Schedule of Events

Oct. 4-5, 2024

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Schedule of Events: 

Friday, Oct. 4

  • 7:30 am4:30 pm – “Woman in the Woods” Art Show by artist and professor, Janis Wunderlich, Hewes Library
  • 12:00 pmMeaning of Life Lunch, Weeks House
    Bring a sack lunch, bring a friend and discuss life’s deeper purpose with Monmouth College faculty and students.
  • 2:00 pm - Monmouth College’s 15th Presidential Inauguration, Wallace Hall Plaza
  • 5:30 pm7:00 pm - Class of 1984 – 40th Reunion Social, Market Alley Wines, 59 Public Square, Monmouth
    Join members of the Class of 1984 at Market Alley Wines for pizza, drinks and reminiscing! (Cash bar)
  • 6:00 pmAlumni Impact Awards, Mellinger Commons, Center for Science and Business
    A recognition of alumni and members of the Monmouth College community who have honored the Monmouth mission through their work, service and contributions to society.
  • 7:30 pmClass of 1989 – 35th Reunion Social, Danny’s Tap, 

    120 S A St., Monmouth

    Join members of the Class of 1989 at Danny’s Tap for pizza, drinks and reminiscing! (Cash bar)
  • 8:00 pmClass of 1999 – 25th Reunion Social, Abner’s Bar and Lounge,

    103 Market Alley St., Monmouth

    Join members of the Class of 1999 at Abner’s Bar and Lounge (formerly The Alley) for pizza, drinks and reminiscing! (Cash bar)
  • 8:00 pmClass of 1994 - 30th Reunion Social, Danny’s Tap, 120 S A St., Monmouth 
    Join members of the Class of 1994 at Danny’s Tap for pizza, drinks and reminiscing! (Cash bar)
  • 8:00 pmSpirit Shout, April Zorn Memorial Stadium
    Students will dance, shout and cheer for Fighting Scots’ victory, Homecoming Queen and King will be announced and we’ll close the evening with a spectacular fireworks show.

Saturday, Oct. 5

  • 8:30 amM Club Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Huff Athletic Center Fieldhouse

Honorees:
Samantha Barranco ’14 (Soccer),
Allison Devor ’13 (Track and Field),
Beau Hellman ’03 (Baseball)

  • 9:00 am5:00 pm – “Woman in the Woods” Art Show by artist and professor, Janis Wunderlich, Hewes Library
  • 9:00 amGreat Lecture Series 2024, featuring Communications Studies Professor, Chris Goble, Room 124, Hewes Library
  • 10:00 amFraternity & Sorority Life Hall of Fame Induction, Mellinger Commons, Center for Science and Business

Honorees:
Brian Holland ’76 ΑΤΩ,
Andrew Kerr ’73 ZBT,
Kristen Wyse Wagner ’11 ΑΞΔ

  • 10 am – 7 pm – Alumni Tailgate, Pattee Hall Parking Lot, North Sixth Street Parking Lot
    Gather at the Alumni tailgate! Greek Organizations and the Classes of 1984, 1989, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019 will have designated spaces. Tailgate Registration is $50 per vehicle (allotting 2 parking spaces) via the online Homecoming form. Tailgate Registration is only necessary for those wanting to purchase a spot. See below for more information regarding purchasing a vehicle pass for the tailgating lot.

    If you want a guaranteed spot at the Alumni tailgate 2024, we recommend purchasing a spot prior to the weekend, as they tend to sell out. The lot will open at 8:00am on first-come-first-serve basis. Spaces will be assigned as you enter the lot, and no spaces will be held. If you would like to tailgate next to a friend, please plan to arrive at the same time to the lot. Only vehicles with a tailgating pass may enter the lot. The lot will close to vehicle traffic at 12:00pm for a 2:00pm game time and will reopen for exiting vehicles at 5:00pm. No tailgating may begin before 10:00am.
  • 10:00 am – 11:00 amDepartment Open Houses
    Walk through classrooms and catch up with your favorite professors.
    • Tailgate Lot (Pink Cadillac): Business and Economics
  • 10:00 am – 11:30 amDepartmental Open Houses cont.
    • Austin Hall: Music
    • Center for Science and Business: Political Science
    • Room 201, Center for Science and Business: Biology, Chemistry, Physics & Engineering
    • Wallace Hall: Communication, English and History
    • Outside Wallace Hall (North Side): Educational Studies
    • Wells Theatre: Theatre
  • 10:30 am – 11:30 amDepartment Open Houses cont.
    • Weeks House: Philosophy and Religious Studies
  • 10:30 amKappa Delta Alumni Gathering, Room 300, Center for Science and Business
    Gather with Kappa Delta sisters from across the years to reminisce.
  • 11:30 amParade (Reunion years walk in Parade), East Broadway
    Please be on the lookout for more information regarding parade route and lineup location, coming soon. Come out and see the floats, hear the pipe band, marching band and fraternity songs. The classes of 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019 have the opportunity to march in the parade. After the parade, all celebrating reunion classes are asked to report directly to the Tartan Terrace for Reunion Class Photos. Please contact the Alumni Office for more information regarding walking with your class.
  • 12:00 pmClass Photos, Tartan Terrace, Hewes Library
    Are you a member of one of the celebrating reunion classes? Stop by the steps of the Hewes Library Terrace to have a group photo taken, before heading to the Alumni Lunch.
  • 12:00 pm – 2:00 pmAlumni Lunch, April Zorn Memorial Stadium, East Hilltop ($15)
    Join fellow Fighting Scots, family and friends for a classic stadium food lunch on the hilltop before the game. 
  • 12:00 pm – 4:00 pmFamily Center, Hewes Library
    Let your family unwind in a kid-friendly atmosphere that offers a variety of activities to entertain little ones and a private space for nursing mothers. 
  • 12:30 pm – 1:30 pmClass of 1984 – 40th Reunion Gathering, Mellinger Office of Development and College Relations (Formerly the ATO House/ House on the Hill) ($15)
    Stop by class pictures then make your way to the former ATO house to join members of the Class of 1984 for light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments. Enjoy a prime view of the pregame festivities. 
  • 1:30 pm – 3:30 pmClass of 2014 – 10th Reunion Gathering, Hewes Library Terrace
    Join classmates from the class of 2014 for pizza and reminiscing on the Hewes Library Terrace! 
  • 1:30 pm – 3:30 pmAlumni Board Hospitality Tent, East Hilltop, April Zorn Memorial Stadium
    Visit the Alumni Tent to say hello to Alumni Board members, grab some game snacks and win a piece of Fighting Scots swag!
  • 2:00 pmFighting Scots Football Game vs. Illinois College, April Zorn Memorial Stadium
    Cheer on your Fighting Scots as they take on the Illinois College Blueboys.
  • 5:00 pm – 8:00 pmAll Alumni Reunion Celebration, The American Legion, 1110 N 11th St, Monmouth
    Gather with fellow Fighting Scots, friends and family for hors d’oeuvres and drinks and reminisce about your days at Monmouth College. (Drink tickets provided, then Cash Bar)
  • 5:00 pm – Class of 2009 - 15th Reunion Social, The American Legion, 1110 N 11th St, Monmouth
    Stop by the All Alumni Reunion Celebration and find your 2009 classmates! Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres and refreshments.
  • 8:00 pm – Class of 2014 – 10th Reunion Social, Abner’s Bar and Lounge, 103 Market Alley St., Monmouth 
    Join members of the Class of 2014 for drinks and 10 years’ worth of catching up! (Cash Bar)
  • 8:00 pm – Class of 2019 – 5th Reunion Social, Danny’s Tap, 

    120 S A St., Monmouth 

    Members of the Class of 2019! It’s your first milestone Monmouth College reunion. Come back and reminisce over the past five years at Danny’s Tap with friends and fellow Fighting Scots.

Be on the lookout for more information regarding the Class of 2004 Reunion Gathering, coming SOON!