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Monmouth College Homecoming Events for Saturday

October 7, 2023

  • 8:30 am – M Club Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Huff Athletic Center Fieldhouse

Honorees:

Michael Blodgett ’11
Kendra (James) Peurach ’08
Luke Reschke ’09 

  • 9:00 am – Great Lecture Series 2023: At the Edge of a Green Field: Athletes and Writers on the Same Page by David Wright, Hewes Library.
  • 10:00 am – Fraternity & Sorority Life Hall of Fame Induction, Center for Science and Business, Mellinger Commons; Immediately following the ceremony: Kappa Delta Rose Ceremony, Center for Science & Business.

Honorees:

John Courson ’64 (Tau Kappa Epsilon)
Donald “Mac” McKinley ’50 (Sigma Phi Epsilon)
Hilary Hawkinson Stott ’07 (Kappa Kappa Gamma)

  • 10 am – 7 pm – Alumni Tailgate, Pattee Hall Parking Lot, North Sixth Street Lot; Gather for an alumni tailgate! Greek Organizations, the Class of 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018 will have designated spaces. (Cost $50). Free tailgating is available at the parking lot at 400 E. Euclid Ave.
  • 10:30 am – 12:00 pm – Departmental Open Houses; Walk through classrooms and catch up with your favorite professors.

Austin Hall: Music
Center for Science and Business: Biology, Chemistry, Political Science, Physics & Engineering and Psychology
McMichael Academic: Art                                                                        Wallace Hall: Education, English, Classics, Communication and History   Weeks House: Philosophy and Religious Studies
Wells Theatre: Theatre

  • 11:30 am – Parade; See the floats and hear the pipe band, marching band and fraternity songs. (Class of 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013 and 2018 will walk in Parade). Following the parade, go directly to the Tartan Terrace for Reunion Class Photos.
  • Noon – Reunion Class PhotosTartan Terrace, Hewes Library; Reunion classes will gather to have group photos taken directly following the parade. Einstein Bros. Bagels will be open starting at 12 p.m., so grab a drink and join your class photo!
  • Noon – 2 pm – Alumni LunchApril Zorn Memorial Stadium, East Hilltop; Join fellow Fighting Scots alumni for lunch on the hilltop before the game. (Cost: $15).
  • Noon-5 pm – Art Show – America Questions No Answers by artist Jesse Howard, Hewes Library.
  • 12:30 pm – 15th Reunion ReceptionMellinger Office of Development & College Relations; Join classmates from the Class of 2008 for refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and reminiscing with a special viewing of kickoff. (Cost: $20).
  • 1:30 – 3:30 pm – Alumni Board Hospitality TentApril Zorn Memorial Stadium, East Hilltop; Visit the Alumni Tent to say hello to Alumni Board members and get snacks and swag!
  • 2 pm – Fighting Scots Football Game vs. GrinnellApril Zorn Memorial Stadium.
  • 5 pm – 25th Reunion ReceptionMellinger Office of Development & College Relations; Join classmates from the Class of 1998 for refreshments, hors d’oeuvres and reminiscing following the football game. (Cost: $20).
  • 5 pm – 35th Reunion SocialTootie’s D.T.L.; Join classmates from the Class of 1988 for pizza, cocktails and reminiscing. (Cash bar).
  • 5 – 8 pm – All Monmouth Reunion CelebrationThe American Legion; Gather with fellow alumni for hors d’oeuvres and drinks and reminisce about your days at Monmouth College. All alumni and friends are welcome to join the celebration.
  • 6 pm – 5th Reunion Social1st Avenue Lounge; Join classmates from the Class of 2018 for pizza, cocktails and reminiscing. (Cash bar).
  • 6 pm – 10th Reunion SocialDanny’s Tap; Join classmates from the Class of 2013 for pizza, cocktails and reminiscing. (Cash bar).
  • 7:30 pm – College Choirs ConcertDahl Chapel, Kasch Performance Hall; Featuring a wide range of repertoire from classic to contemporary, the Homecoming Choir Concert will include performances by the Monmouth Chorale, Concert Choir, and Chamber Choir. Choir alumni are invited to join us at the end of the concert to sing “A Flame of White and Crimson”!

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Date:
October 7, 2023