For some, Homecoming is a garden of new ideas sowed by old friends. Who'd want to miss that?!
Last Homecoming, four roommates from Crissey 103 reconnected at the Class of 1973's Homecoming reunion and planned a "trip of a lifetime," according to Peg Maass McAllister '73. They waited a short six months to harvest their idea, making a trip to Machu Picchu in May 2009. Pictured in their Kalamazoo College t-shirts (including two from last year's Homecoming 5K race), with the ancient Incan city in the background, are (l-r): Jennifer Armstrong West, Linda Lee Lutz, Peg Maass McAllister, and Carole Siewert Keen.
Take an opportunity to reconnect with some of your classmates at this year's Homecoming festivities, October 16-18, 2009. All alumni are invited, and special reunion events are being planned for the classes of 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, and 2009. This year's Homecoming Weekend will feature the 5th annual Homecoming 5K Run/Walk, the Alumni Association Awards Ceremony, the Homecoming football game vs. Alma, a poetry session with Conrad Hilberry and Di Seuss '78, a mushroom hunt with Paul Olexia, and plenty of other opportunities to connect with students, faculty, and old friends. Check out the weekend's full schedule,
Take an opportunity to reconnect with some of your classmates at this year's Homecoming festivities, October 16-18, 2009.
and register to attend! Reunion-year alumni are also encouraged to participate in this year's Reunion Giving Challenge. While online, take a moment to nominate a classmate, former professor, or coach for an Alumni Association Award. The Distinguished Service Award, the Distinguished Achievement Award, the Weimer K. Hicks Award, and the Athletic Hall of Fame Award are awarded annually during Homecoming weekend. Visit the awards website to read about the award criteria and nominate someone today.
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