7:45 am - 9:00 pm
Beaner's Café Open
Upjohn Library Commons

8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Campus Bookstore Open
Lower Level, Hicks Center

3:00 - 8:00 pm
Homecoming Registration
Upjohn Library Commons Lobby

Begin your weekend here by picking up a name tag, an updated schedule of events, and your event registration materials. Reunion class "Who's Coming" lists will be available here as well, and Beaner's Café will be open for meeting up with classmates and relaxing!

Evening
Class of ’67 Gathering Space
Yehle Reading Room, Upjohn Library Commons

Head upstairs after you register to meet up with other ’67 classmates in the 2nd floor Reading Room of the Library for some informal conversation and catching up.

4:30 pm
Hard Hat Tour of Hicks Center
Hicks Center

Meet on the Quad Stop patio in front of Hicks Center for an interactive, guided hard hat tour of the Hicks renovation project. View the inside of the construction site and hear about the plans for its future use! Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

5:30 pm
Farms to K Social
Nelda K. Balch Playhouse Lobby

Come enjoy local food and drink, and learn from faculty, staff, and students about Farms to K, our campus local foods initiative that connects service-learning and sustainability, and builds strong relationships between our college and our community.

7:00 pm
Class of '82 Gathering
Nelda K. Balch Playhouse Lobby

The Class of '82 will gather in the Balch Lobby for drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres to help kick off the Class of '82 reunion.

7:00 pm
Class of '72 Gathering
Snacks and Drinks at Hawthorn Suites
'72 Party Suite - The Kalamazoo Room
2575 S. 11th Street, Kalamazoo

The Class of '72 has reserved a "party suite" (the Kalamazoo Room) at Hawthorn Suites where the class will have snacks and drinks Friday evening after 7:00 p.m., Saturday afternoon when you get tired of watching football (if this is possible), and Saturday evening after the dinner and dessert reception.

7:00 pm
Class of '87 Gathering
Bell's Brewery
355 E Kalamazoo Ave

The Class of '87 will have an informal gathering at Bell's on Friday night. Email Rick Howrey '87 for more details!

7:00 pm
Blue Dahlia at Henderson Castle
100 Monroe St.

Classmates of Peter '87 and Laura '89 Livingstone-McNelis and all alumni are invited to see the Blue Dahlia group at Henderson Castle. Kalamazoo's own Blue Dahlia fuses old world music with popular music culture to provide thesoundtrack for silent films. They will play to the film The Cat and the Canary. Visit BlueDahlia.com, Hendersoncastle.com, or call 269.343.9242 for more details.

7:30 pm
Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dessert Reception
Dalton Theatre

Distinguished Achievement Award - Julie Mehretu '92
Distinguished Service Award - Jack Lundeen '69
Weimer K. Hicks Award - Dr. Paul Olexia and Dr. Sally Olexia
Athletic Hall of Fame Awards - Linda (Topolsky) Simpson '86, Tennis; Kory Kramer '99, Cross Country; MaryJane Valade '01, Basketball; Nicholas Duda '02, Swimming; The 1940 Men's Tennis Team; The 1949 Men's Tennis Team; The 1962 Football Team; The 1969 Women's Tennis Team

8:00 pm
Class of '77 Gathering
Dewing Commons

Meet up with other ’77 classmates in Dewing Commons for some informal conversation and catching up. Bring some snacks and beverages to share.

8:00 pm
Class of '92 Gathering
Bell's Brewery
355 E Kalamazoo Ave

The Class of '92 will have an informal gathering at Bell's on Friday night.

8:30 pm
Class of '02 Gathering at Shakespeare's Pub
241 E. Kalamazoo Ave

The Class of '02 will gather at Shakespeare's Pub for pool, darts, shuffleboard and 40 beers on tap!

9:00 pm
Class of '97 Gathering featuring Canasta
Bell's Brewery
355 E Kalamazoo Ave

The Chicago orchestral pop band Canasta will play live at Bell's to help kick off the Class of '97 reunion. '97 classmates Matt Priest, Elizabeth Lindau, Megan O'Connor, and Colin Sheaff, plus John Cunningham '00 are among the band's six members. To hear their music, check out: www.canastamusic.com or www.myspace.com/canasta.

9:00 pm
"Setting the Night on Fire"
Outside of Chapel

All alumni are invited to join students for fireside chatting at the fire ring outside of the Chapel Cavern.

10:00 pm
Class of '02 Bar Crawl
Begin at Shakesepeare's Pub
241 E. Kalamazoo Ave

Join fellow '02 classmates for a bar crawl through Downtown Kalamazoo. Visit Shakespeare's, Bell's, Sushi-ya, Ouzo's, Green Top, and Zazios.

Saturday, October 13th

All Day
1972 Party Suite
The Kalamazoo Room, Hawthorn Suites
2575 S. 11th Street, Kalamazoo

All Day
Class of ’67 Gathering Space
Humphrey House Lounge

Drop in to the Humphrey House Lounge all day to catch up with other ’67 classmates and enjoy some informal conversation and reminiscing.

All Day
Class of ’77 Gathering Space
Dewing Commons

Drop in to Dewing Commons all day to catch up with other ’77 classmates and enjoy some informal conversation and reminiscing.
Bring some snacks and beverages to share.

8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Homecoming Registration
Upjohn Library Commons Lobby

Begin your weekend here by picking up a name tag, an updated schedule of events, and your event registration materials.

8:30 am - 9:00 pm
Beaner's Café Open
Upjohn Library Commons

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Campus Bookstore Open
Lower Level, Hicks Center

9:00 am
Alumnae Volleyball Game
Anderson Athletic Center

Warm-up begins at 8:30. RSVP to Coach Hess at jhess@kzoo.edu or 269.337.7086 if you plan to attend.

9:15 am
Homecoming 5K Run/Walk
Begin in front of Hoben Residence Hall

Start the day off with a kick at the annual Homecoming 5K Run/Walk. Open to everyone and great for families, the run/walk is fun for all and a wonderful way to see campus! Pre-registered participants will receive a special 5K Run/Walk t-shirt from Gazelle Sports and race results will be posted online. The 5K will take place rain or shine!

10:00 am
The Guilds of Kalamazoo College: Creating Communities of Practice
Dewing Commons

Through the Guilds initiative, the Kalamazoo College community, especially alumni and current students, will form Communities of Practice that will provide an integrated set of experiences, knowledge, and networking to help move students into interdisciplinary approaches to professional areas, providing an important bridge between the liberal arts educational experience and the world that students will encounter upon graduation. Come hear about this exciting new initiative!

10:00 am
Guided Campus Tour

Meet in the lobby of Upjohn Library Commons and visit all major campus locations with a student tour guide.

10:00 am
Alumnae Softball Game
Kalamazoo College Softball Field

10:00 am
Alumni Swim Meet
Kalamazoo College Natatorium

RSVP to Coach Milliken at Kathleen.Milliken@kzoo.edu or 269-337-7091.

10:00 - 11:30 am
Bagels and Bible Study
Hoben Lounge

Join Intervarsity Christian Fellowship for bagles and Bible study. Email Tim McNinch '99 for more information.

10:15 am
Class of '02 Breakfast

Meet fellow '02 classmates for breakfast after the 5K. Possibilities include Nina's, Food Dance, and the Crow's Nest.

10:30 - 11:30 am
Study Abroad Reunion
Dewing Resource Room

All are welcome for this gathering to reminisce about Study Abroad and hear about some of the current programs being offered to students today.

10:30 - 11:30 am
Department Coffee with Current and Retired Faculty and Staff
Light Fine Arts Lobby

Visit with your favorite professors and schoolmates and meet faculty members who have joined your alma mater in recent years at this informal reception.

11:00 am
Women's Volleyball Game
Kalamazoo vs. Hope
Anderson Athletic Center

11:00 am - 1:15 pm
Reunion Photos
Stetson Chapel

Reunion Photo Times
11:00 Class of '77
11:15 Class of '82
11:30 Class of '87
11:45 Class of '92
12:00 Class of '97
12:15 Class of '02
12:30 Class of '62
12:45 Class of '67
1:00 Class of '72

11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Homecoming Luncheon
New Welles Dining Room, Hicks Center

Relive those college days with lunch in the cafeteria with current students and reconnect with classmates before or after your reunion photo! Adults are $8 and children 9 or younger are $6.

11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Class of '82 Tailgate
Olds-Upton 2nd Floor Lounge

The Class of '82 is invited to gather and gear up for the football game vs. Hope in the 2nd floor lounge of Olds-Upton. Qdoba will be provided.

12:30 pm
Class of '97 Tailgate
Parking Lot by the Baseball Field

Meet other '97 classmates down by the field for a pre-game tailgate. Light snacks will be provided. BYOB.

12:30 pm
Class of '87 Tailgate
Parking Lot by the Baseball Field

Meet other '87 classmates down by the field for a pre-game tailgate!

12:30
Class of '92 Tailgate
Parking Lot by the Baseball Field

Meet other '92 classmates down by the field for a pre-game tailgate, which will continue throughout the game!

1:00 pm
Class of '02 Tailgate
Near Angell Field

Join the class of '02 for tailgating, food, beverages, and some great bean-bag competition. BYOB and a snack to pass.

1:00 pm
Homecoming Football Game
Kalamazoo vs. Hope
Angell Field

1:00 pm
Theatre Arts Alumni Reception
Nelda K. Balch Playhouse Lobby

2:00 - 3:00 pm
Lifelong Learning Seminars
Various Campus Locations

Learn about a new topic or revisit one you studied as a student! Seminars on various topics will be led by alumni, faculty members, and staff. Seminar topics will include a discussion of this year's Summer Common Reading book, Edward P. Jones' The Known World, and a lecture on Victor Lange's work on the subject of J.W. Goethe. Other seminars will also be added to the schedule, so check below for updates on seminar offerings and locations.

Seminar One
"Kalamazoo College Etudes"
Led by Bernard Palchick, Retired Professor of Art
Gallery, Light Fine Arts Building

Join Bernard Palchick for an interactive gallery tour of his latest collection of watercolors, "Kalamazoo College Etudes." At the beginning of his years of traveling for Kalamazoo College as Vice President for College Advancement - attending alumni events, and seeking support - Bernard gave himself an assignment. The assignment was to paint a small watercolor of whatever view was provided by his hotel room window. Soon the project grew to include paintings as a record of all of Bernard's travels and a zip-lock bag of studio supplies became a standard part of his luggage. The result is a stunning collection of études whose titles are the city and hotel room number.

Seminar Two
"The College Admission Process: How do I prepare my child (and myself!) for college?"
Led by Eric Staab, Dean of Admission
Dewing 204

Come meet Eric Staab, the new Dean of Admission, and a member of his staff as they share the intricacies of how selective liberal arts colleges build a class. Learn some of the does and don'ts of the application process as well as useful tips on how to find the right fit for your son or daughter.

Seminar Three
"Celebrating the Victor Lange Collection"
Led by James van der Laan of Illinois State University
2:00 Lecture in Upjohn Library Commons Room 308
3:00 Reception in the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room

Kalamazoo College recently received a special gift from the family of Thomas Lange ’71: the personal library of Lange’s late father, Victor Lange, a renowned scholar of German literature. The collection of over 10,000 volumes includes numerous rare first editions of German literary works and even an original letter written by the great German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. In celebration of this gift, Professor James van der Laan of Illinois State University will deliver a lecture on the subject of J.W. Goethe’s best-known work, the drama Faust, entitled “Faust Across the Ages and the Arts.” Dr. van der Laan’s talk will be followed at 3:00 p.m. by a reception outside the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room on the third floor of Upjohn Library Commons. An exhibit of first editions and other unique items from the Victor Lange collection is on display in the A.M. Todd Rare Book Room.

Seminar Four
"Crossing Borders: Global Citizens at Home & Abroad"
Led by a panel of students, faculty, and staff
Dewing 305

A panel of students, faculty and staff will discuss service-learning at Kalamazoo College, and how community engagement transforms students and communities. Featuring Kiran Cunningham '83, Professor of Anthropology at Kalamazoo College; Alison Geist, M.P.H., Director, and Post-Bacc. Fellow, Breigh Montgomery '05, both of the College's endowed Mary Jane Underwood Stryker Institute for Service-Learning, and Civic Engagement Scholars, students who hold scholarships to lead our community programs.

Seminar Five
"The Known World"
Led by Jim VanSweden '73, Director of College Communications
Humphrey House Lounge

Join Kalamazoo College alumnus and Director of College Communications Jim VanSweden '73 for a discussion of this year's Summer Common Reading Book The Known World by Edward P. Jones. Kalamazoo’s Summer Common Reading joins new students, faculty, and staff in a conversation about a novel they have read during the summer. Set in Manchester County, Virginia, 20 years before the Civil War began, Edward P. Jones's debut novel, The Known World, is a masterpiece of overlapping plot lines, time shifts, and heartbreaking details of life under slavery. Set in antebellum Virginia, the book chronicles the fictional tale of Henry Townsend, a free black man who owns his own slaves.

3:00 - 4:00 pm
The Plan for Kalamazoo College's Future
Dewing 103

The greater College community has been engaged in a strategic planning process since the summer of 2006. Please join President Wilson-Oyelaran to hear the results and to participate in a discussion on Kalamazoo College's future.

3:45 pm
Plaque Dedication
Stowe Stadium

All are invited to attend this plaque dedication honoring George Acker and Tish Loveless for their years of excellence in coaching at Kalamazoo College.

4:00 pm
Hard Hat Tour of Hicks Center
Hicks Center

Meet on the Quad Stop patio in front of Hicks Center for an interactive, guided hard hat tour of the Hicks renovation project. View the inside of the construction site and hear about the plans for its future use! Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

4:00 pm
Guided Tour of Henderson Castle
100 Monroe St.

Join Peter '87 and Laura '89 Livingstone-McNelis, owners of Henderson Castle, for a complimentary guided alumni tour of the historic Castle and neighborhood landmark. Advance registration is required.

4:00 pm
LandSea Reunion
Campus Quadrangle

All are welcome for this gathering to reminisce about LandSea with alumni leaders and participants and to see the updated LandSea gear and slide show of the new canoeing route in the French River Provincial Park.

4:00 pm
Men's and Women's Alumni Tennis Gathering
Stowe Stadium
(Markin Racquet Center if inclement weather)

4:00 - 6:00 pm
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Reunion
Stetson Chapel

Email Tim McNinch '99 for more information.

5:00 pm
Hard Hat Tour of Hicks Center
Hicks Center

Due to popular demand another tour has been added to the schedule! Meet on the Quad Stop patio in front of Hicks Center for an interactive, guided hard hat tour of the Hicks renovation project. View the inside of the construction site and hear about the plans for its future use! Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

Homecoming Celebration
Reunion Classes: 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, Delmega Society

6:00 pm
Reunion Dinners
Campus Quadrangle

Class reunion dinners for '62, '67, '72, '77, '82, '97, and '02, in addition to the reunion dinner for the Delmega Society, will be held on campus in an enclosed tent on the Campus Quadrangle. Dinner will be served buffet style with vegetarian options, and a cash bar will be available. $37/adult and $27/child includes dinner, dessert and one drink ticket. Advance registration is required.

Reunion dinners for '87 and '92 will be hosted by Peter '87 and Laura '89 Livingstone-McNelis at Henderson Castle. $37/adult and $27/child includes dinner and dessert. Dinner will be served buffet style with vegetarian options, and a cash bar will be available.

8:00 pm
Class Dessert Receptions
Various Campus Locations

Following dinner the classes of '62, '67, '72, '77, '82, '97, and '02, in addition to the Delmega Society, will move to private class dessert receptions in various locations on campus. Dessert is included in the cost of the reunion dinner. Dessert-only tickets are $7/adult and children 9 or younger are $5. A cash bar will be available. Please refer to the schedule of events upon your arrival on campus for the locations. Advance registration is required.

9:00 - 10:00 pm
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship Prayer Gathering
Stetson Chapel

Email Tim McNinch '99 for more information.

9:00 pm
'02 Post-dinner festivities
University Roadhouse and Waldo's

Head to the Roadhouse after dessert to hang out with fellow '02 classmates. The group will then head to Waldo's to wrap up the evening!

Sunday, October 14th

9:00 am - Noon
Campus Bookstore Open
Lower Level, Hicks Center

Morning
Class of 1972 Hot Breakfast Buffet
Hawthorn Suites
2575 S. 11th Street, Kalamazoo

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Beaner's Café Open
Upjohn Library Commons