2021 Homecoming Brochure

Bethany College Homecoming October 8-10

Welcome Home, Bethanians!

SCHEDULE

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Larry E. Grimes Lecture Series

EVENTS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7

11:30 am - Old Main Quad

Dear Alumni & Friends: We are excited to welcome you to campus for homecoming October 7 – 10, 2021! As we welcome our alumni and friends to campus, we remain aware of the ongoing Coronavirus and Delta Variant concerns. In order to move forward with our homecoming schedule, we have made several adjustments that will allow us to celebrate in a safe environment. We have adjusted our events to be moved outdoors and under tents which will allow social distancing to be followed. We also ask that you please bring your mask to protect the herd. Our schedule now has the updated event locations. Our team is committed to the safety of our guests.

You may follow updates regarding the Coronavirus on our website: www.bethanywv.edu We look forward to celebrating safely with you soon!

Sincerely, Lori Weaver

* Must RSVP Online Stopping by Registration is REQUIRED!

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Bruce Ledewitz is a Professor of Law at Duquesne University School of law. He teaches in the areas of state and federal constitutional law and jurisprudence, specializing in law and religion and law and the secular. Ledewitz is co-director of the Duquesne University School of Law’s Pennsylvania Constitution website.

In 1981, Ledewitz founded the Allegheny County Death Penalty Project, which he directed for 13 years. He co-founded the Western Pennsylvania Coalition Against the Death Penalty and served from 1985-1990 as secretary of the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty. He is past winner of the Allegheny County Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award, the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Liberty Award, the Marjorie Matson Civil Liberties Award and the Inaugural Dr. John & Liz Murray Award for Excellence in Faculty Scholarship in 2012 and then again in 2017.

Ledewitz writes and speaks widely on a variety of legal and religious topics, in both legal journals and popular media. He is the author of four books: American Religious Democracy: Coming to Terms with the End of Secular Politics (2007), Hallowed Secularism: Theory, Belief, and Practice (2009), Church, State, and the Crisis in American Secularism (2011) and the forthcoming The Universe Is On our Side: Restoring Faith in American Public Life. He is a regular op-ed contributor to the Pennsylvania Capital-Star as well as his own blog, Hallowed Secularism. Ledewitz received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and his J.D. from Yale Law School.

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SCHEDULE of E V E N T S

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Registration Morlan Hall Lawn Stop by to pick up your nametag, tickets, reunion gift, & welcome information. Light refreshments & complimentary Starbucks drinks will be available.

9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Campus Store Open Morlan Hall Make sure to visit our Campus Store & pick up your new Bethany gear!

12:00 pm

Hugh “Tiger” Joyce Golf Scramble* Wheeling Country Club Join the Joyce family & friends for the 17th Annual golf outing.

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

The 1933 Society Ceremony & Reception* Erikson Alumni Center Patio Inviting all members of the 1933 Society to join Founder, Alicia Ford ‘91, in celebration of

Registration 11 am - 12:00 pm

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4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Class Reunion Receptions* Richardson Lawn Celebrating the Classes of: 1970, 1980, 1981, 1990, & 1991 Outside of Bethany House Celebrating the Class of 1971

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Homecoming Celebration/Alumni Awards* Old Main Quad New this year! Kick off this exciting weekend with friends, food, drinks, music, & celebrate our annual alumni award recipients!

7:30 pm

Volleyball Game Hummel Field House Support your Bison Volleyball team as they take on Allegheny College.

8:00 pm

Alumni Art Show & Reception Renner Art Gallery Join Alumnus & Jennie Renner Steindorf Chair of Fine Arts, Kenn Morgan ‘71, for this year’s show featuring art from the Class of 1971.

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SCHEDULE of E V E N T S

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9

8:30 am - 9:30 am

9:00 am - 5:00 pm

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Jim Allison Dedication Erikson Alumni Center Patio Join the Allison family & friends in celebrating 20 years of the Jim Allison Run. A dedication of the Alumni Center’s new patio named in Jim’s memory to follow.

Registration Morlan Hall Lawn - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Tailgate Area - 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm Stop by to pick up your nametag, tickets, reunion gift, & welcome information. Light refreshments & complimentary Starbucks drinks will be available.

Campus Store Open Morlan Hall - 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Tailgate Area - 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

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9:30 am

Greek Life Breakfast* Old Main Quad Inviting all Greek Life alumni, employees, & students - past & present - to gather together & enjoy a morning breakfast!

10:30 am

Class of 1971 Breakfast* Old Main Corridor Guest Lectures by Dr. Anna Edlund, Dept of Biology & Kenn Morgan, Professor of Fine Arts

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Athletics Hall of Fame* Richardson Lawn Registration - 11:00 am - 11:30 am Lunch - 11:30 am - 12:15 pm Inductions - 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

12:00 pm

Tailgate Area Open Hummel Field House To reserve a tailgate spot, email rthrash@bethanywv.edu

1:00 pm

Women’s Soccer Hoag Field Support the Women’s Soccer team as they take on Waynesburg.

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SCHEDULE of E V E N T S

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9

3:30 pm

Men’s Soccer Hoag Field Support the Men’s Soccer team as they take on Waynesburg.

4:30 pm

Football Game Bison Stadium Support your Bison Football team as they take on Thiel.

4:45 pm - 7:00 pm

Class Photos (For Homecoming 2020 & 2021) Tailgate Area (Recreation Center) 4:45 pm - Softball Alumnae Pictures 5:00 pm - 1 Year Class of 2020/2021 5:10 pm - 5 Year Class of 2015/2016 5:20 pm - 10 Year Class of 2010/2011 5:30 pm - 15 Year Class of 2005/2006 5:40 pm - 20 Year Class of 2000/2001 5:50 pm - 25 Year Class of 1995/1996 6:00 pm - 30 Year Class of 1990/1991 6:10 pm - 35 Year Class of 1985/1986 6:20 pm - 40 Year Class of 1980/1981 6:30 pm - 45 Year Class of 1975/1976 6:40 pm - 50 Year Class of 1970/1971 6:50 pm - All Classes Celebrating Over 50 Years

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7:30 pm - 10:30 pm

5th Quarter* Tailgate Area New this year! Stick around after the Football game to enjoy music and celebrate the evening.

Tickets include unlimited food, drinks, & adult beverages.

Sunday, October 10 9:00 am

Scroll Breakfast Oglebay Resort, Wilson Lodge Open to the Class of 1971 & all other alumni who have already celebrated their 50 reunion.

10:45 am

Church Service Bethany Memorial Church

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Accomodations See below for a list of hotels near our campus.

Bethany also has a block of rooms at Oglebay Resort with a limited amount available. Please call in advance to ensure that your accomodations are reserved.

Hotel

Location

Phone

Miles from Bethany

Oglebay Resort**

465 Lodge Dr. Wheeling, WV 26003

877.436.1797

12 mi.

Springhill Suites

908 National Rd. Wheeling, WV 26003

304.232.8903

15 mi.

Hampton Inn

795 National Rd. Wheeling, WV 26003

304.233.0440

15 mi.

Hawthorn Suites

by Wyndham

20 Bob Wise Dr. Triadelphia, WV 26059

304.218.2500

16 mi.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

45 Wayfarer Dr. Triadelphia, WV 26059

304.907.4470

16 mi.

Microtel Inn & Suites

85 Fort Henry Rd. Triadelphia, WV 26059

304.547.4550

16 mi.

Fairfield Inn & Suites

660 Cabela Dr. Triadelphia, WV 26059

304.219.2020

17 mi.

Hampton Inn & Suites

35 Bob Wise Dr. Triadelphia, WV 26059

304.547.4222

17 mi.

** Use Booking ID: 43697.

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