August 2006 Mark your calendars now to return to the Hill to enjoy Homecoming 2006. Catch up with friends, relive special moments, cheer the Cardinals to victory over the Graceland Yellowjackets, and visit your favorite campus landmarks to see how they have changed. If you have not visited the campus lately, a renovated and expanded college union awaits your return. The Yates-Gill College Union (formerly the Yates College Union) boasts 15,000 square feet of additional space and gives a new look to the Quad. The Yates-Gill College Union is sure to be a hub of activity for years to come. You are also invited to attend the Alumni Homecoming Reception and Dinner. More than 350 alumni attended last year's dinner to catch up with former classmates, hear an update on the College, and recognize alumni service award winners and athletic hall of fame honorees. For many, it was a perfect capstone for a memorable weekend. Check out the schedule of events, call your friends and prepare for a wonderful weekend! HOMECOMING SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13 16th Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament Claycrest Golf Club Make plans now to participate in the 16th Annual Homecoming Golf Tournament. A fundraiser for Cardinal Athletics, this tournament is always a favorite Homecoming event. Space is limited, so be sure to register early. The tournament is a 4-person scramble format, with contests and exciting raffle prizes adding to the fun. Your $125 individual entry fee includes green fees, shared cart, continental breakfast, snacks, lunch, and a goody bag with a WJC logo item! Several levels of sponsorship are available including hole, contest, and event sponsorships. 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Partee Center Curry Library 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Celebrate a milestone anniversary with the keepers of our Baptist heritage. Currently, the Partee Center houses over 10,000 biographical files and over 2,500 church-related items dating back to the 1820's. Faculty Follies John Gano Memorial Chapel 7:00 p.m. Join in the fun as WJC faculty entertain and amaze fans in a dance-off, Q&A, and full-fledged talent show! The Follies is a fundraiser to benefit the WJC American Humanics chapter. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 Quad buildings open 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Walk the Quad to reminisce and discover our wonderful changes, including the newly renovated Yates-Gill College Union and the new Nursing Arts Lab. Visit the Stocksdale Gallery for a sneak peek of the Lonnie Powell art exhibit. Residential facilities open Ely, Eaton, Browning, Jones, Melrose, Semple, and the Fraternity Complex 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. College bookstore open Yates-Gill College Union 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Stop by the renovated campus Barnes and Noble bookstore and stock up on Cardinal gear. Golf Cart Parade Construction Ely triangle 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Watch campus organizations build their golf cart floats for the competition and parade during the football game's half-time show. The Pink Lady Party Yates-Gill College Union 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Pink Lady returns! Women of Beta Sigma Omicron sorority are invited to join their sisters for a breakfast celebration of Beta Sig. Alumni Strings Concert John Gano Memorial Chapel 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Enjoy this special Homecoming concert as members of the William Jewell College Chamber Orchestra and music alumni perform Vivaldi's Four Seasons. Alumni interested in participating in the concert may contact Anne Aunspaugh in the Department of Music at (816) 415-7537 or aunspaugha@william.jewell.edu. Office of Admission Open House Brown Hall 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Office of Admission will be open to alumni and their children and/or grandchildren for an overview about the college selection and application process. Campus tours will also be available. Call the Office of Admission at (816) 415-7511 or 1-888-2JEWELL for more information. Academic Department Receptions Alumni and friends are invited to visit with current faculty and students as various departments hold receptions. All receptions will occur from 11:00 a.m. to noon. Art Brown Hall, Doniphan Room Business Administration, Economics and Computer Studies Jewell Hall, 1st floor Chemistry and Biology White Science Center, ground floor lobby Education Old School House English Jewell Hall, 3rd floor Multicultural Gathering Yates-Gill College Union Plaza Nursing Marston Hall, 4th floor Oxbridge Honors Program Yates-Gill College Union Pryor Leadership Studies Program Fred and Shirley Pryor Center for Leadership Development 17 S. Jewell Street Religion Grand River Chapel Homecoming Luncheon Yates-Gill College Union Dining Hall 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Enjoy a barbeque lunch in the newly-renovated dining halls. Lunch is open to all alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends. Tickets are $8.00 and should be purchased in advance. (No children's rates will be available.) Please note the Cardinal Cage will not be open for lunch. William Jewell Cardinals versus Graceland Yellowjackets Greene Stadium 1:00 p.m. The Cardinals will take on the Graceland University Yellowjackets on Patterson Field. Special activities between quarters and during half-time include the second annual golf cart parade, crowning of the 2006 Homecoming Queen and King, presentation of the athletic hall of fame and distinguished alumni honorees, and awarding of the annual Stocksdale Trophy for best student spirit. For complete game information, check www.jewell.edu and click on Athletics. Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $2 for non-WJC college students with student ID, $2 for seniors, and $1 for elementary through high school students with school ID. ALUMNI DINNER Hyatt Regency Crown Center Kansas City, Missouri Registration in Main Lobby 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Check-in with the alumni staff to receive your nametag, table assignment and details for the evening. Athletic Hall of Fame Reception 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Here's your chance to hear all the great stories from Hall of Fame honorees, their teammates, and classmates. This reception is certain to recall fond memories. Be sure to indicate on the registration form if you plan to attend this event. Visit our website at www.jewell.edu/alumni/ click on Events and then on Homecoming to view a complete list of honorees. General Reception 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A free-flowing reception will allow you plenty of time to meet and greet alumni from your class and surrounding class years. The honored classes this year are: 1961, 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2006. You'll be sure to see friends you haven't seen in years! Ballroom doors open for Alumni Dinner 6:30 p.m. You may sit with members of your graduating class, Greek organization, scholastic, honorary, music group or other group as you designate when making your dinner reservation. Alumni Dinner begins 7:00 p.m. Enjoy a fabulous dinner as you catch up with old friends and make new ones. President's Remarks and Award presentations 8:00 p.m. Dr. David Sallee provides welcoming remarks, followed by presentations to Athletic Hall of Fame and Alumni Service Award honorees. Visit our website for the complete list of honorees. Decade Receptions Downtown Kansas City 9:00 p.m. to Midnight The night isn't over! After the Alumni dinner, the conversations will continue at several decade reunion receptions located throughout the downtown area. You won't want to miss the opportunity to reconnect with friends who graduated before and after your class. For more information on any of these activities, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 816-415-7565 or visit the web for more details (www.jewell.edu/alumni/, click on Events and then Homecoming).