Geneva College Homecoming & Family Weekend
Press ReleaseGeneva College Homecoming & Family Weekend
BEAVER FALLS, Pa. – Geneva College welcomes alumni, family and friends back to campus for Homecoming & Family Weekend on October 6-7, 2017. The college also invites the greater Beaver County community to participate in many family friendly activities, entertainment, games and dining opportunities scheduled for campus this weekend.
Homecoming events on will take place from 11:30-9:30 p.m. Family fun activities, games and local food vendors start at 11:30 a.m. on the Geneva College pedestrian walkway. Other activities include various alumni reunions, music concerts and sports games.
A complete schedule of Geneva Homecoming & Family Weekend activities is available below or visit: geneva.edu/homecoming
Homecoming & Family Weekend - October 6 & 7, 2017
Class reunions celebrated this year: 2012, 2007, 2002, 1997, 1992, 1987, 1980-1986 cluster years, 1977 & 1972. Find class reunion event details.
Department & Affinity Group Reunions: Engineering, Communication Disorders, HIPSSO, Eight Bells, African Americans. Find event details and see who's coming.
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY October 6, 2017
| 4:00 p.m. | Check-In Tent Opens - Alumni Hall Lawn |
| 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Zip line open - Behind McKee Hall |
| 4:30 p.m. | Classroom Lecture by Dr. Calvin Troup - West Reading Room, McCartney Library Registration required. |
| 4:30 p.m. |
Crafty Creation - Northwood Hall |
| 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Alexander Dining Hall opened to students and families Registration required. |
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6:00 p.m. |
All Alumni Dinner & Alumni Awards Ceremony - Skye Lounge, followed by The Genevans Concert See who's coming
Attendees:Brian Allman '90 |
| 8:00 p.m. | The Genevans concert - John White Chapel |
| 9:30 p.m. | Classes 1980 - 1986: Open House at President Troup's Home |
SATURDAY October 7, 2017
| 8:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Athletic Pancake Fundraiser - Skye Lounge, Student Center Ticket required. Support Geneva Athletics and enjoy President Troup's homemade pancakes! |
| 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Riverview Cafe Open, Student Center |
| 9:00 a.m. | Geneva Alumni and Families Prayer Gathering - West Reading Room, McCartney Library We welcome you to a time of prayer as Geneva Alumni and Families gather to pray for students and the College. |
| 10:00 a.m. | Alumni Baseball Game - 33rd Street Field |
| 11:00 a.m. | Women's Volleyball vs. Westminster, Metheny Fieldhouse |
| 11:30 a.m. | The Genevans Concert - John White Chapel |
| 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Family Fun Activities & Food Vendors Join the fun on the Pedestrian Walkway and surrounding campus. Enjoy food from local and Pittsburgh food vendors including Gillams Copper Popper Kettle Corn, BFCAT, Chick-Fil-A, Nick Sammiches, Jumpin’ Johnny and various student organizations. Family friendly activities include Geneva's own zip line, a bounce house, dunk tank, face painting, petting zoo, carnival games and much more. Nominal fees required for some activities. |
| 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Book Signing - Professor of Philosophy, Dr. Esther L. Meek will be greeting alumni and friends and signing copies of her most recent book: Contact with Reality: Michael Polanyi's Realism and Why It Matters. - Tent outside of McCartney Library |
| 12:00 p.m. | Class Reunions Registration Required. |
| 12:00 p.m. | Women's Tennis match vs. Thomas More, Brady's Run |
| 12:30 p.m. | New Song Concert |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Department & Affinity Reunions |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Women's Volleyball vs. Waynesburg University, Metheny Fieldhouse |
| 2:30 p.m. | Pregame Homecoming Crowning Ceremony - Reeves Field |
| 3:00 p.m. | Football Game vs. Waynesburg University |
| 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Alexander Dining Hall opened to alumni and families for a post-game tailgate dinner party. Registration required. |
| 7:30 p.m. | The Genevans Concert & Eight Bells Reunion Concert - John White Chapel |
| 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Student-Sibling Open Mic Night - Skye Lounge |
| 9:30 p.m. | Classes 2017 - 2007: Open house at President Troup’s home |
Geneva College is a Christ-centered academic community that provides a comprehensive education to equip students for faithful and fruitful service to God and neighbor. Offering over 80 traditional undergraduate majors and programs, Adult Degree Programs with fully online and classroom options, and high-demand graduate degrees, Geneva's programs are recognized for their high quality. U.S. News & World Report ranks Geneva as a Top Three Best Value Regional University with one of the Top 100 engineering programs in the nation. Adhering to the truth of Scripture, a Geneva education is grounded in God’s Word as well as in a core curriculum designed to prepare students vocationally to think, write and communicate well in today’s world.
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