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Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
October 3-5, 2025
The Emeriti Club Gathering and the Citation of Merit Awards Program will take place on Saturday, October 4 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Banquet Room of the Weimer K. Hicks Center. Doors open at 11:15 a.m. with lunch starting at 11:30 a.m.
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
October 3-5, 2025
Registration opens at the end of August!
Emeriti Club Reunion
Class of 1970 – Celebrate your 55th reunion!
David Kessler and Lauren Orr
Class Agents
classagents@kzoo.edu
E-Letter from the Class of 1970 Class Agents
Sent: July 2025 via email
Dear Classmates,
“Time, time, time…See what’s become of me…While I looked around for my possibilities…” (Simon & Garfunkel, A Hazy Shade of Winter, 1966)
Time does have a way, doesn’t it? It has all too quickly become time for our 55th reunion at Kalamazoo College. Doesn’t seem possible! However, our Class of 1970 reunion is happening on October 3-5, 2025, and plans are underway for a great weekend to reconnect with each other and the K community.
We are hoping that many of you will make the trek to Kalamazoo for the occasion, though your class agents will sadly not be able to join you. David will be in Seattle that weekend, and Lauren will be having a mini reunion of sorts with classmate Margaret McAllister in Italy. We will, however, be with you in spirit! In our absence, Bob Cinabro has kindly agreed to be the Class of ‘70 “point man” for the reunion.
While final details are still in the planning stages, here are a few ways you can start preparing for this great event:
- Get the dates on your calendar:
Friday, October 3 – All-Hornet Gathering at Bell’s
Saturday, October 4 – Emeriti Club Gathering and Citation of Merit Awards Program (11:30-1:00 luncheon in the Banquet Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center)
Saturday, October 4 – Class of 1970 Reunion Dinner and Photo (time and locations to be finalized but possibly at the Park Club)
- Book your hotel and check the Homecoming and Reunion section of the K College website for further information. Hotel suggestions are on the website.
- Reach out to your fellow classmates to encourage them to attend.
If you need help finding contact information for others, check the K College Alumni Directory on their website, or request assistance from Lauren or David.
Stay tuned! Reunion updates will be sent via email and posted on the K website. Online registration will open at the end of August, at which time you’ll receive both an email and postcard to alert you. We hope many of you will be able to make it back to K for what promises to be a great and memorable weekend.
Lux Esto,
David and Lauren
Class of 1970 Reunion & Photo Details
Emeriti Reunions, Gatherings & Details
Emeriti Club Gathering and Citation of Merit Awards Program
2025 Emeriti Club Gathering and Citation of Merit Awards Program
Day: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Banquet Room, Weimer K. Hicks Center
Doors open at 11:15 a.m. with lunch starting at 11:30 a.m.
Emeriti alumni are invited to attend a luncheon that honors class years prior to 1975. The program will include an Emeriti Club Leadership Council update, given by the current President, Tom Ticknor ’67. After lunch, a plaque will be presented to the 2025 Citation of Merit Award recipients, Carl Bekofske ’64 and Sally Padley ’62.
Parking: Off campus parking and a shuttle service will be available at 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. from St. Thomas More Catholic Student Parish (421 Monroe Street) to the Weimer K. Hicks Center. Please note that this shuttle service is for the luncheon only and K is permitted to use the lower parking lot of the Parish. Cars will need to be removed from the parking lot by 3 p.m. to allow church members space to park for their evening service.
Visit the Emeriti Club Citation of Merit page for past recipients.
Nominations: The Emeriti Club Citation of Merit honors those who have demonstrated affection for the College by their loyalty and involvement in the activities and programs of Kalamazoo College. Nominate a classmate for the award today!
General Information
Need more details for attending Homecoming and Reunion Weekend? Review the following pages for more information.
Ways to Connect
- Nominate a classmate for the Emeriti Club Citation of Merit Award today! Click to view all of the past award recipients.
- Are you receiving LuxEsto and BeLight? Update your contact information with us.
- View your class yearbook!
- Stay connected with the alumni directory.
Homecoming News
2022 Award Recipients & Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Check out last year’s list of recipients for Alumni Association Awards, Citation of Merit Awards, and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees!