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Alumni Weekend and Homecoming

ALUMNI WEEKEND, HOMECOMING, AND FAMILY DAY

We enjoyed seeing alumni, family members, and friends on campus for Alumni Weekend, Homecoming, and Family Day 2023! Attendees had an opportunity to enjoy a variety of reunions, athletic events, Run-A-MUC, and so much more! 

A listing of events for our 2023 celebration can be found below, and a gallery of photos can be accessed from the Mount Union Alumni Facebook page.

Save the date for Alumni Weekend, Homecoming, and Family Day 2024 celebration, slated for October 11-13, 2024. 敬请关注有关明年秋季活动和日程安排的更多信息.

Events for Friday, September 29, 2023

  1. Reunions

    6 p.m., Class of 2023 Patio/Firepit Young Alum Welcome Back, Campus Grounds/Patio, Hoover-Price Campus Center (HPCC)

  2. Networking

    4:30-6 p.m., First Gen Networking, Campus Grounds, Hoover-Price Campus Center (HPCC)
    All students and alumni are welcome.

  3. Tailgate and Live Music

    7 p.m., Kickoff Tailgate, Bonfire, and Band Front Porch Lights featuring John Doyle '03, Quad (Rain Location: Field House)

     



Events for Saturday, September 30, 2023

  1. Run-A-MUC

    8 a.m., 40th Annual Run-A-MUC 5K, Peterson Field House
    Check-in begins at 6:30 a.m.

    View Race Results

  2. Headquarters and Stations

    9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Alumni Weekend Headquarters Tent, tent on the southeast corner of Kehres Stadium

    • Pick up a campus map and walking tour information
    • Update your contact information
    • Grab a schedule of events
    • Purchase an Alumni Weekend t-shirt for $10.

    9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Refreshment Tables, 胡佛-普莱斯校园中心(HPCC)和麦克弗森学术和运动中心(MAAC)

    All day, Raider Selfie Stations, 查普曼大厅,校园岩石,以及联合大道上的联合山标志

    11 a.m. - 1 p.m., M Club Information Tent, grass area by Gulling Training Center

  3. Dedications and Celebrations

    10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Mount Union Women 90th Anniversary Celebration, Room 145, Oak Hall

    11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Diversity Center Dedication and Tailgate, Campus Grounds Patio, Hoover-Price Campus Center (HPCC)

    3:30 - 8:30 p.m., Day Party, Campus Grounds Patio, Hoover-Price Campus Center (HPCC)
    Stop by any time to greet, honor, and celebrate Gregory L. King '89, Mount Union's 14th president, 由黑人学生会与姐妹圈和兄弟建立纽带合作举办. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided.

  4. Brunch

    10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Football Brunch, Kresge Dining Hall, Hoover-Price Campus Center (HPCC)
    Cost: Adults $10, Kids 6-11 $7, Kids 5 and under FREE

  5. MUcaw Fun Zone

    11 a.m. - 1 p.m., MUcaw Fun Zone, Quad
    带孩子们到MUcaw乐趣区玩游戏,活动,冰淇淋车,还有更多! MUcaw will make an appearance sometime during the event.

  6. Reunions

    8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Band Reunion, various locations (POSTPONED UNTIL 2024)


    11 a.m. - Noon, Milestone Reunions for the Classes of 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, 1998, 2003, 2008, 2013, 2018, Hoover-Price Campus Center (HPCC)

    • Classes of '53, '58, '63, '68 – West Room
    • Classes of '73, '78, '83 – Newbold Room
    • Classes of '88, '93, '98 – Alumni Room
    • Classes of '03, '08, '13, '18 – – Campus Grounds


    11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Academic Reunions, Quad
    School of Business, Department of Social Sciences, School of Education, Department of Literature and Communication Arts, Department of Nursing, School of Engineering (Check back often as others may be added.

    11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Athletic Reunions, Grass Area by Gulling Training Center
    Wrestling, Softball, Women's Basketball

    Noon, Alumni Swim Meet, Natatorium, McPherson Academic and Athletic Complex
    Warm-up will begin at 11 a.m. Please RSVP by contacting swimming@setasign.net.

    1 p.m., Alumni Swim and Family Cookout, Chapman Lawn
    Please RSVP by contacting swimming@setasign.net.


    3-4 p.m., Clergy Alumni Meet and Greet, Room 104, Dewald Chapel
    Join fellow Raider clergy and meet the current chaplain, learn about current spiritual life opportunities on campus, and fellowship and network with other alumni clergy. 


    3:30-5 p.m., Wilderness Experience Reunion, Newbold Room, Hoover-Price Campus Center
    加入过去的荒野体验的领导者和参与者回忆! 旅行纪念品将被展出,并鼓励与会者携带自己的照片分享.

  7. Open Houses

    9:30 - 11 a.m., Esports Open House, Esports and Golf Center

    9:30 - 11 a.m., Fraternity and Sorority Open Houses,地点在各自的兄弟会或姐妹会大楼
    Featuring sororities Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Xi Delta, and Delta Sigma Tau, and fraternities Alpha Tau Omega, Phi Kappa Tau, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Sigma Nu

  8. Family Day

    9 a.m.-1 p.m. Family Day Check-in, tent on the southeast corner of Kehres Stadium

    • Pick up a campus map and walking tour information
    • Grab a schedule of events
    • Purchase a Raider Family t-shirt for $10.

    11:30 a.m., Family Day Information Sessions

    • Study Abroad Session, KHIC 011 – Dr. Jennifer Hall
    • Counseling Information Session, KHIC 012 – Shaunquelle Sapp
    • Spring Break Trips Session, KHIC 013– Rev. Dr. Timothy Morrison


    11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Parent and Family Coffee and Conversations, McMaster Pavilion

  9. Live Music

    1 - 3 p.m., Pete Pontiac and the Pipin' Pistons, featuring Peter Stewart '77, Dean Wilson '75, Loren Veigel '75, and Bruce Gigax '77, Chives Grille

  10. Athletic Events

    2 p.m., Football Game vs. Ohio Northern, Kehres Stadium

    7 p.m., Women’s Soccer vs. Ohio Northern, Kehres Stadium

  11. Post-Game Gatherings

    Aeonian Brewing Co., (330) 596-1004, 120 W. Chestnut St.

    Buffalo Wild Wings, (330) 821-9464, 310 W. State St.

    Chives, (330) 829-9955, 2355 Union Ave.

    Naborhood Inn, (330) 821-9781, 848 W. State St.



Events for Sunday, October 1, 2023

  1. Athletic Reunions

    11 a.m., Softball Reunion, 23rd Street Softball Field
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  2. Lunch

    11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Lunch in the Kresge Dining Hall, Hoover-Price Campus Center (HPCC)
    Cost is $8.50/person

  3. Nature Center Events

    1 - 5 p.m., Relax and De-Stress Event, Huston-Brumbaugh Nature Center   
    EVERYONE needs to manage their stress these days. 在你方便的时候停下来,享受一些放松的活动,比如在宁静的树林里散步, walking the labyrinth, relaxing by the pond, listening to live music, light refreshments, and more. 你可以一个人来,也可以带着家人一起来——这里有适合每个人的东西!

  4. Community Service

    Community Service Opportunities
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Alumni Award Recipients 

DODIE DAVIS ALUMNI SERVICE AWARD

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2023 Recipient – Pat (McFarland '71) Kovach-Gates

 

McKINLEY FELLOW AWARD

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2023年获奖者- Lynn Riggle,学术营销助理主任兼WRMU协调员

YOUNG ALUMNI AWARD

The Young Alumni Award honors and recognizes those who, at very early stages in their chosen careers or callings, 这是威尼斯人app下载希望所有威尼斯人app下载在从威尼斯人app下载毕业后努力实现的目标. 该奖项是颁发给过去15年内给予杰出支持的毕业生, leadership, and dedication to the University as young alumni.

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2023 Recipient – Tim Hatton '12