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College Engagement, Office of Advancement

2 East South Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

309-341-7238

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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.

Make a Gift

  • 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.

    Priority Funding Areas:

    • Enhance student access, opportunities, and success with gifts to scholarships and financial aid.
    • Invest in faculty excellence with gifts to recruit and retain faculty and provide support for classroom resources and research.
    • Enrich and expand academic programs and immersive experiences with gifts to support student research, independent projects, internships, study abroad, and short-term course travel and career exploration.
    • Boost residential life and affinities with gifts to support athletics, the arts, career center, campus sustainability, clubs, and other areas of passion.
    • Provide for current and future needs of the College with gifts to support capital projects and the endowment.
  • 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

    • Make one-time or recurring gift online.
    • Call us and we will help you make a gift at 1-888-KNOXCOL (309-341-7233.
    • Mail your gift, along with a note telling us how to direct your gift to: Office of Advancement, Campus Box K230, 2 E South Street, Galesburg, IL 61401.
    • Make a planned gift and be recognized as a member of the Old Main Society.
      • Include Knox in your will or trust.
      • Name Knox as a beneficiary of your retirement plan.
      • Give a life insurance policy that you no longer need.
      • If you are at least 70 ½ , consider an IRA Charitable Rollover gift (Qualified Charitable Distribution—QCD)
      • Make a gift of crypto currency, stock, or securities.
  • 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.

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