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Homecoming 2017: 6 Things to Know

Reconnect with old friends—and make new ones—at Homecoming 2017. New this year is an alumni dance class, food trucks, and a faculty reading and reception to mark the formal end of the 50th anniversary celebration for Knox's Program in Creative Writing. Homecoming features more than 100 events from October 27-29.

Six Things to Know for Homecoming 2017

Knox College student working on the campus farm.

Knox Gains Green College Rankings

Knox College is receiving strong marks for its environmental practices from two major college guides, Princeton Review's "Green Colleges" list and the Sierra Club "Cool Schools" rankings.

TKS students work on newspaper in publication office.

Student Newspaper Named 2017 Pacemaker Winner

The Knox Student receives Associated College Press award that's often referred to as the Pulitzer Prize of collegiate journalism.

Prairie Fire men's soccer control the ball.

Prairie Fire Men's Soccer Team Earns Regional Ranking

Knox debuts in the 10th spot in the North Region after a 1-1 tie with Wartburg College, currently ranked 23rd in the country.

Knox students performed community service as part of the Explore and Engage event

Students Explore and Engage in the Community

The Kleine Center for Community Service and Alpha Phi Omega organize activities for students to discover community organizations.

Friends and family greeted their students on Family & Friends Weekend.

Family & Friends Weekend 2017

Students and loved ones spend time together at events around campus and in Galesburg.

Calendar

Colorado Knox Club Service Event

October 21, 2017

Homecoming 2017

October 27-29, 2017

New York Knox Club Subway Art Tour

November 11, 2017

Colorado Knox Club: Nuggets v. Bulls

November 30, 2017

Fast Fact

Did You Know ...

Five-time Grammy award winner Maria Schneider will present her original compositions at the Galesburg Orpheum Theatre at 7 p.m. on November 9 to cap off this year's Mirza Jazz Residency. Performing her work at the free concert will be The Knox Jazz Ensemble, Illinois State University Jazz Ensemble I, and Western Illinois University Jazz Studio Orchestra, as well as guest soloists Chip McNeill and Todd Kelly.

Fast Fact

Did You Know ...

Knox is looking for students who are bright, curious, and compelling. Perhaps you know high school students who are academic standouts—or who demonstrate their talents through extracurricular activities or community service. We'll give recommended students the V.I.P. treatment by waiving the $50 application fee.

Hard Knox Cafe Remodel

For Knox College students, the first day of classes marked another beginning, too: the debut of the renovated Hard Knox Cafe.

Hard Knox Cafe Renovation

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