Reunion Events
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2012
Class of 1962 Golden Anniversary Reunion
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. – 1828 Café (Pearsons Hall)
Members of the Class of 1962 and the Golden Anniversary Club (all classes that graduated prior to 1962) are invited to reminisce, reconnect and relive your favorite McKendree memories at this special event.
All Reunion Reception / 25th Class Reunion
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. - The Russel E. and Fern M. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
Student Lounge & Outdoor Patio
Includes all alumni and the honored members of the 25th Reunion Class of 1987. All alumni are invited to join us for a special reception and to reconnect with fellow alums while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and live music. The event is free of charge. Business attire.
McKendree Mix & Mingle
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – The Weingarten, 1780 E. State Rt. 15, Belleville, IL
Young alums or alums that are young at heart are invited to swirl, sip and mingle at the second annual Alumni Reunion hosted by our Young Alumni Association. Complimentary appetizers will be provided and beverages will be available for purchase.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2012
Alumni Registration
8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – Campus Quad & Fountain Area
Check-in at the alumni registration tent. Tickets for your selected activities will be included in your registration packets. Make sure to pre-register to receive your McKendree alumni swag!
Education Alumni Breakfast & Reunion
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – New Residence Hall Lobby & Patio
All Education Alumni are invited to come back for a special breakfast honoring graduates from the School of Education. Don’t miss this opportunity to reunite with friends and to network with other educators. The event will be held in the beautiful new Residence Hall Lobby and Patio and is free of charge.
Ferox Trolley & Tailgate Party
10:30 a.m. – Melvin Price Convocation Center Parking Lot & Leemon Field North Lot
All Ferox (Phi Rho Chi) alumni are invited to ride the trolley in the parade and then gather to reconnect with other Ferox alumni. The trolley lines up in the Convocation Center parking lot at 10:30 a.m. The tailgate party starts immediately following the parade in the North Lot next to Leemon Field.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2012
Choir Alumni Gathering
8:30 a.m. – Bothwell Chapel, 1828 Pearsons Hall
Calling all singers! Choir alumni are invited to participate in the annual Homecoming Chapel Service. Join your fellow vocalists for a continental breakfast followed by rehearsal at 9:00 a.m. Lend us your voice and join other alums as they share their talents during the Bothwell Chapel Service.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Reservations must be made directly with the hotel. Please ask for the McKendree University
Rate.
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Hilton Garden Inn |
LaQuinta Inn & Suites |
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Drury Inn |
Dr. Jazz Bed & Breakfast |
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Comfort Suites |
Settle Inn |
