First visit to campus or 50th—we hope to see you in October!
We are excited to welcome Knox alumni, family, and friends to campus for Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend.
Throughout the weekend you will have opportunities to celebrate, reminisce with friends, visit faculty and staff, cheer on the Prairie Fire, and just have fun! Download a campus map to help you get where you want to go!
Registration is open–scroll down to see the full schedule of events!
Most events are free and open to all, but a few do require registration. Sign up today and let us know you're joining us for Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend!
To make sure you don’t miss anything, update your email and home address. Update your info online or send updates to records@knox.edu.
Click on a date to view events happening that day. Most events are free and open to all, but a few do require registration.
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Check In & Welcome Center
Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union—New hours!
Welcome to campus! Pick up your name tag and kick off the weekend of festivities!
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fifty Year Club (FYC) Reception
Lincoln Room, Seymour Union
Appetizers and cash bar.
Registration required.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Cherry St. Jazz Combo
Smokin' Willies, 161 North Cherry Street, Galesburg
Catch some great jazz music from the Cherry St. Jazz Combo.
7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Check In & Welcome Center
Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union—New hours!
Welcome to campus! Pick up your name tag and kick off the weekend of festivities!
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Return to the Classroom
Various Campus Locations
Knox is all about lifelong learning. We welcome you to return to the classroom and sit in on any classes listed here.
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Lunch with your Student
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
Cost is $11 per person; children 2 and under are free. Pay at the door.
12:00 p.m. to 1;00 p.m., Better Together: Knox and Galesburg Community Partnerships
Abolition Lab, Seymour Union
Discover how Knox and the Galesburg community work hand-in-hand to support student success—during college and well beyond. This session highlights the connections, networks, and partnerships that help prepare students for meaningful careers and thriving lives in a new place, as well as after graduation.
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Green Oaks Tour
Green Oaks Biological Field Station, 1797 Truroturn Road, Victoria, IL 61485
Enjoy a tour provided by Director Green Oaks Field Research Center Stuart Allison and visit the new Knight Living & Learning Center, completed in spring of 2025.
Find directions online, or use the address above for GPS directions.
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Experience FP: Learing to Disagree
Abolition Lab, Seymour Union
Knox families and alumni are welcome to get a taste of all students' very first official course, First-Year Preceptorial (FP). Enjoy a faculty-led discussion and Q&A session, just like students in the classroom today. This year's common reading assignment is Learning to Disagree by John Inazu. Come prepared for the session by reading this excerpt before you arrive!
2:40 p.m. to 3:50 p.m., What Makes Me Tic: Inclusion through Comedy and Storytelling Workshop with Pamela Rae Schuller '09
Round Room, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
That one wild, weird, or wonderful Knox moment? It might just be your secret superpower. Join us for a fun, chill storytelling workshop on uncovering those story-worthy moments and learn how to spin them into tools you can use–whether that’s landing a job, winning over a room, or standing up for what matters.
Led by internationally know disability and mental health advocate and professional stand-up comedian Pamela Rae Schuller '09.
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Knox Farm Tour
High Tunnels, 422 South Academy Street, Galesburg
Learn about ongoing Knox Farm projects and research in the high tunnels, with a tour led by the Knox Farm Crew.
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Academic Showcase and Reception
Prairie Pavilion, South Lawn, Seymour Union
Join us under the tent as professors, students, parents, and alumni kick off Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend. Families can meet the faculty guiding their students. And alumni will learn what today’s majors are working on. Light refreshments served.
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., President's Circle
Petrovich Atrium, Alumni Hall
The President's Circle recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations who give to Knox College at a leadership level, beginning with annual gifts of $1,837 or more. During Homecoming, we invite you to celebrate the incredible impact you have on our entire community.
By invitation only.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., 1975 Reunion Reception
Gill Atrium, Umbeck Science—Mathematics Center
Appetizers and cash bar.
Registration required.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Fame
Lincoln/Skylight Rooms, Seymour Union
A celebration of the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees:
Becky Mowers Nelson '04
Jason Maclin '07
Vernice Mendrek
1975-76 Swimming and Diving Team
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Celebrate Knox
Prairie Pavilion, South Lawn, Seymour Union
Celebrate all things Knox at this casual gathering! Come meet with your classmates and other Knox parents and families. Round out the evening with Almost Midnight Breakfast featuring finger foods from Knox's dining services.
Areas will be designated for Families and Reunion years: 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020
Registration required.
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Check In & Welcome Center
Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union—New hours!
Welcome to campus! Pick up your name tag and kick off the weekend of festivities!
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Knox Today
Prairie Pavilion, South Lawn, Seymour Union
We welcome alumni, parents, and friends of the College to meet Senior Staff, learn more about what is currently happenng at Knox, and have the opportunity to ask questions.
10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Convocation
Prairie Pavilion, South Lawn, Seymour Union
Join us for the 50th Reunion processional, and Alumni Achievement, Young Alumni Achievement, and Knox Service Award presentations.
Max Potthoff '14, Young Alumni Achievement Award
Martin Reichel '71, Alumni Achievement Award
Kathy St. Cyr '68, Knox Service Award
11:00 a.m., Volleyball vs. Beloit College
Memorial Gym, T. Fleming Fieldhouse
11:00 a.m., Tailgating
Tailgate Lot behind Knosher Bowl
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Food Trucks
Knox Street, across from Knosher Bowl and Prats Field
Enjoy food from a variety of local food trucks. Food is free to Knox alumni, students, and families!
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Class of 1975 Induction and Fifty Year Club (FYC) Lunch
Lincoln/Skylight/Oak Rooms, Seymour Union
Registration required.
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Knox Farm Tour
High Tunnels, 422 South Academy Street, Galesburg
Learn about ongoing Knox Farm projects and research in the high tunnels, with a tour led by the Knox Farm Crew. Enjoy a specialtiy harvest and garlic planting as well!
1:00 p.m., Football vs. Grinnell College
Knosher Bowl
Come to halftime to celebrate the 2025 Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Knox is Lit
Whitcomb Art Center
Come hear Knox alumni Joseph Lennon '90, JoAnna Novak '07, Yvonne Murphy '90, and Adam Soto '10 read from their published books. This is a multigenerational, multi-disciplinary event!
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Open Theatre Rehearsal
Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
The Knox Theatre Department invites you to an open rehearsal of their fall production, "Our Town", by Thornton Wilder. Please enter or exit quietly as you wish.
1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Class of 1975 Reunion Photo
North Steps (outside), Alumni Hall
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Green Oaks Access
Green Oaks Biological Field Station, 1797 Truroturn Road, Victoria, IL 61485
Come visit and explore the new Knight Living & Learning Center at Knox's unique Green Oaks Biological Field Station. Stuart Allison, Director Green Oaks Field Research Center, will be available to answer questions about all things Green Oaks!
Find directions online, or use the address above for GPS directions.
2:45 p.m., Class of 1980 Reunion Photo
Prairie Pavilion, South Lawn, Seymour Union
Class of 1980! Round up your classmates for your Reunion photo!
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Portrait Photos
Under the Ginkgo Tree, Seymour Library
Capture this memorable weekend with a professional photo! Our photographer will be located near Seymour Library to snap photos of alumni, families, and students. Photos will be available for free download from the Knox College Flickr album.
Rain location: third floor of Alumni Hall
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Music Showcase
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Enjoy a sampling of music from some of our choral and instrumental ensembles.
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fraternity and Sorority Open Houses
Various campus locations.
Beta Theta Pi, 304 South Cedar Street
Delta Delta Delta, Delta Lodge, 386 South Academy Street
Kappa Kappa Gamma, KKG House, 320 West Brooks Street
Phi Gamma Delta, 218 South Cedar Street
Pi Beta Phi, Pi Phi Bungalow, 396 South Academy Street
Sigma Nu, 516 South West Street
Tau Kappa Epsilon, 160 West South Street
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fraternity and Sorority (FSL) Reception
Standish Room, Seymour Library
Members are invited to gather and celebrate with classmates.
Sororities:
Phi Mu, Delta Zeta, Alpha Xi Delta, Alpha Sigma Alpha
Fraternities
ADE, Phi Delta Theta, Sigma Chi
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Student and Affinity Group Receptions
Various campus locations.
Common Ground, LGBTQ+ Club
Gender and Sexuality Center, 161 West South Street
Lo Nuestro/MEChA
Casa Latina, 643 South West Street
4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Reunion Photos
Prairie Pavilion, South Lawn, Seymour Union
Reunion Classes! Gather up your classmates for your Reunion photo! Photos will be available for free download from the Knox College Flickr album.
1980 - 2:45 p.m.
1970 - 4:30 p.m.
1985 - 4:40 p.m.
1990 - 4:50 p.m.
1995 - 5:00 p.m.
2000 - 5:10 p.m.
2005 - 5:20 p.m.
2010 - 5:30 p.m.
2015 - 5:40 p.m.
2020 - 5:50 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Homecoming and Family & Friends Dinner
Featuring storyteller and comedian Pam Schuller '09
Prairie Pavilion, South Lawn, Seymour Union
Alumni and Families are warmly invited to join us for dinner in the Prairie Pavilion! Areas will be designated for Families and Reunion years: 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020
Make sure you're there at 7:30 p.m.! Pamela Rae Schuller '09, internationally known disability and mental health advocate and professional stand-up comedian, will be doing a special comedy and storytelling show about Knox.
Cash bar. Registration required.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Class of 1975 Reunion Dinner
Soangetaha Country Club, 238 North Soangetaha Road, Galesburg
Celebrate your 50th Reunion!
Cash bar. Registration required.
8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Observatory Tour
Meet in Gill Atrium, Umbeck Science–Mathematics Center
The event is weather dependent; in the event of cloudy weather the event will be cancelled. Be aware that accessing the observatory for the full experience requires climbing several flights of stairs; a remote feed from one of the telescopes will be provided for those that cannot use the stairs.
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Brunch
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
Wind down a weekend of fun with breakfast in the Union. Areas will be designated for Families and Reunion years: 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010, 2015, and 2020
Cost is $11 per person; children 2 and under are free. Pay at the door.
If you're celebrating a milestone reunion, visiting your student for the first time, or simply catching up with your classmates, join us for Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend!
Preparation is key to a successful Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend. And don't forget to pack plenty of purple and gold!
Have a question about Homecoming, Reunion, or Family & Friends Weekend? We have answers.
Make your room reservations now at a local hotel or airbnb.
Registration is open. Let us know you're coming to campus!
Contact the Office of College Engagement at engage@knox.edu or 309-341-7238.
Shop a wide variety of items in the online bookstore, and wear your new Knox gear to campus!
When on campus you can visit the Knox Bookstore in the lower level of Seymour Union.
Hours are:
Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
There will also be a pop-up shop at Knosher Bowl during the football game on Saturday.
Contact the Office of College Engagement at engage@knox.edu or 309-341-7238.
