Homecoming and Family Weekend
Schedule of Events
Plan to join us on the Elmhurst College campus in October for Homecoming and Family Weekend 2012! This year’s festivities take place October 11-14 and offer a full weekend of fun. The 2013 schedule will be announced soon.
All Weekend Activities
Friday, October 12
Saturday, October 13
Sunday, October 14
Rock Rally: Cirque du SolJAY
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Founders Lounge
Student organization teams will lip-synch and choreograph performances to Michael Jackson hits.
Class of 1962 Pre-Reunion Celebration (RSVP)
6:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Blume Board Room
Begin your Fifty-Year Reunion weekend on campus, sharing memories and stories with friends, while enjoying hors d’oeuvres in the heart of campus.
"Madagascar 3" movie
8:00 p.m.
Cureton Hall, Lucks Conference Room
All students, families, and alumni are welcome to view a Union-Board sponsored showing of this movie.
Theatre Production
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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.
Fifty-Year Club Friday (RSVP)
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
$25 per person (includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and programs)
Fifty-Year Club members (all that have graduated prior to or in 1962) are invited to spend the day at Elmhurst 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 breakfast as you celebrate Homecoming weekend.
Fifty-Year Club Alumni College
Attend a class taught by Elmhurst College professors, especially designed with you in mind.
9:00–10:00 a.m.
"The Niebuhr Brothers"
Frick Center, Blume Board Room
Taught by Dr. Paul Parker and Dr. Mladen Turk, professors of religious studies.
10:00–11:00 a.m.
"Keeping the Aging Brain Healthy"
Frick Center, Blume Board Room
Taught by Drs. Helga and Tony Noice, professors and experts in cognitive performance in older adults.
11:00 a.m. –12:00 p.m.
"Leadership and the Elmhurst Student"
Frick Center, Blume Board Room
Taught by Dr. Larry Carrol, Executive Director, Center for Professional Excellence.
Fifty-Year Club Lunch
12:00 – 1:15 p.m.
Frick Center, Blume Board Room
Join the group for a light lunch on campus in the Blume Board Room.
Fifty-Year Club Campus Tours
1:30 p.m.
Frick Center, Founders Lounge
Please meet at the fireplace for a guided campus tour. The tour will end at the Chaplain’s home.
Fifty-Year Club Afternoon Tea with College Administrators and Students
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.
Field Games along with Roaming Fire Breathers and Stilt Walkers
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Outside, Campus Mall
Come cheer on your favorite student organizations, groups, and fraternities/sororities as they compete in various games including: egg toss, tug of war, musical chairs, hula hoop, and obstacle course! Fire breathers and stilt walkers will provide additional entertainment! Participating organizations and groups will have the opportunity to showcase the unique way in which their team members and missions enrich the spirit of the College community.
Computer Science and Information Systems Department Alumni Reunion (RSVP)
4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Daniels Hall, Second Floor Lounge (formerly call the Computer Science & Technology Center)
Join fellow CSIS Department alumni and faculty for a wine and cheese reception.
Homecoming and Family Weekend Information Desk
5:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Founders Lounge
Stop by the information desk to register and pick up your materials for the weekend’s events, including a full schedule of activities.
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 Wheaton College.
Class of 1947 Reunion Dinner (RSVP)
5:30 p.m.
Frick Center, Melanchthon Room
$20 per person
Members of the Class of 1947 are invited to celebrate their 65th reunion by joining friends and classmates for a dinner in the Melanchthon Room.
Class of 1952 Reunion Dinner (RSVP)
5:30 p.m.
Frick Center, Bryan Room
$20 per person
Members of the Class of 1952 are invited to celebrate their 60th reunion by joining friends and classmates for a dinner in the Bryan Room.
Class of 1957 Reunion Dinner (RSVP)
6:00 p.m.
Frick Center, President's Dining Room
$20 per person
Members of the Class of 1957 are invited to share memories and life stories at their 55th reunion dinner. Join us for cocktails at 6:00p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30p.m.
All Alumni and Family Reception (RSVP)
Sponsored by the Elmhurst College Alumni Association
6:00–9:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Founders Lounge
The Alumni Association invites all alumni, families, faculty, and staff to gather for an evening of conversation and hors d’oeuvres along with a cash bar, and entertainment provided by the Elmhurst College Jazz Band.
Theatre Production
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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.
Homecoming and Family Weekend Information Desk
8:00 a.m.–noon
Frick Center, Founders Lounge
Stop by the information desk to register and pick up your materials for the weekend’s events, including a full schedule of Homecoming activities.
Homecoming Convocation
10:00 a.m.
Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel
Join the Elmhurst College community as we celebrate 141 years of excellence! During this celebration we will induct new members into the Bluejay Hall of Fame and honor this year's Faculty and Alumni Merit Awardees. The 2012 Alumni Merit Award recipients are: Mr. Ron Koeppl '61 for his Distinguished Service to Society; Mr. Bob Mills '64 for his Distinguished Service to Alma Mater; and Ms. Valerie Mazzone '05 for the Graduate of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) award. The 2012 Faculty Merit Award recipient is Doug Beach, Director, Jazz Studies.
Choir Alumni Reunion and Rehearsal (RSVP)
11:00 a.m.
Irion Hall, Buik Recital Hall
Share stories, look at scrapbooks and enjoy breakfast sweets with your former classmates.
Geography & Geosciences Reunion (RSVP)
11:00 a.m.
Daniels Hall 303
Join us for refreshments and visit with current and past faculty members, students and alumni.
Niebuhr Center Celebration (RSVP)
11:00 a.m.
Niebuhr Hall
Come share in the exciting opportunities available through the Niebuhr Center.
Education Department Alumni Brunch (RSVP)
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Circle Hall, Third Floor
Join fellow Education Department alumni and faculty for a free brunch. Please R.S.V.P. to teacherleadership@elmhurst.edu
Late 60's / Early 70's Alumni Reunion (RSVP)
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Prospect Room, Frick Center
Join Cecil Wells '70 and fellow alumni for a reunion brunch on campus.
Sigma Kappa 35th Anniversary Celebration (RSVP)
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Hammerschmidt Memorial Chapel, Room 018
$15/person
Join fellow sorority sisters and current members of the Zeta Iota chapter in celebrating 35 years of Sigma Kappa at Elmhurst College. Brunch included.
Chancel Players Reunion (RSVP)
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mill Theatre, Lobby
$10/person
Join fellow Chancel Players for a luncheon in the newly renovated Mill Theatre.
ELSA Alumni Tailgate (RSVP)
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Alexander Parking Lot
Join us in the parking lot and visit with current and past faculty members, students, and alumni.
Campus Tours (RSVP)
11:00 a.m.
Frick Center, Founders Lounge
Please meet at the fireplace for a guided tour of the campus. Residence Halls will be open, so you can tour where you lived during your days at Elmhurst.
Register for an Elmhurst College License Plate
11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Lehmann Hall Parking Lot
Stop by the Secretary of State’s station outside the hospitality tent anytime before or during the football game to register for your official Elmhurst College license plate. A portion of all proceeds will support Elmhurst College scholarships!
The Eighth Annual Alumni Art Exhibition
Noon–4:00 p.m.
Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator ArtSpace
Featuring works by Department of Art alumni this exhibition presents art in a wide variety of media including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and graphic design.
Alumni Hospitality Tent
1:00 p.m.
Langhorst Field, Sponsored by the Elmhurst College Alumni Association
Alumni are welcome to visit the tent during the football game to enjoy food, beverages and good company, and to cheer the Bluejays on to victory!
101st Airborne Division's Parachute Team deliver the game ball
1:50 p.m.
Langhorst Field
Elmhurst College is preparing for one of the most spectacular football handoffs in its Homecoming history, and it’s set to take place before the game even starts. On Saturday, October 13, just before the kickoff of Elmhurst’s homecoming game against Wheaton College, members of the 101st Airborne Division's Parachute Demonstration Team, also known as The Screaming Eagles, will skydive from a plane and parachute onto Langhorst Field carrying the American flag and the game ball, which they will hand off to Elmhurst College President S. Alan Ray. The public is invited to attend both the Screaming Eagles handoff and the football game, scheduled to begin a few minutes before 2:00 p.m. at Langhorst Field.
Elmhurst College Bluejay Football vs. Wheaton College
2:00 p.m.
Langhorst Field
Alumni admission is FREE for this special weekend game.
Tailgating Notice from Campus Security: Tailgating hours for Homecoming this year are 11:30 AM – 1:45 PM. All parking lots will be closed to tailgating activities during the football game. Tailgating will also be permitted for 2 hours immediately following the end of the game, after which all tailgating participants will be asked to leave the parking lots. Alcoholic beverages and any glass bottles are not permitted in parking lots and tailgating areas. Elmhurst City Ordinance prohibits alcohol consumption or open containers in any public space outside of the hospitality tent. Violators are subject to removal from the campus and citation by the Elmhurst Police Department. To promote a family-friendly Homecoming, Elmhurst College fully supports this restriction. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
Theatre Alumni Tailgate (RSVP)
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Alexander Parking Lot, Walter Street Side
Win or lose.... We barbeques.
Yes, we just used bad poetry to invite you to an Elmhurst College Theatre tailgate. Join Theta Alpha Phi after the game and before "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
Black Student Union (BSU) Gathering (RSVP)
5:00 p.m.
Circle Hall, Lobby
BSU alumni and alumnae are invited to enjoy the company of friends and catch up on old times at a gathering in Circle Hall lobby following the Bluejay football game.
Reception for the Eighth Annual Alumni Art Exhibition (RSVP)
39th Birthday Celebration of the Accelerator
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator ArtSpace
Featuring works by Department of Art alumni this exhibition presents art in a wide variety of media including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and graphic design. The opening reception also marks the 39th 'birthday' of the Elmhurst College Particle Accelerator. Please note that the Alumni Art Exhibitiion will be open from Noon-4:00 p.m.
Classes of 2002 and 2007 Reunion Celebration (RSVP)
5:00 p.m.
Fitz's Spare Keys, 119 North York Road, Elmhurst
All Graduates of the Last Decade are invited to Fitz's Spare Keys following the Bluejay football game to celebrate the Classes of 2002 and 2007.
Fifty-Year Club Dinner (RSVP)
6:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Prospect Room
$30 per person
Members and guests are invited to honor the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1962 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.
Class of 1972 Reunion Dinner (RSVP)
6:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Alexander Room
$20 per person
Members of the Class of 1972 are invited to celebrate their 40th reunion by joining friends and classmates for a dinner on campus.
Class of 1967 Reunion Dinner (RSVP)
6:00 p.m.
Frick Center, President's Dining Room
$20 per person
Members of the Class of 1967 are invited to celebrate their 45th reunion by joining friends and classmates for a dinner on campus.
Theatre Production
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
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.
Elmhurst College Homecoming Service (RSVP)
9:30 a.m.
St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 125 W. Church Street, Elmhurst, IL 60126
The Elmhurst College choir and alumni will sing at this special Homecoming service joining the College and community. After the service, join alumni and community members for a continental breakfast.
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.