College Engagement, Office of Advancement
2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
We are excited to welcome parents and families to campus for our combined Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend (HFFW). You will have the opportunity to meet faculty, cheer on the Prairie Fire teams, and most importantly—enjoy time with your student, their friends, and parents.
Schedule highlights for parents and families are below. You can also visit the Homecoming page for the complete schedule of events.
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 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!
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.
5:30 p.m., Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony
Lincoln/Skylight Rooms, Seymour Union
A celebration of new Hall of Fame inductees.
Registration required.
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, The Ford Center for the Fine Arts
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.
9:30 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, 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. Men's Soccer vs. Lawrence
Jorge Prats Field
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 (and swag shop)
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, Illinois 61485
Check www.knox.edu/greenoaksdirections or use the address above for GPS directions.
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
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.
4:00 p.m., Open Houses
Various locations TBD
4:30 p.m., Music Department Showcase
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for Fine Arts
A sampling of music from some of our choral and instrumental ensembles.
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.
TBD, Union Board Event
Location to be determined.
TBD, Yoga
Location information coming soon.
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.
Wrap up the weekend.
Visit the bookstore, grab a meal with your student (or coffee with parents while they sleep in).
Galesburg hotels and accommodations will reach capacity before the weekend.
Make your room reservations now at a local hotel or airbnb.
We are excited to welcome all of our parents and families at the Homecoming Hub when you arrive.
Please register by October 11.
We want to make sure you have a wonderful experience throughout the weekend. Please reach out with any 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.
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https://www.knox.edu/parents/homecoming-and-reunion
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