Schedule of Events
Wednesday, October 1
The adventure starts tonight with the ceremonial lighting of the “B.” Find your way back home to the Hilltop by the light of this shining beacon atop Bradley Hall.
Thursday, October 2
Bradley Fellows Blood Drive for the American Red Cross
Garrett Center
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Battle of the Bands & Homecoming BBQ
Olin Quad
4:30-7:00 p.m.
Student bands compete to win a chance to play at the Homecoming Tailgate Party!
50 Plus Club Reception
Michel Student Center • Alumni Reunion Dining Room
4:00-6:00 p.m.
If you graduated in 1958 or before, catch up on the adventures of your classmates. Reservations requested.
Bunn Lecture
Renee Byer '80, Guest Lecturer
Global Communication Center
4:00-6:00 p.m. • Reception
6:30 p.m. • Lecture
Friday, October 3
112th Founder’s Day
Dingeldine Music Center • 10:00 a.m.
Join us to honor our founder, Lydia Moss Bradley, at the annual Convocation.
Celebrate Women in Leadership
Dingeldine Music Center • 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Dr Robin Kelly ’78 MA ’82, chief of staff to the Illinois state treasurer; and Dr. Sara Rusch, dean of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria. Speaking about their business experiences will be Tana Allen Utley ’86, Caterpillar Inc. vice president, chief of technology; Mary Schmidt, State Farm Insurance vice president, human resources; and Karen Jensen, president and CEO of Farnsworth Group. A reception follows.
Contact Brad McMillan at (309) 677-4408 or email bmcmillan@bradley.edu for more information.
The Pirates of Penzance – The musical by Gilbert & Sullivan
A swashbuckling, high-spirited interactive adventure
Hartmann Theater
6:30 p.m. • Alumni Reception
8:00 p.m. • Curtain
Experience Bradley theater in a whole new way. Meet the cast of this comic opera on the quad before the show and enjoy hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and extraordinary entertainment. You could win a cameo appearance in the evening’s performance! This special Homecoming production is proudly sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, our partner in providing quality, affordable home/auto insurance opportunities for Bradley alumni. Enjoy both the reception and the show for the special alumni Homecoming price of $10.
(Good for Friday performance only; tickets must be purchased in advance through the Alumni Office.)
Bradley Volleyball vs. Southern Illinois
Illinois Central College • 7:00 p.m.
Bradley Braves Soccer vs. Alabama A & M
Game 2 of the Country Inn & Suites Homecoming Classic
Shea Stadium • 7:30 p.m.
(Game 1: Howard University vs. Missouri State • 5:00 p.m.)
Saturday, October 4
Gary R. Tippett Memorial Homecoming 5K
Michel Student Center Atrium
7:30 a.m. registration • 8:30 a.m. start
“X” marks the spot as you race through campus in search of the finish line! Participants receive a commemorative race t-shirt.
Pre-registration recommended.
Fireside Chat with the President
Michel Student Center • Alumni Reunion Dining Room • 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Meet Bradley President Joanne Glasser and enjoy a casual conversation about what’s happening on campus and the future of your alma mater. Space is limited. Reserve your seat now!
The Great Hilltop Expedition of 2008
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Meet at the Visitors Center to start your campus walking tour. Explore your old stomping grounds and discover the newest additions to our changing campus!
The Tailgate and the Temple of Thrills
Shea Stadium • 4:00-7:00 p.m.
All new! This family-friendly tailgate adventure includes the band Mike and Joe, inflatables, food vendors, exciting new entertainment, and a Bradley pep rally! Bring your own tailgate fare or purchase food and soft drinks on site. Visit friends or faculty members at tailgate tents for selected departments and organizations, show your spirit at the Pep Rally and then show your support for the Bradley Braves soccer team as they take on Howard University in Game 4 of this weekend’s tournament. Click here
Bradley Volleyball vs. Evansville
Illinois Central College • 5:00 p.m.
Bradley Braves Soccer vs. Howard University
Shea Stadium • 7:30 p.m.
(Game 3: Missouri State vs. Alabama A & M • 5:00 p.m.)
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull
Quad • 10:00 p.m.
Join us on the Olin Quad for an outdoor nighttime viewing of the latest Indiana Jones adventure. Famed archaeologist and adventurer Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones is called back into action when he becomes entangled in a Soviet plot to uncover the secret behind mysterious artifacts known as the Crystal Skulls.
Sunday, October 5
Homecoming Brunch
Michel Student Center
10:00 a.m. -12:00 noon
Relive your weekend adventures with your friends and classmates! Enjoy a variety of Bradley student ensemble performances while you brunch. A full hot and cold brunch buffet is part of your Homecoming 2008 farewell.