Students
The Start of Something Big
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.
SAC Activities for the week to be released soon! Check back here for more details.
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!
11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Aqua Massages (Butler Gym)
5 – 7 p.m. Doane Grand Island Non Traditional Student’s Week Dinner (Monday - Thursday)
6 p.m. Interterm Flashback (Crete Campus)
Experience a FUN hands-on class just like you do during interterm. Interterm classes will be big on laughs and low on stress. Here’s your chance to learn something new and rub a few elbows with alumni while you’re at it. RSVP early for best class selection. Class size: 20 (includes alumni and students)
- A Taste of Spain: Spanish tapas paired with the perfect drink (21 & Over Only)
Taught by professor Barbara Clement - Night Lights: Boswell Observatory Tour and Viewing
Taught by Doane Archivist Janet Jeffries - Dance the Night Away: Social Dancing for Beginners
Taught by Mark and Chris Roesler - Cupcake Creations: Baking Made Beautiful
Taught by Regina Henson, Owner, Cupcakes & More, and staff
Tuesday, Oct. 2
12 p.m. Pie Eating Contest (Cafeteria)
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
4 p.m. Decorate the Campus Center: Window Painting & Sidewalk Chalk Murals (Perry Campus Center)
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. Contact Jay Fennell at 402.826.6721 for reservations.
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.
10 p.m. Pep Rally and Coronations (Fuhrer Fieldhouse)
Join us for the evening as we kick off the big show and display our Tiger pride. The Doane Duke and Duchess will be announced and the skits are sure to start your adrenaline pumping for a big weekend!
Friday, October 5
7 - 9 p.m. Phi Sigma Tau Reunion (Communications Building)
7 p.m. Omega Psi Theta Gathering (Pizza Hut)
7:30 p.m. Theatre Production of “Boeing, Boeing” (Whitcomb Lee Observatory)
10 p.m. Big Bucks Bingo (South Dining Room)
Saturday, October 6
8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Big Boost: Mini Career Courses (Fred Brown Center, Lincoln Campus)
8:30 a.m. – 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.
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. Delta Kappa Pi Reunion Reception (Perry Campus Boardroom)
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 volunteering with these high school students or giving a tour? Contact the Alumni Office at 402.826.8561.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Big Family Fun: Tiger Tailgate
Join us after the parade in the newly renovated Cassel Open Air Theatre for fried chicken, caramel apples, snow cones, and cotton candy.
12 p.m. – 4 p.m. Doane Timeline (Perkins Library)
Have you changed to Facebook timeline? Now’s your chance to check out the new timeline sensation – Doane style. Head on over to Perkins Library and dig up the dirt on Doane’s history.
12:30 p.m. to 4:30 pm. Tiger Cub Club (Art and Education)
Is your family joining us for the festivities? Bring your tiger cubs for face painting, bounce houses, train rides, and games. Relax with your family while we watch the kids. $5/child; $15/family. RSVP today!
1 p.m. The Big Game: Tiger Football vs. Morningside College
Honor D recipients and Homecoming royalty will be recognized at the game.
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.
4:30 p.m. Chi Delta Wine and Cheese Reception (Sertoma)
5 p.m. Tiger Volleyball vs. Briar Cliff Chargers
5:30-6:45 p.m. Interterm Flashback (Art and Education)
Experience a FUN hands-on class just like you do during interterm. Interterm classes will be big on laughs and low on stress. Here’s your chance to learn something new and rub a few elbows with alumni while you’re at it. RSVP early for best class selection. Class size: 20 (includes alumni and students)
- A Taste of Spain: Spanish tapas paired with the perfect drink (21 and Over Only)
Taught by professor Barbara Clement - 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)
7:30 p.m. Theatre Production of “Boeing, Boeing” (Whitcomb Lee Observatory)
8 p.m. Rugby (Simon Field)
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)