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Sept. 29-Oct. 2 Thursday, Sept. 29
Saturday, Oct. 1
5:30 p.m. Alumni Science Symposium, Baldwin Hall The Science Symposium will open with a reception and dinner followed by keynote speaker Harvey F. Lodish, Ph.D., professor of biology and bioengineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. For more information, see p. 23. (Advance reservations are necessary.)
8 a.m. Homecoming Fun Run, Dow Recreation and Wellness Center All alumni, faculty, staff, students and area residents are invited to a morning fun run. (Light refreshments provided.)
A rock ’n’ roll Saturday night! Motown legend
Friday, Sept. 30 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Alumni Science Symposium, Baldwin Hall Open to all alumni interested in learning more about future directions in scientific and medical research and in science education, the symposium will highlight alumni, faculty and student research. Roundtables, panel discussions and poster sessions on a variety of topics will be featured throughout the day. For more information, see p. 23. (Advance reservations are necessary.) 9 a.m. Ninth Annual Briton Classic Golf Tournament, The Medalist Golf Club, Marshall Shot gun start at 10 a.m., following registration at 9 a.m. Go to www.albion.edu/sports/britonclassic/ for more details. 9:30 a.m. Briton Homecoming Bicycle Ride, Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium/“A” Field Biking enthusiasts are invited to participate in a bicycle ride through the countryside of Calhoun and Jackson counties. In honor of the 170th anniversary, the route will pass by several historical points of interest in and around town. The design of the bike trails will allow riders to do as little or as much riding as they desire. (SAG and light refreshments provided.) 4:30 p.m. All-Class Reception, Kellogg Center Please join fellow alumni and President Peter T. Mitchell, ’67, for an all-class reception celebrating Albion’s 170th Anniversary. 6:15 p.m. Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony, Baldwin Hall Help us honor this year’s Athletic Hall of Fame inductees for their contributions to athletics as students or alumni. (Advance reservations are necessary.) 8:30 p.m. Prentiss M. Brown Honors Institute Reunion, Kellogg Center, Langbo Living Room All Honors Institute alumni are invited to a reunion reception that is patterned after the Midnight Desserts/ Midnight Breakfasts that have been a tradition in the honors program. We will also recognize the Class of 1980, the first class to have entered the program as freshmen, celebrating their 25th reunion this year. 9:30 p.m. Alumni and Student Bonfire and Pep Rally, Canoe Livery
Dennis Edwards
9:15 a.m. Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony, Kellogg Center The reception begins at 9:15 a.m. in the Alumni Conference Room, and the ceremony follows at 10 a.m. in Gerstacker Commons. Noon All-Class Picnic Luncheon for Alumni, Faculty and Students, Lomas Fieldhouse, Dow Recreation and Wellness Center 1 p.m. Football vs. Adrian, Sprankle-Sprandel Stadium Pre-game festivities include presentation of the Hall of Fame inductees. A special halftime program commemorating the College’s 170th year will feature the Homecoming Court, the British Eighth and the Alumni Band. Rick Blatti, former director of bands at Albion, will return to conduct the Alumni Band in celebration of the College’s 170th year. Building Tours: Kresge Hall, Palenske Hall, Held Equestrian Center All alumni, parents and friends of the College are invited to tour Albion’s newest additions to campus. Times will be posted during the weekend.
will lead the Temptations Review in concert, Saturday, Oct. 1, 8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 2 8 a.m. Prayer Gathering, Tennant Hall, Fellowship Lounge Alumni from all Christian traditions are invited to join current students in prayer. Come and share your joys and concerns and bless your Albion College community (past and present). Those who cannot attend are welcome to forward prayer requests beforehand to the Office of the Chaplain, 517/629-0492. Worship Services will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., Wesley Chapel. 4 p.m. Homecoming Choir and Orchestra Concert, Goodrich Chapel The Albion College Choir, Alumni Choir and Albion College Symphony Orchestra will present their traditional Homecoming Concert.
8:30 p.m. The Temptations Review featuring Dennis Edwards, Goodrich Chapel Get ready to rock the night away with this live performance by Dennis Edwards and his ensemble, which includes trombonist Nick For more details and regular updates, go to: Cucinella, ’01. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Edwards has 14 Gold Albums to his www.albion.edu/alumni/homecoming_2005.asp credit and is a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. (Advance tickets are necessary. Limited availability.) Saturday Class Reunions For classes ending in “0” or “5,” 1950-2000. Reunion information and locations will be posted on the Web as details become available: www.albion.edu/alumni/ homecoming2005.asp
2005 Homecoming award recipients Albion College will honor the following individuals during Homecoming Weekend for their contributions to and passion for Albion College, their communities and their professions.
In honor of the College’s 170th anniversary, the Alumni Band and the Alumni Choir are seeking an even greater number of musicians. Please contact the Music Department at 517/629-0481 for more information. The Music Department hopes to represent as many decades as possible of Albion’s rich musical tradition over Homecoming Weekend.
Individuals
Duncan M. Beagle, ’70 Faith E. Fowler, ’81 George K. Heartwell, ’71 Margaret Mitchell Turner, ’69
Gary E. Allore, ’85 Robert L. Basselman, ’75 John W. Dunlop, ’89 Debra Frey Fadool, ’85 Daniel M. Korson, ’85 Catherine Marcos-Millet, ’89 Brian G. McPheely, ’78 H. Rick Otis, ’77 Timothy H. Williams
Meritorious Service Award
Special Recognition
William C. Ferguson, ’52 Bernard T. Lomas, ’46
Daniel Boggan, ’67
Distinguished Alumni Award
Calling alumni musicians!
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Teams
1970 Golf 1977 Football