Bushnell University Founders Day
Founders Day is an annual celebration of Bushnell University’s legacy of wisdom, faith, and service. Students, alumni, and friends celebrate together with events on campus and an online giving day swag raffle.
This year, we are also hosting Founders Weekend festivities October 17-18.
Please JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE
Saturday, October 18, 2025
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Valley River Inn
1000 Valley River Way
Eugene, OR 97401
RSVP encouraged, but not required
Founders Day & Family Weekend
The President & Board of Trustees of Bushnell University invite all students, parents, alumni, friends, faculty, and staff to join them in our celebration of 130 Years of Wisdom, Faith, and Service.
6:30 – 7 PM: Hors d’oeuvres & dessert reception
7 – 8:30 PM: Program to include a fall mini-concert and special presidential address
Thursday, October 16
| 4:30 PM | Women’s Soccer vs. Corban University @ Civic Park |
| 7:00 PM | Men’s Soccer vs. Corban University @ Civic Park |
Friday, October 17
| 10:00 AM | Check-in (Student Life/Womack Hall; anytime between 11 AM – 5 PM) |
| Â | Visit Classrooms (any time during the day; prior arrangement with student and professor required) |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch with your Student – Cafeteria |
| Â | DINNER ON YOUR OWN |
| 6:00 PM | Volleyball vs The College of Idaho @ Morse Center |
| 8:00 PM | FAMILY FEUD @ Ross Evans Chapel (After VB Game) |
Saturday, October 18
| 10:00 AM | Family Brunch @ Bucher Room |
| 11:00 AM | Operation Christmas Child / Family Prayer @ Bucher Room |
| 12:00PM |
Goodrich Hall Open House & Tours Baseball vs Mt. Hood Community College @ Hamlin Sports Complex |
| Â | EXPLORE EUGENE/FAMILY TIME |
| 4:00 PM | Volleyball vs Eastern Oregon University @ Morse Center |
| 7:00 PM | 130th Celebration @ Valley River Inn |
Sunday, October 19
| 12:00 PM | Softball Game @ Rich Schwab Field |
| 2:00 PM | Women’s Basketball Alumni Game @ Morse Center |
| 4:00 PM | Men’s Basketball Alumni Game @ Morse Center |
Win a Raffle for
BUSHNELL SWAG!
Celebrate Founders Day with us! Post a photo of you on social media in Beacon gear with the hashtag #bushnellfoundersday and be entered to win a raffle of Beacon swag. Double your chances of winning by donating $5 or more to the Beacon fund, (a posted photo counts as one entry, a donation counts as a second entry.)
James A. BUSHNELL
James A. Bushnell was an educator, a businessman, and most importantly, a faithful servant of Jesus Christ. He founded the first bank in Junction City and served as the president of the Lane County Evangelistic Board for several years. But his true passion was found in promoting and aiding Christian education.
In 1895, with the help of Eugene Sanderson, James A. Bushnell founded Eugene Divinity School, the institution we now know and love as Bushnell University.
The Beacon Fund
GIVE to the Beacon Fund
Bushnell students embody the hope that James A. Bushnell had for the future of the Church and the world.
Making a gift to the Beacon Fund today equips Bushnell students to be tomorrow’s church and industry leaders.
Learn MORE
Founders Day is a time to reflect on Bushnell University’s legacy, celebrate our mission, and honor those who have shaped our past, present, and future.
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CONNECT with the Founders Day Team
We look forward to meeting you and hosting you on campus soon!
Jared Dodson ’21, M.A.
Donor Relations Specialist
Lars Coburn ’14, M.A.
Director of University Relations
