2021-10-02 Alma Homecoming 599

Homecoming

SEPT. 29 – OCT. 1, 2023

It will be a wonderful weekend filled with memories, laughter and friends, old and new. Information regarding reunions, events, registration, and more will be updated as it becomes available. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on campus for Homecoming this fall.

Choose from several ways to participate in the Homecoming festivities! We look forward to seeing you!

Re-live your memories

Join us for on-campus festivities

Friday, September 29

EVENT LOCATION
Noon – 5:00 p.m. Homecoming Information Table Rotunda
3:30 p.m. Men’s Soccer vs. IU Northwest Scotland Yard
4:30-5:30 p.m. 50-year Reception – Class of 1973
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Tracy House Backyard
5:45 p.m. 50-year Photo Chapel Steps
5:00-6:00 p.m. 60-year Social – Class of 1963 Tyler-Van Dusen, Heather Room
6:00-8:00 p.m. 50-year Dinner – Class of 1973
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Dunning Memorial Chapel
6:00-8:00 p.m. 60-year Dinner – Class of 1963
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Tyler-Van Dusen, Heather Room
6:30 p.m. Volleyball vs. Adrian Hogan Center
6:45 p.m. 60-year Photo Tyler-Van Dusen, Heather Room
8:00 p.m. Percussion Ensemble & Pipe Band Concert
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Remick Heritage Center

Saturday, September 30

TIME EVENT LOCATION
7:30 a.m. 5K Scot Trot Registration & Check-in
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Remick Heritage Center Parking Lot
8:00 a.m. – Noon Homecoming Information Table Rotunda
8:15-9:20 a.m. Golden Thistle Breakfast
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Andison Center for Teaching Excellence
9:00 a.m. 5K Scot Trot
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Remick Heritage Center Parking Lot
9:00 a.m. Kiltie Alumni Band Rehearsal Bahlke Field
9:30-10:45 a.m. Chapel Memorial Service —
Thomas Andison Chapel Dedication
Dunning Memorial Chapel
9:45 a.m. Golden Thistle Photo Learning Commons
11:00 a.m. Women’s Soccer vs. Calvin University Scotland Yard
11:00 a.m. Homecoming Parade —
Reserved seating in front of Chapel for Golden Thistle
Superior Street
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Campus Community Lunch – Food Trucks Remick Heritage Center Parking Lot
11:30 a.m. Football Team/Football Alumni Chapel Service Dunning Memorial Chapel
11:30 a.m – 1:00 p.m. Admissions Information Table Campus Community Lunch – Heritage Center Parking Lot
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. 50-year Reunion Lunch
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Heritage Center Lobby
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Fraternity and Sorority Life Tailgate TKE parking lot
Noon Zeta Sigma Alumni Wall of Fame Induction Zeta Sigma House
Noon Scotsmen Walk Chapel to Hogan Center
1:30-2:00 p.m. Pregame Performances & Homecoming Court Ceremony —
Kiltie Marching Band, Pipe Band, Kiltie Dancers, Dance Team, Cheer Team, Homecoming Court
Bahlke Field
1:30-4:00 p.m. Family Tent
Legacy Student Activities
Dow Science Center Tent
2:00 p.m. Football Game – Alma vs. Trine
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Bahlke Field
4:30-6:00 p.m. Academic Department Reception Hogan Center Lobby
5:00-6:00 p.m. Alumni Choir Rehearsal Presbyterian Hall, Remick Heritage Center
5:00-6:00 p.m. Grand Marshal’s Reception & Awards Ceremony
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Tracy House
6:30-7:30 p.m. Choir Concert Presbyterian Hall, Remick Heritage Center

Sunday, October 1

TIME EVENT LOCATION
10:00 a.m. Breakfast Hamilton Commons
10:30 a.m. Worship Service Thomas Andison Chapel
12:30 p.m. Victory Day Bahlke Field
3:00 p.m. JV Football vs. Albion Bahlke Field
7:00 p.m. Chapel Worship Service Thomas Andison Chapel
9:00 p.m. Catholic Mass Thomas Andison Chapel

Laughter, nostalgia, rekindling connections

Here's what you can expect

Whether you were close friends or simply shared moments in the hallways, this reunion is for you.

  • Catch up with old friends and make new memories.
  • Enjoy delicious food and drinks.
  • Share your life updates and achievements with fellow alumni.

Class of 1963 60-Year Reunion

Friday, September 29
Saturday, September 30
  • 8:15 a.m. — Golden Thistle Breakfast, Tyler-Van Dusen
  • 9:45 a.m. — Golden Thistle Photo, Chapel Steps
  • 11:00 a.m. — Reserved seating for parade viewing, Superior Street
  • 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. — Class of 1963 Postgame Social, Greg Hatcher Learning Commons Room 004

Class of 1963 Memory Book

Class of 1973 50-Year Reunion

Friday, September 29
Saturday, September 30
  • 8:15 a.m. — Golden Thistle Breakfast, Tyler-Van Dusen
  • 9:45 a.m. — Golden Thistle Photo, Chapel Steps
  • 11:00 a.m. — Reserved seating for parade viewing, Superior Street
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Class of 1973 Lunch, Heritage Center Lobby

Class of 1973 Memory Book

Recapture the familiar

While we bask in the glow of our memories, let’s also pave the way for future connections.

Class of 1998 25-Year Reunion

Saturday, September 30
  • Noon – 2:00 p.m. —  10 and 25-year Tailgate, Hogan Tent (north side of Hogan Center)
  • 1:00 p.m. — Class Photo, Hogan Tent

Class of 1998 Facebook Group (Coming Soon)

Class of 2013 10-Year Reunion

Saturday, September 30
  • 1:30 p.m. — Class Photo, Hogan Tent
  • Noon – 2:00 p.m. —  10 and 25-year Tailgate, Hogan Tent (north side of Hogan Center)

Class of 2013 Facebook Group (Coming Soon)