Schedule of Events
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Current Student Banquet and Dance – location TBA, 7:00 p.m.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Continental Breakfast and Departmental Celebrations – Various Locations, 8:30-9:45 a.m.
Business & Economics Department Investment Center - Ribbon Cutting Ceremony – Chamberlain Center, 3rd floor, 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Chapel Convocation, "Celebrating the Journey" – Wesley Chapel, 10:00-11:20 a.m.
Lunch – Campus Center, 11:30 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
Alumni Panel Presentations: "The Calling" – Various Locations, 1:15-2:25 p.m.
Refreshment Break – Various Locations, 2:30-2:45 p.m.
Alumni Panel Presentations: "Globally Connected" – Various Locations, 2:45-4:00 p.m.
Open College Choir Rehearsal with Dr. Donald Bailey – Wesley Chapel, 4:10-5:30 p.m.
Women's Volleyball vs. Mt. Vernon Nazarene University – Nielsen Center, 4:00 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Mt. Vernon Nazarene University – Burke Field, 4:00 p.m.
Dinner – Campus Center, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs. Mt. Vernon Nazarene University – Burke Field, 6:00 p.m.
Celebrating the Visual Arts, Alumni Art Gallery Show – Ortlip Art Gallery, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Call for entries: The Art Department is currently accepting submissions for Homecoming: A celebratory exhibition featuring the works of Houghton College Art Alumni in honor of the 125th anniversary of Houghton College. For consideration, please send up to 6 jpeg images of up to 3 individual works completed within the last three years. Email submission is preferred, though the committee will consider images on a CD or a photograph representation. All media will be considered. Please label images with the first and last name of the artist. (ex: Jones.John.01) The work may not have been exhibited at Houghton College. The entry deadline for images is August 20th. Accepted works must be received in the art department office by Sept 5th, 2008 to be viewed in the exhibit. Please contact Jillian Sokso with questions: jillian.sokso@houghton.edu 585-567-2801
Guest Lecture – Dr. James Barcus, Class of '59 – Recital Hall, Center for the Arts, 8:15-9:00 p.m.
"Then and Now" Celebration on the Quad, 9:00 p.m.
Fireworks after dusk
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Breakfast – Campus Center, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Soccer Alumni Game – Wilt Field, 9:00 a.m.
Volleyball Alumni Game – Nielsen Center, 9:00 a.m.
Alumni House Renovation Kick-off – Walldorf House, 9:15 a.m.
Grand Parade – Village Main Street and surrounding the quad, 10:00 a.m.
Business & Economics Department Investment Center Open House – Chamberlain Center, 3rd Floor, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
First Year Honors Program Reunion, Dieter Board Room, Center for the Arts, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Festival on the Quad (Lunch, rides, and games), 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Women's Field Hockey vs. Wells College – Alumni Athletic Complex, 12:00 p.m.
Equestrian Program Sponsored Trail Rides – Equestrian Center, 1:00, 2:00, 3:00 and 5:00 p.m. (pre-registration required)
Open College Choir Rehearsal with Dr. Donald Bailey – Wesley Chapel, 1:15-2:30 p.m.
Greatbatch School of Music Reunion and Reception – Adelmann Atrium, Center for the Arts, 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Women's Soccer vs. Ohio Dominican University – Burke Field, 2:00 p.m.
Affinity Group Reunions (Student Publications, Student Government, Athletics, Residence Halls) – Burke Field 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Houghton Wesleyan Church Organ Demonstrations and Alumni Organ Recital – Houghton Wesleyan Church, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Five alumni who studied organ during their Houghton years will each perform about 10 minutes of music on the new organ. Those interested in hearing it are encouraged to come.
Men's Soccer vs. Ohio Dominican University – Burke Field, 4:00 p.m.
Alumni and Community Gathering, Dinner – Campus Center main floor and upstairs, 6:00 p.m.
Annual Alumni Business Meeting – Campus Center Lower Level, 7:00 p.m. (All alumni are invited to attend)
College Choir "Then and Now" Concert – Wesley Chapel, 8:00 p.m.
Birthday Cake on the Quad, 9:30 p.m.
Spot "Then and Now" – Wesley Chapel, 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Church Service – Wesley Chapel, 10:00 a.m.
