Homecoming 2012

Registration, Alumni House

Ribbon Cutting and Open House, Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
Bell Hall
Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology. Meet the faculty & students, tour the expanded facilities, and network with area health-care providers. Open house following ribbon cutting.

 

Spirit of Philanthropy Homecoming Dinner, Hoosier Room, Campus Center
Tickets: $25; All alumni are encouraged to attend this special Homecoming kick-off event. We will recognize faithful friends of the University, Honored Alumni 2012 and members of the class
of 1962 will be inducted into the Golden Hearts Society.

Jordan Field School: Undergraduate Research at Tall Hisban. Multi-media presentation.
Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall
Presenter: Oystein S. LaBianca (BA’71)

Registration, Alumni House

Women’s Scholarship Committee Brunch:
Badger Room, Dining Services
Guest Speaker: Marcia Kilsby, PhD, MLS(ASCP)cm SSB, CLS(NCA)

Wes Christiansen Memorial Golf Outing:
Blackthorn Golf Club, South Bend, Ind.
Entry: $80 regular, $60 AU students. RSVP required.

Campus Bus Tour:
Bus will load at the Alumni House at 9:45 a.m.
Take a trip down memory lane, while being introduced to several new developments on campus.

Alumni Reception to Honor Retirement of Bill Chobotar, John Stout, Dennis Woodland, and David Steen
Buller Hall Foyer
RSVP Required at

http://alumni.andrews.edu/biorsvp/

Your opportunity to visit with these faculty friends and enjoy delicious refreshments.

Tambunan Leadership Luncheon
Great Lakes Room, Campus Center Complimentary programming for University students. RSVP required. (Only for Students)

Department of Nursing – Open House

Come and see what we’ve done to the place!
We have renovated both of our Skills Labs and updated our equipment.
We’ll show you how our simulation room works.

Administrative Appreciation for Biology Faculty Retirements – Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall
All are welcome to attend this time of appreciation and blessing from Andrews administration and the Department of Biology for Bill Chobotar, John Stout, Dennis Woodland, and David Steen . Submit your tributes, memories and best wishes to http:alumni.andrews.edu/biology/

Academic Tribute Presentations Buller Hall, Newbold Auditorium
Four former students of our honored biology professors will make professional presentation as a tribute.
- Dr. Byron Blagburn, Distinguished University Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine, Auburn University. “Thinking one can: the power and influence of ‘smaller’ academic – institutions.”
- Christina Burden (BS 06, MS 09), PhD Candidate in the Interdisciplinary Neuroscience Program, Arizona State University. “Making memories last a lifetime: What honey bees can teach us about long-term memory.”
- Ms. Pamela Smith, Field Botanist for the Colorado Natural Heritage Program. “The benefits of conserving biodiversity: a case study in Jefferson County, Colorado.”
-Dr. Randall Walikonis, Associate Professor, Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, University of Connecticut. “Learning about the Brain: From Control of Cricket Behavior to Causes of Intellectual Disability”.

Benzene Ring II
Science Complex, Chemistry Amphitheater, 107 Halenz Hall
The short video, Benzene Ring II, will be shown. A comedy skit choreographed and acted by group of chemistry students in 1977.

Homecoming Parade
(Lineup for entries at 4:30 p.m. in the PMC parking lot) Campus Circle
Bleachers and complimentary elephant ears, popcorn and cotton candy available across from the Howard Center in Chan Shun Hall parking lot.

International Flag Raising Ceremony
Flag Mall
Former missionaries, former student missionaries, international alumni. If you have international attire, join us and wear it proudly! Call 269-471-3345 to sign up.

University Vespers
Pioneer Memorial Church
Speaker: David Franklin (MDiv ’09), co-host of Let’s Pray! on the Hope Channel and assistant pastor of the Berea Temple Seventh-day Adventist Church in Baltimore, Md.

Church at Worship
Pioneer Memorial Church
Speaker: Jose Bourget (BA’03) associate chaplain, Andrews University

Sabbath School
Pioneer Memorial Church

Church at Worship
Pioneer Memorial Church
Speaker: Jose Bourget (BA’03) associate chaplain, Andrews University

New Life Fellowship, hosting the BSCF Reunion
Howard Performing Arts Center
Guest Speaker: David Franklin (MDiv ’09)

Reunion Luncheons
Dining Services, Campus Center
Hosted by your reunion leaders. Sit by class for an all-inclusive cost of $9 person.
Private buffet for the class of 1962 in the Lincoln Room for $15 per person.
Private buffet for the class of 1952 in the Badger Room for $15 per person.

Department of Nutrition & Wellness International Cuisine
Marsh Hall, third floor
A potluck luncheon including vegetarian dishes from various cultures around the world.

Museums and Open Houses:
• Art exhibit
Smith Hall – Location Info Here: Item1130HSM
• Architecture resource center
Architecture Building
• Center for Adventist Research, James White Library
James White Library, lower level
• The Natural History Museum
108B Price Hall, Science Complex – Location Info Here: Item113OHHM
• Institute of Archaeology and Siegfried H. Horn Museum
9047 U.S. 31
• Ruth Murdoch Elementary School
8885 Garland Ave. – Location Info Here: Item113OHRM
• Undergraduate Learning Center
Buller & Nethery Halls -
• James White Library Tours in honor of 75th anniversary at it’s present location.
Tours depart every 15 minutes.
• Department of Biology
Price Hall, Science Complex. Bring your family and friends to tour the department, visit with retiring faculty and meet the new faculty members.

Class Reunion Photos
Howard Performing Arts Center
4:00-Golden Hearts Club (1962 and earlier)
4:30-Class of 1942
4:40-Class of 1952
4:50-Class of 1962
5:10-Class of 1972
5:20-Class of 1982
5:30-Class of 1987
5:40-Class of 1992
5:50-Class of 2002

BSCF Forum
Chan Shun Hall, Room 208
Come meet Ulrick Graham (BARCH’98), the new BSCF chair. Bring your plans and ideas.

Memories & Tributes, Biology
Amphitheater, Science Complex
This is the opportunity for alumni and friends to share your memories and tributes for Stout, Chobotar, Woodland and Steen. Submit written tributes, memories and best wishes at http://alumni.andrews.edu/biology/

Harvest Tours
Alumni House backyard
Tours depart every half hour.

Harvest Picnic
Alumni House backyard
Complimentary supper served in the big tent. Music: Uphill Climb

Alumni Homecoming Gala
Howard Performing Arts Center
Featuring University Singers, University Symphony Orchestra and University Wind Symphony.

Alumni vs. Students Basketball Game
Johnson Gymnasium

Agriculture Breakfast
Room 114, Smith Hall. Breakfast will be served starting 8am through 10am.

School of Education Alumni Breakfast
Hosted by the Department of Graduate Psychology & Counseling, Bell Hall Room 180

Aviation Breakfast and Fly-in
Andrews University Airpark
Adults $7 (age 10 and under $3)
Food served until 11am

5K Fun Run/Walk
(7:30-8:45am Registration)Johnson Gymnasium
Entry: $15 Regular; Complimentary for current students with valid AU ID

Fitness Expo
Johnson Gymnasium
Complimentary (Please allow an hour for participation)

Ride for AU
Line-up along East Campus
Circle Drive at 12:45 p.m.
Complimentary momotorcycle drive