Venture Boldly
College Engagement, Office of Advancement
2 East South Street
Galesburg, IL 61401
We are excited to welcome Knox alumni, family, and friends to campus for Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend.
Click a date to view the day's events.
11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Check In & Welcome Center
Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union—New hours!
Welcome to campus! Pick up your name tag and kick off the weekend of festivities!
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Fifty Year Club (FYC) Reception
Lincoln Room, Seymour Union
Appetizers and cash bar.
Registration required.
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Cherry St. Jazz Combo
Smokin' Willies, 161 North Cherry Street, Galesburg
Catch some great jazz music from the Cherry St. Combo.
7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Check In & Welcome Center
Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union—New hours!
Welcome to campus! Pick up your name tag and kick off the weekend of festivities!
8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Return to the Classroom
Various Campus Locations
Knox is all about lifelong learning. We welcome you to return to the classroom and sit in on any classes listed here.
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Lunch with your Student
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Green Oaks Tour
Green Oaks Biological Field Station, 1797 Truroturn Road, Victoria, IL 61485
Enjoy a tour provided by Director Green Oaks Field Research Center Stuart Allison and visit the new Knight Living & Learning Center, completed in spring of 2025. Find directions online, or use the address above for GPS directions.
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Knox Farm Tour
High Tunnels, 422 South Academy Street, Galesburg
Learn about ongoing Knox Farm projects and research in the high tunnels, with a tour led by the Knox Farm Crew.
4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Academic Showcase and Reception
South Lawn, Old Main
Join us under the tent as professors, students, parents, and alumni kick off Homecoming and Family & Friends Weekend. Families can meet the faculty guiding their students. And alumni will learn what today’s majors are working on. Light refreshments served.
5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., President's Circle
Petrovich Atrium, Alumni Hall
The President's Circle recognizes individuals, businesses, and organizations who give to Knox College at a leadership level, beginning with annual gifts of $1,837 or more. During Homecoming, we invite you to celebrate the incredible impact you have on our entire community.
By invitation only.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., 1975 Reunion Reception
Gill Atrium, Umbeck Science—Mathematics Center
Appetizers and cash bar.
Registration required.
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Knox-Lombard Hall of Fame
Lincoln/Skylight Rooms, Seymour Union
A celebration of the 2025 Hall of Fame inductees:
Becky Mowers Nelson '04
Jason Maclin '07
Vernice Mendrek
1975-76 Swimming and Diving Team
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Celebrate Knox
South Lawn, Old Main
Celebrate all things Knox at this casual gathering! Come meet with your classmates, other Knox parents and families, and President McGadney. Areas will be designated for Reunion years.
Registration required.
9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Almost Midnight Breakfast (Young Alumni Only)
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
Did you graduate between 2015 and 2025? Enjoy a nostalgic (almost) midnight breakfast with friends.
Registration required.
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Check In & Welcome Center
Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union—New hours!
Welcome to campus! Pick up your name tag and kick off the weekend of festivities!
10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Knox Today
South Lawn, Old Main
We welcome alumni, parents, and friends of the College to meet the leadership team to learn more about Knox today and have the opportunity to ask questions.
10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Convocation
South Lawn, Old Main
Join us for the 50th Reunion processional, and Alumni Achievement, Young Alumni Achievement, and Knox Service Award presentations.
Max Potthoff '14, Young Alumni Achievement Award
Martin Reichel '71, Alumni Achievement Award
Kathy St. Cyr '68, Knox Service Award
11:00 a.m., Volleyball vs. Beloit College
Memorial Gym, T. Fleming Fieldhouse
11:00 a.m., Tailgating
Tailgate Lot behind Knosher Bowl
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Food Trucks
Knox Street, across from Knosher Bowl and Prats Field
Enjoy food from a variety of local food trucks. Food is free to Knox alumni, students, and families!
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m., Class of 1975 Induction and Fifty Year Club (FYC) Lunch
Lincoln/Skylight/Oak Rooms, Seymour Union
Registration required.
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., Knox Farm Tour
High Tunnels, 422 South Academy Street, Galesburg
Learn about ongoing Knox Farm projects and research in the high tunnels, with a tour led by the Knox Farm Crew.
1:00 p.m., Football vs. Grinnell College
Knosher Bowl
Come to halftime to celebrate the 2025 Knox-Lombard Athletic Hall of Fame inductees.
1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Knox is Lit
Whitcomb Art Center
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Open Theatre Rehearsal
Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
The Knox Theatre Department invites you to an open rehearsal of their fall production, "Our Town", by Thornton Wilder. Please enter or exit quietly as you wish.
1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m., Class of 1975 Reunion Photo
North Steps, Alumni Hall
2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Portrait Photos
Under the ginkgo tree, Seymour Library
Capture this memorable weekend with a professional photo! Local photographer Bill Dickerson will be located near Seymour Library to snap photos of alumni, families, and students. Photos will be available for free download from the Knox College Flickr album.
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Music Showcase
Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts
A sampling of music from some of our choral and insturmental ensembles.
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fraternity and Sorority Open Houses
Various campus locations.
Beta Theta Pi, 304 South Cedar Street
Delta Delta Delta, Delta Lodge, 386 South Academy Street
Kappa Kappa Gamma, KKG House, 320 West Brooks Street
Phi Gamma Delta, 218 South Cedar Street
Pi Beta Phi, Pi Phi Bungalow, 396 South Academy Street
Sigma Nu, 516 South West Street
Tau Kappa Epsilon, 160 West South Street
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Student and Affinity Group Receptions
Various campus locations.
Common Ground, LGBTQ+ Club, Gender and Sexuality Center, 161 West South Street
Lo Nuestro/MEChA, Casa Latina, 643 South West Street
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Reunion Reception and Photos
South Lawn, Old Main
Reunion Classes! Gather up your classmates for your Reunion photo! Photos will be available for free download from the Knox College Flickr album.
1970 - 5:00 p.m.
1980 - 5:05 p.m.
1985 - 5:10 p.m.
1990 - 5:15 p.m.
1995 - 5:20 p.m.
2000 - 5:25 p.m.
2005 - 5:30 p.m.
2010 - 5:35 p.m.
2015 - 5:40 p.m.
2020 - 5:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Homecoming and Family & Friends Dinner
Featuring comedian Pam Schuller '09
South Lawn, Old Main
Join us for dinner on the South Lawn. All milestone classes will celebrate their Reunion in a designated space.
Cash bar. Registration required.
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Class of 1975 Reunion Dinner
Soangetaha Country Club, 238 North Soangetaha Road, Galesburg
Celebrate your 50th Reunion!
Cash bar. Registration required.
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Brunch
Hard Knox Cafe, Seymour Union
What should I do first?
Make your room reservations now at a local hotel or airbnb.
How do I register?
Registration is open. Let us know you're coming to campus!
Who should I reach out to if I have a question about Family & Friends events?
Contact the Office of College Engagement at engage@knox.edu or 309-341-7238.
Where can I find Knox apparel and gifts?
Shop a wide variety of items in the online bookstore, and wear your new Knox gear to campus! When on campus you can visit the Knox Bookstore in the lower level of Seymour Union. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday; 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday; and 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday.
Other questions?
Contact the Office of College Engagement at engage@knox.edu or 309-341-7238.
Throughout the weekend you will have opportunities to celebrate, reminisce with friends, visit faculty and staff, cheer on the Prairie Fire, and just have fun! Download a campus map.
To make sure you don’t miss anything, update your email and home address. Update your info online or send updates to records@knox.edu.
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Printed on Saturday, October 4, 2025
