A time to celebrate and remember! All alumni are welcome to return to campus, catch up with friends and classmates, visit with faculty and staff, cheer on the Prairie Fire, and have fun! Check out these Homecoming events: Full Schedule And if your Class is celebrating a Reunion, don't forget to send in your questionnaire! The deadline has been extended to September 15. Thursday, October 30 7:00 p.m.
Knox Women's Volleyball vs. Greenville
Memorial Gym 9:00 p.m.
Bonfire
Parking lot behind T. Fleming Fieldhouse Sponsored by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Office of Campus Life 9:00 p.m. – Midnight
Knox Jazz Combo
McGillacuddy's, 58 South Cherry Street Friday, October 31 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Homecoming Registration – NEW LOCATION!
Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union
ALL ALUMNI SHOULD SIGN IN!
Pick up your complimentary Knox lanyard!
DVD copies of Class of 1958, 1963, 1968, and 1973 films for sale—$5 each.
Pre-ordered Homecoming t-shirts can be picked up. 8:00 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Return to the Classroom
You are invited to visit the following classes. Building and room locations will be available one week before Homecoming at www.knox.edu/roomlocation. Click the room number for a more complete location description. Period 1: 8:00–9:10 a.m.
BIOL 338-1 Developmental Biology, Judy Thorn
PREC 100-A Conversations in a World of Strangers, David Amor Period 2: 9:20–10:30 a.m.
CS 330-1 Cryptography & Computer Security, John Dooley
PS 342 The Modern Theorists, Lane Sunderland Period 3: 10:40–11:50 a.m.
ECON 301-1 Intermediate Microeconomics, Jonathan Powers
THEA 121-1 Introduction to Theatre Technology, Craig Choma '93 Period 4: 12:00–1:10 p.m.
CS 205-1 Algorithm Design & Analysis, David Bunde
PHIL 211-1 Philosophy of Art, Daniel Wack
PREC 100-M Conversations in a World of Strangers, Paul Marasa
PS 222-1 Introduction to Latin American Politics, Karen Kampwirth '86
PSYC 100-1 Introduction to Psychology, Frank McAndrew Period 5: 1:20–2:30 p.m.
ANSO 205-1 Race & Ethnic Relations, Wendell Hunigan
BUS 285-1 Marketing & Society, John Spittell
CS 205-1 Algorithm Design & Analysis, David Bunde -- MOVED TO 4th HOUR
ENG 120-3 Introduction to Literature, Emily Anderson
PREC 100-P Conversations in a World of Strangers, Paul Marasa
PREC 100-Q Conversations in a World of Strangers, Jonathan Powers
PREC 100-S Conversations in a World of Strangers, Daniel Wack
PS 227-1 Women & Latin American Politics, Karen Kampwirth '86
ART 118-1 Graphic Design/Electronic Publishing I, Christie Ferguson Cirone '79 Period 6: 2:40–3:50 p.m.
CS 127-1 Computing, Technology & Society, John Dooley
CS 308-1 Networks & Distributed Systems, David Bunde
ENG 124-1 Introduction to Film, Emily Anderson
FREN 230-1 Introduction to French Culture, Bruce Davis
PREC 100-V Conversations in a World of Strangers, Stuart Allison
PSYC 100-2 Introduction to Psychology, Frank McAndrew
10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Knox College Faculty Past & Present
Galesburg Civic Art Center
114 East Main Street
An exhibition of the works of Knox art faculty, including Tony Gant, Greg Gilbert, Mike Godsil '76, Harland Goudie, Lynette Lombard, Elena Rakochy '95, Frederick Ortner, Lori Reed, Robert Reed, and Tetsuya Yamada, among others. 1:00 p.m.
Alumni Golf
Soangetaha Country Club
For tee time, contact Kirk Hosteng, club pro, at 309-342-5410. 2:30 p.m.
Dedication of Borzello Hall
115 East South Street
Honoring the generosity of Bob Borzello '58. Borzello Hall is the College's newest academic building. 3:30 p.m.
Dedication of Turner Track
Trevor Field
Honoring Harold Turner, who taught and coached at Knox for 25 years. At the time of his retirement in 1963, Coach Turner was the only coach in the Midwest Athletic Conference to have won conference championships in three sports. 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Alumni Symposium
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Is Anybody Watching: The Presidential Debate in American Politics
Participants include moderator Robert Seibert '63, professor of political science; Rodney Davis and Douglas Wilson, co-directors of the Lincoln Studies Center; television news reporter Robert Jamieson '65; Michael Lawrence '64, director of the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute; and Norm Winick '74, newspaper publisher. 5:30 p.m.
President's Circle Reception
Hermann Muelder Reading Room, Seymour Library
Lincoln-Douglas Society & President's Circle Members
Featuring the dedication of the Douglas '66 and Maria Bayer Faculty Chair in Earth Sciences.
By invitation only. 6:00 p.m.
Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Fame
2008 Induction Ceremony & Banquet
Oak Room, Seymour Union
Reservations required. 6:00 p.m. Reception
6:30 p.m. Dinner
7:30 p.m. Presentations 2008 Inductees
Beth E. Conant '02
William L. Fuerst '69
Megan N. Owens '01
Russell W. Schwem '54
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Halloween Party
Memorial Gym
Happy Halloween! Enjoy some old-fashion fun—carnival games, inflatables, and a freeze-frame dance. Come in costume and join the Costume Fashion Show at 7:00 p.m. All ages welcome! 6:30 p.m.
PB Boys & Class of 1948 Reception & Dinner
Lake Rice Room, Soangetaha Country Club
Reservations required. 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Alumni Art Show Lecture
Round Room, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Anissa Lewis '96 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Annual Psychology Department Fechnerfest
Francois Classroom, E-117, Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Class of 1973 Reception
Wilson House, 182 West South Street
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Cash bar available. 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
"Taste of Galesburg" All-Class Reception
All alumni are invited to gather in the T. Fleming Fieldhouse for an all-class informal reception. Special areas for Reunion classes ending in "8" or "3." Hors d'oeuvres provided by downtown Galesburg restaurants—Cherry Street "Mud," Pizza House pizza, Landmark spinach bisque, Packinghouse cinnamon rolls, Uncle Billy's spinach bread, and much more! Cash bar available.
Reservations requested. 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Alumni Art Show Opening Reception
Lobby, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Featuring the paintings and mixed media works of Anissa Lewis '96. 8:00 p.m.
Class of 1978 Reception
Olyve's Martini Bar
58 South Cherry Street 8:00 p.m.
Theatre Production
Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Tartuffe by Molière. Directed by Neil Blackadder, associate professor of theatre.
Admission: $5 adults, students free. 8:00 p.m.
Class of 1983 Reception
McGillacuddy's
58 South Cherry Street 9:00 – Midnight
Alumni Jam Session
Cherry Street Restaurant & Bar, Bier Garten
57 South Cherry Street 9:00 p.m.
Class of 2003 Late-Night Bowling & Costume Party
Northgate Lanes
1576 North Henderson Street
Cash bar and snacks available for purchase.
Reservations required. Saturday, November 1 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Homecoming Registration – NEW LOCATION!
Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union
ALL ALUMNI SHOULD SIGN IN!
Pick up your complimentary Knox lanyard!
DVD copies of Class of 1958, 1963, 1968, and 1973 films for sale—$5 each.
Pre-ordered Homecoming t-shirts can be picked up. 7:45 a.m.
9th Annual 5K Homecoming Walk/Run
Lobby, E. & L. Andrew Fitness Center
Sign-in at 7:45 a.m. Race begins at 8:00 a.m.
Reservations required. 8:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Yoga
Koran-Handler Fitness Studio, E. & L. Andrew Fitness Center
Led by Laura Collins, YogaFit trained instructor. Laura practices and teaches yoga at several Galesburg locales, including Inner Wisdom Bookstore, Knox College, and OSF St. Mary Medical Center. 8:30 a.m.
Alumni Choir Continental Breakfast
Jay Rehearsal Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
All Knox Choir alumni are welcome. 8:30 a.m.
Appreciation Breakfast for Knox Service Award Winners & Reunion Co-Chairs
Knox-Gale-Lombard Rooms, Seymour Union 9:00 a.m.
Alumni Choir Rehearsal
Jay Rehearsal Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
All Knox Choir alumni are invited to sing. 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Admission Office Welcomes Alumni Children
Office of Admission, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Campus tours available at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Call 800-678-KNOX for reservations. 10:00 a.m.
Homecoming Convocation
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Class of 1958 Processional Alumni Choir with Laura Lane, Director of Choral Activities
Alumni Association Annual Meeting
Presentation of Reunion Gift Campaign Trophies 2008 Service Award Recipients
Phyllis Holowaty Albrecht '56
George B. Eaton '80
Carolyn Swartz Park '55 Class Speakers
Caroline Andrews Porter '58
Mike Dooley '09, Senior Class President
10:00 a.m.
Men's & Women's Cross Country Midwest Conference Championship Meet
Laurel Greens
1133 E US Highway 150, Knoxville 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Knox College Faculty Past & Present Galesburg
Civic Art Center
114 East Main Street
An exhibition of the works of Knox art faculty, including Tony Gant, Greg Gilbert, Mike Godsil '76, Harland Goudie, Lynette Lombard, Elena Rakochy '95, Frederick Ortner, Lori Reed, Robert Reed, and Tetsuya Yamada, among others. 11:20 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
Reunion Class Photos
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Payment required at time of order. Make checks payable to Foley Photo Studio ($20 for one 8 x 10 photo).
| | 1948 11:20 a.m.
1953 11:30 a.m.
1958 11:40 a.m.
1963 11:50 a.m.
1968 12:00 p.m.
1973 12:10 p.m. | | 1978 12:20 p.m.
1983 12:30 p.m.
1988 12:40 p.m.
1993 12:50 p.m.
1998 1:00 p.m.
2003 1:10 p.m. |
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Alumni & Faculty Book Signing
Lobby, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Featuring:
Emeritus Professors Rodney O. Davis & Douglas L. Wilson, The Lincoln Douglas Debates: The Lincoln Studies Center Edition
Emeritus Professor Robert Hellenga, The Italian Lover
Allen Salter '75, Mean Town Blues
Thomas Wolf '69, Midnight Assassin: A Murder in America's Heartland
Professor Magali Roy-Fequiere, Women, Creole Identity and Intellectual Life in Early Twentieth-Century Puerto Rico
Assistant Professor Jeremy Day-O'Connell, Pentatonicism from the Eighteenth Century to Debussy
Owen Muelder '63, The Underground Railroad in Western Illinois
Professor Natania Rosenfeld, Outsiders Together: Virginia and Leonard Woolf
Plus many more!
Authors interested in participating should contact Megan Scott '96, editor of Knox Magazine, 888-KNOXCOL, 309-341-7760, or mscott@knox.edu, no later than September 19, 2008.
11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Campus Community Lunch
Hard Knox Café, Seymour Union
Gather with alumni, students, faculty, and staff for lunch—$7.50 each. Cash only. Noon
Knox-Lombard Fifty Year Club Luncheon & Class of 1958 Induction Ceremony
Lincoln Room, Seymour Union
Reservations required.
Questions? Contact Megan Clayton, coordinator of Fifty Year Club activities, 888-KNOXCOL, 309-341-7476, or 50yearclub@knox.edu. Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Whitlatch Retirement Reception
Studio Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Honoring Robert C. Whitlatch "Doc Bob," professor of theatre since 1966. Doc Bob directed, designed, and acted in more than 50 productions at Knox. He served as Grand Marshal for nearly 20 years and twice received the Philip Green Wright-Lombard College Prize for Distinguished Teaching.
Reservations required. Noon – 1:30 p.m.
Sigma Nu Meet & Greet BBQ
556 South West Street 12:45 p.m.
Dedication of Knosher Bowl
Knosher Bowl
Honoring Harley Knosher, long-time Knox coach and athletic director. Knosher coached and taught from 1960 until his retirement in 2000, and served as athletic director from 1964 to 2000. 1:00 p.m.
So You Want to Publish a Book?
Alumni Room, Old Main
This session features Robert Hellenga, professor emeritus of English, and is an ideal opportunity for writers to learn about the inner workings of the publishing industry. 1:00 p.m.
Choir Brats Stand Near the southeast corner of the Knosher Bowl
Come nosh and chat during the football game! 1:00 p.m.
Knox Football vs. Lake Forest
Knosher Bowl
Recognition of 2008 Hall of Fame Inductees at half-time. 1:00 p.m.
Knox Women's Soccer vs. Grinnell
Jorge Prats Field, west of the Knosher Bowl 1:00 p.m.
Tour of Historic Galesburg
Meet Harry Bulkeley, historian and retired circuit court judge, in front of Old Main. Bus tour is limited to 14 passengers. 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Boomtown 1858: Galesburg and the Fifth Lincoln-Douglas Debate
South Lawn of Old Main
Knox students bring history to life with the display of a life-size replica of the Lincoln-Douglas Debate site at Knox's Old Main. 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tell Your Knox Story!
Gizmo, Seymour Union
Stop by the Gizmo and record your Knox memories. 2:00 p.m.
Book Discussion
Olyve's Martini Bar
58 South Cherry Street
A book discussion with Emily Anderson, assistant professor of English, on Atonement by Ian McEwan. Widely regarded as one of McEwan's best works, the film adaptation of Atonement won one Oscar and was nominated for six others. 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Music Movement Jam
Kresge Lobby, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Semenya McCord '71, jazz artist and lecturer in music, and Kathleen Ridlon, assistant professor of dance, will lead children through a creative and fun learning experience, using music and movement. Participants are asked to arrive on time and wear comfortable loose fitting clothing. This activity is appropriate for school age children. 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Whiting Hall Tour
Visit the building that, until 1979, was a residence hall for Knox alumnae. 2:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Guided Tour & Nature Walk
Green Oaks Biological Field Station
Tour guided by Stuart Allison, associate professor of biology and director of Green Oaks Biological Field Station. Check www.knox.edu/greenoaksdirections.xml for directions. 3:00 p.m.
Imaginative Recreations: The Influence of Leonardo da Vinci on the Art of Odilon Redon
Round Room, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Art history alumni lecture by Abigail Yoder '04. 3:00 p.m.
Medieval Books—Treasures in the Knox Library
Alumni Reading Room, Seymour Library
How were the first books made? Sharon Clayton, associate librarian, will present examples from the Knox Collections. Highlights of the collection include a leaf from a 12th-century Armenian bible, a 15th-century illuminated Book of Hours, and a book from the 16th-century library of Jean Grolier, considered by many to be the first private book collector. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Let's Dance!
Auxiliary Gym Dance Center
Learn to dance like the stars! New York style swing dance lesson instructed by Judithe Rexford of Rexford Dance Studio, Peoria, Illinois. Judithe is the instructor for "Shall We Dance" classes at Galesburg's Orpheum Theatre. Please wear soft-soled shoes. 3:00 p.m.
Black Alumni Association Reception
Conference Room C & D
Best Western Prairie Inn
300 South Soangetaha Road
Hosted by Bernard McCune '88. 3:00 p.m.
Common Ground Reception
Human Rights Center
422 South Academy Street
Celebrate the 20th year of an LGBTQ club on campus and meet with members of the newly formed LGBTQ alumni club. 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Zeta, & Phi Mu Reception
Bookfellow Room, Seymour Library 3:30 p.m.
Knox Men's Soccer vs. Grinnell
Jorge Prats Field, west of the Knosher Bowl 4:00 p.m.
Faculty Meet & Greet Ice Cream Social
Lobby, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Come one, come all! 4:00 p.m.
The Knox Student Alumni Reception
S.S. McClure Publications Office, First Floor, Seymour Union 4:00 p.m.
Alpha Phi Omega Alumni Reception
Post Lobby, Post Hall
Heather Kopec '10, APO president, and Neill Unger, advisor of APO for 20 years, invite APO alumni to join in a celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Knox APO chapter. 4:00 p.m.
Sigma Nu State of the Chapter Address
556 South West Street 4:00 p.m.
Open Houses Fraternities
Alpha Delta Epsilon, Standish Room, Seymour Library
Beta Theta Pi, 112 West South Street
Sigma Chi, 616 South West Street
Tau Kappa Epsilon, 160 West South Street
Phi Gamma Delta, 218 Sout Cedar Street Sororities
Delta Delta Delta, 386 South Academy Street
Kappa Kappa Gamma, Wilson House, 182 West South Street
Pi Beta Phi, 396 South Academy Street
4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
Off Knox
Olyve's Martini Bar
58 South Cherry Street
You'll get three minutes to read a poem, tell a joke, spin a yarn, conjure magic, sing a duet, perform a monologue, pluck a guitar, improv some improv—or anything else you can do for three minutes. If interested in participating, contact Monica Berlin '95, assistant professor of English, at 309-341-7195, or mberlin@knox.edu, no later than September 19, 2008. 4:30 p.m.
Reception for Alumni Letterwinners, Current Student Athletes & Families
Lobby, Memorial Gym 4:30 p.m.
A.B.L.E. & Lo Nuestro Alumni Reception
A.B.L.E. House
168 West Tompkins Street 4:30 p.m.
Pre-Med Club Alumni Reception
A-112, Umbeck Science-Mathematics Center 5:00 p.m.
Inter-Varsity Christian Fellowship Reception
Room 103, George Davis Hall 5:00 p.m.
Sigma Alpha Iota Alumnae Tea
Jay Rehearsal Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts 5:30 p.m.
Class of 1998 Meet & Greet
Post Lobby, Post Hall
Gather for pre-dinner conversation and an opportunity to connect with current students. 6:00 p.m.
Reception & Buffet Dinner for Class of 1953 & Guests
Lake Rice Room, Soangetaha Country Club
Reservations required. 6:00 p.m.
Reception & Buffet Dinner for Class of 1958 & Guests
Ballroom, Soangetaha Country Club
Reservations required. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Homecoming Dinner
T. Fleming Fieldhouse
All alumni are invited. Areas will be designated for Reunion classes. Non-Reunion classes are welcome to join any class for dinner. Cash bar available.
Reservations required. 8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Homecoming Dance
T. Fleming Fieldhouse
Dance to the music of Sally Weisenburg & the Famous Sidemen, a jump blues and swing band, legendary in the Midwest for their performances at festivals, clubs, concerts, and private events. The band moves easily from their jump blues/swing personae to a wide mix of styles from standards, '60s Motown and soul, and '50s and '60s rock. 8:00 p.m.
Theatre Production
Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Tartuffe by Molière. Directed by Neil Blackadder, associate professor of theatre.
Admission: $5 adults, students free. 8:00 p.m.
Union Board Presents Mike Super Magic & Illusion
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts 9:00 p.m.
Class of 2003 "Tour of Galesburg"
Re-create the Senior Week Pub Crawl—more details to come regarding times and places to meet! Sunday, November 2 9:00 a.m.
Men's & Women's Alumni Soccer Game
Jorge Prats Field, west of the Knosher Bowl 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Class of 1968 Brunch
Home of George and Mary Mangieri Burgland '68
20 Hiawatha Lane, Galesburg
Reservations requested. 9:30 a.m.
Class of 1953 Brunch
Home of Larry '53 and Doris Chadwick
235 Illini Drive, Galesburg
Reservations requested. 10:00 a.m.
Class of 1958 Brunch
Home of Bob '58 and Louise Bost Wolf '59
3 Gilbert Park, Knoxville
Reservations requested. 10:00 a.m.
Brunch in the Hard Knox Café
Dine with students – $7.50 each. Cash only. Visit the Knox Bookstore
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Homecoming t-shirts will be on sale ($15 for long-sleeved, $10 for short-sleeved).
MasterCard and VISA accepted.
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