Homecoming 2017
October 20-21, 2017
Whether you are a current student, recent alum or Golden Grad, we hope that you are excited to reconnect, reminisce and renew your affinity towards Messiah College during Homecoming 2017! On Friday, October 20th, we welcome back our Golden Grads and will honor the Class of 1967 at our Golden Grad Luncheon. On Saturday, October 21st, we will feature our student programs in a Student Involvement Showcase and individual affinity reunions. Special congratulations to the classes of ’77, ’87, ’92, ’97, ’02, ’07, ’12 and ’17 who will celebrate their milestone reunion on Saturday. All are invited to enjoy Homecoming favorites, such as the Live Color Run, Varsity Athletic Competitions, the Whiteout March and our SAB Homecoming Coffeehouse, or check out new events for 2017, which include tours of the new Health and Wellness Center and a Children’s Craft Time. # attending Events Planned Milestone Reunions Student Program ReunionsHomecoming 2017
Reconnect
Homecoming provides the perfect opportunity to reconnect with friends, classmates and professors. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus this fall and hearing about the exciting ways God has used your gifts and Messiah education to serve in your communities.
#reconnect (with friends)
ASHLEY SIDER (’14)
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI & PARENT RELATIONS
Remember
I'll always remember my experience at the international banquet. I never had the opportunity to fully embrace my family's culture until that moment. I appreciate Messiah College for bringing together friends of different cultures and reminding us how we are uniquely created, yet completely united through Christ. #remember (the good times)
LIVIA UNGUREAN
CLASS OF 2016
Renew
I give back to Messiah because I really value being part of the extended Messiah community and support the way that Messiah envisions and carries out Christian education. I hope that you all would consider staying connected with Messiah and including the college in your giving as well. #renew (your commitment)
RYAN RICH
CLASS OF 2002
Join us for a time of mixing and mingling with fellow Golden Grad alumni to reminisce about your Messiah College experience. Reconnect and rekindle friendships with fellow milestone classmates. The Aughinbaugh Gallery features new exhibitions on a monthly basis that are designed to be of interest to the campus and community. During Homecoming weekend 2017, come see the new exhibition and enjoy various art installations by participating in the art gallery walking tour. The more competitive of the two races, this 5k run is sans color and includes timing. It contains mostly wide trails and will show off the natural autumn beauty of campus! Proceeds will go to Messiah’s Track and Field Team, as a fundraiser for their Spring Break service trip. Check-In & Registration: Lower Starry Athletic Fields Complex (by Falcon Hut) from 8:30-9:30 a.m. The cost to participate is $10 and includes a t-shirt. Enjoy a colorful, noncompetitive 5k run/walk event around Messiah’s campus with your family and friends. The proceeds go toward Messiah’s Track and Field Team, to raise funds for their Spring Service Trip. Kids & adults of all ages are welcome! Check-In & Registration: Lower Starry Athletic Fields Complex (by Falcon Hut) from 8:30-10:00 a.m. The cost to participate is $15 and includes a t-shirt. Take a stroll down memory lane and check out the most collectively historic place on campus. The Archives includes photos, periodicals and artifacts that give intriguing insights into Messiah’s history. While the Oakes Museum will host a general open house from 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., you are invited to drop by and experience a behind-the-scenes tour anytime between 10:00 a.m.-1:00p.m.! "Come with your litte one to the Oakes Museum for a Children's Craft Time! This year we will be learning about the Falcon, our Messiah College mascot, as well as other birds of prey. There will be a brief program that includes opportunities to interact with museum artifacts at both 10:00am and 2:00pm. The Falcon craft will be available during the entire Oakes Museum Open House. The Messiah College Earthkeepers' Club strives to promote sustainable practices on-campus and abroad in order to improve the environment for our benefit and to honor God's creation. Children and their families are invited to join the Earthkeepers on a nature walk, which includes the Covered Bridge and Yellow Breeches. Join the Offices of Multicultural Programs and Diversity Affairs for a brunch event to honor former student leaders. Representatives from the African Student Union, Asian Student Association, Black Student Union, International Student Association/MuKappa, LaAlianza Latina and other members of the Multicultural Council will be present at the event to express their gratitude to these individuals. Celebrate the legacy, connect with old friends and meet the current student leaders of Multicultural Programs. A special congratulations to the milestone Class of 1997. Alumni and friends from the classes of 1996, 1997 and 1998 are invited to join in the 20-year celebration. A special congratulations to the milestone Class of 2002. Alumni and friends from the classes of 2001, 2002 and 2003 are invited to join in the 15-year celebration. The Messiah College Symphony Orchestra plays the finest repertoire from the literature, ranging from classic symphonic works to new pieces for strings, winds and percussion. Enjoy a FREE family-friendly concert. Children and adults of all ages are welcome! Come take a tour of one of our latest campus projects! Guests will be given guided tours in groups of 8-10 to get a closer look at our new facility for student fitness. Stop by the Author's Spotlight and see the various publications that have been created by our very own Messiah Alum! Books will be available for purchase. Caring for creation is a value that guides Messiah College at all levels. Come see and hear how Messiah is working across campus in partnerships to build, educate, and live in a way that values the earth we call home. The tour will include a visit to the Grantham Garden and the Solar Thermal system on the roof of North Complex. Alums and their families with a high school student in grades 9-12 are invited to join us for a pizza reception. This event is hosted by the Admissions Office, and we encourage you to come learn about education Messiah style. A welcome and brief program will begin at 12:00 noon. Take a stroll down memory lane and check out the most collectively historic place on campus. The Archives includes photos, periodicals and artifacts that give intriguing insights into Messiah’s history. While the Oakes Museum will host a general open house from 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., you are invited to drop by and experience a behind-the-scenes tour anytime between 10:00 a.m.-1:00p.m.! Strum, beat and play your way through the Symphony Orchestra Instrument Petting Zoo! Led by current students and knowledgeable staff, all are welcome to explore the various instruments that make up an orchestra! The Aughinbaugh Gallery features new exhibitions on a monthly basis that are designed to be of interest to the campus and community. During Homecoming weekend 2017, come see the new exhibition and enjoy various art installations by participating in the art gallery walking tour. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Dubin, gallery director, edubin@messiah.edu. Bring your little ones out to play games, win prizes, meet Fandango and have a blast in the inflatables. Departs from Eisenhower Campus Center Lobby At Messiah College, we believe in quality learning, both inside and outside of the classroom. Come and take part in the various interdisciplinary and extracurricular groups that make our campus unique. As an international, missionary, or TCK student, did you spend time in the Rafiki house? We invite you to drop by the Rafiki House between 1:00-3:00 p.m. to meet current students and reminisce with fellow residents who called the Rafiki house their "home" during their time at Messiah. Caring for creation is a value that guides Messiah College at all levels. Come see and hear how Messiah is working across campus in partnerships to build, educate, and live in a way that values the earth we call home. The tour will include a visit to the Grantham Garden and the Solar Thermal system on the roof of North Complex. Come take a tour of one of our latest campus projects! Guests will be given guided tours in groups of 8-10 to get a closer look at our new Falcon Fitness Center. "Come with your litte one to the Oakes Museum for a Children's Craft Time! This year we will be learning about the Falcon, our Messiah College mascot, as well as other birds of prey. There will be a brief program that includes opportunities to interact with museum artifacts at both 10:00am and 2:00pm. The Falcon craft will be available during the entire Oakes Museum Open House. A special congratulations to the milestone Class of 1987. Alumni and friends from the classes of 1986, 1987 and 1988 are invited to join in the 30-year celebration. A special congratulations to the milestone Class of 1977. Alumni and friends from the classes of 1976, 1977 and 1978 are invited to join in the 40-year celebration. Come stop by the Library open-house to connect with current and past Library staff. We will feature slides and photos from years past (remember Reg, the lab coats, the library renovations), and a storytime by a fairy-tale princess (for future Falcons)! Bring your memories, your old photos and meet up with friends from your time working at the library! "Drop in and see how Messiah is engaging communities locally and around the world! We will highlight our local partnerships, national and international service trips as well as the work of Human Rights Awareness. We'd love to reconnect with our alumni!” “Connect with current and past Residence Life staff, and learn what ResLife looks like today! Tours of residence halls will be available upon request.” See what current projects are happening in the Collaboratory while you reminisce with other Collab alums in the new project space in lower level Frey. See what current sustainability efforts are happening on campus while you reminisce with other Garden and Sustainability alums in the Grantham Garden. With the help of an artistic guide, come and let your creativity flow while you participate in "Painting the Covered Bridge". Participants will create a one-of-a-kind replica of our iconic covered bridge. Experience is not necessary and seats are very limited, so advance registration is required. Guests ages 12 and up only (those under 15 must paint with an adult companion). Our Young Alumni Reunion celebrates the Classes of 2007-2017. All graduates of the last decade are invited to join friends unders the party tent to enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres, desserts and local favorites. We look forward to especially honoring the Classes of 2007, 2012, and 2017 on their milestone reunions! Departs from Eisenhower Campus Center Lobby Join current Eyas leadership for the 11th annual white-out march! Get there a few minutes early to see the student white-out march led by Eyas, the Student Alumni Council. Students and alumni come together to enjoy the talents of their community in the time-honored tradition of Coffeehouse! Sponsored by the Student Activities Board and Office of Alumni Relations.Our Schedule
Alumni Art Reception
Climenhaga Building
Class of 1967 Reunion
Oakes Museum
Golden Grad Check-In
Eisenhower Campus Center, Martin Commons
Golden Grad Luncheon
Lecture Series/Campus Tour #1
Eisenhower Campus Center, Martin Commons
Campus Tour #2
Eisenhower Campus Center, Martin Commons
Women’s Volleyball vs. Gettysburg
Eisenhower Campus Center, Hitchcock Auditorium
Alumni Art Reception
Climenhaga Building
Aughinbaugh Gallery
Check-in & Registration
Eisenhower Campus Center Commons
Men’s Club Soccer Alumni Game
Rec Field #1
Men’s Alumni Tennis Match
Criste Courts
Falcon Fun Run ($10)
Live Color Run ($15)
Alumni Field Hockey Game
Anderson Field
Alumni Women’s Soccer Practice
Practice Fields
Alumni Wrestling Practice
Wrestling Room
Archives Open House
Oakes Musuem Open House
Children’s Craft Time
Story Time at Murray Library
Murray Library
Finance Lab Open House
Finance Lab
“Earthkeepers” Nature Walk
Celebrating Our Multicultural Heritage Brunch
25-Year Reunion (Class of 1992)
Martin Commons
20-Year Cluster Reunion (Classes of 1996, 1997, 1998)
15-Year Cluster Reunion (Classes of 2001, 2002, 2003)
Symphony Orchestra Concert
Falcon Fitness Center Tour
Powderpuff: Seniors vs. First Years
Rec Field #1
Alumni Baseball Game & Reunion
Baseball Field
Alumni Softball
Softball Field
Alumni Author’s Spotlight
Sustainability Tour
Prospective Student Pizza Reception
Archives Open House
Oakes Musuem Open House
Instrument Petting Zoo
Aughinbaugh Gallery
Alumni Women’s LAX
Lacrosse Turf
Men’s Alumni Soccer Alumni Practice
Soccer Practice Fields
Women’s Alumni Basketball Game
Sawyer Courts
Men’s Alumni Volleyball Match
Hitchcock Arena
Powderpuff: Juniors vs. Sophomores
Rec Field #1
Lil Falcon Zone
Campus Tour
Varsity Field Hockey Vs. Widener University
Anderson Field
Men’s Ultimate Frisbee Alumni Game
Upper Baseball Field
Macha Reunion
Kline 108
Student Involvement Showcase
Rafiki Open House
Concert Choir Green Room
Choral Rehearsal Room (H132)
Sustainability Tour
Powderpuff: Championship Game
Rec Field #1
Falcon Fitness Center Tour
Children’s Craft Time (2:00pm)
Story Time at Murray Library
Murray Library
Concert Choir and Alumni Rehearsal
Parmer Hall (H190)
30-Year Cluster Reunion (Classes of 1986, 1987, 1988)
40-Year Cluster Reunion (Classes of 1976, 1977, 1978)
Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Alumni Game
Upper Baseball Field
Library Open-House
Agape Center Open House
Acclamation Reunion
College Ministries
SAB Reunion
SAB Office - Larsen 2nd Floor
SGA Reception
SGA Office - Larsen 2nd Floor
Res Life Reunion
Collaboratory Reunion
Sustainability/Grantham Garden Reunion
The Pulse Open House
The Pulse Office
Painting Class – $10/person
Women’s Field Hockey Tailgate
Anderson Field
Women’s Soccer VS. Lebanon Valley College
Shoemaker Field
Young Alumni Reunion (Classes of 2007-2017)
Campus Tour
Concert Choir & Alumni Concert
Parmer Hall (H190)
MLAX – Alumni
Lacrosse Turf
Eyas White-Out March
Mens Soccer VS. Lebanon Valley College
Messiah College Jazz Ensemble Concert
Parmer Hall (H190)
SAB Homecoming Coffeehouse
We are so excited to welcome you back to campus for Homecoming Weekend 2017 and look forward to reconnecting and reminiscing with you! One College Ave, Mechanicsburg, PA, 17055Welcome Home
We are excited to offer the deeply discounted Homecoming Dining Plan that will allow you and your guests to enjoy our dining options on campus. While all dining facilities are open to guests throughout the weekend, our Homecoming Dining Plan (coupon required) will provide you with the best value (valid Oct. 21, 2017 only). Dining Plan coupons can be purchased in advance through our online registration. Whether you are across the state or across the world, we are very grateful you have decided to make the journey back “home” to Grantham, PA this fall. A number of motels and hotels in the area provide a discounted rate for Messiah College students, families, and alumni. Please contact each hotel for availability and reservations. By selecting the “Read More” button below, you will be provided with a list of hotels within five miles from campus who offer the Messiah College discount upon request. Please make reservations under “Messiah College Homecoming.” Discounts are offered between October 19-October 22. Friday, Oct. 20: Golden Grads are encouraged to park in the Visitor's Lot (VV). Check in for the Golden Grad events will be held in the new Martin Commons Lobby, which is located in the Eisenhower Campus Center next to the Lottie Nelson Dining Hall. Saturday, Oct. 21: Parking is open across campus (including Starry Athletic Field). No parking pass is required. Additional parking can be found on Rec-field #2 and the Pit. Once you arrive, please check in at registration in the Eisenhower Campus Center. You will be able to pick-up or purchase tickets, ask questions, and receive your nametag and schedule.Homecoming Resources
Dining Plan
Hotel Accommodations
Parking & Check-In
*Early registration helps us to ensure we are ready for your visit. There is no cost to register, but a few activities involve a small registration fee. These items, along with a specific cost, will be listed on the registration page. All those who register by Oct. 13 will be placed in our early bird prize drawing. Prizes include Messiah College gear, gift cards and more. Don’t miss out! Registration