February 1–3, 2007

— THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1
— FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2
— SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3
— CLASS REUNIONS

Register Online for the Homecoming and Family Weekend.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1

Homecoming Celebration
9:30 a.m., First Free Methodist Church
Honoring the 2007 Alumna of the Year, En Ying Zhou “Lora Jones,” Class of 1943.

Alumni Awards Luncheon
11:30 a.m., Third Floor, Gwinn Commons
Honoring Alumna of the Year En Ying Zhou “Lora Jones,” Class of 1943, and Medallion Award honorees: Terry McGill '81, Deanna Wallace '80, and Carolyn Watson '68.
Cost: $15. RSVP to 206-281-ALUM.

Tailgate Party
4:30–7 p.m., Alumni Center Parking Lot
Join the SPU Community for our pre-game tailgate party, hosted by the ASSP Senate and the Alumni Office.
Meal is free to SPU students with ID, $2 for non-students.

Women’s Basketball Game
5:30 p.m., Brougham Pavilion
SPU vs Northwest Nazarene.
Ticket information: Call 206-281-2085, or register online for general admission tickets only.
Call for reserved tickets. Cost: $5–7 for both Thursday games.

Men’s Basketball Game
7:30 p.m., Brougham Pavilion
SPU vs Northwest Nazarene.
Ticket information: Call 206-281-2085, or register online for general admission tickets only.
Call for reserved tickets.
Cost: $5–7 for both Thursday games.


Theatre Presentation: “The Runner Stumbles”
7:30 p.m., E.E. Bach Theatre, McKinley Hall
By Milan Stitt, directed by Andrew D. Ryder, design by Don Yanik.
Cost: $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors.
Call the Performing Arts Box Office at 206-281-2959, or register online.
Will call: Pick up purchased tickets at the McKinley Hall Box Office. (No refunds or exchanges.)


FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Class Visitation
8 a.m.–5 p.m., Check online for location
Don’t miss this great opportunity to return to the SPU classroom to re-experience for yourself the quality education SPU provides!
Check online for classes that will be available to guests.
A complete list will be made available during Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Parent and Family Reception
10 a.m. - 11 a.m., Gazebo Room (SUB)
Parents and families are invited to kick off Family Weekend at a reception especially for them. Meet other parents, families, and SPU staff, and get an overview of the weekend's activities.

SPECIAL INTEREST SESSIONS

Lecture: “Have the Dead Sea Scrolls Changed our Bibles?”

1–1:50 p.m., Fine Center, Second Floor, First Free Methodist.

Bo H. Lim, Ph. D. visiting Assistant Professor of Christian Scripture will talk about the significance of the Dead Sea Scrolls for Christianity.

Presentation: “SPU Study Abroad”
2–3 p.m., Fine Center, Second Floor, First Free Methodist Church
As parents of students who are planning to study abroad, or just thinking about it, what should you know and how can you support them? A panel of SPU study abroad experts will speak about the various options, potential roadblocks and effective planning tools for students and their families.

Presentation: “Wings and Roots: The Two Greatest Gifts You Can Give Your Student”
3:30-4:30 p.m., Fine Center, Second Floor, First Free Methodist Church
How do you know if your student is transitioning well? How do you help in those transitions? Join Jeff Jordan, Associate VP for Academic Affairs and Dean of Student Life, as he facilitates a discussion on understanding college transitions. Hear from both the student and the parent perspectives, and take away some tools to use to support your students through their college experience.

Falcon Legends — Hall of Fame Luncheon
11:45 a.m., Third F
Students, and families are invited to join the celebration for the induction of the 2006 Hall of Fame honorees: Frank Furtado, Linda Johnson Cooper, Anita Sartin Berhbaum, the late Orville Anderson, and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Bud McDole.
Ticket information: 206-281-2085, or register online.
Cost: $30.

Theatre Presentation: “The Runner Stumbles”
7:30 p.m., E.E. Bach Theatre, McKinley Hall
By Milan Stitt, directed by Andrew D. Ryder, design by Don Yanik.
Cost: $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors.
Call the Performing Arts Box Office 206-281-2959, or register online.
Will call: Pick up purchased tickets at the McKinley Hall Box Office. (No refunds or exchanges.)

Homecoming Student Talent Show
7:30 p.m., Brougham Pavilion
Produced by ASSP.
Tickets for students are $5 in advance or $7 at the door.
Tickets for alumni, families, and staff are $7. Advance purchase is encouraged.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. (festival seating).
Call 206-281-2126 for more information, or register online. (No refunds or exchanges.)


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Row and Run Track/Cross Country Potluck Brunch CANCELLED (Due to Fremont Bridge Closure)
For more information, call Keith Jefferson at 206-281-2931 or Doris Heritage at 206-281-2880.

Alumni Choir Reunion and Rehearsal
9 a.m., Crawford Music Building, Choral Room
Choir alumni are invited to the annual choir reunion. Practice with Choral Director David Anderson. The Alumni Choir will perform at the President’s Luncheon, Third Floor, Gwinn Commons, at 11:30 a.m. RSVP to David Anderson at dand@spu.edu.

School of Business Alumni Breakfast With the Dean
9 a.m., McKenna Hall, Room 117
Special guest speakers Dr. Jim Rand and Dr. Al Erisman will be speaking at 9:45 a.m. on the topic "Africa; Engaging the Culture, Changing the World.". Space is limited; RSVP to Debbie Wysomierski at djwysom@spu.edu or 206-281-2753.

Falconette Alumnae Brunch
9 a.m., Fine Center, Second Floor, First Free Methodist Church (adjacent to campus)
Falconette Missionaries will be the guest speakers.
Cost: $15. RSVP to Julie Baker at 206-940-0647 or julie.baker@verizonwireless.com, or register online.

Centurion Alumni Breakfast
9:30 a.m., Weter Hall Lounge
Complimentary breakfast.
RSVP to Alex Bailey at bailea@spu.edu or 206-281-2586, or register online.

Crew Regatta: Alumni vs Novices; and Crew Brunch
9:30 a.m., Brougham Pavilion
Current and alumni rowers in the Ship Canal behind Brougham Pavilion.

For more information, call Keith Jefferson at 206-281-2931.
Followed by crew brunch for current and alumni rowers and family in the Falcon Lounge.

Nursing Alumni Brunch
9 a.m.–noon., Gazebo Room (SUB)
Please join us for food, fun, and fellowship. Renew friendships with classmates, get updates about SHS, and honor retirees Ruby Englund and Martha Worcester.
Cost: $20. RSVP to Linda Meerdink at 206-281-2027 or lmeerdink@spu.edu, or register online.

Bookstore Browsing
11 a.m.–6 , SPU Bookstore
Come explore the SPU Bookstore’s wide variety of books, clothing, gift items, and featured alumni authors.

President’s Luncheon
11:30 a.m., Third Floor, Gwinn Commons
With Dr. Philip Eaton. Dr. Eaton will speak on SPU’s signature commitments. Special performances by students and the Alumni Choir.
Cost: $15. RSVP to Alumni at 206-281-2586, or register online.

Women’s Basketball Game
1:30 p.m., Brougham Pavilion
SPU vs Seattle University. Ticket information: For general admission tickets, call 206-281-2085 or register online. For reserved tickets, call 206-281-2085 (tickets for reserved seats cannot be purchased online).
Cost: $5–7 for both Saturday games.

Founder’s Reunion
2 p.m., Pacific Collegium Room (SUB)
For alumni who graduated over 50 years ago.
Complimentary coffee/dessert. RSVP to Kendra Dye, 206-281-2702.

SPRINT Celebration
2 p.m., Fine Center, First Free Methodist Church
Seattle Pacific Reachout INTernational (formerly Operation Outreach) welcomes all past and present SPRINTers to come help us celebrate SPRINT: a program that helps to develop globally minded Christians! The celebration will feature special guests, entertainment, and a complimentary international lunch. RSVP by January 20 to Kelsey Hudson at hudsonkj@spu.edu.

ASSP/STUB Alumni Reunion and Open House
2 p.m., ASSP Office
ASSP and STUB alumni are welcome to drop by the ASSP office for light refreshments and fellowship.

Thalia Symphony Homecoming Concert
2 p.m., First Free Methodist Church
Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture; Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons; Saint-Saëns’ Symphony No. 3, “Organ” Special Homecoming pre-pay price of $6. On day of performance: $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, $4 for SPU students with ID. Tickets are available at the McKinley Box Office and at the door. Call the Box Office at 206-281-2959. (No refunds or exchanges.)

Theatre “The Runner Stumbles”
2 p.m., E.E. Bach Theatre, McKinley Hall
By Milan Stitt, directed by Andrew D. Ryder, design by Don Yanik. $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors. Call the Performing Arts Box Office 206-281-2959, or register online.
Will call: Pick up purchased tickets at the McKinley Hall Box Office. (No refunds or exchanges.)

Men’s Basketball Game
3:30 p.m., Brougham Pavilion
SPU vs Seattle University. Ticket information: Call 206-281-2085, or register online for general admission tickets only. Call for reserved tickets.
Cost: $5–7 for both Saturday games.

School of Music Alumni Reunion
3:30 p.m., Crawford Music Building Faculty Lounge
Complimentary coffee and dessert. RSVP to Music Office at 206-281-2205.

Post-Game Dinner
5 p.m.–6:30 p.m., Main Floor, Gwinn Commons
Enjoy a fine meal at the award winning Gwinn Commons ($8.50, pay at the door) or visit one of the many fine restaurants in the area.

Young Alum Soirée
6 p.m., Gazebo Room (SUB)
Group reunion for Young Alums from ’96–’06 Meet old and new friends and come find out what’s happening with Young Alumni. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres.

Theatre: “The Runner Stumbles”
7:30 p.m., E.E. Bach Theatre, McKinley Hall
By Milan Stitt, directed by Andrew D. Ryder, design by Don Yanik. $10 general admission, $8 students and seniors. Call the Performing Arts Box Office 206-281-2959, or register online.
Will call: Pick up purchased tickets at the McKinley Hall Box Office. (No refunds or exchanges.)

Unlimited Concert
7 p.m.–9 p.m., Third Floor, Gwinn Commons
Complimentary. Features a concert by Unlimited, SPU’s contemporary Christian music ensemble, along with performances by special guests. The setting is informal, so feel free to drop in or stay for the whole concert.


CLASS REUNIONS

10 a.m.
Class of ’62.	New Science Building
1:30 p.m.
CLASS OF ’67	Otto Miller Hall
CLASS OF ’82	Emerson Hall Lounge
CLASS OF ’87*	New Science Building
*Friends from ’86 and ’88 are also welcome.
4:30 p.m.
CLASS OF ’92	Weter Hall Lounge
6 p.m.
CLASS OF ’72	New Science Building
CLASS OF ’77	Emerson Hall Lounge
CLASS OF ’97	Weter Hall Lounge
CLASS OF ’02	Pacific Collegium Room (SUB)
Complimentary refreshments will be served at each reunion. RSVP to the Alumni Center at 206-281-ALUM or online.