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Thursday,
October 23, 2008
Add
a Bonus Day to your Homecoming Weekend! |
8:00
pm
Study Abroad 50th Anniversary Celebration
Stetson Chapel
Kalamazoo College's tradition of excellence
includes a respected study abroad program, where students
become "at home in the world." Alumni remember
this experience as one of the most transforming of their
lives, reflected today in a lifelong love of travel and
often partnership with the Peace Corps. Tonight's program
launches "K's" golden anniversary of study abroad,
featuring guest speaker, Dr. Josephine K. "Jody"
Olsen, Deputy Director, Peace Corps. For more information
about Dr. Olsen and a list of additional study abroad celebrations
throughout Homecoming Weekend, visit www.kzoo.edu/aluminfo/SA08.html.
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| Friday,
October 24, 2008 |
8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Homecoming Registration
Upjohn Library Commons Lobby
Start your weekend here by picking up your
name tag and passport to the weekend's events. Reunion classes
are invited to check out "Who's Coming" lists
and pick up their class reunion books. Pre-registered alumni
guests receive a study abroad anniversary totebag, compliments
of your Kalamazoo College Office of Alumni Relations. Online
registration begins September 5th.
For more information, visit www.kzoo.edu/aluminfo/hc08registration.html.
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8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Biggby Coffee open
Upjohn Library Commons Lobby
Relax with classmates over delicious coffee
beverages and learn about Biggby's Kalamazoo College connection.
Check your registration packet for a $1 off coupon, compliments
of Biggby Coffee.
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8:00 am - 12:00 am
Richardson Room/Jazzman's Cafe open
Upper Level, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Remember hanging out at the QuadStop or
"K" snack bar? Meet your classmates for coffee
and light refreshments at the College's newest hotspot.
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9:00
am - 6:00 pm
Campus Bookstore open
Lower Level, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Visit the bookstore's inviting new location
and shop for "K" logo gear. Catch a preview of
merchandise available at www.kcollegebookstore.com.
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10:50 am – 11:40 am
50th Anniversary of Study Abroad Convocation
Stetson Chapel
Join faculty, staff, and students for reflections on “K’s” 50 years of Study Abroad. Dr. Josephine K. “Jody” Olsen, Deputy Director, Peace Corps will give the Convocation address: “Study Abroad and a Global Citzenry.” Special guests include our visiting study abroad resident directors, Andre Heintz, Sheila Klaber-Mendoza, Anne von Thaden-Schmidt, Franz Rexhausen, Alison Kreuzer, Maurice Faure, Wenda Focke, and Ian Fairnie. To learn more about the emeriti foreign study resident directors, click here.
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1:00 pm
Alumni Golf Outing
Milham Park Golf Course
4200 Lovers Lane
Join Dave Bellingham ’63 and the Class of 1963 for an informal golf outing at Milham Park Golf Course. Milham Park is home to the “K” Hornet golf team. Open to all alumni, no tee times are necessary. Just show up at 1:00 pm and Dave will coordinate group(s). If you prefer to reserve a tee time, call (269) 344-7639. The fees are modest – 18 holes and a cart are only $25. Join in the fun!
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4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Alumni and Faculty Reception with Visiting Study Abroad Resident
Directors
Dewing Commons
Spend time reflecting on your study abroad
experience and renewing treasured friendships over wine
and cheese, with visiting study abroad resident directors,
Andre Heintz, Sheila Klaiber-Mendoza, Anne von Thaden-Schmidt,
Franz Rexhausen, Alison Kreuzer, Maurice
Faure, Wenda Focke, and Ian Fairnie. To learn more about the emeriti foreign study resident directors, click here.
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5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Farms to K Social
Nelda K. Balch Playhouse Lobby
Enjoy local food, as you learn from faculty, staff, and
students about Farms to K, our campus local foods initiative
fostering service-learning and sustainability since 2005.
For more information visit http://www.kzoo.edu/farmstok/. For more information on the panelists, click here.
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7:30 pm
Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dessert Reception
Dalton Theatre, with reception in Lobby, Light Fine Arts Building
Distinguished Achievement Award - Harold
Decker '67
Distinguished Service Award - Amy Courter '83
Weimer K. Hicks Award - Marigene Arnold, Professor Emerita
of Anthropology and Sociology
Athletic Hall of Fame Awards - David Curren '78, Andy Bradford '90, Karen Carney '93, Sean Mullendore
'93, the 1956 Men's Tennis Team, and the 1990
Women's Soccer Team.
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Friday Evening
Opportunity for Class Reunion Informal Gatherings
Click on your class year to check out additional
opportunities to gather with your classmates:
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9:00 pm
Pep Rally
Anderson Athletic Center
Join students, faculty, and staff to
cheer on Hornet teams to victory in Saturday's athletic events.
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| Saturday,
October 25, 2008 |
7:00 am
How to Be Your Best!
Wellness Program and 5K Warm-Up Exercises
In front of Hoben Residence Hall
Bring your fitness, nutrition, and general wellness questions to this interactive, energetic session with Ken Wood, M.A., the College’s Fitness and Wellness Advisor. Enjoy a pre-5K Run/Walk warm-up with stretching exercises, and benefit from Ken’s 18 years’ experience in the health and fitness industry.
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7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Homecoming Registration
Upjohn Library Commons Lobby
Start your weekend here by picking up your
name tag and your passport to the weekend's events. Reunion
classes are invited to check out "Who's Coming"
lists and pick up their class reunion books. For more information,
visit www.kzoo.edu/aluminfo/hc08registration.html.
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8:00
am
Homecoming 5K Run/Walk
Begin in front of Hoben Residence Hall
Begin your day at the annual Homecoming
5K Run/Walk. Open to all ages and fitness levels, the run/walk
is a wonderful way to see campus and neighborhood. Registration
is free. Pre-registered participants will receive a commemorative
5K t-shirt, complements of Bruce Johnson '76 of Gazelle
Sports and your Kalamazoo College Office of Alumni Relations.
Race results will be posted on-line following Homecoming
Weekend. This event will take place rain or shine. For more
information, visit www.kzoo.edu/aluminfo/5K08.
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8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Biggby Coffee open
Upjohn Library Commons Lobby
Relax with classmates over delicious coffee
beverages and learn about Biggby's Kalamazoo College connection.
Check your registration packet for a $1 off coupon, compliments
of Biggby Coffee.
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8:00 am - 12:00 am
Richardson Room/Jazzman's Cafe open
Upper Level, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Remember hanging out at the QuadStop or
"K" snack bar? Meet your classmates for coffee
and light refreshments at the College's newest hotspot.
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9:00
am - 5:00 pm
Campus Bookstore Open
Lower Level, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Visit the bookstore's inviting new location
and shop for "K" logo gear. Catch a preview of
merchandise available at www.kcollegebookstore.com.
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9:00 am
Alumnae Volleyball Game
Anderson Athletic Center
RSVP to Coach Jeanne Hess at (269) 337-7086
or jhess@kzoo.edu
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9:00
am - 10:00 am
Gotta Get a Guild!
Guilds Event
Dewing Hall 103
Get "Guild-ed" this Homecoming
Weekend. Launched in January 2008, the four charter Guilds
(Business, Health, Justice and Peace, and Sustainability)
have enjoyed early success. Opportunities abound for on-campus
and on-line involvement. Add your expertise to the growing
Guild networks around business, health, justice and peace,
and sustainability, by becoming a member during this interactive
session featuring comments by current student and alumni
Guild members. If you're already a Guild member, bring a
friend who's not yet enrolled! For more information, visit
guilds.kzoo.edu.
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10:00 am - 11:00 am
Guided Campus Tour with K-Crew Student Guide
Tours begin every 15 minutes at 10:00 am, 10:15 am, 10:30
am and 10:45 am.
Begin in Red Square between Mandelle and Dewing Halls
Visit all major campus locations
with our K-Crew student guides, including the newly renovated
Weimer K. Hicks Center. Tours begin every 15 minutes from
10:00 am - 11:00 am, and again from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm.
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10:00 am - 11:00 am
Department Coffee with Current and Retired Faculty and Staff
Arcus Atrium, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Visit with current faculty and staff, as
well as your favorite professors from days-gone-by.
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10:00 am
2nd Annual Hornet Softball Alumni Game
Hornet Softball Field at the corner of Burrows Road and West
Michigan Avenue
RSVP to Coach Mike Garoutte at (269) 337-5758
or mike.garoutte@kzoo.edu
if you plan to attend.
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10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Men's Tennis Alumni Gathering
Stowe Stadium (Markin Racquet Center if inclement weather)
RSVP to Coach Mark Riley '82 at (269) 337-7079
or mriley@kzoo.edu
if you plan to attend.
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10:00 am – 2:00 pm
WJMD Record Sale
Room 103, Olds-Upton Science Hall
“K’s” radio station, WJMD, has moved to it’s new studio in the renovated Weimer K. Hicks Center, and is shedding a portion of it’s primetime vinyl collection. Check out these gems at modest prices!
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11:00 am
Annual Alumni Swim Meet
Natatorium
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11:00 am
Women's Volleyball Game
Kalamazoo College vs. Albion College
Anderson Athletic Center
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11:00 am - 1:15 pm
Reunion Photos
Stetson Chapel
Photo
Times for Each Reunion Class:
11:00 am - Class of 1998
11:15 am - Class of 1983
11:30 am - Class of 1988
11:45 am - Class of 1993
12:00 pm - Class of 1978
12:15 pm - Class of 2003
12:30 pm - Class of 1963
12:45 pm - Class of 1968
1:00 pm - Class of 1973
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11:00
am - 1:30 pm
Homecoming Luncheon
Old Welles Hall with additional seating in the Stone Room
and Banquet Hall,
Weimer K. Hicks Center
Dine with your classmates and meet current
"K" students at the "new" Old Welles
Hall. We'll celebrate our 50th anniversary of Study Abroad
with international food selections. $8/adult and $6/child 9 or younger. Reunion classes will dine in the Banquet Hall in the lower level of the Hicks Center.
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Saturday Lunch Time
Opportunity for Class Reunion Informal Gatherings
Click on your class year to check out additional
opportunities to gather with your classmates:
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12:00 pm
Women's Soccer Game
Kalamazoo College vs. St. Mary's College
MacKenzie Field
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1:00 pm
Homecoming Football Game
Kalamazoo College vs. Trine University*
Angell Field
(*formerly known as Tri-State University)
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Cultural Psychology of Arab Muslim Societies
With Dr. Gary Gregg, Professor of Psychology
Upjohn Library Commons Room 311
Gregg has published numerous book chapters and articles based on the subjects of cultural and social psychology. Most noted is the scholarly work that serves as the basis for his two recent books: The Middle East: A Cultural Psychology and Culture and Identity in a Muslim Society. In true Kalamazoo College fashion, Gregg lived in Morocco and Egypt for periods of time totaling five years in order to conduct the research. Gregg is the recipient of the 2008 Florence J. Lucasse Fellowship Award. This award recognizes outstanding achievement in creative work, research, or publication, and is in honor of Florence J. Lucasse, Class of 1910. It is made in recognition of her long and distinguished career as a teacher. |
1:00 pm
Theatre Arts Alumni Reception
Nelda K. Balch Playhouse Lobby
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2:00
pm - 3:00 pm
Study Abroad Reunions
Various Locations in Weimer K. Hicks Center
Spain, France, Germany, Other European Countries, Africa,
Middle East, Asia, Australia,
The Americas
Join in the celebration of Kalamazoo College's
50th Anniversary of Study Abroad. Bring your scrapbooks
and memories as you share experiences with others who traveled
to your site. Visit with returning resident directors. Hear
about recent study abroad adventures from our KPIC students
(Kalamazoo Project for Intercultural Communication). For
more information, visit www.kzoo.edu/aluminfo/SA08.html.
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2:30 pm
Soccer Alumnae Game
MacKenzie Field
RSVP to Coach Bryan Goyings '04 at (269)
337-5776 or bgoyings@kzoo.edu
if you plan to attend. Reception will follow the alumnae
game at approximately 4:00 pm.
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3:00
pm - 4:00 pm
College Update with President Eileen B. Wilson-Oyelaran
Dalton Theatre, Light Fine Arts Building
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3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Annual Psychology Major Celebration
Home of Dr. Karyn Boatwright
1504 Academy Street
Psychology alumni are invited to attend the annual Psychology Homecoming Brat and Bell’s Beer Celebration. Join Dr. Robert Grossman, Dr. Bob Batsell, Dr. Karyn Boatwright, Dr. Gary Gregg and Dr. Autumn Hostetter (“K’s” new Cognitive Psychology Professor). We’ll meet in Boatwright’s front yard rain or shine following the football game. Batsell will be grilling his infamous beer-basted brats. Dr. Siu-LanTan is on sabbatical and may be out of the country during our celebration. Dr. Berne Jacobs attended last year, and will hopefully return this year.
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4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Guided Campus Tour led by K-Crew Student Guide
Tours begin every 15 minutes at 4:00 pm and 4:15 pm.
Begin in Red Square between Mandelle and Dewing Halls
Visit all major campus locations with our
K-Crew student guides, including the newly renovated Weimer
K. Hicks Center. Tours begin every 15 minutes from 4:00
pm - 4:30 pm.
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4:00 pm
Alumnae Soccer Reception
MacKenzie Field
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4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
A Primer on the Financial Crisis
With the Department of Economics and Business
Dewing Hall 103
We are in the middle of a global credit crisis. Please join Dr. Patrik Hultberg, Dr. Ahmed Hussen, Dr. Hannah McKinney, and Professor Charles “Chuck” Stull, Department of Economics and Business, for a panel session. A brief introduction to the current financial situation will be presented, followed by a Q&A session. |
Homecoming Reunion Celebration
Reunion Classes: 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993,
1998, 2003
Radisson Plaza Hotel - 100 W Michigan Avenue
6:00 pm Reception for Reunion Classes
Welcome by President Eileen B. Wilson-Oyelaran
Reunion Dinners to Follow
Radisson Plaza Hotel, 100 West Michigan Avenue
Cash Bar
Classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983,
1988, and 1993:
Dinner Buffet: $40/adult; $30/child
Classes of 1998 and 2003:
Pasta Bar: $25/adult; $15/child
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Saturday Late Night
Opportunity for Class Reunion Informal Gatherings
Click on your class year to check out additional opportunities
to gather with your classmates:
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| Sunday,
October 26, 2008 |
Sunday Morning
Opportunity for Class Reunion Informal Gatherings
Click on your class year to check out additional opportunities
to gather with your classmates:
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8:30 am – 9:00 am
Interfaith Service of Prayer and Thanksgiving
Stetson Chapel
Join Reverend Elizabeth Hakken ’00, Chaplain, students, and alumni for a morning service of prayer and reflection. Dress is casual.
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Campus Bookstore Open
Lower Level, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Visit the bookstore's inviting new location
and shop for "K" logo gear. Catch a preview of
merchandise available at www.kcollegebookstore.com.
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10:30 am - 12:15 am
Lillian Anderson Arboretum Tour
Meet on campus at Red Square (between Mandelle and Dewing
Halls) to travel to arboretum
Kalamazoo College's Lillian Anderson Arboretum
comprises 140 acres of marsh, meadow, pine plantation and
second-growth deciduous forest in Oshtemo Township. Not
only is it a site for active research and ecological monitoring,
it's a grand place for a Sunday stroll. Tour the grounds
with John Fraser, Director, and student tour guides. For
more information, visit www.kzoo.edu/arbor.
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Hicks Center Cafeteria Hours:
11:15 am - 1:15 pm
Brunch
1:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Brunch Plus
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Dinner
Weimer K. Hicks Center
Whether you're wrapping up your weekend
with classmates on campus, or just planning a relaxing stroll
through the quad, you are welcome to dine at the Hicks Center.
There are no advanced ticket sales, so please purchase your
meal at the door. For more information, visit www.kzoodining.com.
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11:30 am - 1:30 am
Biggby Coffee open
Upjohn Library Commons Lobby
Relax with classmates over delicious coffee
beverages and learn about Biggby's Kalamazoo College connection.
Check your registration packet for a $1 off coupon, compliments
of Biggby Coffee.
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