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Homecoming & Reunion Weekend
 
 
Homecoming 2008 Schedule of Events
 
Homecoming Weekend 2008 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%.)

 
"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 Main Stage tent.

 
Friday, Oct. 3
Event Location Time
AQ Gallery Exhibit
Featuring sculptures from Ron Pederson and three decades of his students’ work.  Ron was recently selected as Educator of the Year by the International Sculpture Center and will be honored this weekend at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
AMC Gallery 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
2008 Hall of Fame Gala
For more information, please contact Deb O'Donnell at (616) 632-2809
Wege Ballroom 6 to 9 p.m.
AQ Student Dance Donnelly Center 9 p.m.
 
Saturday, Oct. 4
Event Location Time
Insignis Alumni Breakfast Carriage House (Upper Level) 9:30 a.m.
Dean's List Ceremony Performing Arts Center 10 a.m.
Alumni Co-ed Soccer Game AQ Soccer Field 10 a.m.
Retired Faculty Brunch Loutit Room 10:30 a.m.

Main Stage Tent - Gather with alumni, friends, and the AQ family for refreshments and live music, including “The Weatherheads” from 7pm-9pm featuring AQ alums, Barb and Pete Weatherhead and our very own head chef, Bill Bennett.

Holmdene Lawn 1 to 9 p.m.

Residence Life Open House - Tour the *NEW* addition to our on-campus housing suite, Ravine Apartment D

Ravine Apt. D 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Main Food Booth Tent - Sips and snacks to satisfy every palate. Sales benefit the Alumni Association and various student groups Holmdene Lawn 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The AQ Midway - Play your favorite carnival games and meet current Saints from on campus Student Organizations.

Alumni Walk
(from Holmden to AMC)
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Children’s Discovery Space - Let your child’s creativity and imagination run free!  Inspired by the principles of Reggio Emilia and hosted by the Child Development Center staff. Suggested Donation.
Need a quiet space? The Grace Hauenstein Library houses a Children’s Library that is open from 1 to 5 p.m.

AMC Lawn
(Rain location: Holmdene Lawn)
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Alumnae Softball Game AQ Softball Field Noon
Women's Soccer Game vs. Concordia AQ Soccer Field 1 p.m.
Women's Volleyball vs. University of Michigan Dearborn Fieldhouse 1 p.m.
Campus Sightseeing - Trams staffed by AQ Ambassadors will continuously loop throughout campus, stopping at following buildings:  Donnelly Center, Grace Haunstein Library, Performing Arts Center, Albertus Magnus Science Hall, Wege Student Center, Academic Building, Art and Music Center, and Holmdene. 
The Aquinas Historical Society will be hosting special self-guided tours of Holmdene and presenting a video celebrating the 100th anniversary of this unique campus building that is on the Register of Historic Places.
Various Locations 1 to 4 p.m.
AQ Gallery Exhibit
Featuring sculptures from Ron Pederson and three decades of his students’ work.  Ron was recently selected as Educator of the Year by the International Sculpture Center and will be honored this weekend at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
AMC Gallery 2 to 6 p.m.
Ernie's Run/Student Parade Begins at Fieldhouse 2:30 p.m.
Homecoming Court Coronation AQ Soccer Field 3 p.m.
Men's Soccer Game vs. Concordia AQ Soccer Field 3:30 p.m.
Homecoming Mass Bukowski Chapel 5 p.m.
Class Reunion Celebrations >>More Information Various Locations 6 to 10 p.m.
 
Sunday, Oct. 5
Event Location Time
Golden Saints Brunch
(By Invitation Only)
Wege Ballroom 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Alumni Brunch
Tickets are $6 at the door
Wege Cafeteria 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
AQ Gallery Exhibit
Featuring sculptures from Ron Pederson and three decades of his students’ work.  Ron was recently selected as Educator of the Year by the International Sculpture Center and will be honored this weekend at Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.
AMC Gallery 2 to 6 p.m.
 
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