participate in our Virtual 5K Fun Run/Walk from 10/7-10/14. The run your own route at your own pace! Register for the virtual 5K on our Homecoming Registration page, then join our Strava group to log your run. Run must be completed and logged on Strava by 10/14 at 5 pm. Participants will receive a leopard-branded sports towel after completing the virtual run.    

Leap Into Action: Leo Hygiene Essentials Drive

In honor of the Inauguration of our 19th President, Dr. Pardis Mahdavi, we invite you to take the Pledge and Leap into action by supporting our student community.

Bring any item(s) from our Leo Hygiene Essentials list to Homecoming Saturday.  Your contribution will help fill the Leo Food Pantry hygiene section,  available to all ULV students in need.

You can also fill the pantry and help a student in need by supporting the Leo Food Pantry and/or the Student Emergency Loan Fund today.

Drop off your donated items on:

Saturday, October 14
Between the hours of 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

University of La Verne, La Verne Campus
Randall Lewis Center for Well-Being and Research
1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750

50th Reunion and Golden Leopard Society Brunch

Open to all University of La Verne alumni who graduated 50+ years ago, including welcoming the class of ’73 into the society.

Please join us for this special brunch to receive your medallion and honor YOU!

Saturday, October 14, 2023
10:00 am – 11:30 am

University of La Verne, La Verne Campus
Sara and Michael Abraham Campus Center, third floor
1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750

Street Fair and Student Float Parade

Mingle with fellow Leos and visit booths of our student and alumni organizations, local craft and food vendors, alumni business owners, and more.

Don’t forget to stick around for our iconic student float parade beginning at 12:00 pm.

Saturday, October 14
10:00 am–12:30 pm

University of La Verne, La Verne Campus
Third Street in front of Founders Hall
1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750

Leos for Life Tailgate Party

Come socialize with fellow Leopards at our Leos for Life Tailgate party on Saturday afternoon, preceding the football game. Please check back at a later time for the updated tailgating policy.

Saturday, October 14
12:00 pm–2:00 pm

University of La Verne, La Verne Campus
Parking Lot A (Ortmayer Stadium Parking Lot)
1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750

Homecoming Football Game

Buy your ticket in advance for our Homecoming Football Game and help cheer on our Leopards!

Saturday, October 14
2:00 pm vs. CMS

University of La Verne, La Verne Campus
Ortmayer Stadium
1950 Third Street, La Verne, CA 91750

Community Brunch @ Church of the Brethren

Connect with fellow Leopards at our Community Brunch hosted at the Church of the Brethren. The University of La Verne was founded in 1891 as Lordsburg College by members of the Church of the Brethren. Join us as we honor and celebrate our history by spending time in community.

Sunday, October 15
10:30 am–12:00 pm

Church of the Brethren Courtyard
2425 E St
La Verne, CA 91750