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Special Events

Grandparents Day

A day planned to tie the generations together by inviting grandparents to campus to spend quality time with their grandchild/student, Grandparents Day is an annual event open to all grandparents of current students.

Visiting classes, attending chapel, eating with their grandchildren, touring facilities, hearing from University and student leadership, and fellowshipping with other grandparents are highlights of this popular day.

Venture for Victory Display Dedication

A display honoring the athletes who traveled with Don Odle, legendary Taylor University basketball coach, to Eastern Asia using sports as an outreach to minister to the people they met on their journey will be dedicated on Friday afternoon, April 28.

The first Venture for Victory team formed in 1952 played over 80 basketball games in two months, using the opportunities to witness to thousands of people. The display is dedicated to the late Don Odle and others who continued to support athletic teams traveling around the world to spread the Gospel through the medium of sports evangelism.

Council of 100 Wall of Honor Induction (By Invitation Only)

The Council of 100 Wall of Honor, located in the Engstrom Galleria of the Zondervan Library, is dedicated to Taylor University alumni and friends who have, over their lifetime, faithfully and sacrificially given $100,000 or more to support the mission and vision of Taylor University so that current and future generations of students might experience a Christ-centered education. The induction of new members will take place on April 28.

President’s Dinner (By Invitation Only)

Taylor University donors who give at the presidential donor level of $1,000 or above annually are invited to the President’s Dinner, an occasion hosted each spring. 

The President and other special guests express gratitude for the faithfulness of the members of the Taylor family who support Taylor University programs through their giving. This year’s dinner will also honor special Venture for Victory and Inauguration guests.