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Event Series Event Series: Half Century Club reunion weekend

Half Century Club reunion weekend

Friday, October 13, 2023 , 11:00 am 8:00 pm CDT

The Illinois State University Half Century Club honors all alumni whose classes graduated 50 or more years ago. Join us at Homecoming 2023: Redbirds Reign, October 13-14, for our Half Century Club Reunion, as we induct the Class of 1973 as well as enjoy a weekend full of reminiscing, reconnecting, and Redbird pride.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

11 a.m., ISU Horticulture Center Tour: Begin the reunion with a walking tour of the beautiful gardens while learning about how the center is used by students and the community.
1 p.m., Meet and greet: Stop by the Bone Student Center for a social hour to connect with fellow Redbirds.
1 p.m., Quad or Uptown Normal/University Galleries Tour: Take a walking tour covering the beloved Quad or travel to Uptown to see what is new and the same along with a stop at the galleries to see campus exhibits.
5-8:30 p.m., Reception and Dinner: Sample hors d’oeuvres while reconnecting with former classmates followed by a special dinner with Interim President Aondover Tarhule. The highlight of the evening will be the induction of the Class of 1973 into the Half Century Club and honoring landmark classes, which include 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, and 1968. Keynote will be fellow inductee Michael Schermer ’73, M.S. ’78.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14

8 a.m., Half Century Club Academy Grab a quick breakfast and hear two presentations by Maureen Brunsdale from Milner Library’s special collections and Elisabeth Reed from the Office of Sustainability.
10 a.m., Homecoming Parade: Sit with fellow Redbirds in our Half Century Club viewing area.
Noon, Redbird Village: Head to Horton Field House to see the new alumni village and celebrate Homecoming.
2 p.m., Redbird football vs. Indiana State: For ticket information, visit GoRedbirds.com.

Registration is open until October 1. Learn more details regarding events, prices, and parking at IllinoisState.edu/HalfCentury or call Alumni Engagement at (309) 438-2586. Hotel blocks can be found through the Homecoming website.

The reunion is one of several activities and services offered through Golden Redbirds.

(309) 438-2586

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