College Engagement, Office of Advancement
2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
We are excited to welcome Knox alumni, family, and friends to campus for Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend. Throughout the weekend you have opportunities to celebrate, reminisce with friends, visit faculty and staff, cheer on the Prairie Fire—and just have fun!
The complete schedule is below. Use these buttons for schedule highlights to customize your weekend.
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Knox Remembers
HOPE Center, 305 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
Honor and remember beloved members of the Knox College community. A dedicated table will be set up for you to leave photos, mementos, or other items that celebrate their lives.
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Class of 1969 Pre-Reunion Gathering
Home of Mary Mangieri Burgland '68, 20 Hiawatha Lane, Galesburg
Registration required.
5:30 p.m., Class of 1974 Pre-Reunion Gathering
156 East Bar and Grill, 156 East Main Street, Galesburg
Registration required.
6:00 p.m., Volleyball vs. Eureka
Memorial Gymnasium, T. Fleming Fieldhouse
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Cherry St. Jazz Combo
Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 East Main Street, Galesburg
The Cherry Street Jazz Combo is joined by Matt Wilson, a former featured artist at Rootabaga Jazz Fest and Mirza Jazz Residency. Matt will hold a masterclass at 6:00 p.m., and then perform with the Combo beginning at 7:00 p.m.
All Day, Seymour Library Programming
Mapping the World Exhibit: Rare Maps from the Knox College Collection
Student Exhibit: Mapping Knox—International Students in the 1930s and 1940s
Pop-Up Exhibit: Mapping the Ephemeral
Story Booths: "Our Voices—Mapping the Past"
8:00 a.m. to 3:50 p.m., Return to Classroom
A list of classes you can attend is coming soon. Space is limited—first come, first served.
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Homecoming Hub and Check-in
Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union
A place to gather and connect with friends and family. Pick up your name tag, grab a snack and some Knox swag, and let us welcome you to campus!
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Knox Remembers
HOPE Center, 305 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
Honor and remember beloved members of the Knox College community. A dedicated table will be set up for you to leave photos, mementos, or other items that celebrate their lives.
TBD, Off-Campus Study Reunion Open House
Stellyes Center for Global Studies, Room 226, Alumni Hall
Alumni are encouraged to bring pictures from their time abroad!
2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Class of 1974 Life on Campus: Then and Now Panel Discussion
Location TBD
Join the Class of 1974 and current students as they discuss life on campus then and now.
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Computer Science Mixer
Room E117, Umbeck Science–Mathematics Center
Alumni and currect students are welcome to gather with current students and faculty for department updates and fun.
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Political Science and International Relations Gathering
Room 104, George Davis Hall
Alumni from the department are invited to share snacks and conversation.
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., President's Circle Donor Reception
Petrovich Atrium, Alumni Hall
The President's Circle recognizes our leadership donors, celebrating the incredible impact they have on our entire community. By invitation only.
Registration required.
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Parent and Family Gathering
Taproom, The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg
Parents and families are welcome to join us for a casual get-together before Celebrate Knox kicks off.
Registration required.
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Class of 1969 55th Reunion Reception
Innkeepers, 80 North Seminary Street, Galesburg
Heavy appetizers and cash bar.
Registration required.
5:30 p.m., Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony
Lincoln/Skylight Rooms, Seymour Union
A celebration of new Hall of Fame inductees.
Registration required.
2024 Inductees
Paul Bennett '08
Jim Fennema '73
Mike Hendrick '13
The 1987-88 Women's Basketball Team
6:00 p.m., Decade of the 60s Reception
156 East, 156 East Main Street, Galesburg
Registration required.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Celebrate Knox Reception
The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg
Celebrate all things Knox at this casual gathering! Come meet with your classmates, other Knox parents and families, and President McGadney. Areas will be designated for Reunion years. Food trucks available on-site.
Registration required.
6:00 p.m., Alumni Art Exhibition: Gabe Moreno '14
Borzello Art Gallery, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Class of 1974 50th Reunion Reception
Gill Atrium, Umbeck Science–Mathematics Center
Appetizers and cash bar.
Registration required.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Class of 2014 Gathering
Whitcomb Art Center
8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Knox Observatory Night Sky Viewing
Rooftop, Umbeck Science–Mathematics Center
View the night sky from the Knox observatory with Knox Associate Professor Nathalie Haurberg '06. Please note, there are several flights of stairs required to reach the observatory. Rain date: Saturday, October 26. This event is weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of excessive clouds or rain.
9:00 p.m., Class of 1989 Meet Up
Cherry Street Brewing Co., 57 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
Class of '89! Let's continue the fun at Cherry Street after the Celebrate Knox event!
9:30 p.m., Campus Fireworks
Location TBD
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Knox Today
HOPE Center, 305 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
We welcome alumni, parents, and friends of the College to meet the leadership team to learn more about Knox today and have the opportunity to ask questions. Light breakfast provided.
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Homecoming Hub and Check-in
Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union
A place to gather and connect with friends and family. Pick up your name tag, grab a snack and some Knox swag, and let us welcome you to campus!
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Family Coffee Meet & Greet with Senior Staff
HOPE Center, 305 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
10:30 a.m., Convocation
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Join us for the 50th Reunion processional and presentation of class gift, and Knox Service and Scroll of Honor Award presentations.
Knox Service Award Recipients
Jim Davis '06
John Gorski '73
Tasha Weatherspoon Fleming '96
Scroll of Honor Recipients
Howard Heath '73
Carolyne Swanson McPherson '68
Steven L. Seward '68
10:30 a.m., Men's Soccer vs. Lawrence
Jorge Prats Field
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Knox Remembers
HOPE Center, 305 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
Honor and remember beloved members of the Knox College community. A dedicated table will be set up for you to leave photos, mementos, or other items that celebrate their lives.
11:00 a.m., Class of '79 Tailgate
Tailgate lot behind Knosher Bowl.
11:00 a.m., Class of '89 Tailgate
Tailgate lot behind Knosher Bowl.
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Class of 1974 Induction and Fifty Year Club (FYC) Luncheon
Lincoln/Skylight/Oak Rooms, Seymour Union
Registration required.
12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Knox Farm & Edible Forest Garden Tour
Knox Farm, 422 South Academy Street, Galesburg
Learn about ongoing Knox Farm projects and research in the high tunnels, with a student-led tour from the Knox Farm Crew.
12:30 p.m., Women's Soccer vs. Lawrence
Jorge Prats Field
1:00 p.m., Football vs. Cornell (and swag shop)
Knosher Bowl
1:00 p.m., Volleyball vs. Ripon
Memorial Gymnasium, T. Fleming Fieldhouse
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Knox is Lit
Whitcomb Art Center
Enjoy alumni readings, as well as an opportunity for open mic. More details coming soon.
2:00 p.m., Green Oaks Tour
Green Oaks Biological Field Station, 1797 Truro Turn Road, Victoria, IL 61485
Check www.knox.edu/greenoaksdirections or use the address above for GPS directions.
2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Our Knox College People Remembered at Hope Cemetery
Hope Cemetery, South Academy Street
Meet at the front gates of Hope Cemetery for a guided tour with Rex Cherrington '73.
Registration required.
2:00 p.m., English and Art History Alumni Talk: "Liberal Arts Forever: My Career in Museum Publishing"
Ruth Evans Lane '04, Senior Editor, J. Paul Getty Trust
Room 213, Whitcomb Art Center
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., LGBTQ Mixer
Wilson House
3:30 p.m., TRIO 50th Anniversary Celebration and Photo
Gill Atrium, Umbeck Science–Mathematics Center
4:00 p.m., Open Houses
Stay tuned for a list of all open house sessions.
ADE, Finley Room, Seymour Library
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Jorge Prats Memorial
Petrovich Atrium, Alumni Hall
Celebrate the life of beloved Knox professor and coach Jorge Prats with friends and family.
Registration required.
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Reunion Photos
Memorial Gymnasium, T. Fleming Fieldhouse
4:00 p.m. – 1964
4:10 p.m. – 1969
4:20 p.m. – 1974
4:30 p.m. – 1979
4:40 p.m. – 1984
4:50 p.m. – 1989
5:00 p.m. – 1994
5:10 p.m. – 1999
5:20 p.m. – 2004
5:30 p.m. – 2009
5:40 p.m. – 2014
5:50 p.m. – 2019
4:30 p.m., Music Department Showcase
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
A sampling of music from some of our choral and instrumental ensembles.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Class of 1974 Reunion Dinner
The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg
Registration required.
6:00 p.m., Homecoming Dinner
Lincoln/Oak/Skylight Rooms, Seymour Union
Cash bar at 6:00 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m. All alumni, parents, faculty, and staff are invited. Areas will be designated for Reunion years.
Registration required.
6:00 p.m., Class of 1969 55th Reunion Dinner
Galesburg Symphony Office, 95 North Seminary Street, Galesburg
Buffet and cash bar.
Registration required.
6:30 p.m., Class of 1989 Dinner
Safari Lounge, Cherry Street Brewing Co., 57 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
Registration required.
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Class of 1994 Gathering
Safari Lounge, Cherry Street Brewing Co., 57 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
Registration required.
TBD, Union Board Event
Location TBD
TBD, Yoga
Location TBD
Unwind after the weekend with a relaxing yoga session—all are invited!
8:00 a.m., Beth Potter '89 and Robin Carre '85 Memorial 5K Walk/Run
Turner Track, T. Fleming Fieldhouse
All are invited to participate in this memorial walk/run. If you would like to purchase a long sleeve shirt, please indicate your size at registration. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Potter-Carre Experience Fund. (You can email gifts@knox.edu if you would like a receipt for your donation).
View the course.
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Class of 1974 50th Reunion Brunch
Home of Carl and Karen Zeches Hawkinson '74, 249 Park Lane Drive, Galesburg
Registration required.
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Class of 1969 55th Reunion Brunch
Lincoln Room, Seymour Union
Registration required.
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Brunch in the Hard Knox Café
Hard Knox Café, Seymour Union
The Hard Knox Café welcomes all visitors to enjoy brunch on campus! Prices are $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Credit or debit cards accepted at the door.
Registration requested.
1:00 p.m., 1973 Barcelona Program Memorial Tree Dedication
South Lawn, Seymour Union
During the 1973 Knox Barcelona Program, the tour bus carrying students and faculty was involved in an accident that resulted in the deaths of three students and serious injury to several others. This year we dedicate a living memorial to those who didn’t come home, to those whose lives were forever changed, and to the heroics of Knox faculty and Barcelona Program students during the recovery. All are welcome.
The weekend winds down. Enjoy strolling through campus and Downtown Galesburg.
What should I do first?
Make your room reservations now at a local hotel or airbnb.
How do I register?
Online registration is local hotel or open now!. Register by October 11.
Who should I reach out to if I want to organize a Reunion?
A member of the College Engagement team will be happy to provide you with information to help you plan your Reunion. Contact us at engage@knox.edu or 309-341-7238.
Who should I reach out to if I have a question about Family & Friends events?
Contact the Office of College Engagement at engage@knox.edu or 309-341-7238.
Where can I find Knox apparel and gifts?
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 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Other questions?
Contact the Office of College Engagement at engage@knox.edu or 309-341-7238.
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.
Save the date now for Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend: October 9–12, 2025. Classes ending in 5s and 0s will celebrate Reunion in 2025. Want to plan something for your class? Email engage@knox.edu.
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Barnabas Root receives degree
Knox was one of the first colleges in Illinois to award a degree to a black student
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