Friday, October 3
8:30 am – 4 pm – Check-In
Butch and Sandy Shook Welcome Center at Westminster Hall
Check in when you arrive to receive your welcome packet and the tickets for the events in which you RSVP’d. It’s also not too late to purchase tickets at check-in.
9 am –Welcome Coffee
William & Ella Male Hospitality Suite, Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center
For those arriving bright and early, join us for some coffee and light breakfast refreshments, and connect with and alumni.
10:30 am – Homecoming Chapel
Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center
Join us for chapel with student worship and an alumni speaker.
11:30 am – Alpha Dining Lunch*
Alpha Dining Hall
2 p.m. Winona Lake History Bus Tour*
Lower Concourse Entrance, Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center
Come join us for a tour of the Grace College & Seminary campus and Winona Lake with Dr. Terry White (BME 64), author of “Winona at 100: Third Wave Rising.”
2 pm – Campus Tours w/ Student Ambassadors*
Butch and Sandra Shook Welcome Center at Westminster Hall
First time back to campus in a while? Join some Grace College Student Ambassadors on a walking tour of new spots across campus.
4 pm – Butch and Sandy Shook Welcome Center Dedication and Admissions Reunion
Butch and Sandy Shook Welcome Center at Westminster Hall
All current and past Admissions staff are invited to join us for an evening of celebration as we wrap up the Butch and Sandy Shook Welcome Center project! Enjoy appetizers and desserts, reconnect with friends and staff, and hear from Grace about what this project means for our campus. This event is an open house style event from 4-5:30pm, with a short program beginning at 4:30pm.
6pm – Student Mentor Reunion
Mission Point Event Center
All current and past Student Mentors are invited to join us to celebrate 20 years of the beloved tradition of “The Hike!” Enjoy heavy appetizers and dessert as we reconnect, share memories of the FYE program, and hear about the current program. This event is an open house style event from 6-8pm, with a short program beginning at 6:30pm.
Saturday, October 4
7:30 am – President’s Breakfast*+
Alpha Dining
Come join President Dr. Drew Flamm, alumni, and friends for breakfast and prayer.
8 am – 4 pm – Check-In
Butch and Sandy Shook Welcome Center at Westminster Hall
Check in when you arrive to receive your welcome packet and the tickets for the events in which you RSVP’d. It’s also not too late to purchase tickets at check-in.
9 am – Lancer Athletic Hall of Fame Breakfast++
Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center
All alumni and friends are invited to come celebrate the former athletes and supporters of Grace Athletics who are being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
10:30 am – Dr. Roger Stichter Celebration of Retirement
Dick and Sandy Allen Rainbow Room at Westminster Hall
Join us as we celebrate the incredible tenure of beloved professor, Dr. Roger Stichter. All alumni and friends are welcome to join, even if you were not an accounting alum! Brunch will be served.
12 pm-2pm – Tailgate+
Miller Athletic Complex
Come out to enjoy a fall festival designed for the whole family, with food, bounce house (weather permitting), face painting and more. Then get ready to cheer on the men’s soccer team!
1:30 pm – Men’s Soccer Game
Miller Athletic Complex
Stay after the tailgate to cheer on our Lancers as they take on Marian University!
3:30 pm – Campus Tours w/ Ambassadors*
Butch and Sandy Shook Welcome Center at Westminster Hall
Not able to make the tours yesterday? First time back to campus in a while? Join some Grace College Student Ambassadors on a walking tour of new spots across campus.
5pm – Grace’s Golden Gathering (Reunion for classes 1950-1980)*+
Alpha Dining
For those who graduated 45 or more years ago, we are hosting an event to honor you and your long-standing relationship with Grace. Come and enjoy an evening filled with great food and fellowship with a group of your former classmates and friends.
5 pm – 40 Year Class Reunion (1985)*+
Alpha Dining
The class of 1985 are invited to come and enjoy an evening filled with great food and fellowship with former classmates and friends.
5 pm – 30 Year Class Reunion (1995)*+
Alpha Dining
The class of 1995 are invited to come and enjoy an evening filled with great food and fellowship with former classmates and friends.
5 pm – 20 Year Reunion (2005)*+
Alpha Dining
The class of 2005 are invited to come and enjoy an evening filled with great food and fellowship with former classmates and friends.
5 pm – 10 Year Reunion (2015)*+
Alpha Dining
The class of 2015 are invited to come and enjoy an evening filled with great food and fellowship with former classmates and friends.
7:30 pm – Chris Renzema Concert #
Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center
Grace is thrilled to welcome Christian singer and songwriter, Chris Renzema, for a special concert! Tickets must be purchased ahead of time at the link below.
https://events.humanitix.com/an-evening-with-chris-renzema
* RSVP required
+ Fee to attend
++ RSVP according to the invitation
# Separate ticket required
Other events to be added throughout the fall. To RSVP and find complete details, including costs and more events, visit:
https://www.grace.edu/alumni/homecoming/
If you’d like a sneak peek of the latest shops, galleries, studios and museums of the Village at Winona — visit www.youvisit.com/tour/villageatwinona for a tour of the thriving arts community, and plan what places you’ll pop in on when you come for Homecoming and Family Weekend.
