Schedule for Trinity Homecoming & Family Weekend 2008

Friday October 3, 2008

Breakfast
Melton Dining Hall (pay at the register)

Family Registration
Admissions Office–Peterson Wing, McLennan Academic Bldg

Alumni Chapel
ATO Chapel

Attend chapel and hear from the recipient of the 2008 Alumni of the Year Award.

TIU Golf Outing
Deerfield Golf Club

Join us for an afternoon of golf at Deerfield Golf Club. The day begins with a light lunch before we hit the course for a four-person scramble format. The tournament is followed by dinner in the Deerfield Golf Club dining hall. A silent auction will be held, and prizes will be given for a variety of best and worst shots, plus prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Join old friends or make some new ones. The price is $190 per golfer. You are encouraged to recruit your own foursome, though you can sign up as an individual. For more information or to register for the event, please visit www.tiugolfouting.com. All proceeds go to benefit TIU Athletics and the TIU Student-Athlete.

Star Wars: Battle on the Planet of Hoth
McLennan Academic Building Atrium

Enjoy an evening of epic gaming! Dr. Steven Fratt, director of the School of Humanities, chair of the History Department, and professor of history at Trinity International University’s Trinity College, will lead us through one of his Star Wars games that he is offering this fall for Trinity student enjoyment.

Saturday October 4, 2008

5K FUN Run/Walk – brought to you by Running for Hope
Sports Fields
Sponsored by Hampton Inn & Suites, Lincolnshire

Reach beyond your limits and join us for a morning run or walk with Elie Hasbani (MA ’02), founder of Running for Hope. Running for Hope is an organization that seeks to provide for those in the third world who have lost limbs as a result of war. Regular hosts of 5K events, Running for Hope will elevate this event to a new level of athletic competition and fun. Check-in opens at 7:15 am. Preregister and arrive early for your free T-shirt. Complimentary snack packs provided.  For additional information on Running for Hope, please visit www.runningforhope.com.

Alumni Soccer Game
Schartner Field

For more information, contact athletics at 847.317.7027.

Fall Softball Scrimmage
Softball Field

For more information, contact athletics at 847.317.7027.

Alumni & Family Continental Breakfast
H.G. Rodine Global Ministry Building, Hinkson Hall
FREE!  with special guests William J. Moulder, PhD (MDiv ’69) & Casey Getz (BA ’02)

Start the day out right! Join us for a free continental breakfast while enjoying morning devotions from Professor of Biblical Studies William Moulder, PhD, and Casey Getz, director of Music Ministries for Terrace Shores Evangelical Free Church.

Enrichment Class
H. G. Rodine Global Ministry Building, Room 124

Obama v. McCain, Religion and Presidential Elections
Paul J. Maurer, PhD

With the presidential election only a month away, electoral buzz will be all around us, but how Christians think about politics has changed. In anticipation of this historic election, Dr. Maurer will offer a glimpse into the role of religion in the White House, beginning with FDR through Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan, and reflections on the role of faith in the campaigns of Senators McCain and Obama.(Dr. Maurer’s doctoral studies in political science include an emphasis on American presidency. He is writing a book on the religious rhetoric of Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan.)

Alumni Men’s Baseball Game & Barbeque
Baseball Field

For more information, contact Coach Tom Raven at traven@tiu.edu.

Enrichment Class
H.G. Rodine Global Ministry Building, Room 125

U-PREP 101: Practical Guidelines for College Preparation
Aaron Mahl

U-Prep 101 is designed to give students and parents an opportunity to hear from an admissions professional on how best to prepare academically, financially, and spiritually for college. The presentation covers relevant topics such as suggested high school courses, the college application process, the campus visit, standardized tests, how to pay for college, and the case for Christ-centered higher education.(Aaron Mahl has more than five years of professional admissions experience.  He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communications and a Master of Science degree in Higher Education Administration.  Aaron has developed the U-Prep101 seminar because he is passionate about preparing high school students and their parents  for the college search and selection process.)

Alumni & Family Hospitality Tent
Center Field

Stop by the Alumni & Family Hospitality Tent to receive your free welcome gift from the Alumni & Parent Relations Office. While you are there pick up something from the bookstore table, meet with staff and faculty, and get caught up with student life at Trinity.

Recent Alumni Tailgate Party
Meyer Sports Complex Parking Lot

FREE! Calling all 2004-2008 alums—Join your classmates for a traditional tailgate feast! Last year we saw nearly two hundred people come on out for this event, and we hope to see even more this year. All food is free, compliments of Alumni & Parent Relations!

Alumni Reunion Tailgate Parties
Meyer Sports Complex Parking Lot

FREE! Join your classmates for a traditional tailgate feast! All food is free, compliments of Alumni & Parent Relations! This year’s tailgate parties include several groups:

Classes of 2004–2008 Tailgate
Classes of 1998–2003 Tailgate
Classes of 1994–1997Tailgate

Class of 1978: 30-year Reunion
Class of 1983: 25-year Reunion

Interested in helping? We are looking for class reps to help with cooking and to contact one another. Contact us at alumni@tiu.edu if you are willing to lend a hand!

The World Gets Smaller…
Alumni & Family Hospitality Tent at Center Field

Alumni, we are introducing an exclusive online alumni community!  Come on by the tent for a quick demonstration and your chance to win a $250 gas card.  Demonstrations running every 15 minutes.

Kids Carnival Games
Center Field

Parents, you won’t want to miss this area! Our kids’ center will have inflatable  moonwalks, interactive games, and lots of fun for both you and the kids!

Men’s Football Game
Sports Field  TIU vs. William Penn University

4:15*-6:15 p.m.

The 5th Quarter
Athletic Fields & Meyer Sports Complex

After cheering on the Trojans from the stands, this is your chance to flex your competitive muscles! With games for all ages and skill levels, you won’t want to miss these two hours of intense fun and laughter for the whole family!

*To begin immediately following the conclusion of the football game.

Trinity Pizza & Ice Cream Social
Alumni & Family Hospitality Tent at Center Field

FREE! Grab a few pieces of pizza and quiet that sweet tooth with Trinity’s Pizza & Ice Cream Social. Top off the night by spending an amazing evening with the Trinity Gospel Choir.

Trinity Sibling Sleepover

Brothers and sisters eight and older get to spend the night in the Trinity residence halls! Parents must sign waiver forms at check-in. It is Trinity’s policy to not allow members of the opposite sex to be present in dorm rooms after visiting hours; therefore, it is the responsibility of the Trinity student to make arrangements for sibling(s) to sleep in dorm rooms of those of the same sex.