Homecoming 2008 schedule

Homecoming 2008
Paint It Purple!
October 3-5, 2008

Meal registration form (pdf)...

Friday, Oct. 3
Time TBA Homecoming parade Main Street, Bluffton
Grab your lawn chair and find a spot along Main Street to enjoy the parade.
6:30 p.m. Alumni Awards banquet Marbeck Center Commons
Each year the Bluffton University Alumni Association honors alumni who have made significant contributions with their lives and in their vocations. Four awards will be presented.
Saturday, Oct. 4
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. "Janet Wilson: Illustrator and Artist" Art exhibit Albrecht Gallery
9:30 -11:30  a.m. Reception with the artist Sauder Visual Arts Center
This exhibit will feature original illustrations from Wilson's newest book, One Peace: True Stories of Young Activists.
9:00 a.m. ABC Investment Club Kreider Room, Marbeck Center
Interested guests are welcome.
9:30 a.m. Football reunion breakfast Marbeck Center Commons
Meet Bluffton's new head football coach, Tyson Veidt.
9:30-11 a.m. Open house at The Lion and Lamb Peace Arts Center lower Riley Court
Visit with Louise Matthews, director, and learn what's new in the center. Refreshments provided.

10:30 a.m.

Spain 2009 Alumni and friends trip preview

Houshower House
Learn more about the most recently announced alumni travel destination, a fall 2009 trip to Spain with Dr. Mary Ann Sullivan, professor emeritus of English and art history. more...
11:45 a.m.- 1 p.m. Alumni picnic Emery Sears Athletic Complex
Join us for a pre-game picnic. Cost of $6 per adult includes meal only. Game tickets can be purchased at the gate.
1 p.m. Homecoming court coronation Salzman Stadium
1:30 p.m. Football vs. College of  Mount St. Joseph Salzman Stadium
4 p.m. Ultimate Frisbee Library green
5:15 p.m. President's Reception and Dinner
(by invitation only)
Marbeck Center
Members of the President's Society, Noah C. Hirschy Society and Heritage Society are invited to attend this reception and dinner. Personal invitations will be mailed.

Sunday, Oct. 5

11 a.m. Morning worship Yoder Recital Hall

Make lodging reservations early.
Bluffton Comfort Inn - 419.358.6000
Bluffton Knights Inn - 419.358.7000

For more information contact:
Joyce Schumacher
Director of alumni, parent and church relations
schumacherj@bluffton.edu, 419.358.3456