Saturday Schedule

8 a.m.–4 p.m.	Homecoming Registration and Hospitality Area Community Life Center (CLC) Lobby
8-10 a.m.	12th Annual Royal Stadium Club Homecoming Breakfast Guest speaker is WCCO TV Sportscaster Mike Max. This event is open to all alumni. Cost is $10. Club members will receive two complimentary tickets. Register online or contact Jeff Westlund at 651.638.6016 or j-westlund@bethel.edu by Monday, September 17 for reservations. Eastlund Room
8:30–9 a.m.	University Commons Prayer Gathering Join others at the site of the new University Commons to pray for Bethel students, faculty, staff, groups, campus issues, and institutional challenges. Meet in the CLC Lobby
9–10 a.m.	Department Breakfast Kick off the morning with a tasty breakfast and a cup of coffee! Connect and share a meal with others from your area of study, including faculty and student representatives. Dining Center (HC 2nd floor)
10 a.m.	Professor James Reynhout Retirement/Biology Reunion Celebration Royal Oak Room (Dining Center)
10 a.m.	Social Work Reunion All social work majors are welcome to join the classes of 1987 and 2002 for this special event. RC422A & B
10–11:30 a.m.	Friends of Bethel University Library Open House Check out what is new and reminisce about your years of researching and studying in the library. Learn about the difference you could make by becoming a Friend of the Library. Library (HC 3rd floor)
10–11:30 a.m.	Television and Radio Studios Open House Get an “up close” look at WBCS, Bethel’s on-campus TV and radio stations. HC 3rd floor
10–10:30 a.m.	Golden & Platinum Alumni Punch Reception Golden Alumni (Class of ’57) and Platinum Alumni (Bethel Academy and Bethel College alumni from the classes of 1937, ’42, ’47, and ’52). CLC Lobby
10:30 a.m.	Organ Recital Pipe organ recital by Professor of Music Stephen Self. All alumni are welcome. Benson Great Hall
10:30–11:30 a.m.	“Class Without a Quiz” Class #1 • Literature that Challenges and Deepens Faith Professors and current students will discuss recent books that raise questions and imagine new possibilities for living faithfully in our time. Session will be led by Bethel English professors Dan Ritchie, Susan Brooks, and Phyllis Alsdurf. Class #2 • Music to Promote Health and Healing Music can be soothing and restful, but is it a prescription for good health? Discover how Scripture, research, and historical precedence provide a theoretical foundation for music as nursing intervention. Led by former Professor of Nursing Nancy Olen and Professor of Music Mark Rhoads. Class #3 • A Glimpse into the World of Investing Associate Professor of Business and Economics Chuck Hannema will give a brief overview of investment styles, strategies, and products. Come hear his insightful advice as you invest for the future. Class #4 • Dialing up to a Wireless Generation Ever feel a bit mystified by the high-tech, fast-paced world of today’s youth culture? Join Bethel Associate Professor of Communication Studies Peggy Kendall and spend time looking at the positive and negative ways communication technology is impacting young people.
11 a.m.–12:45 p.m.	Homecoming Picnic Sports & Recreation Center (SRC) Parking Lot
11 a.m.	Golden and Platinum Alumni Reunion Photos Gather with other Golden and Platinum Alumni for these special photos. CLC Lobby
11:30 a.m.	Golden and Platinum Alumni Lunch and Programs Each golden or platinum alum and spouse/guest will receive a complimentary meal. Reservations are required. Golden Alumni— Eastlund Room Platinum Alumni—Dining Center Terrace
1 p.m.	Homecoming Football Game vs. Carleton Royal Stadium (Bethel Campus)
1 p.m.	Kids Zone Royal Stadium–West End Zone
1 p.m.	Business and Economics Connection Network with business and economics faculty, current students, and other alumni. Hang out during the game and enjoy hot cider and cookies. You may even win a BU stadium kit! Royal Stadium–West End Zone (tent)
1 p.m.	Women’s Soccer vs. St. Kate’s Ona Orth Athletic Complex (Bethel Campus)
3 p.m.	Men’s Soccer vs. University of Sioux Falls • At University of Sioux Falls, S.D.
4:15 p.m.	Alumni Baseball Game (following the football game) Hargis Park (Bethel Campus)
5:45 p.m.	Class Reunions (reservations required) Classes of '62, '67, '72, '77, '82, '87, '92, and '97 Attention Class of 2002! Receptions Socialize before enjoying dinner together. Designated locations Dinner Dine at designated tables for each class year and mingle with alumni from the past 50 years! Robertson Center Gym Reunions/Programs Enjoy a “special blend” reunion program stirred up just for you and your classmates. Same location as receptions

Saturday Schedule

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Homecoming Registration and Hospitality Area

8-10 a.m.

12th Annual Royal Stadium Club Homecoming Breakfast

8:30–9 a.m.

University Commons Prayer Gathering

9–10 a.m.

Department Breakfast

10 a.m.

Professor James Reynhout Retirement/Biology Reunion Celebration

10 a.m.

Social Work Reunion

10–11:30 a.m.

Friends of Bethel University Library Open House

10–11:30 a.m.

Television and Radio Studios Open House

10–10:30 a.m.

Golden & Platinum Alumni Punch Reception

10:30 a.m.

Organ Recital

10:30–11:30 a.m.

“Class Without a Quiz”

11 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Homecoming Picnic

11 a.m.

Golden and Platinum Alumni Reunion Photos

11:30 a.m.

Golden and Platinum Alumni Lunch and Programs

1 p.m.

Homecoming Football Game vs. Carleton

1 p.m.

Kids Zone

1 p.m.

Business and Economics Connection

1 p.m.

Women’s Soccer vs. St. Kate’s

3 p.m.

Men’s Soccer vs. University of Sioux Falls • At University of Sioux Falls, S.D.

4:15 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

Class Reunions