October 5, 2024
There's still time to register for Homecoming 2024! Join us for a weekend packed with exciting events. On Friday, celebrate our Athletics Hall of Fame inductees. Saturday kicks off with a Chapel Service, followed by the Alumni Awards and Emeritus Club Induction. Enjoy a delicious tailgate lunch before cheering on the Muskies at the big game. End the evening with live music and a special tribute to Lakeland icons. Don't miss this opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and celebrate Lakeland’s legacy. Register today!
Hall of Fame Induction Reception and Program
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:
Tailgate lunch
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Younger Family Campus Center - Second Floor
Don't miss out on our annual Homecoming tailgate before the big game! Enjoy a delicious tailgate lunch featuring grilled burgers, brats, hot dogs, veggie burgers, French fries, baked beans, a salad bar with assorted picnic and pasta salads, coleslaw, fluffs, and cookies. Lunch is available for just $13/adult and $7/child (12 and under). Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Join us for great food, drinks, and fun!
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
We invite you to the second floor of the Younger Family Campus Center for a special 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 live music performances as we reflect on the profound impact that President Stephen Gould, Professor J. Garland Schilcutt, and Reverend David Lauer had on Lakeland and its students.
Dinner will be served from 4:30-7 p.m. for $19 per person, featuring Roasted Herb Airline Chicken, Baked Salmon, Pesto Red Potatoes, Garlic Honey Carrots, a full salad bar, and assorted cookies. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will also be available for purchase.
Register today or pay at the door. Don’t miss this evening of tribute, connection, and celebration during Homecoming 2024.
Alumni Baseball Game
Saturday, September 28, 9:45 a.m. – Baseball Field
Join baseball alumni in a friendly competition! Contact Kevin Post if interested.
Alumnae Softball Game
Saturday, October 5, 10 a.m. – Softball Field
Join softball alumnae in a friendly competition! Contact Lauren Greif if interested.
Alumnae Women’s Basketball Game
Saturday, October 5, 10:30 a.m. – Wolzten Gym
Join basketball alumnae in a friendly competition! Contact Ashley Lona if interested.
Alumni Band Rehearsal
Saturday, October 5, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.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.
Alumni Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, October 5, 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
Saturday, October 5, 12 p.m. – Woltzen Gym
Join basketball alumni in a friendly competition! Contact Sam Schroeder if interested.
