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Homecoming and Reunion Weekend
October 23-25, 2026
The Emeriti Alumni Gathering and the Citation of Merit Awards Program will take place on Saturday, October 24 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 23-25, 2026
Registration opens in September.
Emeriti Reunions
Class of 1966 – Celebrate your 60th reunion!
John Honell
Class Agent
classagents@kzoo.edu
Amy (Mantel) Hale
Reunion Chair
AmyHale2@aol.com
Class of 1966 Reunion Letter
E-Letter from John Honell ’66 and Amy Hale ’66
Sent: April 15, 2026 via email
Hello K66’ers!
October 22-25, 2026. Mark your calendar for our big 60th reunion. You won’t want to miss it!
The K66 Planning Committee has begun its work, focusing on class-specific activities that include plenty of time for catching up and sharing memories. K66 will start its own extended weekend festivities on Thursday, October 22 at Friendship Village in Kalamazoo. Note that our class programming will be in addition to the College’s weekend Homecoming schedule.
- Plan to attend October 22-25, 2026. Hold the dates and make your travel arrangements.
- Book your hotel room now. The majority of our class members are staying at the Radisson Hotel in downtown Kalamazoo. Call the Radisson directly at 269.343.3333 and ask for the Kalamazoo College Homecoming block rate. Not only will you save money but we’ll all be together. BOOK SOON! There are a limited number of rooms available.
- Check out these highlights. More information to follow.
- Thursday, October 22 – K66 Gathering at Friendship Village – Catch up with wine, cheese, dinner, music, games.
- Friday, October 23 – Brunch with current students, K66 Memorial Service, Class outing, Dinner and activities at Friendship Village
- Saturday, October 24 11:30 a.m.-1p.m.: Emeriti Alumni Gathering and Citation of Merit Awards Program, Football game, Additional programming in the works.
- Saturday, October 24 in the evening: Reunion Dinner and Class Photo at The Park Club, 219 W. South St
- Sunday, October 25 – K66 Farewell Brunch – to say Goodbye.
- Update your contact information at kzoo.edu/contactupdate.
- Share an update with the College. Submit a class notefor publicationto celebrate our reunion at kzoo.edu/classnote.
- To ensure your class note appears in the Fall LuxEsto, it must be submitted by July 31.
- Help ensure each of our classmates is personally invited. Think about who you want to see. Call or write your former roommates and other pals. The more the merrier!
Please check the College’s homecoming website for reunion updates: https://homecoming.kzoo.edu/. The best place to find current information on K66 events is on this page, by joining on one of our monthly KaZooms or by emailing or calling: amyhale2@aol.com, 703 216-0340.
Registration opens at the beginning of September. You will receive an email and postcard in the mail when registration is open. Note: There will be two separate registration forms: one for the College and another for our class activities.
We’re excited to see you back again on our familiar, Fair Acadian Hill. Be there. K66 Rocks!
Amy Hale, Reunion Chair
John Honell, Class Agent
K66 Planning Committee
Class of 1971 – Celebrate your 55th reunion!
Steve Helm
Class Agent
classagents@kzoo.edu
Class of 1971 Reunion Letter
E-Letter from Steve Helm ’71
Sent: April 15, 2026 via email
Dear Class of 1971 Classmates,
Our Kalamazoo College 55th reunion is October 23-25 2026, and a celebratory weekend is being planned for reconnecting with each other and our K community. Below are some things you can do right now to connect with our class and the College before our reunion.
Plan to attend October 23-25, 2026. Make your travel arrangements and book your hotel room now. You can find a list of hotels at homecoming.kzoo.edu.
- Friday, October 23 – 7 p.m.-12 a.m.: All Hornet Gathering at Bell’s, 355 E. Kalamazoo Ave.
- Saturday, October 24 11:30 a.m.-1p.m.: Emeriti Alumni Gathering and Citation of Merit Awards Program
- Saturday, October 24 in the evening: Class of 1971 55th Reunion Dinner and Class Photo at The Park Club, 219 W. South St
Update your contact information at kzoo.edu/contactupdate.
Share an update with the College. Submit a class note for publication to celebrate our reunion at kzoo.edu/classnote.
- Please note that to ensure your class note appears in the Fall LuxEsto, it must be submitted by July 31.
Help ensure each of our classmates is personally invited. In addition to coming back yourself, please consider asking your friends to do the same. Personal outreach is the most effective way to ensure we get the Class of 1971 back on campus. If you are interested in reaching out to our classmates, please let us know.
Please check the homecoming website for reunion updates. The best place to find up to date information on our class specific events is on this page. Registration opens at the beginning of September, and you will receive an email and postcard in the mail when registration is open.
We hope you will join us for what promises to be a fun and exciting weekend for our class!
All the best,
Steven Helm
Class Agent ‘71
Delmega Society
Richard “Dick” Locke ’66
Delmega Society Gathering Contact
lockerw@usfamily.net
Delmega Society Gathering Information – October 23, 2026
Day: Friday, October 23, 2026
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: University Roadhouse, 1332 West Michigan Avenue. Food and beverages will be available to purchase.
Photo: A Delmega Society group photo will be taken around 7 p.m. on Friday, October 23 at the University Roadhouse.
Emeriti Reunions, Gatherings & Details
Emeriti Alumni Gathering and Citation of Merit Awards Program
2026 Emeriti Alumni Gathering and Citation of Merit Awards Program
Day: Saturday, October 24, 2026
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: TBD
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 1976. After lunch, a plaque will be presented to the 2026 Citation of Merit Award recipients.
Parking and Shuttle: 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.
- Submit a class note for LuxEsto. Notes submitted between February 1 and July 31 will appear in the fall issue of LuxEsto, and notes submitted between August 1 and January 31 will appear in the spring.
- 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!