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College Engagement, Office of Advancement

2 East South Street

Galesburg, IL 61401

309-341-7238

888-566-9265 (Toll Free)

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East entry to Ford Center for the Fine Arts.

Join us October 25-27, 2024!

We are excited to welcome parents and families to campus for our combined Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend (HFFW). You will have the opportunity to meet faculty, cheer on the Prairie Fire teams, and most importantly—enjoy time with your student, their friends, and parents.

Schedule highlights for parents and families are below. You can also visit the Homecoming page for the complete schedule of events.

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  • 6:00 p.m., Volleyball vs. Eureka
    Memorial Gymnasium, T. Fleming Fieldhouse
    Prairie Fire Women's Volleyball battle Eureka College. Join us in cheering them on!

    7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Cherry St. Jazz Combo
    Galesburg Community Arts Center, 349 East Main Street, Galesburg
    The Cherry Street Jazz Combo is joined by Matt Wilson, a former featured artist at Rootabaga Jazz Fest and Mirza Jazz Residency. Matt will hold a masterclass at 6:00 p.m., and then perform with the Combo beginning at 7:00 p.m.

  • 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Seymour Library Programming
    Library Exhibit: The Cartographer's Choice: Rare Maps from the Knox College Collection
    Library Student Exhibit: Arm and Arm on the Eve of War: International Students at Knox in the 1930s-40s
    Library Pop-Up Exhibit: Mapping the Ephemeral - Knox College Scrapbooks through the Years

    8:00 a.m. to 3:50 p.m., Return to Classroom
    You are invited to attend a Knox class! View the full list of classes open to alumni and families. Please note that space is limited in some classes.

    10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Homecoming Hub and Check-in
    Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union
    A place to gather and connect with friends and family. Pick up your name tag, grab a snack, and let us welcome you to campus!

    11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Career Center Information Session
    Bastian Family Center for Career Success, Alumni Hall
    Learn about all the Career Center offers our students and how they can continue to support you as alumni. Come for resume building, job searching, and learn about the "power of first impressions." (Parents, are your students interested in getting a professional LinkedIn headshot? Visit Wallenburg Conference Room, Alumni Hall 117, between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.).

    5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Parent and Family Gathering with Division of Student Development Staff
    Taproom, The Vault at Reserve Artisan Ales, 185 South Kellogg Street, Galesburg
    Parents and families, meet staff from the Division of Student Development and join us for a casual get-together before Celebrate Knox kicks off.
    Registration required.

    5:30 p.m., Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony
    Lincoln/Skylight Rooms, Seymour Union
    A celebration of new Hall of Fame inductees.
    Registration required.

    2024 Inductees
    Paul Bennett '08
    Ted Boecker '70
    Jim Fennema '73
    Mike Hendrick '13
    The 1987-88 Women's Basketball Team

    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., Alumni Art Exhibition: Gabe Moreno '14
    Borzello Art Gallery, The Ford Center for the Fine Arts

    7:30 p.m., Women's Basketball Scrimmage
    Memorial Gym, T. Fleming Fieldhouse

    7:30 p.m., Student-Directed Theatre Production: 4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane
    Studio Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts

    8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Knox Observatory Night Sky Viewing
    Rooftop, Umbeck Science–Mathematics Center
    View the night sky from the Knox observatory with Knox Associate Professor Nathalie Haurberg '06. Please note, there are several flights of stairs required to reach the observatory. Rain date: Saturday, October 26. This event is weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of excessive clouds or rain.

    8:30 p.m., Campus Fireworks
    South Lawn, Old Main

  • 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., Knox Today
    HOPE Center, 305 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
    We welcome alumni, parents, and friends of the College to meet the leadership team to learn more about Knox today and have the opportunity to ask questions.

    9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Homecoming Hub and Check-in
    Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union
    A place to gather and connect with friends and family. Pick up your name tag, grab a snack, and let us welcome you to campus!

    9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., Family Coffee Meet & Greet with Senior Staff
    HOPE Center, 305 South Cherry Street, Galesburg
    Parents have the opportunity to continue conversations with Senior Staff after Knox Today.

    10:30 a.m. Men's Soccer vs. Lawrence
    Jorge Prats Field
    Men's soccer takes on Lawrence University in this Midwest Conference game. Join us in cheering them on!

    11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Food Trucks
    West Knox Street, across from Knosher Bowl and Jorge Prats Field
    Enjoy food from a variety of local food trucks.
    Hy-Vee Catering
    Jalisco’s
    Minis On The Go
    Pop Of The Morning
    Shaw Daddy’s
    Smokin’ Willies
    TMRW’s Brew

    12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Knox Farm & Edible Forest Garden Tour
    Knox Farm, 422 South Academy Street, Galesburg
    Learn about ongoing Knox Farm projects and research in the high tunnels, with a student-led tour from the Knox Farm Crew.

    12:30 p.m. Women's Soccer vs. Lawrence
    Jorge Prats Field
    Women's soccer takes on Lawrence University in this Midwest Conference game. Join us in cheering them on!

    1:00 p.m. Football vs. Grinnell (and swag shop)
    Knosher Bowl
    Cheer on the Prairie Fire in one of the last games of the season against Cornell! Recognition of the 2024 Hall of Fame inductees at halftime. Knox swag will be available for purchase in the pavilion.

    1:00 p.m. Volleyball vs. Ripon
    Memorial Gymnasium, T. Fleming Fieldhouse
    Women's volleyball takes on Ripon in this Midwest Conference game. Join us and show your Knox pride!

    1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Faculty Coffee Chats
    Room 115, Lincoln-Douglas Seminar Room, Alumni Hall
    Sami Seybold, Visiting Instructor of Philosophy
    Ryan Tracy, Visiting Assistant Professor of English: Let's Read a Poem Together
    Alyssa Mathias, Visiting Assistant Professor of Music: Ethnomusicology

    1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Knox is Lit
    Whitcomb Art Center
    Enjoy alumni readings, as well as an opportunity for open mic. Read more about the featured authors.

    2:00 p.m., Green Oaks Tour
    Green Oaks Biological Field Station, 1797 Truro Turn Road, Victoria, Illinois 61485
    Check www.knox.edu/greenoaksdirections or use the address above for GPS directions.

    2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., Our Knox College People Remembered at Hope Cemetery
    Hope Cemetery, South Academy Street
    Meet at the front gates of Hope Cemetery for a guided tour with Rex Cherrington '73.
    Registration required.

    2:00 p.m., English and Art History Alumni Talk: "Liberal Arts Forever: My Career in Museum Publishing"
    Ruth Evans Lane '04, Senior Editor, J. Paul Getty Trust
    Room 213, Whitcomb Art Center

    4:30 p.m., Music Department Showcase
    Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for Fine Arts
    A sampling of music from some of our choral and instrumental ensembles.

    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.

    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.
    Registration required.

    7:30 p.m., Student-Directed Theatre Production: 4.48 Psychosis by Sarah Kane
    Studio Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts

    8:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Union Board Event
    The Gizmo, Seymour Union
    Union Board brings comedia Evan Wecksell to campus for a night of fun and laughter!

  • 9:00 a.m., Slow Flow Yoga
    Mirror Room, E. & L. Andrew Fitness Center, T. Fleming Fieldhouse
    Unwind after the weekend with a relaxing yoga session—all are invited! Please enter at the main Fieldhouse entrance.

    10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Brunch in the Hard Knox Café
    Hard Knox Café, Seymour Union
    The Hard Knox Café welcomes all visitors to enjoy brunch on campus! Prices are $10 for adults, $6 for children ages 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Credit or debit cards accepted at the door.
    Registration requested.

    Wrap up the weekend.
    Visit the bookstore, grab a meal with your student (or coffee with parents while they sleep in).

  • Galesburg hotels and accommodations will reach capacity before the weekend.
    Make your room reservations now at a local hotel or airbnb.

    We are excited to welcome all of our parents and families at the Homecoming Hub when you arrive.
    Please register by October 11.

    We want to make sure you have a wonderful experience throughout the weekend. Please reach out with any questions.
    Contact the Office of College Engagement at engage@knox.edu or 309-341-7238.

     

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