College Engagement, Office of Advancement
2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
Reunion is a special time when Knox alumni come together to celebrate and reminisce about their time at Knox. Making a gift to the College in a Reunion year has a profound impact on students, faculty, and our entire community.
Giving to the Knox Fund provides unrestricted support that opens doors, sparks innovation, and creates life-changing opportunities. Your gift directly impacts every aspect of the Knox student and faculty experience. Philanthropy propels us forward, and alumni are leading the way.
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Every gift counts toward your class giving total. There are multiple ways to make your gift. If you would like to talk about your giving interests, contact the Advancement Office at 309-341-7233 or gifts@knox.edu
As a Reunion volunteer, you have the opportunity to help plan special events for your class, encourage your peers to come back to campus, and lead by supporting your class gift. Here are your current Reunion chairs and committees. To learn more about volunteer opportunities, contact the Office of College Engagement at engage@knox.edu or 309-341-7238.
The 2024 Reunion classes ending in 4s and 9s are celebrating October 24-27. Take a look at all of the Reunion events.
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4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Class of 1969 55th Pre-Reunion Gathering
Home of Mary Mangieri Burgland '68, 20 Hiawatha Lane, Galesburg
Registration required.
5:30 p.m., Class of 1974 50th Reunion Reception
156 East Bar and Grill, 156 East Main Street, Galesburg
Registration required.
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Off-Campus Study Reunion Open House
Stellyes Center for Global Studies, Room 226, Alumni Hall
Alumni are encouraged to bring pictures from their time abroad!
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Class of 1974 Life on Campus: Then and Now Panel Discussion
Round Room, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Join the Class of 1974 and current students as they discuss life on campus then and now.
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Sigma Nu Senior Class Meet & Greet
Iron Spike, 150 East Simmons Street, Galesburg
Alumni, family, and friends, get to know this year’s graduating class. Join us at Iron Spike Brewing Company, a craft brewery and restaurant dedicated to craft beer, inspirational foods, and community building.
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Computer Science Mixer
Room E117, Umbeck Science–Mathematics Center
Alumni and currect students are welcome to gather with current students and faculty for department updates and fun.
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Journalism Gathering
Media Lab, Borzello Hall
Alumni from the department are invited to connect and network with Journalism students and TKS staff.
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Political Science and International Relations Gathering
Room 104, George Davis Hall
Alumni from the department are invited to share snacks and conversation.
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Psych Open House
Room A201, Umbeck Science–Mathematics Center
Alumni, students, and families are welcome to gather and connect.
5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Class of 1969 55th Reunion Reception
Innkeepers, 80 North Seminary Street, Galesburg
Heavy appetizers and cash bar.
Registration required.
6:00 p.m., Decade of the 60s Reception
156 East Bar & Grill, 156 East Main Street, Galesburg
Registration required.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Celebrate Knox Reception
The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg
Celebrate all things Knox at this casual gathering for all! Come meet with your classmates, other Knox parents and families, and President McGadney. Areas will be designated for Reunion years. Food trucks available on-site.
Registration required.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Class of 2004 Gathering
The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg
Meet up with classmates at the Celebrate Knox Reception!
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Class of 1984 Gathering
The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg
Meet up with classmates at the Celebrate Knox Reception!
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Class of 1974 50th Reunion Reception
Gill Atrium, Umbeck Science–Mathematics Center
Appetizers and cash bar.
Registration required.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Class of 2014 Gathering
Whitcomb Art Center
Refreshments provided.
Registration required.
9:00 p.m., Class of 1984 Meet Up
The Bar 65, 65 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
Class of '84! Let's continue the fun after the Celebrate Knox event at The Bar 65!
9:00 p.m., Class of 1989 Meet Up
Cherry Street Brewing Co., 57 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
Class of '89! Let's continue the fun at Cherry Street after the Celebrate Knox event!
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., The Knox Student (TKS) Open House
Publishing Office, Seymour Union
Coffee and donuts provided.
9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Education Studies Gathering
Room 105, George Davis Hall
Ed Studies alumni and currect students are invited to gather with faculty for department updates and fun.
10:30 a.m., Convocation
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
Join us for the 50th Reunion processional and presentation of class gift, and Knox Service and Scroll of Honor Award presentations.
Knox Service Award Recipients
Jim Davis '06
John Gorski '73
Tasha Weatherspoon Fleming '96
Scroll of Honor Recipients
Howard Heath '73
Carolyne Swanson McPherson '68
Steven L. Seward '68
11:00 a.m., Sigma Nu Open House
Sigma Nu House, 516 South West Street, Galesburg
11:00 a.m., Class of '79 Tailgate
Tailgate lot behind Knosher Bowl.
11:00 a.m., Class of '84 Tailgate
Tailgate lot behind Knosher Bowl.
11:00 a.m., Class of '89 Tailgate
Tailgate lot behind Knosher Bowl.
12:00 p.m., Tailgate at the Sigma Nu House
Sigma Nu House, 516 South West Street, Galesburg
Alumni, family, and friends are invited to tour the house before they head on over to the football game and other activities. A tailgate tent with some light refreshments will be located at the back of the house.
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Class of 1974 Induction and Fifty Year Club (FYC) Luncheon
Lincoln/Skylight/Oak Rooms, Seymour Union
Join in the celebration and induction of the Class of 1974 into the Fifty Year Club. All FYC members encouraged to attend!
Registration required.
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., LGBTQ Mixer
Wilson House
3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., SNU-Handle
Sigma Nu House, 516 South West Street, Galesburg
Get to meet the brothers, other alumni and family and friends with the Delta Theta version of Pump Handle.
4:00 p.m., Open Houses
Meet up with students and alumni!
ABLE, ABLE House, 168 W. Tompkins St.
ADE, Standish Room, Seymour Library
Alpha Sigma Alpha: Mocktail Hour, ASA House, 362 S Academy St.
Casa Latina, 643 S. West St.
Delta Delta Delta, Tri Delta Lodge, 386 S. Academy St.
I-House, 418 S. West St.
Pi Beta Phi Homecoming Tea, Pi Phi House, 396 S. Academy St.
TKE Open House, TKE House
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Jorge Prats Memorial
Petrovich Atrium, Alumni Hall
Celebrate the life of beloved Knox professor and coach Jorge Prats with friends and family.
Registration required.
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Reunion Photos
Memorial Gymnasium, T. Fleming Fieldhouse
4:00 p.m. – 1964
4:10 p.m. – 1969
4:20 p.m. – 1974
4:30 p.m. – 1979
4:40 p.m. – 1984
4:50 p.m. – 1989
5:00 p.m. – 1994
5:10 p.m. – 1999
5:20 p.m. – 2004
5:30 p.m. – 2009
5:40 p.m. – 2014
5:50 p.m. – 2019
4:15 p.m., Sigma Nu Open House, Chapter Meeting
Sigma Nu House, 516 South West Street, Galesburg
All are invited to connect and socialize with fellow alumni, their families, friends of the house, and current Actives. A wonderful opportunity to renew, reconnect, and rejuvenate the ideals of being a Sigma Nu at Delta Theta. There will be a State of the Active Chapter and Alumni Chapter presentations as well as the Alumni Board Election.
5:15 p.m., Havdalah Ceremony
HOPE Center, 305 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
Join us for a beautiful and brief Havdalah ceremony marking the end of Shabbat, led by Rabbi Jennie. She will share a few words about the significance of Havdalah before guiding us through this weekly ceremony. We welcome you to bring friends and family to share in this meaningful moment. Light refreshments will be served.
Reunion Dinners & Gatherings
Join your classmates at your class event or at the Homecoming Dinner!
Registration required for all.
6:00 p.m., Homecoming Dinner
Lincoln/Oak/Skylight Rooms, Seymour Union
Cash bar at 6:00 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m. All alumni, parents, faculty and staff are invited. Areas will be designated for Reunion years.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Class of 1969 55th Reunion Dinner
Galesburg Symphony Office, 95 North Seminary Street, Galesburg
Buffet and cash bar.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Class of 1974 Reunion Dinner
The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg
6:30 p.m., Class of 1989 Dinner
Safari Lounge, Cherry Street Brewing Co., 57 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
7:00 p.m., Class of 2004 Gathering
Cherry St. Brewing Co., 57 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
We will start at Cherry St. and then head across the street to Duffy's.
8:00 p.m., Class of 1984 Gathering
Iron Spike Brewing Co., 150 East Simmons Street, Galesburg
8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Class of 1994 Gathering
Safari Lounge, Cherry Street Brewing Co., 57 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
Registration required.
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Beth Potter '89 and Robin Carre '85 Memorial 5K Walk/Run
Turner Track, T. Fleming Fieldhouse
All are invited to participate in this memorial walk/run. If you would like to purchase a long sleeve shirt, please indicate your size at registration. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Potter-Carre Experience Fund. (You can email gifts@knox.edu if you would like a receipt for your donation).
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8:30 a.m., Class of 1984 Coffee Gathering
Orange Cup Side Hustle, 2701 East Main Street, Galesburg
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Class of 1969 55th Reunion Brunch
Lincoln Room, Seymour Union
Registration required.
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Class of 1974 50th Renion Brunch
Home of Carl and Karen Zeches Hawkinson '74, 249 Park Lane Drive, Galesburg
Registration required.
1:00 p.m., 1973 Barcelona Program Memorial Tree Dedication
South Lawn, Seymour Union
During the 1973 Knox Barcelona Program, the tour bus carrying students and faculty was involved in an accident that resulted in the deaths of three students and serious injury to several others. This year we dedicate a living memorial to those who didn’t come home, to those whose lives were forever changed, and to the heroics of Knox faculty and Barcelona Program students during the recovery. All are welcome.
The weekend winds down. Enjoy strolling through campus and Downtown Galesburg.
Room blocks fill up quickly, so make your hotel reservations as soon as possible. Here's a list of local accommodations. Make sure to call the local number and ask for a room from the Knox Homecoming block.
You can find answers to other frequently asked questions on the Homecoming page.Save the date: Reunion for classes ending in 5s and 0s is October 9-12, 2025. Would you like to plan something for your class? Email engage@knox.edu.
$5 mil.
Largest gift
by living donors (Dick ‘57 and Joan ‘56 Whitcomb) for the creation of a new art building
https://www.knox.edu/alumni/homecoming-and-reunion/reunion
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