Alumni Association Networks + Connections Events

ESU Track & Field Alumni Gathering – Nationals Weekend

Saturday, May 23

Join fellow Emporia State University Track & Field alumni for a special weekend as ESU hosts the Track & Field National Championships. On Saturday evening, all alumni are invited to a BBQ with current student-athletes and coaches — a great opportunity to reconnect with teammates, meet the current team and celebrate Hornet Track & Field.

Saturday Evening BBQ 

Saturday, May 23
8-10 pm
Learn more and RSVP today. [https://hornetnation.emporia.edu/e/hornet-track-field-alumni-reunion-2026/]

ESU Night at the Ballpark with the Wichita Wind Surge

Thursday, June 4
Join fellow Hornets in Wichita for a fun summer evening of baseball, connection and ESU pride. Enjoy a Hornet tailgate before the game, meet ESU leadership and pick up free ESU swag while it lasts.

Equity Bank Park | Wichita, Kansas

Thursday, June 4
Hornet tailgate: 5:30 p.m.
Game time: 6:35 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person
Get your tickets at emporia.edu/windsurge

2026 ESU Athletics Summer Classic

Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12
Join us for a full weekend of fun supporting ESU Athletics. The Summer Classic includes a Thursday night pre-party, dinner and live auction at Champions Landing, followed by Friday’s golf tournament at Emporia Golf Course.

Pre-Party, Dinner & Live Auction

Thursday, June 11 | 6:00 PM
Champions Landing

Golf Tournament | Emporia Golf Course

Friday, June 12
Registration Begins at 8:00AM | Shotgun Start at 9:00AM
Tickets details and registration [https://hornetnation.emporia.edu/e/esu-athletics-summer-classic/]