Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
Tentative Schedule of Events
(Revised 10/21/05)
8 p.m. Vanessa Carlton performs LIVE with special guest Raining Jane
HPERC - New Gym
Tickets are $5 for students and $15 for general public.
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Homecoming Registration and Hospitality Center
Benham-Pence Student Center
Tickets, schedules, maps, information and meeting place! Leave a message for friends!
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bayley Alumni House - Open
134 West Ward Street
Stop in, sign our guest book and enjoy alumni photos and memorabilia.
Weekend schedules and information will also be here!
8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Campus Bookstore Hours
Benham-Pence Student Center
Special Homecoming items, clearance merchandise and special reunion prices! G.O.L.D. Discount (Graduates Of the Last Decade 1995-2005) enjoy 10% off their purchases of regularly priced emblematic gifts, clothing and trade books.
8:30 a.m. to noon Career and Job Search Consultation
Career Center , 210 Shouvlin
And you thought the Career Center was just for students! Call for a consultation with a knowledgeable staff member @ (937) 327-7521.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Admission Tours and Interviews
Recitation Hall
Call for an appointment at (937) 327 - 6314. Visit favorite old haunts while seeing all that is new and improved around our beautiful campus.
10 a.m to 4 p.m. Celebrando el arte del Peru y el nuevo artista Dante Guevara Bendenzu
Ann Miller Gallery - Koch Hall
Artist Dante Guevara is a young and aspiring, artist influenced by the Nazca, Inca and Peruvian cultures. Meet the artist in person!
10 a.m. - Athletics Hall of Honor Golf Outing
Windy Knoll Farm Golf Course (just 3 miles north of campus) - Owned by Dan d'Arrigo '78 and hosted by Wittenberg Basketball Coach Bill Brown '73, this event will be shot-gun format. You need not be a hall of honor winner to participate in this event - all alumni are welcome! A special price of $40 includes the cost of golf, cart and a "9-hole turn" box lunch/beverage! For additional information, contact Coach Brown at wbrown@wittenberg.edu or (937) 327-6454. Reservations may be made by calling the pro at Windy Knoll directly: Jim Neff - (937) 390-8898.
1:00 to 4 p.m. - Alumni Classroom Experiences
Bugs, ESP and the Literature of the Beat Generation - Be a student again!
Take a class with award winning faculty!
• Professor Carmen Trisler, Associate Professor of Biology (Ant Lions, Tiger Beetles and Wooly Bears, Oh My!, 1 p.m., Room 211 BDK Science Center
• Professor Josephine Wilson, Professor of Psychology - Perception and Extra Sensory Perception ,
2 p.m., Room 212 BDK Science Center
• Dr. Robert Davis, Professor of English - Zen, Jazz and Strong Coffee: The Literature of the Beat Generation , 3 p.m., Room 331 Hollenbeck Hall
2 to 3:30 p.m. - Student Research Symposium
Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center, Hobson Atrium
Students share their diverse research projects and internships with alumni, faculty, staff and classmates! Drop in to see the hard work these amazing students have been doing!
3 to 5:30 p.m. Career Day
Hollenbeck Hall
Current students stop by to hear alumni share their professional career paths. A lively networking "mix and mingle" with alumni who work in various employment areas will also take place. Panelists, who are invited by faculty coordinators, will gather in Ness Auditorium at 3 p.m. for a Welcome Reception with brief remarks by President Erickson.
4:30 p.m. Wittenberg Women's Volleyball vs. Mount Union
HPERC
5 to 7 p.m. All-Campus Welcome
Post 95 - Benham Pence Student Center
WittFREE - Wittenberg 's own faculty and alumni band will be playing the oldies! Meet your returning classmates in this newly renovated and funky dining area! Live music and great Homecoming specials - Tiger Smoothies, Homecoming Hamburgers, Tiger Turkey Wraps and Touchdown Turnovers!
6 to 8 p.m. Class of 1955 - Welcome Reception
The Polo Club ( just 5 miles north of campus on N. Limestone- Rt., #72 on the right side of the road. Red balloons will mark the entrance in the center of a white fence)
Hosted by George '55 and Leigh Petersen Bressoud '54
Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres.
6:30 p.m. Athletics Hall of Honor
Marriott Courtyard Hotel
For reservations please contact Tooti Snider in the Athletics Office at (937) 327-6489 or asnider@wittenberg.edu .
Cost $30 per person - reservations required.
6:30 p.m. The Second City Touring Company - "The Best of Second City "
First of 2 evening shows
Chakeres Theatre
Famous Alumni - John Belushi, Mike Myers, Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd and Gilda Radner! Tickets are limited. Tickets are limited and are free of charge. TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
8 p.m. Temple Sholom
2424 North Limestone Street (3 miles north of campus)
Service for the Jewish faith.
8 p.m. Happy Halloween - Silent Flim Series featuring Nosferatu
Newly Remodled State Theatre
19 South Fountain Boulevard
Interested in some Halloween fun? Take your friends to Nosferatu! This ghoulish and ghastly vampire film is a silent film classic! Tickets available at the door.
8:30 p.m. Wittenberg Women's Volleyball vs Carthage College
HPERC
9 p.m. Men's Lacrosse Alumni Game
Edwards-Maurer Field
Contact: Coach George Harris: gharris@wittenberg.edu
9:30 p.m. Second City - Second show of the evening!
Touring Comedy Troupe based out of Chicago
Chakeres Memorial Theatre
Famous Alumni - John Belushi, Mike Myers, Bill Murray and Gilda Radner!
TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration and Hospitality Center
Benham-Pence Student Center
Tickets, schedules, maps, information and meeting place! Leave a message for friends!
Free donuts and cider while they last!
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Schuler's Donuts and Coffee
Bayley Alumni House - 134 West Ward Street
Indulge in complimentary Schuler's donuts and beverages while you reunite with friends and watch the annual Homecoming Parade. Pull out your old red & white or your new Wittenberg apparel!
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Fair Trade Handicrafts Fair
Corner of Woodlawn and Ward (Rain Site: Benham-Pence Student Center, P. Gus Geil Lounge)
Sponsored by the Weaver Chapel Association and Lutheran World Relief
Beautiful crafts from around the world - this fair ensures that every artisan receives a just price for their work! In addition, 10% of the proceeds will go to hurricane relief and another 10% will support Lutheran World Relief's partners and projects overseas.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Campus Bookstore Hours
Benham-Pence Student Center
9 a.m. to noon Admission Tours
Benham-Pence Student Center
Join student-lead tours by the Office of
Admission. Tours leave every hour on the hour.
Last tour departs at noon.
9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Alumni Awards Presentation and Celebration Brunch
Cost $12.00 per person
Benham-Pence Student Center Dining Room
Alumni Award Winners will be recognized along with the 2005 Athletic Hall of Honor inductees.
Tickets are $10 and are available at the registration desk.
Alumni Service Award Winners: Charles A. Brougher '55, Robert J. Cindrich '65,
J. Davis Illingworth '39, Wally Moll '50, Theodore R. Thompson '65, Keg Gahagen Derushia '91,
Karen Yannacio '94, Robert G. Rafferty '02.
Athletics Hall of Honor: Tom Atchison '82, Matt Croci '94, Margaret Grammas '90, Gayle Goettman Kirkpatrick '84, Randy Sturtz '72, Paul Sutter '87, Bill Varble '54, Melinda Wigton-Cathey '82.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. CBS Open House and Continental Breakfast
William McClain Black Culture House
To show their support for the university's strong commitment to diversity, alumni along with faculty, students and staff are invited to stop by the house to sign their names to Wittenberg's Diversity Statement.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Womyn's Center Open House
South Hall
10 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Celebrando el arte del Peru y el nuevo artista Dante Guevara Bendenzu
Benham-Pence Student Center - Post 95
Meet Artist Dante Guevara in person!
10 a.m. The Pike's Tailgate
Across from Leamer/Synod Hall
Hosted by Donn '74 and BJ '76 Gallatin
10 a.m. Class of 2000 Tailgate
Northwest section of Firestine Parking Lot
Arrive early for a spot! Contact: Megan Jude '00
11 a.m. Alumni Soccer Game vs. Wittenberg JV's
Edwards-Maurer Field
11 a.m. Lambda Chi BBQ
923 N. Fountain Avenue
All Lambda Chi brothers, students, alumni and their families are invited to gather before and after the game at the Lambda Chi house.
11 a.m. 1975 National Championship Football Team Gathering
Tiger Tailgate Tent - HPERC Lawn
Meet up with your teammates before the big game. Music, food and beverages available a la carte.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tiger Tailgate Picnic
Lawn of the HPER Center
All alumni and friends are invited to stop by the tent for hot-off-the-grill tailgate food and beverages, while enjoying music from the decades! This is a special meeting place for the Reunion Classes of '55, '95, '80 and 2005 and the 40 th Reunion Cluster of ' 64, '65 and '66, the 30 th Reunion Cluster of '74, '75, and '76!
11 a.m. Homecoming Parade
Cheer on the annual Homecoming Parade sponsored by Union Board. Watch the Parade from the porch of the Bayley Alumni House, along Fountain Avenue, Bill Edwards Drive or welcome the Parade as it enters the stadium.
11:30 a.m. Crossroads
Corner of Woodlawn and Ward (Rain site: Benham-Pence Student Center, P. Gus Geil Lounge)
Stop by to sample delicious foods from around the world! Sponsored by the Wittenberg student members of the American International Association.
11:30 p.m. Wittenberg Women's Volleyball vs BW
HPERC
Noon - Wittenberg Women's Rugby vs. Kenyon
Bill Edwards Field
Followed by The Third Annual "Oldskool Mudpig Alumni Classic" . Alumni challenge the underclassmen! Men's Alumni game @ 1 p.m. Women's alumni game to follow. T-Shirts, concessions and a great time for all! Contact: Kenny Pope '99 at kpope@wittenberg.edu
12:30 p.m. Pre-game Ceremonies
Edwards-Maurer Field
• Arrive early for all of the excitement - Special Delivery of the Game Ball!
• Recognition of Alumni Award Winners and the Class of 1955!
• Don't miss the Athletic Department Garage Sale to purchase some "experienced" athletic apparel.
• Create a Human Tunnel for the football team at the north end of the stadium.
1 p.m. Wittenberg Football vs. Ohio Wesleyan
Edwards-Maurer Field
Tickets may be purchased at the gate.
Halftime - Program: The 2005 Homecoming King and Queen will be announced along with the recognition of the new Athletic Hall of Honor inductees.
1 p.m. Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving vs. Wooster
HPERC
1 p.m. Beta Day Alumni Picnic
Beta Theta Pi House - 105 W. McCreight Avenue
Join your alumni brothers and watch the football game from the old frat house!
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Greek Open Houses
Wittenberg Greeks are happy to meet alumni brothers and sisters.
*Many houses are open for extended hours, receptions and picnics throughout the weekend. Kappa Delta - Open from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and from 5 - 7 p.m. KD's will be having a meet and greet for their alumni.
3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. CBS BBQ
William McClain Black Culture House
3:30 p.m. Wittenberg Women's Volleyball vs Carnegie Mellon
HPERC
4 p.m. Men's Alumni Soccer Team Pre-game Reception
Bayley Alumni House
The Inaugural Soccer Team of the late 60's and early 70's will be hosted by Coach Steve Dawson and the Varsity and Reserve Wittenberg Men's Soccer team.
4 p.m. or immediately following the game
10th Year - Class of 1995 Hollenbeck Hall and Ness Family Auditorium
Cost $10.00 per person
4 p.m.(or following the football game)
Championship Football Teams of 1962,1963 and 1964 Cookout
Home of Ron'66 and Karen Burghard Duncan'67
500 N. Fountain Boulevard
4 p.m. or immediately followign the football game. Beta Theta Pi House Rededication
Beta Theta Pi House - 105 W. McCreight
Join the brothers, their families and friends to rededicate the current chapter house on its 50th Anniversary as they celebrate the occasion with cake and pass the Loving Cup to celebrate this special ocassion.
4 to 6 p.m. Pike's Tailgate (continues)
Across from Leamer/Synod Hall
Hosted by Donn '74 and BJ '76 Gallatin
5 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Wooster
Bill Edwards Field
4:30 p.m. (or immediately following the swim meet) Alumni Swim Meet
HPERC, Pool
All alumni swimmers are welcome to participate and have some pizza on the deck.
Contac: lkoukis@wittenberg.edu, Phone: (937) 327-6446
6 p.m. 50 th Class Picture, Reception and Dinner Class of 1955
105 Shouvlin
Class picture will be taken at 6 p.m. Dinner and Reception will follow. $60.00 is the price for the 50 th Package which includes tickets for: Alumni Awards Brunch, Polo Club Reception, football game, Saturday's reception and dinner and farewell brunch.
6:30 p.m. 25 th Class Reunion Class of 1980
Barbara Deer Kuss Science Center Atrium
Cost $25.00
6:30 p.m. Reverend J. Davis Illingworth '39 Reception
Li Room
Cost $35.00
6:30 p.m. 30th Class Cluster Reunion Classes of 1974, 75, 76
Courtyard by Marriott (formerly know as The Springfield Inn)
Cost $35.00
6:30 p.m. 40 th Class Cluster Reunion Classes of 1964, 65, 66
Courtyard by Marriott (formerly known as The Springfield Inn)
Cost $35.00
7:30 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Wooster
Bill Edwards Field
8 p.m. 10th Year - Class of 1995 Reunion continues!
Station One
10 p.m. to 1 a.m. CBS Dance
Wally's - Benham Pence Student Center
10 p.m. Off-Campus Halloween Party
Savoy Lounge
Featuring WIttenberg alumnus and team chiropractor, Scott Wilke '91; costumes are encouraged but not required!
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Farewell Brunch
Benham-Pence Student Center - Lower Level
Adults $6.50 and Children 12 and under $3.25
10:45 a.m. Alumni Choir Practice
Weaver Chapel
Alumni choir members are invited to join the Wittenberg choir for rehearsal for the 11 a.m. worship service. Lend your voices to this special musical celebration.
10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Campus Bookstore Hours
Benham-Pence Student Center
11 a.m. Worship Service - Donuts & Coffee at 10:30 a.m.
Weaver Chapel
Special music by the world renowned Wittenberg University Choir under the direction of Linda Busarow.
2 p.m. Reformation 5K Walk/Run
On Halloween 1517, Martin Luther started a world reformation with a few lines tacked to a chapel door at
8 p.m. Festival Choral Eucharist for the Eve of Reformation
Weaver Chapel
Special music by university music ensembles begins at 7:30 p.m.
9 p.m. Roman Catholic Mass
Weaver Chapel