Homecoming 2013 Schedule

 (time and locations are subject to change)       Click here for an abbreviated printable schedule

*** tickets must be purchased in advance

 

Thursday - October 31, 2013

Homecoming Registration
Alumni Center
8:00 - 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Silent Auction: Library Fundraiser
Fleece Library
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight
Take a piece of CIU with you. The library is auctioning off some items from our large collection of curios. Bidding is available during the library's operating hours and the winners will be announced on Saturday.

Chapel - featuring "The Four Presidents" (free)
Shortess Chapel
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Alumni/Student Lunch "Looking Forward Together" *** ($7)
Cafeteria
12:15 - 1:30 p.m.
Kick off CIU's 90th celebration.
Homecoming 2012
Reunions Various locations
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.  

Dinner
Available for purchase in the cafeteria

Dessert with students 
(free)
Cafeteria
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy freshly brewed coffee (decaf and regular), teas, an assortment of desserts and a chocolate fountain as students and alumni share yesterday's dorm memories and today's passion for Christ concluding with a time of prayer.

 

Friday - November 1, 2013Homecoming 2012

Homecoming Registration
Alumni Center
8:00 - 10:45 a.m. and 2:00 - 4:30 p.m.

CIU History Mystery Library Tour
Fleece Library
9:15 - 10:45 a.m.
Explore the history of CIU with a mystery tour of the library. Your team will follow clues to unlock a puzzle that will reveal some CIU lore. Prizes for the winners!

Reunions (free)
(various locations)
9:15 - 10:45 a.m.
All reunion classes will have the opportunity to get together, have fun, share stories and pictures. Alumni of 'in-between years' are welcome to join in the fun.  Create your own reunion with your own class or affinity group.

Bookstore will be open

Student Center
9:15 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Silent Auction: Library Fundraiser
Fleece Library
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight
Take a piece of CIU with you. The library is auctioning off some items from our large collection of curios. Bidding is available during the library's operating hours and the winners will be announced on Saturday.
 
Alumni of the Year Chapel (free)
Shortess Chapel
11:00 - 12:00 noon
Join us as we honor Chris Thomas ('70), Mark and Linda Thomas ('73) as Alumni of the Year; we will also honor Bonnie Barrows Thomas as Honorary Alumna.

Lunch - President's Address *** ($15.00)Homecoming 2012
Moore Fitness Center
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
You are invited to hear CIU's President, Dr. Bill Jones as he shares the vision of CIU. 
 
Campus Tours (free)
Meet in front of the Administration Bldg.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The Admissions department will be giving tours of the campus, the new buildings, athletic fields and more. Alumni parents, this is a great opportunity for your prospective CIU student to ask questions.

CIU History Mystery Library
Tour
Fleece Library
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Explore the history of CIU with a mystery tour of the library. Your team will follow clues to unlock a puzzle that will reveal some CIU lore. Prizes for the winners!
 
Reunions/Affinity Group  socials (free)
(various locations)
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
 
Classes of '53, '63, '73, '83, '93 and '03 will again have the opportunity to get together, have fun, share stories and pictures. Alumni of 'in-between years' are welcome to join in on the fun. Create your own reunion with your own class or affinity group.
 
Homecoming Banquet - *** ($20)
5:45 - 7:00 p.m.
A special evening is planned for alumni to celebrate the history of CIU, and its legacy. 
 
 
Musicians 
 
 Concert with Laura Story ('03) and Steven Curtis Chapman ***($20
 7:30 p.m.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Saturday - November 2, 2013
Homecoming Registration
Alumni Center
8:00 - 11:30 a.m. 
 
Breakfast with Alumni of the Year Chris ('70) and Bonnie Thomas -
                                                                Mark and Linda Thomas ('73)
Available for purchase in the cafeteria
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Enjoy a wonderful time with our Alumni of the Year


Silent Auction: Library Fundraiser
Fleece Library
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Take a piece of CIU with you. The library is auctioning off some items from our large collection of curios. Bidding is available during the library's operating hours and the winners will be announced on Saturday.
 
Bookstore will be openHomecoming 2012
Student Center
9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
 
Reunions/Affinity Group reunions (free)
(various locations)
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Classes of '53, '63, '73, '83, '93 and '03 will have the opportunity to get together, have fun, share stories and pictures. Alumni of 'in-between years' are welcome to join in on the fun.  Create your own reunion with your own class or affinity group.
 
African American Alumni Network Social (free)
McKey/Rikard dining room
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Come together to celebrate the contributions and achievements of African American students and alumni.
 
Lunch *** ($8.00 - $4.00 for children 12 and under)
CIU Soccer field
12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Tailgate, get your group together and come prepared to cheer on the Alumni as they play the CIU Rams soccer team. 

Helicopter RidesHelicopter Rides *** ($15)
Bouncy House (for young children) (free)
Alumni vs. CIU Rams soccer game (free)
CIU soccer field
12:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Cheer on the Alumni as they play the CIU Rams soccer team.

Dinner 
Available for purchase at the cafeteria
 
 
Home Opener CIU Rams Basketball game (free) 
Moore Fitness Center
6:00 p.m.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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