Save the date for Homecoming 2019
October 9 – 13
Homecoming Schedule
CLASS REUNIONS
If you graduated in a year ending in a “4” or a “9”, you are celebrating a reunion this year!
We hope you make plans to return for Homecoming and Alumni Weekend 2019. Homecoming and Alumni Weekend is a great time to reconnect with friends from your college days. Your reunion chair will be in touch with more details!
Wednesday, October 9
WOODROW WILSON VISITING FELLOW JULIE LYTHCOTT-HAIMS
7 p.m. – Branigin Room, Napolitan Student Center
How to Be an Adult
Former Stanford dean and New York Times bestselling author of How to Raise an Adult previews her forthcoming book on adulting which she says is “one part having to, one part wanting to, and one part knowing how.” Join us for a frank, funny, and compassionate conversation about supporting Millennials and GenZ in being the adults we all need them to be.
This lecture is generously underwritten by the Tillman Lecture Fund, established by Franklin College alumnus and Board of Trustees member Doug Tillman ’70.
Thursday, October 10
ATHLETIC HALL OF FAME BANQUET
7 p.m. – Branigin Room, Napolitan Student Center
Celebrate a long tradition of athletic excellence. $20 per person
Inductees:
- Roger Schroder ’58
- Bill Schwab ’77
- Craig Bland ’03
Friday, October 11
Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Be sure to stop by the Hospitality Table located in the atrium of the Napolitan Student Center and pick up your reunion button, information about the all classes photo and other events.
B.F. HAMILTON LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE
Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Alumni are invited to tour the library, including HamiltonONE and new state-of-the-art presentation practice/group study rooms. Be sure and visit the Roger D. Branigin Archives, the gubernatorial papers of Roger D. Branigin, the governor of Indiana from 1965 to 1969.
ROY E. TILLOTSON ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT
11 a.m. Registration, Noon Shotgun Start
Hillview Country Club, Franklin, IN
$75 per player includes green fees, cart, dinner and prizes.
1969 CLASS REUNION OLD GOLD RECEPTION AND LUNCHEON
11:30 a.m. – Dietz Center Dining Room, Dietz Center
Honoring the 50th reunion class of 1969! All graduates of the years prior to 1969 are invited to join in this traditional reception and luncheon. $12 per person*
*Class of 1969 receives two complimentary tickets at the door.
HAIL TO FRANKLIN ALUMNI AWARDS PRESENTATION AND RECEPTION
6 p.m. – NEW LOCATION Garment Factory Events, 101 Wayne St., Franklin, IN
Join President Thomas J. Minar in presenting the 2019 Alumni Awards. Since 1954, the Alumni Council of Franklin College has had an established award program designed to honor alumni and friends of the College, recognizing outstanding professional/community achievement as well as service to Franklin College.
- Alumni Citation for Lifetime Achievement Award – Dr. Jeff Huxford ‘99 and Ann Smith ‘69 (posthumously)
- Distinguished Alumni Award – Suzanne Hahn ‘94
ALUMNI/CLASS REUNION GATHERING
7 p.m. – 11 p.m.– Garment Factory Events, 101 Wayne St., Franklin, IN
Join your classmates and friends at the historic Varynit Mills Garment Factory recently renovated and opened by fellow alumni Todd ’84 and Kim (La Fary) ’84 Bemis. President Minar will serve as the guest bartender and be serving a special GRIZ themed drink.
TRADITIONAL BURNING OF THE PRIVY
8:45 p.m. – Corner of Monroe and Forsythe Streets, Franklin, IN
Join students and fellow alumni for this great tradition!
Saturday, October 12
Saturday, 8 a.m. – halftime
Be sure to stop by the Hospitality Table located in the atrium of the Napolitan Student Center and pick up your reunion button, information about the all classes photo and other events.
SATURDAY GREEK EVENTS
DELTA DELTA DELTA ALUMNAE BREAKFAST
Registration at 8:30 a.m., Breakfast at 9:30 a.m. – Dietz Center Dining Room
$15 per person by October 4 to Susan (Staab) DeVoss ’69, skdevoss@me.com, or by mail
12368 Medalist Parkway Carmel, IN 46033.
Group photo will be taken.
DELTA ZETA BREAKFAST AND REUNION CELEBRATION
Breakfast at 9 a.m. – Henderson Conference Room, Johnson Center for Fine Arts
Register by October 4 to Joella (Boyer) Patterson ’59, joellapat@gmail.com, or 317.738.3127.
Group photo will be taken.
PI BETA PHI ALUMNAE BREAKFAST
Breakfast at 9 a.m. – Branigin Room East
$15 per person by September 21 to Nora (Lowe) Brems ’87, nbrems@FranklinCollege.edu, or by mail: 101 Branigin Boulevard, Franklin, IN 46131.
ZETA TAU ALPHA BREAKFAST WITH COLLEGIANS
Breakfast at 8 a.m. – ZTA Suite
Please bring a dish to share.
ZETA ZONE COLLEGIATE AND ALUMNAE GATHERING
11 a.m. until the conclusion of the game – Cline Woods
Cost: FREE. RSVP to Emily Tabor, tabor.emily@gmail.com.
KAPPA DELTA RHO
Alumni Corp. Annual Meeting, 10 a.m. – Location TBA
Kappa Delta Rho Open House – 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., refreshments will be served. Cost: FREE
Cline Woods Hospitality Tent – 11 a.m. Cost: FREE
Centennial Celebration Banquet – Branigin Room, Napolitan Student Center.
Reception at 5:00 p.m., Dinner/Program at 6:00 p.m. Ticketed Event: Look for details in upcoming mailings and on social media.
Contact: Matt Jarrard ’05, mattjarrard@yahoo.com, or 770.880.6984
LAMBDA CHI ALPHA ALUMNI COOKOUT
11 a.m. – Cline Woods (Families Welcome!)
Cost: FREE. RSVP to Colten Pipenger, Colten.pipenger@FranklinCollege.edu
PHI DELTA THETA
Alumni Meeting at 9 a.m. – Johnson Center for Fine Arts Room 103
Phi Delta Theta Alumni Cookout and Tailgate at 11 a.m. – Cline Woods
Cost: $5 suggested donation. RSVP to Alex Perdue ’09 alex.perdue01@yahoo.com
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON COOKOUT AND TAILGATE
Tailgate at 11 a.m., Lunch begins at 12:30 p.m. – Cline Woods
Cost: FREE. RSVP to Mason May, mason.may@FranklinCollege.edu
SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON ALUMNI AUCTION
Following the Football Game – Sigma Alpha Epsilon House
TAU KAPPA EPSILON COOKOUT AND TAILGATE
11 a.m.- Cline Woods (Families Welcome!)
Cost: FREE. RSVP to Nathan McGuire ’09, nathanmcguire1@gmail.com
FC VOLLEYBALL ALUMNAE GAME
9 a.m. – Spurlock Center
Alumnae volleyball match followed by a gathering in Cline Woods.
Contact Coach Mary Johnston for more details: mjohnston@FranklinCollege.edu
FC SWIMMING & DIVING
Blue and Gold Competition and Tailgate
10 a.m. – Franklin Community Middle School
Intrasquad swim meet followed by a gathering in Cline Woods beginning at noon to welcome alumni and prospective FC swimmers.
FC WOMEN’S SOFTBALL SCRIMMAGE
10 a.m. – Behrens Softball Field, Grizzly Park
Alumni vs. current FC softball team
Contact assistant coach Brad Jones to register: bjones@franklincollege.edu.
TENNIS ALUMNI TAILGATE
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Both men’s and women’s teams included. Food will be provided, please bring your own drinks.
Contact Coco Albertson ‘80 for more details: calbertkauffman@aol.com.
CLINE WOODS TAILGATES – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (note new tailgates are italicized)
Mathematics & Computing Alumni Tailgate
Economics, Business & Accounting Alumni Tailgate
Social Science Division Alumni Tailgate
Education Division Alumni Tailgate
Health & Exercise Science Alumni Tailgate
SOLIDARITY TAILGATE
Sponsored by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion and the Black Student Union
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Cline Woods
FRANKLIN COLLEGE PRIDE ALLIANCE TAILGATE
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – Cline Woods
RELIGIOUS LIFE TAILGATE
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Cline Woods
ATHLETIC TRAINING ALUMNI TAILGATE
11:30 a.m. Food will be provided; bring your own beverages.
Registration appreciated
Contact Kathy Remsburg to register: kremsburg@FranklinCollege.edu.
SCIENCE CENTER OPEN HOUSE
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Chemistry, biology, physics and psychology faculty will be available to greet you.
GAME DAY LUNCH OPTIONS – Registration not required
Grizzly Grill
11 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. – Napolitan Student Center,
Student Dining Room
Want to dine in? Grab a brat or burger and enjoy!
Touchdown Club Tailgate Luncheon
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. – NE Corner Faught Stadium
Join members of the Touchdown Club and other Grizzly fans for their tailgate luncheon.
HOMECOMING FOOTBALL GAME
1:30 p.m. – Branigin Field, Faught Stadium
Join us for the traditional Homecoming football game as the Grizzlies host the Anderson Ravens. Enjoy the half-time activities featuring the crowning of the king and queen.
$5 per person at the gate
THE GATHERING GATHERING
4 p.m. – Richardson Memorial Chapel
The annual Gathering reunion is back! Dinner will be provided.
Contact Lynn (Park) Cruser ’81 at lynn.cruser@gmail.com for more information.
Sunday, October 13
ALUMNI WORSHIP SERVICE
10:00 a.m. – Richardson Chapel
This special service honors the continuing partnerships of Franklin College, First Baptist Church, and Second Baptist Church with a collaborative worship service. Refreshments will be hosted by members of the congregation immediately following the service. All alumni and friends are welcome.