Friday, February 8 Campus Tour #1 3:30-4:30 p.m., Meet at the Alumni Wall of Honor in the Stevens Center, Free
If you have not been on campus for a few years, be sure to join us for a look at the new building as well as all your other favorite campus spots. This student-led walking tour lasts about one hour.
Pacific College Affinity Reunion Dinner 4 p.m., Klages Dining Room, Heacock Commons, $12.50
All Pacific College alumni are invited to a very special reunion dinner. Light refreshments will be served at 4 p.m. followed by the dinner at 4:30 p.m. Join with other Pacific College alumni for some delicious food as you reconnect with old friends and reminisce about your time "'neath the Pacific College banner of Old Gold and Navy Blue."
Women's Basketball Game 6 p.m., Miller Gymnasium, Wheeler Sports Center, Various Prices
The defending conference champion Bruin women take on the Willamette University Bearcats. Tickets are sold at the door: $5 adults, $3 students, $1 senior citizens and children under 12. (Tickets are good for both the women's and men's games on Friday night.)
Five O'clock People Concert 7:30 p.m., Bauman Auditorium, $10
This concert marks the return to the Bauman stage of one of George Fox University's favorite Christian bands, Five O'clock People. This concert is a great chance for fans, new and old alike to share in the music of this critically acclaimed group.
Theatre Performance: Black Boy adapted by Wynn Handman from the Richard Wright novel
7:30 p.m., Wood-Mar Auditorium, Various Prices
Synopsis: Broadway actor Charles Holt plays Richard Wright and a host of additional characters in Wynn Handman's adaptation of Wright's influential 1945 autobiography Black Boy. This taut, one-hour show about Wright's dawning awareness of racism and the power of the written word is aimed squarely at family audiences. Stick around after the show for a talkback session with Mr. Holt.
To preorder tickets, visit theatre.georgefox.edu or call the box office at 503.554.3844 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. starting Jan. 20, 2008. Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for alumni and seniors/students, and $6 for children under 12. (Remember, alumni always receive discounts for George Fox theatre performances.)
Men's Basketball Game 8 p.m., Miller Gymnasium, Wheeler Sports Center, Various Prices
The George Fox Bruins take the court against Willamette University. (See Women's Basketball, 6 p.m., for ticket details.)
Saturday, February 9 Registration/Information 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bruin Den, Student Union Building, Free
Drop by the Student Union to pick up your prepaid tickets and important information about the day's activities.
Alumni Celebration Brunch Seating 10:30 a.m., Brunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Klages Dining Room, Heacock Commons, Various Prices
All alumni and friends are invited to this special brunch celebrating George Fox University's Homecoming! In addition to celebrating with your friends and delicious food, the 2008 Honored Alumni Award recipients will be honored. All class-year and affinity reunion attendees will be recognized and seated together. We hope you will join in the celebration and be inspired by our outstanding alumni! Reservations are due by Feb. 1, 2008, using the attached form or online registration. Tickets are $11.50 for adults, $6 for children under 12.
2008 Honored Alumni
Heritage Award - Paul Thornburg '46
Outstanding Alumnus - Gayathri Ramprasad '01, '03
Outstanding Recent Alumna - Matthew Gerber '03
Christian Service Award - Donald Armstrong '78
Seminary Alumnus of the Year - Stanley W. Cuyler '68
Steve Grant Dance Class Affinity Reunion Relearning the Steps 1:30-3 p.m., Miller Gymnasium, Wheeler Sports Center, Free
Whether you remember the steps or not, this is you chance to get a refresher lesson from Steve Grant. Steve will teach a number of dances that have been student favorites over the years. Once the music starts, the past will come flooding back, and you'll be stepping just like you did in college!
Campus Tour #2 2:30-3:30 p.m., Meet at the Alumni Wall of Honor in the Stevens Center, Free
Steve Grant Dance Class Affinity Reunion Reception 3-4 p.m., 2nd Floor Lobby, Wheeler Sports Center, Free
Now that you've mastered each of the steps again, join us upstairs for this reception where you can compare stories and critique your newly re-acquired dance skills.
Pacific College Affinity Reunion Reception 3-4:30 p.m., Ron Gregory Atrium, Edwards-Holman Science Center, Free
Calling all Pacific College alumni! Don't miss this special afternoon, which will include light hor d'oeuvres, alumni reflections, a short multimedia presentation, and plenty of time to reconnect with your fellow classmates. We will also be taking a group photograph to remember this special reunion.
Class Reunions 3:30-5:30 p.m., Stevens Center, Free
Join your classmates for a time of reminiscing and reconnecting at your class reunion. This is a great time to catch up with those that you were closest with while at George Fox. We will bring your yearbook and some light refreshments, all you need to bring is your memories (and maybe a camera). *Alumni who were not members of one of these classes but still wish to attend are welcome.
10-Year Reunion/Class of 1998 - Room 101
20-Year Reunion/Class of 1988 - Room 109
25-Year Reunion/Class of 1983 - Room 207
30-Year Reunion/Class of 1978 - Room 208
40-Year Reunion/Class of 1968 - Room 209
60-Year Reunion/Class of 1948 - President's Conference Room, Wood-Mar Hall
70-Year Reunion/Class of 1938 - President's Conference Room, Wood-Mar Hall
Homecoming Dinner Buffet 4:30-7 p.m., Klages Dining Room, Heacock Commons, Various Prices
Join us for this special buffet dinner that allows you continue reconnecting with old friends while dining on campus. This is a great opportunity to keep the conversation going before heading off to the rest of the evening's activities. Reservations are due by Feb. 1, 2008, using the attached form or online registration. Tickets are $11.50 for adults, $6.50 for children under 12.
Women's Basketball 6 p.m., Miller Gymnasium, Wheeler Sports Center, Various Prices
The Bruin women challenge rival Linfield College in what is sure to be a big game. Be sure to stop by the Alumni booth on your way into the game to connect with fellow alumni, get a Bruins temporary tattoo and pick up an alumni window decal. Tickets sold at the door: $5 adults, $3 students, $1 senior citizens and children under 12. (Tickets are good for both the women's and men's games on Saturday night.)
Theatre Performance: Black Boy adapted by Wynn Handman from the Richard Wright novel
7:30 p.m., Wood-Mar Auditorium, Various Prices
See Friday night theatre information
Men's Basketball 8 p.m., Miller Gymnasium, Wheeler Sports Center, Various Prices
Come cheer on the Bruin men as they go up against conference power Linfield College. Stop by the Alumni booth on your way into the game! The homecoming coronation will take place during halftime. (See Women's Basketball, 6 p.m., for ticket details.)
Bruin Athletic Association Reception 10 p.m., Wheeler Sports Center, 2nd Floor Lobby, Free
Immediately following the men's basketball game, you are invited to stop by the Bruin Athletic Association reception to meet other supporters of Bruin athletics. All are invited, regardless of whether you are a current member of the Bruin Athletic Association or not.
Young Alumni at Abby's 10 p.m., Abby's Pizza, Free
Calling all graduates of the last decade! Join fellow young alumni at Abby's for some post-game pizza provided by Alumni Relations, and one last chance to reconnect before the end of Homecoming 2008! No host bar.
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