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Homecoming 2012 Schedule of Events* |
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| Tuesday, September 25 |
Master of Management Alumni Reception
Donnelly Center, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. |
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| Thursday, September 27 |
Hall of Fame Gala |
| Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center, 5:30 p.m. |
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Tom Deluca, Hypnotist
Sponsored by the AQPB (Aquinas Programming Board), this homecoming tradition never disappoints! All guests of AQ students must present a guest pass at Programming Board events. >Download a Guest Pass (pdf) |
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| All Weekend |
| Homecoming Weekend 2012 Bookstore Discount Sale! |
Special discount for all Aquinas College Alumni based on their graduation year! (Number of years since graduation equals the percentage off AQ insignia items in the AQ Bookstore, up to a maximum of 50%.)
Bookstore Hours: Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 11 a .m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
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| "AQ Through the Years" |
| Look for the “AQ through the years” special release T-shirt with logos from years past and present, available in the Welcome Center and the bookstore. |
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| Around Grand Rapids: ArtPrize |
| Visit the Welcome Center for information on GR happenings, including ArtPrize - the world's largest art prize and radically open competition, that will be taking place downtown. Anyone who attends the event can vote. Join the Alumni Association at Cathedral Square on Friday night (see below). >More About ArtPrize |
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| Art Gallery Exhibition |
Friday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 2 to 6 p.m.
Homecoming Reception: Saturday, September 29 2 to 4 p.m. |
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| Friday, September 28 |
AQ + ArtPrize: Cathedral Square Gallery Opening
Sponsored in part by the Aquinas College Alumni Association |
Location: Cathedral Square - Gallery second floor; 360 Division S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan
Time: 6 to 8 p.m. |
Begin your homecoming weekend and ArtPrize adventure at the serene and beautiful Cathedral Square Gallery. Check out the work of several Aquinas artists, enjoy festive “mocktails” and hors d’oeuvres and then head down the hall to the Catholic Information Center for your AQ + ArtPrize packet. |
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Foam Party!
Sponsored by AQPB, outside of Regina Hall. An AQ first! |
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| Saturday, September 29 |
 Follow @AquinasAlumni on Twitter or tweet using #aqhc12 to get in on the conversation! |
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| Athletic Contests |
Location |
Time |
| Women's Lacrosse Exhibition vs. Grand Valley State University |
Athletic Field |
9:30 a.m. |
| Women's Soccer vs. Indiana Tech |
Athletic Field |
Noon |
| Men's Soccer vs. Madonna |
Athletic Field |
3 p.m. |
| Men's Lacrosse Exhibition |
Athletic Field |
5:30 p.m. |
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| General Schedule |
Location |
Time |
| AQ Run Thru: Join us for the fourth annual 5k run and 2K walk
through the campus. |
Registration - St. Joe's Flood Lot |
8 a.m. |
| Brookby Tours: Student Ambassadors will be on hand to share interesting facts on the first floor and grounds. This Historic Georgian mansion on the corner of Robinson and Plymouth is now the home of the President and First Lady of Aquinas College. |
Brookby Mansion |
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Alumni Welcome Center: Information on hotels and weekend events, ArtPrize, Habitat for Humanity, and refreshments! |
Upper Donnelly |
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Food Booth Row: Snacks and sips to satisfy every palate. Benefits various Student Organizations |
Holmdene Lawn |
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Pit Stop Catering: Benefitting the Conductive Learning Center and tantalizing the whole campus with the incredible smell of BBQ, Pit Stop Catering will be selling chili dogs, Italian sausage, and more! |
Holmdene Lawn |
11 a.m. |
| The AQ Midway: Play your favorite family-friendly carnival games and win prizes! Sponsored by the Conductive Learning Center. |
AB Path |
11 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Young Alumni Party: If you are celebrating a reunion this year for the classes of 2006, 2001, 1996, 1991, 1986 OR if you’ve graduated in the last 25 years, we invite you to a fun, family-friendly under-the-tent lunch. Cash bar. |
Main Stage Tent |
11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| Retired Faculty Luncheon |
Loutit Room, Wege Center Third Floor |
12:30 p.m. |
| Black Alumni Society Meet & Greet |
Academic Building, Second Floor |
12:30 p.m. |
| Main Stage Tent: Gather with alumni, friends, and the AQ family for
refreshments and live music. Natalie Stoval plays at 4 p.m. and Three's A Crowd will follow. |
Holmdene Lawn |
1 to 9 p.m. |
| Say Cheese AQ: Grab nine of your friends and head over to the photobooth in front of Holmdene. |
Holmdene Circle Drive |
1 to 4 p.m. |
| Campus Sightseeing:
Trams staffed by AQ Ambassadors will continuously loop throughout campus. Hop on and hop off and see all of our new additions! |
Various Locations |
1 to 4 p.m. |
| Inflatable Village: Kids, students, and adults of all ages will enjoy this festive addition to Homecoming. There is a Bounce House for the little ones, Gladiator Joust Arena and Bungee Run for the bigger ones, and an 18 foot slide and Grand Slam t-ball for everyone. |
AMC/Holmdene Lawn |
1 to 5 p.m. |
| Aquinas College Jazz Band: A Homecoming Tradition! Directed by Dr. Paul Brewer |
Bandshell, Center Campus |
1:30 p.m. |
| Bean Bag Toss: No tournament, just fun. Grab a teammate and two opponents, a few bean bags, and you're on your way! |
Holmdene Lawn |
2 p.m. |
| Homecoming Court Coronation: Who will be crowned King & Queen of 2012? |
Soccer Field |
Halftime of Men's soccer game |
| Natalie Stoval: Named Entertainer of the Year 2012 from Campus Activities Magazine, Natalie Stoval will energize the crowd with her show stopping, foot stomping, fiddle playing. |
Bandshell, Center Campus |
4 p.m. |
| Track & Field Reunion: Runners of the Past Unite! Former track athletes and their families are invited to attend. Yesterdog will cater. Gym is open for the kids. Complimentary, however pre-registration is required. Please RSVP to Dave Wood: wooddav@aquinas.edu. |
Sturrus Sports & Fitness Center
Hall of Fame area |
5 to 7 p.m. |
| Homecoming Mass: If you would like to participate as a lector, Eucharistic minister or choir member, please contact Terry Marshall at (616) 632-2492 |
Bukowski Chapel |
5 p.m. |
| Three's A Crowd: Keeping the live music going is Three's A Crowd, an incredibly fun cover band playing everything from classic rock to Lady Gaga. Shout out your favorites from your days at AQ! |
Bandshell, Center Campus |
6 p.m. |
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| Class Reunion Celebrations: >More information & online registration |
Locations vary |
6 to 10 p.m. |
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| Sunday, September 30 |
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Location |
Time |
Golden Saints Brunch: >Register Online |
Wege Ballroom |
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
The 2012 Aquinas College Athletics Golf Outing
Nearly 100 golfers took part in raising money for the Saints Athletics Department last year. Contact the Athletics Department at (616) 632-2474 for further information.
>Download the flyer & registration form (pdf) |
Scott Lake Country Club,
Comstock Park |
Noon - Shot Gun Start |
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| *Tentative schedule, please check back for updates. |
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