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Homecoming / Family Weekend

SAVE THE DATE: October 10-11, 2008

Homecoming/Family Weekend 2008 is an opportunity for Gordon and Barrington alumni to gather with old friends, former professors and mentors. It is also a chance for parents and families to visit the College and your student. We hope you will join us and be a part of this special weekend.

Homecoming 2008 will feature reunions for the Gordon/Barrington classes of 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998 and 2003. or call with your current mailing address to receive further information. Be sure to get in touch with old friends to let them know you are coming, too! We'll be happy to put you in touch with someone if you need help. If you would like to help organize your class reunion, please contact the Alumni Relations Office. Additional information will be available in the August Stillpoint.


DISCLAIMER: GORDON COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE PERSONAL QUOTES AND PHOTOGRAPHS OBTAINED ON CAMPUS DURING HOMECOMING AND PARENT WEEKEND. PERSONS OBJECTING TO THE USE OF PHOTOGRAPHS WITH THEIR IMAGE OR QUOTES ATTRIBUTED TO THEM SHOULD CONTACT THE ALUMNI OFFICE.

For more information contact the Alumni and Parent Relations office:
p: 978.867.4238
e:

TENTATIVE HOMECOMING SCHEDULE
Homecoming information will be included in the August Stillpoint.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2008

Golf The Meadows Peabody - Play for under $100
7:30 a.m. Registration
8:00 a.m. Start time
Alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of Gordon
More information to follow
Pre-registration required

Attend Class
8 a.m.--3 p.m.
Class schedules available from the Admissions Office in Frost Hall. Some space limitations.
Various locations

Campus Tours - Given by the Admissions Office
9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Frost Hall Lobby

Homecoming Convocation
10:20 a.m.
A.J. Gordon Memorial Chapel

Welcome Reception
5:15--6:00 p.m.
Concert
Alumni, parents and faculty and students are invited.
Phillips Recital Hall

Great Scots Awards Dinner
6:30 p.m.                                             
Alumnus of the Year--                            
Jack Good Community Service Award--                           
A. J. Gordon Missionary Service Award--                            
Winifred Currie Alumni Award in Education--                             
Lifetime Achievement Award--
Childcare provided                      
Pre-registration required for both dinner and childcare. $5 per child per hour
Ken Olsen Science Center Loggia

Men's and Women's All-Star Flag Football and Spirit Week Celebration
7 p.m.
Ferrin Field


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2008

Registration Tent
7:30 a.m.--2:30 p.m.
Come see what we have for free! Leave messages for friends! Come support the Women's Softball Team by purchasing goodies.
Quad

2nd Annual Scot Trot - 5-K Trail Race
9 a.m.
Preregistration preferred: $14 all entries before September 30; $20 after September 30.
Register online at www.active.com; search for 2nd Annual Scot Trot.
Quad and Gordon woods

Parents Reception - Free event
10--11 a.m.
For parents of current students. Pre-registration required
President's Residence, Wilson House

Alumni Baseball
10 a.m.
J. Tec White Field

Retired Faculty Connection
10--11:15 a.m.
For alumni to greet retired faculty as well as some current faculty
Chapel Dining Room--Lane

Smart Scots Sessions - Parents and Alumni
10--11 a.m.
Childcare provided. Pre-registration required. $5 per child per hour

  • Jenks 112 -
    A-Z Finances     led by Jon Park
    Whatever your age, learn how to manage your finances
  • Jenks 237 -
    Chronicles of Narnia,     reading by Peter Stine
    Perfect for families!
  • Walk in the woods with former biology professor, Russ Camp, Professor Emeritus

Phi Alpha Chi
10:30--11:30 a.m.
Phillips Recital Hall

Women's Field Hockey vs. Western New England College
11 a.m.
Brigham Athletic Complex

Women's Tennis 
11 a.m.
Tennis Courts, Brigham Athletic Complex

Retired Faculty Lunch
11:15 a.m.--1 p.m.
Lunch for retired faculty - Pre-registration is required
Martha Lewis Room - Lane

Cookout on the Quad (à la carte)
11 a.m.--3:30 p.m.
Near Bromley Hall for all non-reunion attendees

5th - 20th Reunion Tent
11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Group reunion pictures will be taken at 12:30 p.m.

Grab & Go - Lunch
11 a.m.--3:00 p.m.
Gillies - lower Lane

30th - 45th Reunion Buffet Lunch - Gordon College Alumni 1963 - 1978
11:30 a.m.--1:00 p.m.
Pre-registration required for luncheon. Reunion photo taken at 11:45 a.m
Presidents Dining Room, Lane

20th - 45th Reunion Buffet Lunch - Barrington College Alumni 1963 - 1986
Barrington reunions classes 1963 - 1978 
Pre-registration required for luncheon. Reunon photos taken at 1 p.m.
Barrington Center for the Arts

Women's Soccer vs. Eastern Nazarene College
12 p.m.
Quad

Ice Cream Social - Free event
12--2 p.m.
Quad - Registration tent

Children's Activities
12:30--3 p.m.
TBA

Women's Alumni Field Hockey
1 p.m.
Brigham Athletic Complex

Department Receptions
1:30--2:30 p.m.
Check day-of schedule for room assignments

18th Annual Science Carnival
Science fun for all ages
2:30--4:30 p.m.
Ken Olsen Science Center

Men's Soccer vs. Eastern Nazarene College
2:30 p.m.
Quad

Ken Olsen Science Center Tour
3:00 p.m.
Ken Olsen Science Center--main entrance

Jazz Band Concert - Free event
4:30--5:30 p.m.
Phillips Music Center patio
            
Alumni Men's Lacrosse & Highlander Club Reception
4:30--5:30 p.m.
Brigham Athletic Complex     

Alumni Men's Soccer
5 p.m.
Quad                   

Class of 2008: 1st Reunion
TBA
Preregistration requested

Gordon 25th Reunion Reception
5 p.m.
Ken Olsen Science Center Loggia
Pre-registration required 

NODROG: Faculty/Staff Talent Show
7 p.m.
Purchase tickets at registration tent or at chapel door, $4 per person
A.J. Gordon Memorial Chapel