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[ Homecoming ]
The Fifty-Year Club
In addition to the general weekend activities, join us for special events just for the Fifty-Year Club.
Thursday, October 8
Class of 1959 Pre-Reunion Celebration
Thursday, October 8. 7:00 p.m.
The home of Joel and Nancy Herter, 408 Cottage Hill Ave., Elmhurst
Begin your Fifty-Year Reunion weekend with an open house at the Herter’s. For details and directions, please contact Joel and Nancy at (630) 530-1353 or (630) 545-4510.
Theatre Production
“Carousel”
8:00 p.m. Mill Theatre, 253 Walter St., Elmhurst
To purchase tickets contact the Mill Theatre box office at (630) 617-3005 or mill@elmhurst.edu.
Friday, October 9
Fifty-Year Club Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
$25 per person (includes continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and programs)
Fifty-Year Club members (all that have graduated prior to or in 1959) are invited to spend the day at the College familiarizing yourself with the College today and reminiscing with your classmates over the memories of yesterday.
Registration
8:00 a.m. Frick Center, Founders Lounge
Meet and greet other Fifty-Year Club members over continental breakfast as you celebrate Homecoming weekend.
Alumni College
Attend a class taught by an Elmhurst College professor, especially designed with you in mind. Select the classes that most interest you—options will be offered during each one-hour period.
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
"Addressing the Misconceptions Concerning Global Climate Change"
Taught by Dr. Rich Schultz, Assistant Professor of Geography and Geosciences
Frick Center, Bryan Room
“Assessing President Obama’s Foreign Policy”
Taught by Dr. Jennifer Boyle, Associate Professor of Political Science
Frick Center, Melanchthon Room
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
“Drama Helping Senior Citizens to Stay Sharp”
Taught by Drs. Helga and Tony Noice, Professors of Psychology
Frick Center, Bryan Room
“The Relevance of the Niebuhr Brothers on Contemporary Society”
Taught by Dr. Paul Parker and Dr. Mladen Turk, Professors of Religious Studies
Frick Center, Melanchthon Room
“Elmhurst Students Today: The Use of Technology in the Classroom”
Taught by Jacob Hill, Assistant Librarian
Frick Center, 1871 Room
Lunch
11:30 a.m. Pizza Palace, 117 N. Addison Ave., Elmhurst
Join the group for a pizza party at one of the favorite Elmhurst College hangouts of then and now! Transportation will be provided from campus to Pizza Palace. Campus shuttles will depart at 11:15 a.m. from the main entrance of the Frick Center.
Campus Tours
1:30 p.m. Frick Center, Founders Lounge
Please meet at the fireplace for a guided tour of today’s campus. The tour will end at the Chaplain’s home.
Fifty-Year Club Afternoon Tea with College Administrators
3:00 p.m. Chaplain Rev. H. Scott Matheney’s home, 255 Elm Park, Elmhurst
To conclude this special day, members of the Fifty-Year Club are invited to tea, coffee and sweets as you get to know the College’s administrators.
Pep Rally
5:00 p.m. Langhorst Field
Bring your school spirit to the field as you cheer the Bluejays to victory before Saturday’s game, when they’ll take on the Carthage Red Men.
Class of 1949 Reunion Dinner
6:00 p.m. Roberto’s Ristorante, 483 Spring Rd., Elmhurst
$25 per person
Members of the Class of 1949 are invited to share memories and life stories at their 60th reunion dinner.
All Alumni and Alumnae Reception
Sponsored by the Elmhurst College Alumni Association
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. The Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator ArtSpace, 200 block of West Park Street, behind the Mill Theatre
$10 per person
The Alumni Association invites all alumni and alumnae to gather and admire the featured art collection. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar will be available.
Daniel Martin Magic
8:00 p.m. Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel
Sponsored by Union Board and the Student Activity Fund, Daniel Martin will amaze you with his unique blends of slight-of-hand, escapes, insane stunts and quick wit. His original ideas have been seen on CBS, ESPN, VH1 and WGN. Daniel’s show is unique and visual—unlike anything you have ever seen!
Theatre Production
“Carousel”
8:00 p.m. Mill Theatre, 253 Walter St., Elmhurst
To purchase tickets contact the Mill Theatre box office at (630) 617-3005 or mill@elmhurst.edu.
Saturday, October 10
Homecoming Registration
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Frick Center, Founders Lounge
Stop by the registration desk to register and pick up your materials for the weekend’s events, including a full schedule of Homecoming activities.
Bluejays Care – Service Project at St. Mary's Cemetery
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Strengthen your community by volunteering with Elmhurst College students and alumni as we help to care for the cemetery. Fall clean-up work will include raking, clearing limbs and debris and other general maintenance. Children over 14 are welcome. A light breakfast, t-shirt and tools/supplies will be provided; since the site is next to the College, transportation will not be required.
Please contact Laura Wilmarth Tyna, Director of Leadership and Civic Engagement, at (630) 617-3687 or wilmarthtynal@elmhurst.edu for more details and to secure your spot.
Alumni Awards Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Frick Center, Cafeteria
$15 per person
Join the Elmhurst College community as we induct new members into the Bluejay Backer Hall of Fame and honor this year’s Alumni Merit Awardees. The 2009 Alumni Merit Award will be presented to Dr. William F. Fraccaro ‘70, Linda Schiff ‘90 and Rev. Donald A. Stahlhut ‘66. The inductees to the Bluejay Backer Hall of Fame are Kathleen Brice '04 (Track/Cross Country), Brad Groth '04 (Baseball), Rob Daggett '04 (Baseball) and Juan Quesada '04 (Football).
Choir Alumni Reunion and Rehearsal
10:30 a.m. Irion Hall, Room 200
Share stories, look at scrapbooks and enjoy breakfast sweets with your former classmates. A rehearsal will be conducted for those who can perform “Praise to the Lord” during the worship service at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11 at St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Elmhurst.
Niebuhr Center ConVocation
10:30 a.m. North Hall, Lucks Conference Room
Come share in the exciting opportunities available through the Niebuhr Center’s Social Justice Program. The presentation will feature undergraduate students focusing on their research regarding national and international societal issues. Updates on the Callings for the Common Good and the Journey Continues Programs will also be highlighted. If you have questions regarding this presentation, please contact the Niebuhr Center at (630) 617-3492.
Campus Tours
11:00 a.m. Frick Center, Founders Lounge
Please meet at the fireplace for a guided tour of today’s campus. Residence Halls will also be open so you can tour where you lived during your days at Elmhurst.
Science Departments Reunion
11:00 a.m. Schaible Science Center, Illinois Hall
Alumni who majored and/or minored in the sciences are invited to return to campus for a presentation on the future of the sciences at the College led by Dr. Eugene Losey and Dr. Stacey Raimondi. After the presentation, tours of the Schaible Science Center will be available and gathering spaces will be dedicated for each program where you can meet with current faculty and students.
Center for Business and Economics (CBE) Alumni Gathering
11:00 a.m. Lehmann Hall, Third Floor Lobby
Join us for a Center for Business and Economics alumni reception in the CBE offices before the Homecoming football game. This will provide a great opportunity to say hello to some of your former professors, network with other CBE alumni and learn about the CBE Alumni Association.
Bluejay Football vs. Carthage Red Men
1:00 p.m. Langhorst Field
Alumni Hospitality Tent
1:00 p.m. Lehmann Hall Parking Lot, Hospitality Tent
$5 per adult, children free. Beverages available for purchase.
Alumni are welcome to visit the tent during the football game to enjoy food, beverages, good company and cheer the Bluejays on to victory!
Class of 1949 Afternoon Tea
1:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Faculty Lounge
Members of the class of 1949 are invited to celebrate their 60th reunion by joining friends and classmates for afternoon tea in the Faculty Lounge, located just north of the Blume Board Room.
Reception for the Fifth Annual Alumni Art Exhibition 36th Birthday Celebration of the Accelerator
5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator Art Space
The Art Department presents its 5th Annual Alumni Art Exhibition in the Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator Art Space throughout Homecoming weekend. The show will feature work in a variety of media including photography, painting, drawing, printmaking and sculpture. The reception on Saturday evening also marks the 36th ‘birthday’ of the Kevatron machine (Accelerator). The event hosted jointly by the Art Department and the Physics Department is both an art exhibition and Physics Department reunion and reception.
BBV English Alumni Reception
TBA
Fifty-Year Club Dinner
6:00 p.m. Frick Center, Founders Lounge
$30 per person
Members and guests are invited to honor the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1959 as they are inducted into the Fifty-Year Club. Shuttle service will be available to and from SpringHill Suites to the Frick Center. A shuttle schedule will be provided at registration.
Theatre Production
“Carousel”
8:00 p.m. Mill Theatre, 253 Walter St., Elmhurst
To purchase tickets contact the Mill Theatre box office at (630) 617-3005 or mill@elmhurst.edu
Sunday, October 11
Elmhurst College Homecoming Service
9:30 a.m. St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church St., Elmhurst.
The Elmhurst College choir and alumni will sing at this special Homecoming service joining the College and community. Elmhurst College alumnus Rev. Peter Schmiechen ‘59, retired President of Lancaster Theological Seminary, will preach. After the service, join alumni and community members for refreshments.
The Niebuhr Center Ministry Team will also be participating in this service.
If you would like to attend a religious service of a different faith tradition, please contact the Office of the Chaplain at (630) 617-3025.
Theatre Production
“Carousel”
2:00 p.m. Mill Theatre, 253 Walter St., Elmhurst
To purchase tickets contact the Mill Theatre box office at (630) 617-3005 or mill@elmhurst.edu.
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