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Homecoming 2016

  • September 22, 2016–September 24, 2016

Come back to Calvin this fall!

  • WHEN: September 22–24, 2016
  • WHO: All Calvin alumni
  • WHERE: Calvin's campus & downtown GR

What to expect

This September 22–24, Homecoming means more than just coming back to Calvin’s campus. It means rediscovering the vibrant city of Grand Rapids and all the ways Calvin alumni have made it even better.

Eat

You’ll eat at Horseshoe Smokehouse (map), Long Road Distillers (map), Harmony Hall (map) or over a dozen other alumni-owned establishments.

Play

You’ll play at Sky Zone (map), boldSOCKS (map), Parliament Boutique (map), and the thrilling opening weekend of ArtPrize (all owned and founded by Calvin alumni).

Calvin your out

And of course, you’ll Calvin your heart out at the second-annual Maroon & Gold Gala, 10-year and 45-year reunions, Calvin Around Town, a tailgater and concert.

So this Homecoming isn’t just Homecoming, it’s a 48-hour Calvin vacation. We’ll see you there. #CalvinYourHeartOut

Schedule

Thursday, September 22


Time
Event
Location
9:30 AM
You Make A Difference School Performance - Ticket required
Spoelhof Center Gezon Auditorium (278)
11:30 AM
You Make A Difference School Performance - Ticket required
Spoelhof Center Gezon Auditorium (278)
7:30 PM
Maroon & Gold Gala - Registration required
Off Campus

Friday, September 23


Time
Event
Location
10:00 AM
Morning Chapel Service
Chapel Sanctuary
3:30 PM
Challenges for the Next President: Faithful Fact Checking
Devos Bytwerk Video Theater 015
6:00 PM
ArtPrize Opening Reception
Art Gallery - 106 S. Division
7:00 PM
Varsity Volleyball vs Kalamazoo
Van Noord Arena Main Gym (100)
7:30 PM
You Make A Difference Public Performance - Ticket required
Spoelhof Center Gezon Auditorium (278)
8:00 PM
Calvin Around Town
Off Campus

Saturday, September 24


Time
Event
Location
10:00 AM
Challenges for the Next President
Covenant Fine Arts Swets Choral Hall 115
10:00 AM
Homecoming Alumni Softball Game
Gainey Calvin Softball Field
10:00 AM
Homecoming Welcome Station
Covenant Fine Arts West Lobby (101)
10:00 AM
Homecoming Alumni Baseball Game
Baseball Diamond
10:00 AM
Indoor rock climbing for alumni and families
Climbing Wall
11:00 AM
Homecoming Alumni Men's Lacrosse
North Field - upper
12:00 PM
Homecoming Headquarters Downtown GR
Off Campus
12:00 PM
ArtPrize Shuttle
Prince Conference Center
1:00 PM
Homecoming Tailgater
West Field
1:00 PM
ArtPrize Amazing Race Grand Rapids 2016
(106) Gallery
2:30 PM
Men's Soccer vs. Olivet
Zuidema Soccer Field
3:00 PM
45-Year Reunion: Class of 1971 - Registration required
Off Campus
5:00 PM
You Make A Difference Public Performance - Ticket required
Spoelhof Center Gezon Auditorium (278)
6:30 PM
10-Year Reunion: Class of 2006 - Registration required
Off Campus
7:30 PM
You Make a Difference Performance - Ticket required
Spoelhof Center Gezon Auditorium (278)
8:00 PM
Knight Life Comedy Showcase - Ticket required
Covenant Fine Arts Center Auditorium


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