Friday, October 20th

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

3:00 - 8:00 pm
Homecoming Registration
Hicks Center Lobby

Begin your weekend here by picking up a name tag, an updated schedule of events, and your
event registration materials. Class reunion registration lists and a message board will also be available at
this location, and the President's Lounge will be available for meeting up with classmates and relaxing!

5:30 pm
"What We Eat and Why it Matters"
Quad Stop, Hicks Center

Join alumni, current students, and members of the Kalamazoo community for a conversation moderated
by Assistant Professor of English Amelia Katanski '92. This panel discussion about sustainability
is sponsored by "Farms2Kalamazoo College" and the Underwood Stryker Institute for
Service-Learning, which works to bring more locally grown foods to our cafeteria and connect
these choices to global issues. Please stay as the conversation continues afterwards with
a reception featuring local food, wine and beer.

6:00 – 7:20 pm
Alumni Chorus Rehearsal
Choir Room, Light Fine Arts

All alumni, family, faculty and students are welcome to participate in the alumni chorus which will
perform on Saturday at the Alumni Music Recital. Anyone interested in performing may contact Maureen
Straub Kordesh '81 or David Daly '81.

7:30 pm
Class of '81
Gathering at Old Peninsula
200 E. Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo
269-343-2739

7:30 pm
Alumni Awards Ceremony and Dessert Reception
Dalton Theatre
Click Here for Awardee Information

8:30 pm
"Setting the Night on Fire"

All alumni are invited to join students for s'mores and fireside chatting at the new fire ring outside of the
Chapel Cavern. Stop in and see the Cavern and the restored Allen Hoben Meditation Room in the back
of the Chapel as well. There is no charge for this event.

9:00 pm
Homecoming Pep Rally

All alumni are invited to join the students and the Athletic Leadership Council to gear up for the big
weekend at the Homecoming Pep Rally! This event will feature prizes, the pep band, the cheer team,
and fun games, including Tug of War, Bat Spin, Snap it Up, and a Chicken Toss. There is
no charge for this event.

9:00 pm
Class of '71
Cocktails at Zazio's
100 W. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo
Website

9:00 pm
Class of '86
Gathering at Bell's Brewery
355 E. Kalamazoo Ave
Kalamazoo
269-382-2332
Website

Saturday, October 21st

7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Homecoming Registration
Hicks Center Lobby

Begin your weekend here by picking up a name tag, an updated schedule of events, and
your event registration materials. Class reunion registration lists and a message board will
also be available at this location.

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

8:45 am
Homecoming 5K Run/Walk
Begin in front of Hoben Residence Hall
Advance Registration Required

Start the day off with a kick at the annual Homecoming 5K Run/Walk. Open to alumni, families,
students, faculty and staff, the run/walk is fun for everyone and a great way to see campus!
Pre-registered participants will receive a special 5K Run/Walk t-shirt and race results
will be posted online.

9:00 am
Alumnae Volleyball Game
Anderson Athletic Center

RSVP to Coach Hess by September 29th if you plan to attend.

9:00 - 10:00 am
Alumni Chorus Rehearsal
Choir Room, Light Fine Arts

All alumni, family, faculty and students are welcome to participate in the alumni chorus which will
perform on Saturday at the Alumni Music Recital. Anyone interested in performing may contact Maureen
Straub Kordesh '81 or David Daly '81.

9:15 - 10:15 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 reception! Students, faculty,
faculty emeriti, staff, and alumni are welcome to attend.

10:00 am
Guided Campus Tour
Meet in Hicks Center Lobby

Meet in the lobby of Hicks Center and visit all major campus locations with a student tour guide.

10:15 am - 11:15 am
Announcing: The Future
Kalamazoo College's Strategic Plan
Dalton Theatre

Interested in the direction the College is heading? Want to hear more about the upcoming renovation of Hicks?
Join the discussion and be a part of thinking about Kalamazoo College's future with members of the
College's strategic planning committee! Students, faculty, faculty emeriti, staff, and
alumni are welcome to attend.

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

11:00 am
Guided New Library Tour
Upjohn Library Commons

Meet in the lobby of the new Upjohn Library Commons for an interactive, guided tour of this
beautiful new campus space.

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

Reunion Photo Times
11:00 Class of '91
11:15 Class of '96
11:30 Class of '01
11:45 Class of '76
12:00 Class of '81
12:15 Class of '86
12:30 Class of '61
12:45 Class of '66
1:00 Class of '71

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Center for Career Development Networking Event
& Discovery Externship Social
President's Lounge

Network and engage with fellow alumni and current students about the liberal arts career path -
and life after "K"! Connect with others in your career field and also discover more about the
College's Career Development programs, like the alumni hosted Externship Program, by
mingling with alumni sponsors and student externs. All students, alumni,
faculty and staff are welcome to attend this informal gathering! To learn
more about this event, please contact Brooke Nobis.

11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Homecoming Luncheon
New Welles Dining Room
Advance Registration Required

Relive those college days with lunch in the cafeteria with current students and
reconnect with classmates before or after your reunion photo!
Adults are $7 and children 9 or younger are $5.

Noon
Varsity Women's Soccer Game
Kalamazoo vs. Hope
MacKenzie Field

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

1:00 pm
LandSea Reunion
President's Lounge, Hicks Center

All are welcome for this gathering to reminisce about LandSea with alumni leaders and
participants and to hear about the new adventures of the program.

1:00 pm
Study Abroad Reunion
Location TBA

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

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

1:00 - 3:00 pm
Alumni Music Recital
Connable Recital Hall

All reunion classes and alumni are welcome to attend and participate in this recital featuring
alumni performances. Anyone interested in performing may contact
Maureen Straub Kordesh '81 or David Daly '81.

2:00 pm
Guided New Library Tour
Upjohn Library Commons

A second opportunity to tour the new Upjohn Library Commons! Meet in the library
lobby for an interactive, guided tour.

2:30 pm
Alumnae Soccer Game
MacKenzie Field

2:30-3:30
For the Love of Learning
Back to class sessions with alumni and current and retired faculty

Di Seuss '78, Writer in Residence at Kalamazoo College
with Conrad Hilberry
Humphrey House Lounge

Paige Simpson '78, Hollywood Producer
"Stage to Screen: How to Adapt Books to Film"
TV Studio, Upjohn Library Commons

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


Homecoming Celebration
Radisson Plaza Hotel
Reunion Classes: 1961, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001
Class of '66 click here

5:45 pm
Reception and Cocktail Hour
Radisson Plaza Hotel

All reunion classes are invited to attend this pre-dinner reception and cocktail hour to kick off the
evening's Homecoming Celebration.

6:30 pm
Reunion Dinners
Radisson Plaza Hotel
Advance Registration Required

Each reunion class will have a separate dining room for the class dinners following the reception
and cocktail hour. Dr. Eileen Wilson-Oyelaran, Kalamazoo College's president, will stop by
and welcome each class as the night goes on. Dinner will be served buffet style with vegetarian
options, and a cash bar will be available. $35/adult and $25/child includes dinner and one
drink ticket for the reception. Dinner tickets will not be sold at the door.

8:30 pm
All-Alumni Dance
Radisson Plaza Hotel

Join other alumni for an evening of conversation, dessert, music, and dancing. Recapture the
special moments you shared with your classmates while enjoying music
ranging from the 60's through today!

Sunday, October 22nd

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

9:00 am
Class of '71
Breakfast at Food Dance Cafe
161 E. Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo
Website

9:30 am
Homecoming Chapel Service
Stetson Chapel

All reunion classes and alumni are welcome to attend and participate in the Homecoming
Chapel Service. Any person or group interested in presenting, reading, or performing
as part of the chapel service may contact Chaplain Ashcroft.

10:00 am
Men's and Women's Alumni Swim Meet
Natatorium