Homecoming
Schedule of Events
Plan to join us on the Elmhurst College campus in October for Homecoming 2011! This year’s festivities take place October 13-16 and offer a full weekend of fun.
All Weekend Activities
Friday, October 14
Saturday, October 15
Sunday, October 16
Class of 1961 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.
Theatre Production
The Country Wife
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 continental breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and programs)
Fifty-Year Club members (all that have graduated prior to or in 1961) 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 continental breakfast as you celebrate Homecoming weekend.
Alumni College
Attend a class taught by an Elmhurst College professor, 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.
Lunch
11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
Frick Center, Blume Board Room
Join the group for a light lunch on campus in the Blume Board Room.
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
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.
Homecoming Registration
5:00 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.
Class of 1951 Reunion Dinner (RSVP)
5:30 p.m.
Frick Center, Bryan Room
$20 per person
Members of the Class of 1951 are invited to celebrate their 60th reunion by joining friends and classmates for a dinner in the Bryan Room.
Class of 1956 Reunion Dinner (RSVP)
6:00 p.m.
Frick Center, President’s Dining Room
$20 per person
Members of the Class of 1956 are invited to share memories and life stories at their 55th reunion dinner. Please join us at 6:00 p.m. for cocktails and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
All Alumni and Alumnae 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 and alumnae to gather for an evening of conversation and hors d’oeuvres along with a cash bar. Entertainment for the first half of the night will be provided by the Elmhurst College Jazz Band.
English Alumni AnnualGathering
Professor Ted Lerud's Home
7:00 p.m.
196 Berkley Ave, Elmhurst
Theatre Production
The Country Wife
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 Registration
8:00 a.m.–noon
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.
Alumni Awards Breakfast (RSVP)
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.
Choir Alumni Reunion and Rehearsal (RSVP)
10:00 a.m.
Irion Hall, Buik Recital Hall
Share stories, look at scrapbooks and enjoy breakfast sweets with your former classmates.
Geography & Geosciences Reunion (RSVP)
10:30 a.m.
Daniels Hall 303
Join us for refreshments and visit with current and past faculty members, students and alumni.
Glee Club Reunion (RSVP)
10:30 a.m.
Hammerschmidt Chapel
Join fellow members of the Glee Club to reminisce and relive your college days back on campus.
Niebuhr Center Convocation
10:30 a.m.
Cureton Hall, Lucks Conference Room
Come share in the exciting opportunities available through the Niebuhr Center.
Science/Health/Nursing Alumni Reunion (RSVP)
11:00 a.m.
Daniels Hall, Dennis Patterson Center for the Health Professions
Join fellow alumni and friends to visit the newly dedicated Dennis Patterson Center for the Health Professions, tour the existing space on campus for science majors, and see the plans for the new state-of-the-art science center.
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!
Alumni Hospitality Tent
12 noon
Lehmann Hall Parking Lot
Sponsored by Buona Catering and 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!
G.O.L.D. Alumni Bags Tournament
12 noon
Alexander Parking Lot
$10/team
Join G.O.L.D. Alumni in the Third Annual Bags Tournament. Show off your skills and be entered to win raffles, gift cards, etc.
Elmhurst College Bluejay Football vs. Illinois Wesleyan University
1:00 p.m.
Langhorst Field
Black Student Union (BSU) Gathering (RSVP)
4:00 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.
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 Country Wife. Feel free to bring a side dish or dessert!
Reception for the Seventh Annual Alumni Art Exhibition (RSVP)
39th Birthday Celebration of the Accelerator
5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Barbara A. Kieft Accelerator ArtSpace
PrFeaturing works by Department of Art alumni this exhibition presents art in a wide variety of media including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture and graphic design. Homecoming would not be complete without joining the physics department in recognizing the years the Kevtron Machine has been on campus by singing Happy Birthday and enjoying a slice of birthday cake.
Fifty-Year Club Dinner (RSVP)
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 1961 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 1966 Reunion Cocktail Reception and Dinner (RSVP)
Cocktail Reception 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Courtyard Marriot, Lounge, 370 North Route 83, Elmhurst
Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Francesca's Amici, 174 North York Street, Elmhurst
$25 per person
Members of the Class of 1966 are invited to celebrate their 45th reunion by joining friends and classmates for a dinner at Francesca's Amici, located in downtown Elmhurst.
Class of 1971 Reunion Dinner (RSVP)
6:00 p.m.
Frick Center, Alexander Room
$20 per person
Members of the Class of 1971 are invited to celebrate their 40th reunion by joining friends and classmates for a dinner in the Alexander Room.
Theatre Production
The Country Wife
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)
10:00 a.m.
First Congregational United Church of Christ, 235 S. Kenilworth Avenue, 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 refreshments.
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.
