Schedule of Events

Thursday |  Friday | Saturday | Sunday
Friday Reunion Events |  Saturday Reunion Events

THURSDAY, OCT. 8

9 a.m.–4 p.m. | CC Bookstore Open Hours
819 N. Tejon St.

2–5 p.m. | The Sixties after the Sixties: Music and Life at CC during the Early Block Plan Years with Craig Werner '74 
Location TBD

In honor of the Class of ’76 50^th Reunion, experience the music of the sixties with Craig Werner ’74.

Take an in-depth look at the music of the sixties during three immersive sessions informed by Werner’s decades of experience examining the culture and meaning of music. Built around songs that were popular during the class of '76’s time on campus, these presentations reflect on the ways the battle over the meaning of the sixties took shape while the memories were still fresh.

Back-to-back sessions will begin at 2 p.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m. Come for one, two, or stay for all three! This event is open to all Homecoming attendees and CC faculty, staff, and students. 

5:30–7:30 p.m. | Class of 1976 Welcome Reception
Gates Common Room, Palmer Hall
Welcome reception for members of the 50th reunion class and their guests.  

FRIDAY, OCT. 9

9 a.m.–5 p.m. | "Proof You Were Here," Special Collections Open Hours
Garden Level, Charles L. Tutt Library
Jessy Randall, curator of Special Collections, will share yearbooks, photos, and other treasures from Colorado College's unique history.

9 a.m.–5 p.m. | CC Bookstore Open Hours
819 N. Tejon St.

9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. | Homecoming Check In
First Floor, Charles L. Tutt Library
Upon arrival, all alumni and guests should check in to receive an official name tag and a final schedule of events. You will also receive a complimentary voucher for a hand-crafted drink from Mountain Brews Coffee, redeemable onsite at Homecoming.

11 a.m.–1 p.m. | Fifty Year Club Luncheon and Induction for the Class of 1976
Homecoming Tent, Cutler Quad
Luncheon for all Fifty Year Club members (alumni who have graduated more than 50 years ago) and the Class of 1976, who will be inducted into the Colorado College Fifty Year Club, with remarks by CC Fifty Year Club co-president, Dan Cooper ’66, CC President Manya Whitaker, and class speaker Kelvin Taketa '76. Attendees should arrive by 11 a.m. for the welcome and remarks.
Cost: $25 per person

11:30 a.m. | Alumni Women's Lacrosse Game and Post-Game Tailgate Party
Washburn Field and West Terrace (overlooking the Rec Center)
Join the Athletics department and fellow alumni for a pickup lacrosse game and a tailgate party.

12-1:30 p.m. | Fearless Friday Talk with CC Alumni
Kresge Lecture Hall, Tutt Science Building, Room 122
Join alumni from the Mathematics and Computer Science Department for a discussion as part of the Fearless Friday Talk series.

1–4 p.m. | Academic Department Open Houses
Stop by, say hello, and take a walk down memory lane during academic department open houses. Specific departmental information:

• Anthropology Department
  Location: TBD
• Art Department (1-3 p.m.)
  Honnen Art Building (Former Honnen Ice Arena), 30 W. Cache La Poudre St.
• Chemistry and Biochemistry Department (1-3 p.m.)
  Chemistry Library, Barnes Science Building Rm. 313
• Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese, and Russian Studies Departments (3-4 p.m.)
  Max Kade (German) House
• Economics and Business Department (1-2 p.m.)
  Palmer Hall Rm. 118
• English Department
  Armstrong Hall Rm. 245, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St.
• Environmental Studies and Science Program (1-3 p.m.)
  Location: TBD
• Feminist and Gender Studies Department (1-3 p.m.)
  Location: TBD
• French and Francophone Department (1-3 p.m.)
  Location: TBD
• History Department (1-2 p.m.)
  Palmer Hall Rm. 208
• Human Biology and Kinesiology, Molecular Biology, and Organismal Biology and Ecology Departments
  Olin Annex, Fishbowl
• Philosophy Department (1-3 p.m.)
  Armstrong Hall Rm. 132, 14 E. Cache La Poudre St.
• Physics Department (2-3 p.m.)
  Barnes Rm. 213
• Psychology Department (1-3 p.m.)
  Tutt Science Building Atrium, 1112 N. Nevada Ave.
• Spanish and Portuguese Department (1-3 p.m.)
  Location: TBD

1:15 p.m. | Class of 1976 Photo (immediately following Fifty Year Club Luncheon)
Palmer Hall steps

1:15 p.m. | Shove Chapel Bell Tower Climb
Shove Chapel
Want a birds-eye view of campus in the fall? Join the Chaplain's Office for a climb to the top of the bell tower. 

1:30-3 p.m. | Mathematics and Computer Science Summer Research Poster Fair
1st and 2nd Floor Atriums, Tutt Science Building
Join the Mathematics and Computer Science Departments for a showcase of current student summer research.

2–3 p.m. | CC Micro-Blocks with Faculty
Classroom locations will be provided at Homecoming check in at Tutt Library
Engage your brain! Spend 60 minutes in a classroom with CC faculty and fellow Tigers. Remember the discussion? The challenges? The excitement of learning something new? Here's your chance to experience it all again – bite sized! More information to come.

3-4 p.m. | Film and Media Studies: Alumni Panel
Room 131, Screening Room, Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center
Explore creative work from Film and Media alumni and hear about their paths since graduation, then join us for an informal reception afterward. All are welcome!

3–4 p.m. | CC Tiger Alumni Athletic Reception
Room 399, Louis Multipurpose Room, El Pomar Sports Center
Calling all former CC student-athletes and their families — join us to connect with one another, share stories, and reminisce with past teammates. Go Tigers! 

3–5 p.m. | Art Alumni Meet and Greet
Honnen Arts Building
Meet with fellow artists, alumni, and current Art Department students and explore Art's new facilities in the former Honnen Ice Arena.   

3:30–5:30 p.m. | Esports Open House
Rms. 001 and 002, Palmer Hall
Esports (competitive video gaming) is taking the world by storm and college campuses are no exception. CC was an early adopter and is still on the leading edge, having won four of our last five Southern Collegiate Athletic Conference (SCAC) championships. Drop in and see our two lab spaces and try your hand at one or more of the games or just fall into that college vibe of sinking into a couch and playing some Mario Kart with your friends. Staff will be on hand to answer your questions and help you with any of the equipment.

4–5 p.m. | CC Ensembles Showcase Concert
Packard Theatre, Packard Hall
A multi-genre concert featuring fabulous ensembles from the music department, including CC Bluegrass, Tiger Jazz, Chamber Chorus, and Gamelan.

4:30–6 p.m. | LGBTQ+ Reception
Location TBD
Reception for CC alumni, students, faculty, and staff. All are welcome to attend. 

5:30-7 p.m.| Alumni Association Council Reception with 2026 Award Recipients
Stewart House, 1228 Wood Ave.
Past and present members of the Alumni Association Council (formerly AAB and NAC) are invited to stop by to share highlights of your tenure and meet this year's Alumni Award recipients. This event is by invitation only.

Time TBD | Shabbat Dinner with CC Community
Location TBD

6 p.m. | Women's Cutthroat Rugby
Washburn Field

6:30-10 p.m. | CC Tigers Hockey Homecoming Watch Party
Goat Patch Brewery, 2727 N. Cascade Ave. #123
Grab your classmates and join us at Goat Patch Brewing Company to cheer on your CC Tigers and enjoy a pint of the CC beer, Tiger Tail Blonde Ale. This event is free to attend, food and drinks available for purchase. Pre-registration required!
*Please note: This event is not recommended for anyone under 21 years of age

7 p.m. | CC Hockey vs. TBD
Ed Robson Arena, CC Campus
Limited game tickets will be available for online purchase via Colorado College Ticketmaster in September. Notice of ticket sales will be emailed to individuals pre-registered for Homecoming. Register early; most home games sell out!

8 p.m. | Men's Rugby Match
Washburn Field 

FRIDAY REUNION RECEPTIONS AND DINNERS

50th Reunion: Class of 1976
5–8 p.m. | Reception
Bemis Lounge and Dining Hall
Join classmates for an informal reception and CC Tigers Hockey Watch party in Bemis.

40th Reunion: Class of 1986
5-7 p.m. | Class Meetup
COATI Uprise, 514 S. Tejon St.
Join your classmates for drinks and conversation at this casual meetup.

30th Reunion: Class of 1996
5-7 p.m. | Class Meetup
Trainwreck, 812 S. Sierra Madre St.
Join your classmates for drinks and conversation at this casual meetup.

Meetups for Classes of 1970-72, 1981, 2001, and 2006
6:30 p.m. | CC Tigers Hockey Homecoming Watch Party*
Goat Patch Brewery, 2727 N. Cascade Ave. #123

*Please note: The Hockey Homecoming Watch Party is open to all CC Homecoming attendees. Be sure to include this event in your Homecoming registration as space is limited and pre-registration is required. 21+

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SATURDAY, OCT. 10

8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | Active Tigers
Join us Saturday morning and get active with fellow Tigers!

• 8:30-10 a.m. | Cross Country Alumni Fun Run and Reception
  Adam F. Press Fitness Center, North Entrance
  Join the Athletics Department and other Cross Country alumni for a fun run in Monument Valley Park followed by a reception on the Adam F. Press Fitness Center North entrance patio.
  
  
• Time TBD | Community Service Project with CC's Collaborative for Community Engagement Office
  Event project and location TBD
  
  
• 9–9:25 a.m. | Meditation
  Shove Memorial Chapel
  Begin your morning with meditation. Enjoy an opportunity to connect with oneself, and to ground oneself in stillness before the start of the day through meditation. No experience is necessary, all are welcome.  
  
  
• 9:35–10 a.m. | Qigong
  Shove Memorial Chapel
  Enjoy simple meditative movements in the quiet of Shove Memorial Chapel. No experience necessary. Qigong combines movement, meditation, visualization, and sound for greater health and wellbeing through the body.
  
  
• 9-11 a.m. | CC Alumni Hike
  Garden of the Gods
  CC shuttle will depart campus at 8:45 a.m. from Cascade Ave. near Charles L. Tutt Library or alumni can meet on the north side of the Garden of the Gods main parking area by 9 a.m. The hike will be an easy four-mile loop trail. * Please note, there are limited spaces in the shuttle. All persons riding in the vehicle will be required to have their own seat with a seatbelt. Please plan to bring water. 
  Hike Information
  
  
• 10 a.m. –12 p.m. | Pickleball Open Play
  CC tennis courts near Washburn Field
  Calling all pickleball enthusiasts! Gather your friends, plan to meet new ones, and join us for some friendly pickup games. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this event promises fun for all skill levels. Equipment will be provided, or feel free to bring your own.

9 a.m.–3 p.m. | Homecoming Check-In
First Floor, Charles L. Tutt Library
Upon arrival, all alumni and guests should check in to receive an official name tag and a final schedule of events. You will also receive a complimentary voucher for a hand-crafted drink from Mountain Brews Coffee, redeemable onsite.

9–11:30 a.m. | William Jackson Palmer Founders Society Induction and Donor Brunch
This event is by invitation only.

9–10 a.m. | Economics and Business Department Open House
Palmer Hall, Room 118
Join Lora Louise Broady, Visiting Executive in Residence along with staff and faculty from the Economics and Business Department for an open house with coffee, tea, and light breakfast snacks.

9 a.m.–5 p.m. | CC Bookstore Open Hours
819 N. Tejon St.

10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Coffee with the Education Department Alumni, Retired Staff, and Faculty
Mierow House

10 a.m.–4 p.m. | CC Athletics Department Gear Sale
South end of the track, near Washburn Field
Everything must go! Cash and Venmo accepted on site.

11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Homecoming Picnic
Homecoming Tent, Cutler Quad
The Office of Alumni and Family Relations invites alumni and their families to gather and reconnect over lunch under the tent.
Cost: $20 per person, free for children 12 and under

12 p.m. | Rugby Alumni vs. Student Match
Donald Autrey Field (Yampa)

1–2 p.m. | College Update: Panel Featuring President Manya Whitaker and Campus Leaders
Kathryn Mohrman Theatre, Armstrong Hall
Hear the latest CC news, from what is happening on campus today, to our vision for the future.

2:30–3:30 p.m. | Alumni Association Awards Ceremony
Kathryn Mohrman Theatre, Armstrong Hall
All alumni and guests are invited to join us for the presentation of the Benezet, Worner, Riley, and Spirit of Adventure Awards.

3:30–5 p.m. | Interfaith Open House
Interfaith House (former Delta Gamma House), 1025 N. Nevada Ave.
Curious about Spirituality at CC? Stop by the Interfaith House for tea, cookies, & conversation with the Chaplain's Office Staff.

3:30–5:30 p.m. | Greek Homecoming Social
Hybl Community Center, 1107 N. Nevada Ave.
Calling all fraternity and sorority alumni! Reconnect with old friends, brothers, and sisters. CC’s Greek houses will be open for tours and reminiscing. All chapters, past and present, are encouraged to attend. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to celebrate our shared legacy with active sorority and fraternity members. 

4:30–6 p.m. | Community of Color Reception
Location TBD
Reception for CC alumni, students, faculty, and staff. All are welcome to attend. 

6 p.m. and later | Class Reunion Reception and Dinners
See specific class reunion event details below.

9–11:30 p.m. | Homecoming After Hours
Homecoming Tent, Cutler Quad
Dance to music from a live DJ and bands. This event is not recommended for those under 18 years of age.
 

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SATURDAY REUNION RECEPTIONS AND DINNERS

60th Reunion: Classes of 1970, 1971, and 1972
6-9 p.m. | Dinner
Deco Lounge and Taste Restaurant, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St.

50th Reunion: Class of 1976
6–9 p.m. | Reception and Dinner
Cheyenne Mountain Resort, 3225 Broadmoor Valley Rd.

45th Reunion: Class of 1981
6–9 p.m. | Dinner
Phantom Canyon Brewery, 2 E. Pikes Peak Ave.

40th Reunion: Class of 1986
6–9 p.m. | Reception
Bemis Lounge and Great Hall, Bemis Hall

35th Reunion: Class of 1991
6:30–8:30 p.m. | Dinner
Trainwreck, 812 S. Sierra Madre St.

30th Reunion: Class of 1996
6:30–8:30 p.m. | Reception and Dinner
McHugh Commons, John Lord Knight Apartments

25th Reunion: Class of 2001
6–9 p.m. | Reception
Gates Common Room, Palmer Hall

20th Reunion: Class of 2006
6–9 p.m. | Reception and Dinner
Armstrong Great Hall, Armstrong Hall

15th Reunion: Class of 2011
6–9 p.m. | Dinner
José Muldoon's, 222 N. Tejon St.

10th Reunion: Class of 2016
6:30-9 p.m. | Reception
Smith Family Gallery, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St.

5th Reunion: Class of 2021
TBD | Reception and Dinner
Location TBD

Young Alumni: Classes of 2022-2026
6:30–8 p.m. | Meetup
Location TBD

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SUNDAY, OCT. 11

9–11 a.m. | Light Brunch and Open Skate
Ed Robson Arena
Wrap up your weekend together with coffee and a light brunch in Ed Robson Arena. Skate rentals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Waivers are required for all skate participants. 

10 a.m.–2 p.m. | CC Bookstore Open Hours
819 N. Tejon St.

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