Homecoming And Family Weekend

Schedule of Events

Find your Class Reunion.

Friday, January 29

8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Class Visitation

Don’t miss this opportunity to return to the SPU classroom to re-experience the quality education SPU provides! Visit the Homecoming website in January for a complete list of classes, or pick up the schedule at Unicom when you come to campus.

Download a list of classes open to Friday visits*. (Excel File)

*Please check in the Student Union Building on Friday for the final class list.

9–10 a.m.

Alexander Chapel,
Alexander Hall

Parents' Prayer Meeting

Join other SPU parents to pray for our students and the campus. The meeting is led by Stephen Newby, director of University Ministries and The Center for Worship, and Ina Bhatt, chair of parent council prayer.

10–11:00 a.m.

Gazebo Room, Student Union Building

Parent and Family Reception

Parents and families are invited to kick off Family Weekend at a reception especially for them. Meet SPU staff and Parent Council, and get an overview of the weekend’s activities.

2–2:50 p.m.

Fine Center, Second Floor,
First Free Methodist Church

SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS

Presentation: “SPU Study Abroad”

Are you the parent(s) of a student planning to — or thinking about — studying abroad? What should you know? How can you support your student? A panel of SPU study-abroad experts looks at various options and effective planning tools for students and their families. Students are welcome.

6 p.m.

Third Floor Foyer, Gwinn Commons

ISM Alumni - 25th Anniversary Dinner

All ISM alumni are invited to help celebrate 25 years of Information Systems Management graduate studies at SPU. Come reconnect with friends and former professors, meet graduates from across the generations, and hear from special guest speakers. Cost: $30 RSVP Lindsey Peterson (206) 281-2753 or lpeterso@spu.edu

7:30 p.m.

E.E. Bach Theatre, McKinley Hall

Theatre Presentation: “The Women of Lockerbie!

Inspired by the December 1988 terrorist bombing and its aftermath. Directed by Andrew D. Ryder; design by Don Yanik. Cost: $12 general admission, $10 students and seniors. Purchase tickets 206-281-2959, or online www.spu.edu/boxoffice. (No refunds or exchanges.)

7 p.m.

Brougham Pavilion

Homecoming Student Talent Show

Produced by ASSP. Tickets for alumni, families, and faculty/staff $7. Advance purchase is encouraged. Pre-purchased tickets will be available at Brougham Pavilion will-call after 5 p.m. Register online. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. (festival seating). For more information, call the STUB Office 206-281-2459, or register online. (No refunds or exchanges.)

Thursday  |  Friday  |  Saturday


To register for 2010 Homecoming events, call the Alumni Center at 206-281-ALUM.

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