Join your classmates at Friends University Friday, Oct. 7, to Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, as we welcome back all alumni for Homecoming 2016 and host reunions for the class of 1966 (50th class reunion) and the Class of 1991 (25th class reunion)! Please complete your registration and RSVP by Sept. 25. If you have any questions please contact the Alumni Office at 316-295-5525 or toll free 800-794-6945 ext. 5525 or alumni@friends.edu.
Purchase tickets for Homecoming weekend events here.
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Phone: 316-295-5900 or 800-794-6945, ext. 5900
Friday, Oct. 7
Registration and Information Station
2-3 p.m.
Davis Administration Building, second floor
Campus Tours
3-4 p.m.
Davis Administration Building, Rose Window Plaza
Get reacquainted with our beautiful campus and stop by the President’s Home for a beverage and cookie.
Financial Review Presentation
4:30 p.m.
Business Technology Building, Room 103
To show our appreciation for alumni and donors, we are offering a free presentation on items to consider when evaluating your financial health. The presentation includes subject matter experts on both the financial and legal aspects of post-retirement planning. Refreshments will be provided.
Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony and Alumni Dinner
6:15 p.m.
Casado Campus Center, McKay Gymnasium
Join us for dinner as the new members of the 2016 Friends University Athletic Hall of Fame members are inducted. All alumni, family, and friends are welcome.
$15 per person
Fall Ballet
7:30 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Center, Sebits Auditorium
All new contemporary ballet with guest choreographer Felice Lesser, Director of Felice Lesser Dance Theater in New York, James Wallace, instructor at Colorado State University, and Stan Rogers, Associate Professor of Dance and Director of Ballet at Friends University.
$16 adults; $13 students and seniors
Tickets can be purchased at the door or online at friends.edu/finearts.
Saturday, Oct. 8
Registration and Information Station
8-9 a.m.
Casado Campus Center
Football Alumni Breakfast
9-10 a.m.
Casado Campus Center Atrium
Friends University football alumni are invited to breakfast in recognition of all KCAC Championship teams throughout the years (72’, 74’, 76’, 91’, 92’, 94’, 06’-08’). Football alumni will also have the opportunity to join in prayer with the current football team before their pre-game meal at 10 a.m.
$10 per person
Coffee with Friends 25th and 50th Reunion Gatherings – Class of 1966 & 1991
10:30 a.m.
Davis Administration Building, 1st floor
Time to reminisce and dig through old yearbooks! Join your classmates for coffee and snacks and enjoy catching up. Class photos will be taken.
Falcon Alumni Volleyball Scrimmage
11 a.m.
Garvey Physical Education Center
Free Admission
Future Falcon Visit Day
Check in begins at 11:15 a.m.
Davis Administration Building, room 209
High school students are invited to discover the ins and outs of the college search process as well as what it’s like to be a student at Friends. Experience Homecoming like a Falcon, tailgate with your friends and receive free tickets to see the only college football team in Wichita!
To register, go to friends.edu/visit or call 316-295-5103
Homecoming Parade
1 p.m.
A Friends University tradition, where everyone can proudly display their Falcon Pride! Floats, classic cars, athletic teams and more will offer a variety of entertainment for parade goers of all ages.
Alumni Tailgate and Homecoming Carnival
1:30-3 p.m.
Adair-Austin Stadium, North Parking Lot
Enjoy lunch, inflatable rides, carnival games and activities.
Lunch: $8 adults; $5 children six to 12; free for children under six with paid adult
Carnival: Free
Falcon Football vs. Kansas Wesleyan
3 p.m.
Adair-Austin Stadium
Join us in recognizing the past KCAC District Championship teams at Friends University, and the 2016 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees.
$7 adults; $2 students and seniors; free for children under 12
Tickets can be purchased at the gate.
Fall Ballet
7:30 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Center, Sebits Auditorium
Sunday, Oct. 9
Singing Quakers Heritage Sunday
10 a.m.
University Friends Church
Join the Singing Quakers to celebrate the Quaker heritage of Friends University and our ties with University Friends Church.
Fall Ballet
2:00 p.m.
Riney Fine Arts Center, Sebits Auditorium
Accommodations
Friends University has reserved a block of rooms at Comfort Suites and Hotel at Water Walk.
Please call to reserve your room by Sept. 23, 2016.
Comfort Suites
$79 per night
7515 W. Taft St.
316-773-1700
Hotel at Water Walk
$99 per night
711 S. Main St.
316-263-1063
Book online at hotelatwaterwalk.com using group rate code FUH2016