Alumni & Friends
Doane College Homecoming 2012
September 30 - October 7
Please register for events online by Friday, September 21st
or call the Alumni Office 402.826.8561.
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Register to Attend
Sunday, Sept. 30
2-6 p.m. Big Birthday Celebration (Antelope Park, Lincoln)
Not only is Doane turning 140 this year, but the Lincoln campus is also celebrating the big 3-0. Join us for food, family and fun. Different bands playing on the hour!
Monday, Oct. 1
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Doane Timeline (Perkins Library)
Travel back 140 years to where it all started. The library has captured the big moments in Doane’s history. Make it to the end and earn a chance for FREE Doane gear!
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Doane Grand Island Non Traditional Student’s Week Dinner (Monday - Thursday)
6 p.m. Interterm Flashback (Crete Campus)
An evening for adults to be a student again...with a twist! Experience a FUN hands-on class just like we do during interterm. Interterm classes will be big on laughs and low on stress. RSVP early for best class selection. $5/person; Class size: 20 max (alumni, friends, and students) Reception begins at 6 p.m. followed by the classes at 7 p.m.
- A Taste of Spain: Spanish tapas paired with the perfect drink
Taught by professor Barbara Clement - Night Lights: Boswell Observatory Tour and Viewing
Taught by Doane Archivist Janet Jeffries - Dance the Night Away: Learn Country Line Dancing
Taught by Mark and Chris Roesler - Cupcake Creations: Baking Made Beautiful
Taught by Regina Henson, Owner, Cupcakes & More, and staff
Tuesday, Oct. 2
6 p.m. Big Boost: Mini Career Course (Grand Island Campus)
Sharpen your interview skills. Fine tune your resume. Negotiate your salary. Only the course is mini – the potential is big! A panel of HR professionals from the Central Nebraska Human Resources Association will be answering your questions. Check the monitors upon arrival for room assignments.
Wednesday, October 3
5 and 7:15 p.m. Tiger Soccer vs. Wesleyan Prairie Wolves
Thursday, October 4
11:30 a.m. Alumni Masters Dine and Discuss (Perry Campus Center)
Distinguished alumni return to campus for career-focused interaction with classes. Here’s your chance to break bread with alumni that have started something big. $12/person
7:30 p.m. Theatre Production of “Boeing, Boeing” (Whitcomb Lee Observatory)
Big promises lead to big problems when a prominent architect gets engaged to three flight attendants. This comedy boils down to juggling timetables and a maid that never forgets! Reserve tickets at theatre.reservations@doane.edu.
Friday, October 5
12 p.m. Golf Tournament (College Heights Country Club, Crete)
Sponsored by the Capital Alumni Chapter
1PM Shotgun start; $50/person
Take one for the team! Join the Capital Alumni Chapter and reunion classes for a 4-person scramble. Part of the fee will go towards student scholarships.
12:30 p.m. Baseball Alumni Golf Tournament (Firethorn, Lincoln)
1:30 p.m. Tee times; Social/Dinner following golf
5:30 p.m. Doane College Society Gala (Cornhusker Hotel, Lincoln)
Big event – great cause! This invitation-only event in Lincoln honors DCS members whose generosity supports new generations of students. Learn more about the DCS and our guest speaker, Gallup CEO Jim Clifton.
5:30 p.m. Omaha Friday Afternoon Club (Billy Frogs West, 8724 West Dodge Road, Omaha)
Join Steve Jerina '11, Erin Leick '08 and friends in Omaha for a special, casual Doane Friday Afternoon Club (FAC) Happy Hour as we reach out to alumni across the U.S. for Homecoming! RSVP on Facebook and see who is coming.
7 - 9 p.m. Phi Sigma Tau Reunion (Communications Building)
7 p.m. Omega Psi Theta Gathering (Pizza Hut)
7 p.m. Class of 1982 Gathering (Home of Jeff and Anette Seger '82 Hagaman)
7:30 p.m. Theatre Production of “Boeing, Boeing” (Whitcomb Lee Observatory)
Saturday, October 6
8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Big Boost: Mini Career Courses (Fred Brown Center, Lincoln Campus)
8:30 a.m. – Move up in your career! A panel of Human Resources alumni will be answering the questions you’ve always wanted to know but never had a chance to ask.
10:30 a.m. – Take the next big step. Develop your emotional intelligence with Dean Janice Hadfield and see the positive impact it will create in your profession. Room assignments for both classes will be listed in the Fred Brown Center.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Welcome Back Desk (Perry Campus Center)
Need a place to stop and relax? Stop by the Homecoming Hospitality area to pick up schedules of Homecoming events and chat with friends.
9 a.m. Next Generation Visit Day (Welcome Center; Art and Education)
Bring a high school student to explore their start to something big at Doane! Free lunch provided. RSVP online or call Suzy Kersenbrock Cochnar ’88 in the Admissions Office at 800.333.6263, ext. 6767.
9 a.m. Omega Psi Theta Alumni Association Meeting (Sheldon Conference Room)
10 a.m. Bigger, Better Homecoming Parade
Now this is a parade fit for a Tiger! Route starts at 9th and Main St. Awards for Best of Doane College, Superlative Entertainment and Finest Overall Entry! Submit float entries to caitlin.baker@doane.edu.
10 a.m. Men’s Alumni Baseball Game (Ledon Softball & Baseball Complex)
Dust off your cleats and shake the cobwebs from your swing as current players and alumni join in a friendly game of baseball. Optional batting practice at 9AM, team selection and photos at 9:30AM.
10 a.m. Alpha Pi Epsilon Alumni Association Meeting (Lied 152)
10 a.m. Gamma Phi Iota Alumni Meeting (Lied 254)
10 a.m. Delta Kappa Pi Reunion Reception (Perry Campus Boardroom)
10 a.m. Chi Delta Alumni Association Meeting (Lied 158)
10:30 a.m. Women’s Alumni Basketball Game (Haddix Recreation and Athletic Center)
Hit the courts for a friendly game and meet up later in the Gibson Hall of Fame Room to unwind.
11 a.m. Teammates Tour
The start of a great connection! Crete Teammates and their mentors will receive a special VIP Doane tour and seating at the football game. Interested in bringing your Teammate? Contact the Alumni Office.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Big Family Fun: Tiger Tailgate (Cassel Theatre)
Join us after the parade in the newly renovated Cassel Open Air Theatre for fried chicken, caramel apples, snow cones, and cotton candy. Drop the kids off at the Tiger Cub Club and have some fun in the sun!
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Doane Timeline (Perkins Library)
Travel back 140 years to where it all started. The library has captured the big moments in Doane’s history. Make it to the end and earn a chance for FREE Doane gear!
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 pm. Tiger Cub Club (Art and Education)
Leave your kids with us and enjoy yourself! Bring your tiger cubs for face painting, bounce houses, train rides, and games. $5/child; $15/family.
12 p.m. Alumni Band Rehearsal (Band Room; Communications)
Honorary Band Director: Ron Rickert ’78.
Contact Becky Brewer at 402.826.8256 to RSVP.
1 p.m. The Big Game: Tiger Football vs. Morningside College
Honor D recipients and Homecoming royalty will be recognized at the game.
3-5 p.m. Denver Saturday Afternoon Club & Distillery Tour (The Rackhouse, 208 South Kalamath Street, Denver, CO)
Join the Rocky Mountain Alumni Chapter and friends in Denver for a special Doane Saturday Afternoon Club (SAC) Happy Hour and distillery tour as we reach out to alumni across the U.S. for Homecoming! RSVP on Facebook and see who is coming.
4 p.m. 5th Quarter Reception (Fuhrer Field House)
The fun doesn’t stop after the game! Everyone is welcome to stop by to talk about highlights, meet the coaching staff and, of course, snack.
4-6 p.m. Kansas City Saturday Afternoon Club (Minsky's Pizza: 427 Main Street, Kansas City, MO)
Join Carl '95 and Amy Walls '95 Johnson and friends in Kansas City for a special, casual Doane Saturday Afternoon Club (SAC) Happy Hour as we reach out to alumni across the U.S. for Homecoming! RSVP on Facebook and see who is coming.
4:30 p.m. Chi Delta Wine and Cheese Reception (Sertoma)
4:30-5:15 p.m. Reunion Reception (Welcome Center; Art and Education)
Catch up with friends and join us for drinks and appetizers. Afterward, take a walk down the hallway for our first interterm class in years! Reunion classes: 1952, 1962, 1972, 1982, 1992, 2002.
5 p.m. Tiger Volleyball vs. Briar Cliff Chargers
5 p.m. Class of 1982 Pizza Dinner (Art and Education Patio)
5:30-6:45 p.m. Class Reunion Interterm Flashback Sessions
Interterm classes give students a chance to learn about topics that are low on stress and big on fun. Now alumni have the same opportunity! These exclusive evening classes are available ONLY to class reunion attendees and their guests. RSVP early for best class selection. $5/person; Class size: 20 max
- A Taste of Spain: Spanish tapas paired with the perfect drink
Taught by professor Barbara Clement - Beer Tasting with the Perfect Appetizer
Taught by professors Les Manns and Patrick Monaghan - Dance the Night Away: Learn Country Line Dancing
Taught by Mark and Chris Roesler - Cupcake Creations: Baking Made Beautiful
Taught by Regina Henson, Owner, Cupcakes & More, and staff
6 p.m. Alpha Pi Epsilon 40th Reunion Dinner (East/West Dining Room; Perry Campus Center)
RSVP on the APE website for more details and to reserve your spot at the reunion.
6 p.m. Gamma Phi Iota Wine and Cheese Reception (Eagles Club)
6:30 p.m. Omega Psi Theta Alumni Association Social (College Heights Golf Course)
7 p.m. Chi Delta Alumni Association Dinner (Pizza Hut)
7 p.m. 40th and 50th Reunion Gathering (Home of Geoffrey '72 and Echo Platts '74 Easton)
7 p.m. Reunion and General Alumni Gatherings
Check the mail for specific class reunion details, otherwise join us all at 9 th Street Bar and Grill for drinks, dinner, and laughs. (Don’t worry diehard Husker fans…we’ll have the football game on for you!)
7:30 p.m. Theatre Production of “Boeing, Boeing” (Whitcomb Lee Observatory)
Sunday, October 7
12 p.m. Big Honors: Alumni Awards and Honor D Luncheon (Perry Campus Center)
$12/person; Reservations required.
Award Recipients
- Paul Kersenbrock Humanitarian Award – Reuben Schleifer ’43
- Exceptional Service Award – Elva Mares ’52
- Young Alumni Award – Todd Troxel ’99
- Platt Music Award – Ronald Rickert ’78
- Educator of the Year Award – Greg Sand ’96
- Honor D Award – Jeff Mollring ’74, Mark Mulkey ’82, and Holly Heyen ’91
- Builder Award – Verlyn Barker ’52
3 p.m. Homecoming Concert (Heckman Auditorium, Communications)
Can’t make it back for the big celebration? Start something big in your own community!
Contact the Alumni Office at alumni@doane.edu for your very own box of Doane Homecoming swag to pass out to friends.