Homecoming 2006 Saturday Schedule

Saturday, September 30

Shore Excursions: Tours

Saturday, September 30

Looking to experience the sights and sounds at the port of Bethel? Join in one of these incredible shore excursions!

10:30 a.m. • Campus Tours–Inside Buildings
Consider this your “Captain’s Tour” of Bethel.
Meet in the CLC Lobby

10:15 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:45 a.m. • Golf Cart Campus Tours
Tour the Bethel University campus in style with a knowledgeable guide from the comfort of an open-air golf cart.
Sign up in the CLC Lobby

10:30 a.m. • Russell W. Johnson Nature Trail Tour
Enjoy the natural beauty of a guided tour of the Russell W. Johnson Nature Trail.
Meet in CLC Circle Lot

8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Homecoming Registration and Hospitality Area
Community Life Center (CLC) Lobby

8–10 a.m.
Royal Stadium Club Breakfast
Guest speaker is professional sports agent Chris Murray, whose clients include Aaron Hosack, Ben Utecht, Casey Martin, and numerous other professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, PGA, and LPGA. This event is open to members of the Royal Stadium Club, Royal Stadium Club Business Class, and the Royal Athletic Association. Contact Jeff Westlund at 651.638.6016, j-westlund@bethel.edu, with questions or more information.
Eastlund Room

9–10 a.m.
Department Breakfast
Launch the day with breakfast from the Bethel galley! Connect, network, and share a meal with others from your area of study. Faculty, alumni, and student representatives will join the ranks for breakfast and great conversation. Click here to see a list of the professors planning to attend the breakfast.
Dining Center (HC 2nd floor)

10–11:30 a.m.
Television and Radio Studios Open House
Get an up close look at WBCS, Bethel’s on-board TV and radio stations. See the magic that goes on behind the scenes!
HC 3rd floor

10–11:30 a.m.
Friends of Bethel University Library Open House
“Sailing into the Sea of Knowledge—Celebrating Lifelong Learning”
Highlights include the “Great Courses” collection donated to the library by John Lawyer. Refreshments will be provided. • Library (HC 3rd floor)

10:30 a.m.
Organ Recital
Pipe organ recital by Professor of Music Stephen Self. • Benson Great Hall

10:30–11:30 a.m.
“Class Without a Quiz”
It’s smooth sailing as you attend a class at Bethel without the stress of tests or tuition! Select a class—you don’t even need to declare a major!
Class #1 • Sound, Lights, and High Velocity Fun!
Class #2 • Surviving the Quarter-Life Crisis
Class #3 • Emotional Intelligence
Class #4 • Quality Christian Fiction
Click here for class descriptions.

10:30 a.m. • Campus Tours–Inside Buildings
Consider this your “Captain’s Tour” of Bethel.
Meet in the CLC Lobby

10:30 a.m. • Russell W. Johnson Nature Trail Tour
Enjoy the natural beauty of a guided tour of the Russell W. Johnson Nature Trail.
Meet in CLC Circle Lot

11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Homecoming Picnic
Stretch your sea legs and prepare for the voyage as you grab some lunch from the outdoor “galley.” It’s a great place to visit with students, alumni, and friends before the big game.
Sports & Recreation Center (SRC) Parking Lot

1 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game vs. St. Thomas
What’s royal blue, gold, and loud all over? A rousing Bethel football game, of course! Drop your anchor and watch the Royals take on the
St. Thomas Tommies. Be sure to check out “Alumni Avenue,” the all-new gathering spot for alumni with tents for each decade.
Royal Stadium (Bethel Campus)

1 p.m.
Kids Zone
Ahoy, mates! Set sail for an event just for kids. Enjoy fun activities like face painting, an obstacle course, moon walk, and more!
Royal Stadium–West End Zone

4:15 p.m.
Alumni Baseball Game (following the football game)
Hargis Park

Click here for the Alumni Reunions Schedule (reservations required).