All alumni, families and friends are invited to return to campus to enjoy the festivities. Activities are planned for guests of all ages.
We will celebrate reunions for the classes of 1955, 1960— our 50 year honor class, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010 as well as all classes from 1928-1954.
Interested in serving as a reunion chair? Please contact Mary Vande Hoef at vandehoefm@central.edu or call 1-800-447-0287.
Make your hotel reservations today! Pella lodging information
The Welcome Center is located in the Boat, Moore, Weller Rooms (BMW), on the 2nd floor of the Maytag Student Center. The Maytag Student Center is located at 401 Broadway St.
Please stop by the Welcome Center when you arrive on campus to check in and pick up your registration packets, meal and event tickets, special Central gift and find out who’s coming back!
| Friday, Oct. 8, BMW Rooms | 9 a.m.–8 p.m. |
| Saturday, Oct. 9, BMW Rooms | 8 a.m.–noon |
Saturday Information Center 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Weller Center west lawn near tailgate lunch. The Weller Center is located at the corner of Independence Street and W. 3rd Street.
| 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Café at Geisler Library open. Visit Central’s own coffee shop and enjoy a variety of beverages and pastries. The café is located on the ground floor of the Geisler Library. |
| 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Mills Gallery open. |
| 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Classes open. Many of Central’s faculty have opened up their classrooms today for visitors. |
| 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Bookstore open. The Central Bookstore is located on the 1st floor of the Maytag Student Center. Don’t forget your coupon! |
| 11 a.m. | Homecoming Worship Service, Chapel. Join Central Chaplin Joel Brummel and students in this special worship service celebrating Homecoming/Family Weekend 2010. |
| 11 a.m. | The second annual Coach Ron Schipper Memorial Golf Tournament will be at Bos Landen Golf Course in Pella. Hole-in-one and hole sponsorships are available; raffle and auction items needed. RSVP to Travis Thompson '96 at Tthompson@stctire.com. |
| 2 and 3 p.m. | Campus tours depart from the admission office in Central Hall. |
| 6 p.m. | Lemming Race, Peace Mall. A Central tradition since 1977. Come watch the fun (but stay back so you don’t take a swim!) |
| 6:15 – 7:15 p.m. | Alumni & Family Barbecue - Tent between Central Market and Maytag Student Center $ Enjoy casual family dining while meeting and greeting friends and classmates. |
| TBA | Homecoming pep rally, Schipper Stadium. Join us in recognizing all of Central’s fall sports. See the coaches, athletes, cheerleaders and dancers – let’s get riled up together! |
| TBA | Homecoming Coronation Douwstra Auditorium. Alumni, families and friends are invited to celebrate the coronation of Central's homecoming king and queen. |
| 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Café at Geisler open. | |
| 8 a.m. - Noon | Mills Gallery open. | |
8 – 10 a.m. |
Pancake Breakfast, under the tent between Maytag and Central Market. Enjoy pancakes and sausage cooked and served by faculty and staff. $ | |
| 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. | Pella tours, leaving from the Central Hall parking lot. Tour Pella in an open wagon and learn about the history of our town. | |
| 9 and 10 a.m. | Campus tours, depart from Central Hall, Alumni Office. | |
| 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Bookstore open. | |
| 9 a.m. - noon | Glass blowing studio open | |
9:30 – 10:20 a.m. |
Lifelong learning opportunities, various locations. Faculty and staff will lead classes on a variety of topics. Complete schedules will be posted on the Web and available at the Welcome Center. | |
| 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. | Central College Abroad information session, Weller 101. Learn about Central’s study abroad program from program participants and administrative staff. | |
| 10 a.m - 11:30 | Family Carnival, Graham Conference Center Banquet Room. Bring the kids for some fun games and prizes! |
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| 10:30 – 11:20 a.m. | Lifelong learning opportunities, various locations. | |
| 10:30 a.m. | Reception for the unveiling ceremony, aerobics room of Schipper Fitness Center. | |
| 11 a.m. | Athletic hall of honor plaque unveiling ceremony, Schipper Fitness Center. Celebrate and witness the unveiling of plaques for Central’s newest hall of honor inductees. | |
| 11 a.m. | Tailgate Under the Big Tent Corner of Independence and W. 3rd. $ | |
| 1 p.m. | Football — Central vs. Simpson Schipper Stadium. $ | |
| TBA | Class reunion pictures begin location TDB. |
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| 5:30 p.m. | Alumni Homecoming Dinner. $ All are welcome to this gathering to celebrate Central alumni and award winners. Enjoy good food while visiting with your classmates, other parents and friends. Alumni awards are presented during this event. | |
7:30 p.m. |
Class reunion gatherings. Gather with your classmates to reminisce and catch up! |
| 11 a.m. | Sunday Brunch Central Market. $ |
| 1 p.m. | Fourth annual Flying Pans Alumni Steel Band Concert. Douwstra Auditorium. All past Pan members are invited and encouraged to participate in our 4th annual Homecoming/Family Weekend alumni concert. Alums, family and friends are invited and encouraged to attend! If you’re interested in playing, please contact Stan Dahl – dahls@central.edu or 641-628-7481 for more info and the complete weekend schedule. |
