Mark your calendars for Homecoming Weekend, October 7-9, 2011.
Our alumni and friends choose many different roads when they leave Capital University, but we hope you will follow the road back to your alma mater for Homecoming Weekend 2011.
Activities for the mind, body and spirit are planned - everything from a golf outing and athletic events to a worship service and musical events. So plan now to renew old acquaintances, make new friends and take part in fun for all ages.
Reunions
Homecoming weekend will include reunions for the following classes:
1966 • 1971 • 1976 • 1981 • 1986 • 1991 • 1996 • 2001 • 2006
Lodging
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Columbus Airport Marriott, 1375 N. Cassady Ave. Call 614-475-7551 or 1-800-491-5717 and tell them you are with Capital University to receive a single or double room for $109 per night. Reservations must be made by Sept.16 to receive the discounted rate. The hotel will provide a shuttle service, free of charge, to and from campus.
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 7
Golf Outing
8:30 am
Location: Foxfire Golf Course
Shotgun start/scramble - Tee-off at 9:15 am
Cost: $75 per player, includes greens fee, practice range, cart, bag drop, continental breakfast, buffet lunch, golf balls and prizes.
Reservation deadline: September 30
Call the Alumni Relations Office at 614-236-6701 or 1-866-544-6180 to R.S.V.P.
All Alumni Plaza Party
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: The Plaza at Mound St.
Come share food and drink with classmates and other friends
Music by MojoFlo, featuring Capital alumni Amber Fisher '08, George Barrie '10, Jake Levy '09, Kevin Bourassa '08, Walter Kolhof '09, Tim Magee '10 and Charles Scott.
Choral Celebration
8 pm
Location: Mees Hall
Featuring the Chapel Choir, Choral Union and Women's Chorus
Saturday, Oct. 8
Crusader Canter
9 am
2-mile walk/run
Heritage Society Brunch
10 am
Location: Alumni House
2361 E. Mound St.
(Invitation only)
CapFest
10:30 am - 1:15 pm
The Plaza at Mound Street (rain location: Field House, The Capital Center)
Live music provided by Next Exit
- Cap Kids Korner - 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
- Cap Market - 10:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
- Cap Tailgating - 11 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.
- Dedication of bricks - noon
Second Annual Homecoming Cornhole Tournament
10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Lawn, between Mees Hall and Main Street
2 person teams, 64 team limit
Entry Fee $20 per team, includes T-shirt
First prize: Customizable Cornhole Set
All proceeds benefit the hosting organization, Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC)
Dedication of Bricks
Noon
The Plaza at Mound St.
Capital Fund Trustee Society Reception
12:30 pm
Moe Lounge, The Capital Center
Football, Capital vs. Ohio Northern
1:30 pm
Bernlohr Stadium
Post-game Tailgate
3:30 - 5 pm
Location: The Alumni House and surrounding areas
Picnic food and beverages
Reunion Gatherings
6 - 9:30 pm
Class of 1966
Reception, The Stegemoeller Room, Kerns Religious Life Center
Dinner, Kable Chapel, Kerns Religious Life Center
Dinner $20 per person
Classes of 1971 1976, 1981, 1986 1991, 1996, 2001 and 2006
The Performance Arena, The Capital Center
Dinner $20 per person
Share dinner and drinks with classmates and friends
Music provided by the Colin Lazarski Trio, featuring Capital alumnus Colin Lazarski ‘00
Sunday, Oct. 9
Gathering/Continental Breakfast
10 am
Kerns Religious Life Center
Worship Service
10:45 am
Location: Kerns Religious Life Center
More Information
For more information, or to RSVP, call the Alumni Relations Office at 614-236-6701 or toll-free at 1-866-544-6180. Alumni can also RSVP through our Alumni Community Website.