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REGISTRATION

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Registration for all events is required and allows us to properly prepare for your arrival. Registration ends on Friday, September 24.  To see the full Homecoming Weekend Schedule, please click HERE.

see who is coming!

Take a look at who is coming back for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend at https://our.hanover.edu/homecomingdirectory2021.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2021

  • 5:30 p.m. - Alumni Awards Reception in the Campus Center Lobby (Doors open at 5:00 p.m.)
    • Alumni Achievement Award Honorees
      • Geoff Lorenz '65
      • Curtis Stine '71
    • Distinguished Young Alumni Award Honorees
      • Brianna Harlan '15
      • Benjamin Gunning '08
  • 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Welcome Reception
    Join Alumni Award Honorees, trustees, faculty, staff, and students as we welcome everyone back to campus for Homecoming Weekend.  Enjoy heavy hor d'oeuvres and a cash bar.
  • 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. - Bingo 
    Join students, alumni, faculty, and staff in the Withrow Activities Center (Campus Center) for a great game of bingo! 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2021

  • 8:00 a.m. - The Scenic: 5K with a View
    Begin and end at Alumni Stadium.  Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m.
  • 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Campus Bookstore
    The College Bookstore is located on the lower level of the Campus Center.
  • 9:00 a.m. - Walking Campus Tour (open to all guests)
    Meet in front of the Campus Center at 8:50.  The campus tour will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m.  
  • 10:00 a.m. – Virtual Musical Performance with Madlen Batchvarova
    This will be a pre-recorded performance and will be added here when ready.
  • 10:00 a.m. – Coach Mentoring Program Presentation
    Join current student mentees and alumni mentors in Lynn Hall to learn about Hanover's newest mentor program.  Presented by Jenny Siepler Moss '06, Executive Director of the Levett Career Center & Christy Hughes, Director of Alumni Relations.  Mini Continental Breakfast Provided
  • 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. -  Science Center Open House
    Faculty and staff will offer tours, displays, presentations, and demonstrations.  The Geology Club will also hold a silent auction and geode smash.
  • 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. -  Multicultural Reunion
    The Multicultural Reunion will be held in the newly renovated Haq Center (old Alumni Lounge in Campus Center). The reunion seeks to establish a sense of inclusion among alumni who may or may not have had that community as students by celebrating the strength we find in our overlapping personal, cultural, spiritual, and social identities.
  • 11:00 a.m. - LGBTQA+ Reunion
    Join members of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning alumni/ae community in a private tent during Hanoverfest in the tailgate lot to celebrate pride and love. All alumni, allies, and guests are invited from the entire Hanover College family.
  • 11:00 a.m. – Golf Cart Campus Tour - Open to all guests
    Take a campus tour and see what's new and exciting.  Limited golf cart seating available and registration is required. Meet at 10:50 a.m. in front of the Campus Center.  The tour will begin promptly at 11:00 a.m.
  • 11:00 a.m. – Long College for Women Discussion
    Did you know that Hanover had a Women's College?  Find out more as Linda Cunningham Morice '70 discusses the Long College for Women at the Duggan Library near Archives.
  • 11:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. – HANOVERFEST Located in the tailgate lot and is open to all guests. 
    The Class of 2006 will share a tent with the Class of 2005 for a reunion gathering during Hanoverfest. Come spend the afternoon with fellow classmates for a great afternoon of reminiscing, food, and fun! Tables and chairs will be provided, however, it is highly recommended to bring lawn chairs as well.
    • Walk-Up Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverage Purchases 
    • Inflatables (free)
    • Photo Booth - capture that special memory (free)
    • Live Music by Rusty Bladen (after the game until 7:30 p.m.) (free - bring your lawn chairs)
    • Reunion Row:  Reserved tents to celebrate all classes ending in 0's, 1's, 5's, and 6's from 1970 to 2021
  • 12:00 p.m. – Pet Parade
    Join Theresa Hitchcock, Associate Director of Student Life, for a Pet Parade
    • Bring your pet to the pet parade and receive a free gift for your pet.
    • Meet at 11:45 a.m./Parade starts at 12:00 p.m.
    • Check-in located at 149 File Street
  • TBD – VIP Reception
    Location TBD and by invitation only
  • 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Football vs Anderson - GO PANTHERS!
  • 1:30 p.m. – Champions Club Gathering
    Location is TBD
  • 3:30 p.m. - Volleyball Reunion and Alumni Matchup 
    The reunion will be held outside of Horner.  Make sure to register for the matchup to help us determine if there is interest.
  • 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Live music by Rusty Bladen
    Bring your lawn chair and join us in the tailgate for a live concert!
  • 8:00 p.m. - Fireworks
    Sponsored by the Office of Student Life! The best location to see this is at Horner Center.  Anything closer will be very loud so be prepared!

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2021

  • 10:00 a.m. - Sunday Morning Service at Hanover Presbyterian Church
    Join President Lambert at the Hanover Presbyterian Church, located at 174 East Main Street, Hanover, IN  47243, as he leads the church services on Sunday, October 3.

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STAYING CONNECTED

  • Become a member of our Our Hanover to update your information and look up classmates
  • Join our Alumni Facebook Group
  • Share your ideas for future alumni events
  • Join your classmates in supporting today's Hanover College students with a gift to the Impact Fund.

CONTACT US

Christy Hughes
Director of Alumni Relations

hughes@hanover.edu
alumni@hanover.edu
812-866-7012


Nicole McKown
Assistant Director of Alumni Relations
mckown@hanover.edu
812-866-7013


Courtney Richmond
Advancement Associate
richmond@hanover.edu
812-866-7194

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