Homecoming 2008

As noted below in the schedule, a few homecoming events require tickets. To register please contact the alumni office and return the registration form with payment by fax or mail.

Fax:

402-643-4073
Attn: Alumni Office

Mail:

Concordia University
Attn: Homecoming Weekend Registration–Weller 204
800 North Columbia Avenue
Seward, Nebraska 68434

Questions about homecoming: Please contact the alumni office at 402-643-7240 or Alumni@cune.edu.

Friday, Oct. 3


8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Concordia Bookstore open - lower level of Janzow Campus Center

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Bartels Museum open - lower level of Link Library

8 a.m. - noon
Business Alumni Classroom Presentations - Jesse Hall

1:10 p.m. – 3:10 p.m.
Business Reunion Panel Presentations - TLEC, Auditorium

Noon - 3 p.m.
Golf Outing - Seward Country Club, contact Marvin.Plamann@cune.edu for information and to set up foursomes (map)

Noon - 4 p.m.
Homecoming Registration - TLEC, Mainstreet (additional event tickets available for purchase)

4 - 5:30 p.m.
Alumni Awards Presentation - TLEC Auditorium

5:30 - 7 p.m.
Dinner Buffet Reception for Alumni Awards and Athletic Hall of Fame - TLEC Main Street; tickets required

7 - 8:30 p.m.
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction -TLEC Auditorium

8 - 10 p.m.
Business Alumni Reunion After Hours Reception -Seward Country Club (map)

8:00 p.m. - midnight
Homecoming Coronation and Ball - Janzow Campus Center, Cattle Conference Room (music by Greg'z Big Horn Band)



Saturday, Oct. 4

8 - 10 a.m.
Homecoming Registration - Janzow Campus Center, main lobby

8 a.m.
Breakfast with the President - Janzow Campus Center, Cattle Conference Room

-Features a message from Concordia’s 10th President, The Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich
-Honored guests include members of the classes of 1933, 1938, 1943, 1948, CHS 1953 and golden reunion CHS 1958 (Class photos will be taken.)

10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Alumni Hymn Sing - Music Center, Heine Hall

10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
University Open House - See newly renovated buildings and visit with faculty and staff who “live and work” in these spaces. The Bartels Museum and Marxhausen Gallery of Art will be open for viewing pleasure.

10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Concordia Bookstore open - lower level of Janzow Campus Center

10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Homecoming Fair - between the stadium and Janzow Campus Center

11 a.m. - noon
Alumni Choir Rehearsal - St. John Lutheran Church, balcony

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
"Tailgate" lunch - Janzow Campus Center, Lower Level cafeteria dining with Concordia Students, pay at the door)
Golden Reunion Tailgate Lunch - for all college and CHS alumni from 1958 and earlier. Cafeteria dining, pay at the door, eat in Janzow Campus Center, Lower Level, Centennial Room

1:30 p.m.
Concordia vs Northwestern College football game - Stadium

5 - 8 p.m.
All Alumni, Family & Honored Years Reunion Gathering - 4-H Pavilion at Seward Park (Old-fashioned bar-be-que; cash bar, tickets required)
Class Reunion Photos taken - 4-H Pavilion at Seward Park (schedule will be posted at entrance)

5 p.m.
Bobby Maessen Memorial Scholarship Basketball Tournament - PE Building, Gymnasium


Sunday, Oct. 5

8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Alumni Choir Rehearsal - St. John Lutheran Church, balcony

9 a.m.
Concordia University Worship Service - St. John Lutheran Church
Featuring the alumni choir

1 p.m.
Alumni Baseball Game - Plum Creek Park (map)

2 p.m.
Alumni Organ Recital - Music Center, Heine Hall
Reception to follow in Klabenes Court