Homecoming

Homecoming 2023: September 29-30

Join us for Homecoming 2023 to catch up with your classmates and professors, meet some of our incredible students and share your favorite College memories.

Do you know an alum with significant professional accomplishments, academic achievements and/or contributions to community/humanity? Nominations are open for the 2024 Alumni Awards (due October 31).

With questions about Homecoming or other alumni events/interests: alumniengagement@albion.edu.

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Friday, September 29, 2023

8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Albion College Bookstore Open

Location: Kellogg Center

Stop by to get Albion gear!

Noon to 5 p.m. - Welcome Desk Open

Location: Kellogg Center Lobby

First stop when you get to campus! Check in, pick up a Homecoming schedule, purchase or pick up a Homecoming t-shirt, grab Albion spirit gear and say hi to staff and fellow alumni.

Noon to 5 p.m. - Library Sweatshirts Available for Purchase/Pick-up

Pick-up and on-site purchasing (while supplies last) will be available in the Kellogg Center and lobby of Stockwell Memorial Library on September 29th & 30th at Homecoming.

If you have any questions please contact Jill Mason at jmason@albion.edu.

3 to 5 p.m. - Brit Talks

Location: Towsley Lecture Hall (Norris 101)

Brit Talks features dynamic presentations by four outstanding Albion alumni. Come hear their inspiring stories about meaning and value in their work and personal lives. Alumni and students will have the opportunity to network at a reception following the talks; come prepared to chat about life, career goals and what Albion means to you!

Speakers:
Jim Anderson,’83
Tony Harris,’87
James Perry,’83
Alexandra Yaw,’14

Sponsored by Albion College Career and Internship Center

5 to 7 p.m. - Alumni Art Exhibition

Location: Bobbitt Visual Arts Center

Alumni exhibition in the Munro Gallery: Batoul Ballout, ’19
Dickinson Gallery: Prints from the Albion College collection

5:15 to 6:15 p.m. - English-Pleiad Alumni Networking

Location: Kellogg Center 405

Meet-and-greet between current and past students in the English Department and involved in the Pleiad. Featured alumni will include Jim Anderson (’83), Brian Longheier (’00), Erin Franzen (’07), and Jordan Revenaugh (’21).

5:30 to 9 p.m. - Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Celebration

Location: Upper Baldwin

Albion College Athletics Department is excited to celebrate its 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame induction class. This year’s inductees are composed of nine individuals and two teams, all of which represent a number of different sports.

Adult meal: $50 includes 2 drink tickets and dessert (lemon and strawberry tiramisu)

Option 1: Bacon-wrapped beef meatloaf with mashed potatoes and summer vegetable succotash
Option 2: Herb-marinated grilled half chicken with mashed potatoes and summer vegetable succotash
Option 3: Ricotta and basil-stuffed eggplant rollatini with mashed potatoes and summer vegetable succotash
Option 4: Cauliflower steak with mashed potatoes (vegan)

Children’s meal: $15 for 12 and under (chicken fingers)

Pre-registration required. Register

7:30 p.m. - Theatre Production "The Play That Goes Wrong"

Location: Herrick Theatre (Dow Center)

The Play That Goes Wrong is a hilarious and ridiculous comedy suitable for all ages. Admission to Albion College productions are free to all, but donations to the Theatre Department are much appreciated.

Theatre department

Saturday, September 30, 2023

Greek Life Activities

Fall semester recently began on August 28. Staff are currently coordinating with students to confirm Greek Life activities: stay tuned on this page for more information.

Alpha Kappa Alpha: Tailgate in Ferguson parking lot
Alpha Xi Delta: Cider and donuts in Ferguson parking lot, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Alpha Chi Omega: Open house at the Lodge 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 to 3 p.m.
Alpha Tau Omega: Alumni cookout, time TBD
Delta Gamma: Open House at the Lodge 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Tailgate 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Delta Sigma Phi: Open House at DSP 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Delta Tau Delta: Delt Demo, time TBD
Kappa Alpha Theta: Tailgate in Ferguson parking lot with Sigma Nu, 10 a.m. to Noon
Kappa Delta: Open House at the Lodge 10 a.m. to Noon
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha: Tailgate in Ferguson parking lot
Sigma Nu: Tailgate in Ferguson parking lot with Kappa Alpha Theta, 10 a.m. to Noon
Sigma Chi: Open House and Tailgating, times TBD
Tau Kappa Epsilon: Open house, time TBD

8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Welcome Tent & Briton Gear Collection

Location: Green space south of the Kellogg Center

First stop when you get to campus! Check in, pick up a Homecoming schedule, purchase or pick up a Homecoming t-shirt, grab Albion spirit gear and say hi to staff and fellow alumni.

Have any unused Briton gear? Bring it to donate to current students! Collection boxes will be placed in the Welcome Tent with a competition among the class year decades to see who can donate the most items. Donations to the Briton Scholarship Fund will also count as one clothing item per $10 toward the class competition.

9 to 10:30 a.m. - Alumni Swim Meet

Location: Dean Aquatic Center

Alumni swim meet for all Albion swimming alumni to join forces to take on the current varsity team. Come mingle with current swimmers/divers and share your storied stories with your fellow Brits!

9 to 11 a.m. - Whitehouse Nature Center Trail Walk and Reception

Location: Whitehouse Nature Center

Meet the new Whitehouse Nature Center director, Monica Day, while on a morning trail walk followed by refreshments on the porch of the visitors’ center.

9 a.m. to Noon - Trivia with the Alumni Board

Location: Tailgate East Side (grass)

Come test your Albion College knowledge! Grab a team of 2-8 people to compete in a 20-minute trivia session. Hosted by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Each member of the session’s winning team will receive a reusable Albion College solo cup: take it over to the tailgate when you’re done!

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Pictures at the Rock & Rebel Nell

Location: The Rock

Stop by to get group photos at the Rock!

Available for purchase: Exclusive Rebel Nell pieces from the Albion College Rock collection (paint from the Rock made into one-of-a-kind jewelry and gift items).

9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Library Sweatshirts Available for Purchase/Pick-up

Location: Lobby, Stockwell Memorial Library

Pick-up and on-site purchasing (while supplies last) will be available in the lobby of Stockwell Memorial Library.

If you have any questions please contact Jill Mason at jmason@albion.edu.

9 a.m. to 6 p.m. - Tailgating

Location: Ferguson parking lot & green space south of Kellogg Center

Stop by to visit with old and new friends! Limited reserved space available for reunions, departments, and organizations; first-come, first-served for all other spaces.

Reunion tailgates will be located on the green space next to Ferguson.

1980s featuring the Class of 1983
1990s featuring the Classes of 1993 & 1998
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Alpha Xi Delta
Biology
Black Alumni Chapter
Center for Sustainability and the Environment
Chemistry/Biochemistry
Class of 2003
Class of 2013
Delta Gamma
Earth and Environment
Ford Institute for Public Policy & Service
Global Medical & Dental Brigades
Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha
Kappa Alpha Theta / Sigma Nu
Latinx/Hispanic Alumni Chapter
Men’s Lacrosse
Wilson Institute for Medicine; Kinesiology Department
Women’s Lacrosse
Women’s Soccer

9:30 a.m. - Women's Lacrosse Alumni Game

Location: Alumni Field

Please register with Coach Emily DiRado: edewaters@albion.edu

9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Mocktail Bar & Mural with the Alumni Board

Location: Green space south of the Kellogg Center (near Welcome Tent)

Join members of the Alumni Association Board of Directors to make craft mocktails! Trivia winners: bring your solo cups!

Participants will be asked to sign a custom Homecoming 2023 mural showcasing the elements of what makes Albion special to them.

9:50 a.m. - Football Team Walk to Field

Location: Baldwin Hall to Dow

Come line Ditzler Way/Hannah St. to cheer on the 2023 football team as they walk to the stadium to take on the Kalamazoo College Hornets!

10 a.m. - Alumni Band Check-In & Reception

Location: Goodrich Chapel

Meet & greet fellow band alumni and Albion College music faculty.

Parking for alumni in the lot behind Goodrich Chapel (accessed from Michigan Ave). Coffee, juice, pastries, and fruit from the Foundry will be provided.

10 to 11 a.m. - Breakfast with President Webster

Location: Mary Sykes room, top floor Baldwin Hall

Join President Wayne Webster for breakfast and to hear a brief update about his first 90 days on campus.

Cost: $20. Pre-registration encouraged.

Menu: Scrambled Eggs with Cheddar and Green Onions, Crispy Applewood Bacon and Turkey Sausage Links, Breakfast Potatoes, Assorted Danish and Muffins, Seasonal Fruit Platter. Breakfast is served with Regular, Decaffeinated Coffee, and a selection of Hot Teas.

10 to 11:30 a.m. - Psychology Department Open House

Location: Olin Hall – 3rd floor lounge

The Department of Psychological Science is excited to welcome alumni to stop by for conversation and refreshments. Drs. Barbara Keyes and Shanti Madhavan-Brown will be asking alumni that completed a Practicum to share comments by completing a survey.

10 a.m. to Noon - Albion Pleiad Open House

Location: Kellogg Center 441

Stop by to meet Pleiad students and staff!

10 a.m. to Noon - Pi Beta Phi Meetup

Location: Kellogg Center SEE (2nd floor)

Stop by to visit with fellow Pi Beta Phi alumni!

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Come Home to Albion with Admission

Location: Green space south of the Kellogg Center

Whether you are coming home to Albion for your class reunion, or stepping onto campus for the first time, come experience what home at Albion truly means. The Admission team is here to answer any questions about the admission process to help guide you home.

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Greek Life Penny War Philanthropy Event

Location: Green space south of the Kellogg Center

In celebration of Greek Life past and present, alumni, friends, and families are encouraged to participate in this penny war (IFC vs. Panhel)! All proceeds will benefit one non-profit organization, to be determined by Interfraternity Council and Panhellenic Council.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Albion College Bookstore Open

Location: Kellogg Center

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Kids Tent

Location: Quad

Homecoming wouldn’t be complete without some activities for our little Brits! Bring your little ones to the Kids Corner on the Quad, where they can partake in pumpkin painting, friendship bracelet making, and coloring. Student-led face painting will be available alongside a photo booth to capture happy memories made throughout the day.

11 a.m. - Alumni Band Rehearsal

Location: Goodrich Chapel

Bring your music, instrument, and BRITON SPIRIT!

11 a.m. to Noon - Tailgate Competition

Location: Ferguson Parking Lot

Categories:

Better Than Baldwin (Best Food)
Brit Spirit (Best Drink)
Rock’n AC (Most School Spirit)

When registering, list your team name and select the categories you are interested in.

11 a.m. to Noon - Education/Shurmur Institute Open House

Location: Olin Hall (2nd floor)

Stop by to visit with current Education students and faculty/staff.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Lunch Cookout

Location: Green space south of KC

Refresh with a BBQ lunch!

Cost: $25 adults, $10 kids 12 and under. Pre-registration encouraged.

Menu: BBQ Chopped Chicken, Grilled Hamburgers, Garden Burgers, Mac n Cheese, Baked Beans, Ruby Slaw, Hawaiian and Brioche Rolls and Toppings. Lunch is served with Infused Flavored Water, Iced Tea, Condiments, and Assorted Cookies.

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - E&M / Gerstacker Open House

Location: Kellogg Center Living Room

The Economics & Management Department and the Gerstacker Institute are thrilled to once again be co-hosting an open house at Homecoming this year. Join us from 11:30-12:30 in the KC living room for light refreshments, friendship, and a walk down memory lane. Friends and family are welcome.

Noon - Parade to the Stadium

Location: Start from Goodrich Chapel

Come watch the band as they march to the stadium and take a spin through the Ferguson parking lot tailgate!

12:40 a.m. - Alumni Band

Location: Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium

Enjoy the band alumni performing with Briton Brigade at pregame and halftime performances.

12:45 p.m. - Welcome 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees

Location: Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium

2023 Inductees

1 p.m. - Football Game vs. Kalamazoo College

Location: Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium

Watch online: https://team1sports.com/gobrits/

Purchase Tickets

1 to 4 p.m. - Big Read Parade & Kick Off

Location: Holland Park (100 N Albion St)

Join the Albion community in kicking off the 9th year of Albion’s Big Read! The parade will begin at 1 p.m. near City Hall and process to Holland Park for kick-off celebrations (circus performers, food trucks, DJ, local organizations and more!) until 4 p.m.

3 to 5:30 p.m. - Briton Happy Hour

Location: Green space south of KC

Cost: $30. Pre-registration encouraged.

Visit with fellow alumni and enjoy a tasty mix of hot and cold hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine. Cost includes two drink tickets.

3:30 p.m. (or right after football game) - Black Alumni Chapter Post-Game Huddle

Location: Tent, green space south of Kellogg Center

Join the Black Alumni Chapter right after the football game for a post-game huddle! Meet President Wayne Webster and VP of Belonging and Culture Taran McZee and mingle with fellow alumni and students. Light refreshments will be provided.

3:45 p.m. - Briton Brigade Ceremony @ the Rock

Location: The Rock

Come join the Band immediately after the football game for a post-game spirit rally at the Rock!

4 p.m. - Women's Soccer vs. Kalamazoo College

Location: Alumni Field, Davis Athletic Complex

Watch online: https://team1sports.com/gobrits/

Evening - Milestone Reunion Celebrations

Location: Various

Reunion Information

7:30 p.m. - 10th Annual Music Department Homecoming Concert

Location: Goodrich Chapel

We invite all of our alumni, family and friends for this special event in Goodrich Chapel. Featured groups will be the Symphony Orchestra, Concert Choir, and Jazz Ensemble.