Homecoming 2009
Sep 25, 2009
Cornerstone University will celebrate its alumni during a week-long event beginning Oct.5 themed “Celebrating Lives that Matter.”
“Homecoming 2009 is the start of a new chapter in our efforts to invest in alumni, and we have planned quite a week to get things off to a great start,” said Darci Irwin, director of alumni relations (CU’09). “Whether you are alumni, on staff or a current student, you are invited to join us as we emphasize celebration: God, you and CU.”
Along with the traditional events such as Mudbowl, Midnight Madness and the 5K Run and Walk, Homecoming 2009 will include an all-day festival on Saturday, Oct. 10 on campus.
The festival will feature alumni reunion athletic games, outdoor concerts, a community gathering with President Joe Stowell, “Class Without a Quiz,” lawn games, frisbee golf, a guided prayer walk around the pond, giveaways, a Rocky coloring contest for kids, bungee run, spacewalk, adrenaline rush, power jump, rock climbing wall and face painting.
Local vendors will have a variety of food available for purchase.
Cost is $5 per person for an all-day pass to the Homecoming Festival if you register online by Oct. 2 at www.cornerstone.edu/homecoming.
New this year is a Grand Rapids Theological Seminary Alumni Dinner scheduled for Oct. 9 beginning with an Italian feast at 6:30 p.m. at the seminary. Cost per person is $15.
Dr. Stowell will also host the first President’s Dessert Reception for alumni and friends beginning at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 9 in the Hansen Athletic Center. Cost is $5 per person.
Dr. Stowell will share about upcoming initiatives, additions to the chapel program and campus improvements.
A golf clinic will be available with free tips and tricks from our alumni golfers and current golf team.
Sporting events will include a women’s volleyball game on the new sand volleyball court on campus, a women's soccer game, a men's soccer game and women’s softball game.
A free showing of “Something’s Afoot,” a murder mystery musical, will be held at 7:30 p.m., Oct. 10 for alumni who register online by Oct. 2.
Students will begin the Homecoming 2009 week with students vs. students and department vs. department competing to show their school spirit by celebrating our history.
Each day the teams will learn about Cornerstone trivia that corresponds to the decade being celebrated that day. Throughout the week students and departments will compete to show who has the most Cornerstone pride. Points will be awarded for various activities each day of the week.
Winners will be announced at chapel on Oct. 13 and will be invited to Java w/ Joe: The Home Edition, providing a chance to hang out with Dr. Stowell at his home.
For more details and to register, visit: www.cornerstone.edu/alumni.
