2012 Homecoming Weekend

Class of ’62 & Academy Class of ‘52 Reunion Luncheon*
Hollinger Atrium, Jordan Science Center
11:00am-2:30pm

Golden Grads Events*
Each event below has been planned for those alumni who are celebrating or have already celebrated their 50th class reunions at Messiah College. Special congratulations to the Class of ’62 as our 50th reunion class this year and the Academy Class of ‘52 on celebrating their 60th class reunion!

Event attendance is a la carte.  We hope you will join us for each event, but you are welcome to choose to only attend certain events as you wish.  Registration for each event is strongly encouraged.

• Oakes Museum Tours*
  Oakes Museum, Jordan Science Center
  1:00pm-2:30pm
  

  Help celebrate our 10th Birthday! Come early to receive an anniversary present, while supplies last.  See the latest addition to our Native American Artifact Collection – an authentic male Ojibwa Ceremonial Dress. Play Native American games and view arrowheads, cooking stones, and other artifacts from this collection.
  
  

• Presidential Social & Pinning*
  Hollinger Atrium, Jordan Science Center
  2:45pm-4:15pm
  Enjoy a time of mixing and mingling with fellow Golden Grad alumni as well as President Kim Phipps.  Those celebrating their 50th class reunion at Messiah College will be recognized in a special pinning ceremony.
  
  

• Talk by Morris Sider*
  Kline 120
  4:15pm-5:15pm
  *E. Morris Sider, Messiah College historian, scholar, and professor has authored or edited, over thirty books, including a new and updated history of the Brethren in Christ.  Dr. Sider will be sharing stories of Messiah College’s history, focusing on sacrifice, forgiveness, and how Messiah College came to be as it is today. Dr. Sider will present a talk titled "The Character of Messiah College: A Mosaic of People and Events".

Messiah College Reunion Celebration Banquet*$
Brubaker Auditorium, Eisenhower Campus Center

This will be a ticketed event: please purchase tickets in advance.
6:00pm-9:00pm
Alumni celebrating their 5th, 10th, 25th, and 50th class reunions are invited to join us for a special evening of celebration honoring their milestone reunion.  Golden Grads are also invited to join in this special event to celebrate the rich history and legacy of Messiah College.  The evening will include dinner and feature student musical performances by the Concert Choir and One College Avenue, an alumnus performance by American Idol finalist, Adam Brock, an address from President Kim Phipps, and the 2012 alumni awards.

This event is $15 per person for those celebrating their 5th, 10th, & 25th class reunions and free for those celebrating their 50th & 60th class reunions as well as our Golden Grads.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 20

Homecoming Registration
Eisenhower Campus Center Commons
8:30am-5:00pm

Campus Store Open

Campus Store, Eisenhower Campus Center

9:00am-5:00pm

Multicultural Alumni Brunch*
Orchard Hill
9:30am-11:30am

Falcon Fun Run*$

• 8:30am-9:15am: Register in the Eisenhower Commons
• 9:30am: Race will begin from the outdoor track in Starry Athletic Complex

Alumni Wrestling Practice*
Wrestling Room, Sollenberger Sport’s Center
9:30am

Alumni Field Hockey Game*
Anderson Field
10:00am

Alumni Women’s Soccer Game*
Practice Fields
10:00am

Powderpuff: Seniors vs. First Years
Rec Fields
10:00am

Class of ’72 (40th) Reunion*
Boyer Atrium
10:00am-11:30am

College Ministries Reunion*
Boyer 130
10:00am-11:30am

Oakes Museum- 10th Anniversary

Jordan Science Center, Oakes Museum

10:00am-5:00pm

*Oakes Museum of Natural History - 2002-2012

Help celebrate our 10th Birthday!  Come early to receive an anniversary present, while supplies last.  See the latest addition to our Native American Artifact Collection – an authentic male Ojibwa Ceremonial Dress.    Play Native American games and view arrowheads, cooking stones, and other artifacts from this collection.

Alumni Baseball Classic*
Starry Athletic Fields-Baseball Field
11:00am

Alumni Softball Game*
Starry Athletic Fields-Softball Field
11:00am

Prospective Messiah Student Pizza Reception*
Hollinger Atrium, Jordan Science Center
11:00am-1:00pm
*Alums and their families with a high school student in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for a pizza reception.  This event is hosted by the Admissions Office and we encourage you to come learn about education Messiah style! 

Class of ’82 (30th) Reunion*
Fellowship Hall, Hostetter Chapel
11:00am-12:30pm

Powderpuff: Juniors vs. Sophomores
Rec Fields
11:15am

Book Reading*
Oakes Museum, Jordan Science Center
12:00pm
*Bring your little one to enjoy story time and snacks as we share the children's book "If You Give a Pig a Pancake.

Alumni Men’s Soccer Game*
Practice Fields
12:00pm

Intercultural Office Tours
Intercultural Office, Larsen Student Union
12:00pm-1:00pm

Powderpuff: Cheerleading Competition
Rec Fields
12:30pm

FalconFest Picnic*$
Hitchcock Arena, Eisenhower Campus Center
12:30pm-4:00pm
Enjoy a tailgate style lunch with your fellow Messiah College alumni!  The meal will feature all your picnic favorites including hot dogs, hamburgers, potato salad, chips, cookies, and even some delicious funnel cake! (Vegetarian options will be available.)

Li’l Falcon Zone*
Hitchcock Arena, Eisenhower Campus Center
12:30pm-4:00pm
*Bring your little ones out to play games, win prizes, meet Fandango, and have a blast in the inflatables.  This area is conveniently located next to the FalconFest Picnic!

Powderpuff: Championship Game
Rec Fields
1:00pm

Campus Tour
Departs from the Eisenhower Campus Center Lobby
1:00pm

Varsity Field Hockey vs. Arcadia
Anderson Field
1:00pm

Rafiki House Reunion
Rafiki House
1:00pm-2:00pm

Class of ’12 (Zero Year) Reunion*
Orchard Hill
1:00pm-3:00pm

Class of ’92 (20th) Reunion*
Brubaker Auditorium, Eisenhower Campus Center
1:30pm-3:00pm

College Honors & School of the Humanities Reunions*
Boyer Hall, 2:00pm-4:00pm

• Welcome Reception
  Boyer Atrium
  2:00pm-2:30pm
  *All College Honors program and School of Humanities alumni are invited to join their favorite faculty and staff for a general reception, welcome, and refreshments.
  
  

• Department & Program Reunions*
  Boyer Hall
  2:30pm-4:00pm
  • College Honors Program Reunion*, Boyer Atrium
    
    
  • Biblical & Religious Studies Reunion*, Boyer 330
    
    
  • COMMunity Time!* Boyer 235
    *Join the Communications Department for a time of socializing, sharing, & fellowship with fellow alumni.
    
    
  • English Department Reunion*, Boyer 336
    
    
  • History Department Reception*, Boyer 131
    
    
  • Modern Languages Alumni Discussion*, Boyer 130
    *Join fellow alumni of the Modern Languages Department as they discuss their vocational path post-graduation.
    
    
  • Philosophy Department Panel Discussion*, Boyer 138
    
    
  • Politics Department Meet & Greet*, Boyer 230
    

    Join faculty and alumni from the Politics Department to connect, catch up, and even learn advanced networking tips via LinkedIn.

Sustainability Tours
Departs from the Eisenhower Campus Center Lobby (every half hour)
2:00pm-4:00pm

Concert Choir Rehearsal*
Hostetter Chapel
2:30pm-4:00pm

Varsity Women’s Soccer vs. Widener
Shoemaker Field
3:00pm

Campus Tour
Departs from the Eisenhower Campus Center Lobby
4:00pm

Concert Choir Performance
Hostetter Chapel
4:00pm-5:00pm

Alumni Women’s Lacrosse Game*
Anderson Field
3:00pm

Alumni Men’s Lacrosse Game*
Anderson Field
4:30pm

Varsity Men’s Soccer vs. Widener
Shoemaker Field
6:00pm
*Get there a few minutes early to see the student white out march led by Eyas, the Student Alumni Council! 

Homecoming Concert- featuring Adam Brock*
Larsen Student Union
9:00pm
*This is a free but ticketed event for alumni and students.  Space is limited!  Register today to reserve your tickets and then pick them up at registration on Homecoming day.

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