October 5, 2024
Registration is now LIVE for Homecoming 2024! Explore our exciting lineup of events, including the Alumni Awards and Class of '74 Emeritus Club Induction Brunch, Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet, chapel service, alumni athletic games and more. Enjoy live music, a special tribute to Lakeland icons President Steve Gould, Prof. J. Garland Schilcutt and Rev. David Lauer, and plenty of student-alumni engagement opportunities. Plus, don't miss out on the tailgating fun and the big football game! Join us for a memorable weekend.
Alumni Baseball Game
Saturday, Sept. 28 – 9:45 a.m. - Baseball Field
Join baseball alumni in a friendly competition! Contact Kevin Post (postkr@lakeland.edu) if interested.
Luxe Golf – Student/Alumni Engagement Opportunity
Monday, Sept. 30 – 7:30 p.m. – Franklin, WI
7065 S Ballpark Dr, Franklin, WI 53132
More information to come. If interested in learning more, please contact (alumni@lakeland.edu)
Luxe Golf Bays: 57 Bay Driving Range in Franklin, Wisconsin | Luxe Golf Bays
Hall of Fame Induction Reception and Program
Friday, Oct. 4 – 5:30 p.m./6:15 p.m. - Younger Family Campus Center Event Space
Reception starts at 5:30 p.m., with the induction program beginning at 6:15 p.m. Reservations are required. $35/adult, $15/child. Please contact David Gallianetti at gallianettidd@lakeland.edu or 920-565-1119 with any questions. This class includes:
Chapel service
9 a.m. - Ley Chapel
Join our campus chaplain for a 30-minute celebration of faith and remembrance, honoring those we have lost this past year. The service will conclude with a guided walk to the Campus Center Event Space, seamlessly transitioning to the reception for the Alumni Awards and Emeritus Club induction, honoring the class of '74.
Alumni Awards and Emeritus Club induction
9:45 - 11 a.m. - Younger Family Campus Center Event Space
Help us celebrate this year’s alumni award recipients and the inductees into the Emeritus Club. Membership into the esteemed Emeritus Club is limited to alumni with a Mission House or Lakeland College graduation date of at least half-a-century ago. Each year, the newest members of this respected club are inducted during Homecoming and recognized for their longstanding relationship with their alma mater. This year, we will honor the class of 1974. Reception will start at 9:45 a.m., with an official program starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $20/person and includes delicious brunch items.
Registration is required. If you are a member of the class of 1974, please contact Sydney Pingitore (alumni@lakeland.edu or 920-565-1023 ext. 2159), as your entry is complimentary.
The alumni award winners are:
Alumnae Softball Game
10 a.m. - Softball Field
Join softball alumnae in a friendly competition! Contact Lauren Greif (greifl@lakeland.edu) if interested.
Alumnae Women's Basketball Game
10:30 a.m. - Wolzten Gym
Join basketball alumnae in a friendly competition! Contact Ashley Lona (lonaan@lakeland.edu) if interested.
Alumni band rehearsal
10:30 - 11:15 p.m. - Verhulst Band Room
Join the Lakeland University band for rehearsal! The band will be playing during the game, and alumni are encouraged to play along with them in the stands! You'll rehearse a few tunes during the rehearsal. If you don't have your own instrument, some school instruments are available. To request an instrument for the day, or if you have any questions, please contact Evan Chancellor, Director of Bands, at chancellore@lakeland.edu.
Tailgate lunch
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Younger Family Campus Center - Second Floor
Join us for our annual Homecoming tailgate before the game! There is a tailgate lunch available ($13/adult, $7/child - 12 and under) and alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase!
Alumni choir rehearsal
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Verhulst Choir Room
Join the Lakeland choir for a short rehearsal! Afterwards, help our choir sing the National Anthem before football kicks off at 1 p.m.! Any questions, please contact Emily Alvarez, Director of Choral Activities, at alvareze@lakeland.edu.
Alumni Men’s Basketball Game
12 p.m. - Woltzen Gym
Join basketball alumni in a friendly competition! Contact Sam Schroeder (schroedersa2@lakeland.edu) if interested.
Football game
1 p.m. - Taylor Field
Kickoff! Go Muskies! The Homecoming game features the Lakeland University Muskies vs. Benedictine University! Concessions will be available for purchase.
Muskie Women’s Soccer Game
5:30 p.m. - Taylor Field
Cheer on the Lakeland Muskies women's soccer team as they take on the Aurora University Spartans. Join us right after the football game for this exciting matchup!
Power of Three: Tribute to President Stephen Gould, Prof. J. Garland Schilcutt and Rev. David Lauer
4 p.m. - Campus Center Event Space
Join us on the second floor of the Younger Family Campus Center for a live music event featuring the band Pageant, with Lakeland alumni Tim Krueger '74, Barb (Stovall) Williams '75, Dave Pebler '75, Charlie Tiede '75, and friends of LU Suzie Smith and Dan Krueger. Enjoy performances that showcase the diverse musical talents of our alumni and friends for special tributes to President Stephen Gould, the late Professor J. Garland Schilcutt, and the late Reverend David Lauer. This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with fellow Muskies during 2024 Homecoming and engage with alumni from various classes, celebrate with us, and meet current students. Join us to honor these notable individuals and create lasting memories at this unique gathering.
