| When | What | Where | Registration/ Ticket Information |
Friday, October 19, 2012 |
All day | Armor Day: wear your Calvin gear today! | Anywhere |
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| 8 a.m.–10 p.m. | Campus Store | 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Varies |
| 8 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Fridays at Calvin (registration required) | ||
| 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Homecoming and Family Weekend welcome station/ticket pickup (also Sat., 9 a.m. –1 p.m.) | Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex | |
| 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Box Office open | Covenant Fine Arts Center | |
| 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | Art exhibit: Art Faculty Exhibition This is the biennial exhibition by studio artists from the art and art history department. | Covenant Fine Arts Center Art Gallery 1 | 9 a.m.–9 p.m. | This is an exhibition commemorating the Inauguration of Dr. Michael Le Roy and celebrating 90 years of collecting art at Calvin. | Covenant Fine Arts Center Art Gallery 2 and Permanent Collection Gallery |
| 10–10:20 a.m. | Chapel | ||
| 10 a.m.–6 p.m. | Used Book Sale sponsored by Festival of Faith and Writing | Covenant Fine Arts Center, second floor | 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | Archives and Rare Book Room tours with Dick Harms, archivist | Heritage Hall, Hekman Library main floor |
| 12:30–3:30 p.m. | De Vries Hall Atrium | ||
| 1:30 p.m. | "Curator's Exhibition Tour - 90 Years of Collecting" with Joel Zwart, director of exhibitions | Covenant Fine Arts Center Art Gallery | 2:30 p.m. | "Curator's Exhibition Tour - 90 Years of Collecting" with Joel Zwart, director of exhibitions | Covenant Fine Arts Center Art Gallery |
| 3:30 p.m. | 45-Year Reunion reception | Spoelhof Center Atrium | Registration | 4–5:30 p.m. | "The Bible in Calvin's Reformed Past and Worldwide Future" with Mark A. Noll, Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History, University of Notre Dame; reception following. | Chapel Sanctuary |
| 4–6 p.m. | Climbing for alumni, family and friends. Registrations for 20 students, parents and siblings will be taken in advance. | Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex climbing wall | Advance sign-up is closed. Walk-up participants will be taken as space/staffing allow after pre-registered guests climb. |
5 p.m | 45-Year Reunion class picture | Prince Conference Center | Call 616-526-6142 for late registration. |
| 4:30 p.m. | Cardboard Canoe Race sponsored by Calvin's student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers and K4L | Seminary Pond | 5:30 p.m. | *Knollcrest Dining Hall is open 5-7 p.m. $9.60/person; pay cash/check at door |
Huizenga Tennis and Track Center | SOLD OUT |
| 5:30 p.m. | 45-Year Reunion dinner | Prince Conference Center Great Hall | Call 616-526-6142 for late registration. | 5:30–7p.m. | Morren Fitness Center open (also, 10 a.m.–noon on Saturday) | Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex | Pass required (limited number available). Pick up at the welcome station in lobby by 5 p.m. on Friday. |
| 6 p.m. | Swimming MIAA Relays (warmups at 4:30 p.m.) | Venema Aquatic Center | |
| 6:30 p.m. | Pre-concert music performed by small ensembles (throughout building) | Covenant Fine Arts Center | |
| 7 p.m. | 45-Year Reunion coffee | Call 616-526-6142 for late registration. | 7:30 p.m | "Together We Celebrate" Calvin Music Festival concert (see also 6:30 p.m.) | Covenant Fine Arts Center auditorium | For tickets call the box office (616-526-6282) on Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., or check at the door at 7 p.m. |
| 8 p.m. | Student Improv (parents and family only) | Lab Theater | For tickets check at the door at 7:30 p.m. | 7:30–11 p.m. | Calvin Observatory open (weather permitting). Highlights include the colorful double star Albireo, the Ring Nebula, and the Andromeda Galaxy! | Science Building 4th Floor | Please use the door from Commons Lawn into North Hall where it meets the Science Building. Look for signs stating the observatory is open (clear skies). |
| 8:15 p.m. |
River City Improv |
Prince Conference Center Great Hall | For tickets ($10) check at the door at 7:45 p.m. | 9–10:30 p.m. | Johnny's and Campus Store | No advance registration needed—please stop by! |
| 10 p.m.–1 a.m. |
Buck Fridays Roller skating party*. Dress up as your favorite super hero/villain. |
Woodland Skating Center | $1. Pay at the door. *Siblings welcome | Saturday, October 20, 2012 |
| 8–10 a.m. | Pancake Breakfast to benefit international music ministry. Add'l donations appreciated. | Chapel Undercroft | $3 adult, $2 all students (pay at the door, no reservations needed). | 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Homecoming and Family Weekend welcome station/ticket pickup | Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex |
| 9–10:30 a.m. | Climbing for alumni, family and friends. Registrations for 20 students, parents and siblings will be taken in advance. | Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex climbing wall | Advance sign-up is closed. Walk-up participants will be taken as space/staffing allow after pre-registered guests climb. | 10 a.m.–noon | Morren Fitness Center open | Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex | Pass required (limited number available). Pick up at the welcome station in lobby. |
| 10 a.m. | "The 2012 Election: States, Issues, Last Minute Surprises" with Corwin Smidt, political science professor | Hekman Library, Meeter Center Lecture Hall | 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m | Bunker Interpretive Center Ecosystem Preserve |
| 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Art exhibit: Art Faculty Exhibition This is the biennial exhibition by studio artists from the art and art history department. |
Covenant Fine Arts Center Art Gallery 1 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | This is an exhibition commemorating the Inauguration of Dr. Michael Le Roy and celebrating 90 years of collecting art at Calvin. |
Covenant Fine Arts Center Art Gallery 2 and Permanent Collection Gallery |
| 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | Campus Store | 10 a.m. | Walking tour of campus | Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex circle drive |
| 10 a.m. | 40-Year Reunion coffee reception | Prince Conference Center Fireside Room | Call 616-526-6142 for late registration. | 10:30 a.m.–noon | Climbing for alumni, family and friends. Registrations for 20 students, parents and siblings will be taken in advance. | Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex climbing wall | Advance sign-up is closed. Walk-up participants will be taken as space/staffing allow after pre-registered guests climb. |
| 10:45 a.m. | 40-Year Reunion class picture | Prince Conference Center | 11 a.m. | 40-Year Reunion brunch | Prince Conference Center Great Hall |
| 11 a.m. | "The January Series 2013: A Preview" with Kristi Potter, January Series director | Campus Store | 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Knollcrest Dining Hall | Pay at the door: $6 adults, $4 children 12& under (cash/check only) |
| Noon | Walking tour of campus | Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex circle drive | Noon | Men's soccer vs. Hope | Zuidema Soccer Field | No tickets required |
| Noon–1 p.m. | Climbing for alumni, family and friends. Registrations for 20 students, parents and siblings will be taken in advance. | Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex climbing wall | Advance sign-up is closed. Walk-up participants will be taken as space/staffing allow after pre-registered guests climb. | 12:30 p.m. | Prince Conference Center |
| 2 p.m. | Inauguration of Dr. Michael Le Roy, 10th President of Calvin College; reception following (in Hoogenboom Health and Recreation Center) | Van Noord Arena | |
| 2:30 p.m. | Women's soccer vs. St. Mary's | Zuidema Soccer Field | |
| 4 p.m. | Lacrosse vs. lacrosse alumni; cookout for lacrosse alumni and friends to follow | Lower field, near baseball field | RSVP to Eric Kamstra | 5:30 p.m. | 25-Year Reunion reception | Prince Conference Center | Call 616-526-6142 for late registration. |
| 6 p.m. | 10-Year Reunion strolling appetizer reception | (106) Gallery (106 S. Division) | Call 616-526-6142 for late registration. |
| 6 p.m. | Hockey vs. Kettering; Hockey vs. alumni hockey immediately following (see 8 p.m.) | Eagles Ice Center | Tickets available at the door. No charge for hockey alumni/families (see note for 8 p.m. game). | 6:15 p.m. | 25-Year Reunion class picture | Prince Conference Center |
| 6:30 p.m. | 25-Year Reunion dinner | Prince Conference Center | Call 616-526-6142 for late registration. |
| 6:30 p.m. | Pre-concert music performed by small ensembles (throughout building) | Covenant Fine Arts Center auditorium | |
| 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Box Office open | Covenant Fine Arts Center | 7:30 p.m. | "Together We Celebrate" Calvin Music Festival concert (see also 6:30 p.m.) | Covenant Fine Arts Center auditorium | For tickets call the box office (616-526-6282) on Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., or check at the door at 7 p.m. |
| 7:30–11 p.m. | Calvin Observatory open (weather permitting). Highlights include the colorful double star Albireo, the Ring Nebula, and the Andromeda Galaxy! | Calvin Observatory | Please use the door from Commons Lawn into North Hall where it meets the Science Building. Look for signs stating the observatory is open (clear skies). |
| 7:45 p.m. | 10-Year Reunion class picture | (106) Gallery (106 S. Division) | Call 616-526-6142 for late registration. |
| 8 p.m. (approx.) | Hockey vs. hockey alumni. Please RSVP to Coach Mike Petrusma (616-389-7210; d3hockey@calvin.edu). | Eagles Ice Center | $20 to play; pizza and admission free for alumni and families. |
8:15 p.m. | 10-Year Reunion after party (see attendees, schedule - pending) | Peppino's (130 Ionia Ave. SE) | Call 616-526-6142 for late registration. |
| 8 p.m. | Student Improv (parents and family only) | Lab Theater | SOLD OUT |
| 9–midnight | Campus Inaugural Celebration | Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex | Sunday, October 21, 2012 |
| 11 a.m. | "Together We Worship: Do Not Worry" Living Our Faith Together (LOFT) worship service | Covenant Fine Arts Center | 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Brunch | Commons Dining Hall | Pay at the door: $7 (cash/check only) |
Schedule
The events listed here are all part of Homecoming & Family Weekend. Most events and activities are open to all guests of Calvin; class reunions, for example, are activities for special audiences.
- More information for parents and families
- 2012 Calvin Homecoming and Family Weekend Schedule with map (.pdf)
- Online campus map
- Inauguration of Dr. Michael Le Roy and special events all week long
If you have questions when you arrive on campus, visit the welcome station!
PLEASE NOTE: Many ticketed events are SOLD OUT. See the note next to each event to find out about ticket availability. Visit the Welcome Center if you have questions or call 616-526-6142. Thank you!
