Homecoming Reunion: Class of 1979

Join classmates for a weekend of fun, friends, and Tiger memories.

The weekend is jam-packed with events. Below are some of the highlights for our Class of 1979.

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Thursday, Oct. 3

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Informal Gathering
Mother Stewart’s Brewing, 102 W. Columbia St.
Arriving in Springfield early? Meet up with classmates and get the reunion started!

Friday, Oct. 4

8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast
Un Mundo Cafe, 117 S. Fountain Ave.

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend Information
Benham-Pence Student Center Lobby
Get all your reunion questions answered here.

Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Pickleball
Albright Tennis Complex
Grab some friends and enjoy the afternoon on the courts. Pack your paddles and pickleballs.

4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Reunion Tour
Meet in Benham-Pence Student Center lobby.
Join classmates for a walk down memory lane.

5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Reunion Welcome Back Reception
Shouvlin Center, Room 105 & Stoughton Lawn
Mix and mingle with alumni from all reunion classes.

8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Reunion Late Night
Founders Pub, Benham-Pence Student Center
Keep the party rolling with friends at Founders Pub.

9:30 – 11:00 p.m.
Tour of the Night Sky
Weaver Observatory
Join fellow alumni to navigate the night sky through the Weaver Observatory telescope.

Saturday, Oct. 5

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Homecoming, Reunion, and Family Weekend Information
Benham-Pence Student Center Lobby
Get all your reunion questions answered here.

9:30. – 10:00 a.m.
Witt Wed Vow Renewal
Kissing Bridge
Did you find love at Wittenberg? Celebrate and renew your vows with fellow Witt Weds!

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Homecoming Tailgate
East Campus Drive
Meet up with our classmates at our class tent at the Tailgate!

2:00 p.m.
Homecoming Football Game vs. Denison
Edwards Maurer Field
Cheer the Tigers to victory! Reunion Classes are invited to stop by the President's Suite for hospitality.

2:00 p.m.
President’s Suite Open House
Join us in the suite in The Steemer overlooking the football field.

6:00 p.m.
Class of ’79 Cocktail Hour and Dinner
Shouvlin Center, Room 105
Visit with our classmates, share memories and photos over dinner.

8:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Witt Night
Tent on Stoughton Lawn
A campus party for everyone! Celebrate Wittenberg with classmates.

Sunday, Oct. 6

10:30 a.m.
Coffee and Doughnuts Fellowship
Weaver Chapel

11:00 a.m.
Homecoming Worship Service
Weaver Chapel

11:00 a.m.
Family and Reunion Weekend Pancake Brunch
Center Dining Room (CDR), second floor in the Benham-Pence Student Center

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