Saturday, September 26

Homecoming Registration and Hospitality Area

8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
CLC Lobby

Alumni Prayer Breakfast

8 – 9 a.m.
Cost: $5 (continental breakfast)
Join with other alumni plus faculty, staff, and students to praise God and ask His continued blessings upon Bethel; and to also lift up one another in prayer.
3900 Grill (Brushaber Commons)

Bethel Campus Store Open

Sat. 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Browse the beautiful new Campus Store with many books by Bethel authors—and a full line of Bethel logo merchandise!
Brushaber Commons 2nd floor

14th Annual Royal Stadium Club/Athletic Association Homecoming Breakfast

9 – 11 a.m.
Guest speaker is Greg Coleman, current KFAN color analyst, side line reporter for the Vikings, and former NFL punter with the Cleveland Browns, Minnesota Vikings, and Washington Redskins. More details and registration.
Eastlund Room (CLC)

Men’s and Women’s Cross Country vs. University of Minnesota

9 a.m.
Cheer on the swiftest Royals, making Bethel history in recent years with running titles and records.
Les Bolstad Golf Course, St. Paul

Organ and Piano Recital

9:30 – 10 a.m.
Enjoy the premier talents of Professors Stephen Self on the Blackinton pipe organ, and Herb Johnson, piano virtuoso, in one of the Midwest’s finest performance halls.
Benson Great Hall

Television and Radio Studios Open House

10 – 11:30 a.m.
See what’s new in media technology and related studies offered at Bethel.
HC 3rd floor 

Nursing Department Open House

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Stop by the Nursing Department's beautiful new facilities and visit with faculty.

HC 2nd floor

Reception and Photos for Golden and Platinum Alumni

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Bethel College or Academy Classes of 1939, ’44, ’49, ’54, and ’59: Gather for refreshments and a historic snapshot before your special Reunion Luncheon!     
Alumni Lounge (Brushaber Commons)

Campus Tour – Inside Buildings

10:30 a.m.
See the latest changes in Bethel’s facilities, including features of the fabulous new Brushaber Commons that are transforming campus life.
Meet in the CLC Lobby

Class without a Quiz Sessions

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
 • “Checking the Economic Pulse” Business and Economics Professor Chuck Hannema discusses the economy, reviewing current headlines, recapping the federal bail-out program, and venturing a forecast for the balance of 2009.
CC312
• “The Environment and the Evangelical Christian” Many Christians are hesitant to embrace environmental stewardship, viewing it as a liberal political ideology they should oppose. Biology Professor Ken Petersen explores the issue, asking, “Can a Christian be a committed environmentalist? Does Scripture provide guidance?”
CC313

Women’s Soccer vs. St. Thomas

11 a.m.
The Royals ply their speedy maneuvers against the rival Tommies.   
Orth Park (Bethel Campus)

Homecoming Lunch

11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
Cost (if pre-ordered with registration): $7 for adults; $4.50 for children
You’ll scarcely believe the variety and appeal of Bethel’s new buffet-style menus. Enjoy meal services where your food is cooked to order!
Monson Dining Center (Brushaber Commons)

Reunion Luncheons for Golden and Platinum Alumni Groups

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Join your Bethel College or Academy classmates for an excellent meal in Bethel’s impressive, new Brushaber Commons!
Golden Alumni (1959) – Olson Boardroom, Brushaber Commons
Platinum Alumni (1939, ’44, ’49, ’54) Room 468, Brushaber Commons

Men’s Soccer vs. St. Thomas

1 p.m.
Always an exciting match-up; the real “futball,” according to the rest of the world!
Orth Park (Bethel Campus)

Homecoming Football Game vs. Concordia

1 p.m.
Are the Royals in for a winning record like 2007’s? Come check-out the mettle of this year’s team—and cheer them on! Discounted admission rate of $2 for all alumni and immediate family (tickets at the gate). Children 12 and under are free.
Royal Stadium (Bethel Campus)

Alumni Tent

1 p.m.
Meet fellow alumni, including your representatives on the National Alumni Board! Plus get great Bethel merchandise and info on your alma mater.
Royal Stadium (Bethel Campus) 

Kids Zone

1 p.m.
Games and activities for your kids (ages 3 to 10) while you enjoy the football game. Cost is $3 per child.
Royal Stadium (Bethel Campus) – West End Zone

Business & Economics Connections

1 p.m.
Network with business and economics faculty, current students, and other alumni. Hang out during the game and enjoy some refreshments. You may even win a BU stadium kit!  
Royal Stadium (Bethel Campus) – West End Zone (Tent)

Alumni Baseball Game

4 p.m.
Batter up! Bring your cleats and join other alum to score some runs against the current Bethel Royals baseball team!
Hargis Park (Bethel Campus)

Homecoming Registration

6 p.m.
Atrium (Brushaber Commons)

Class Reunions

6:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 per person (reservations required)
Classes of 1964, ’69, ’74, ’79, ’84, ’89, ’94

• Reunion Dinner - Experience a delectable array of Asian, Italian, and American fare, plus grill favorites, fresh salads, and satisfying desserts. Join your class, seated separately at tables designated for each year.

Monson Dining Center (Brushaber Commons)

• Reunion Programs - Enjoy a flood of memories about Bethel and celebrate where your colleagues are today in a program designed for you and your classmates.

Designated locations