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July 28, 2016

Celebrate our 150th year at Homecoming 2016!

September 23 - 25, 2016

Revisit. Reconnect. Remember.

This Homecoming will be our biggest yet as we celebrate our 150th anniversary, showcasing our history and the influential relationships that continue to impact our community today. With this celebration, we are featuring new events that will help you rediscover your roots in Roberts and inspire you to make a difference in the lives of those around you!

Five year reunions will take place throughout the weekend. Reunion years (Classes ending in ‘6’ and ‘1’) have designated areas to meet during the Taste of Roberts: Hors d’ouevres & Reunions event on Saturday night.

Share your memories and pictures with us by using #Roberts150 on social media or go to www.roberts.edu/story to share your story today!

150th Celebration Homecoming Highlights

 Friday, September 23

  • Yesteryears Brunch: Honoring alumni who graduated in '66 or earlier. Featuring Guest Speaker Dr. Elvera Berry '63.*
  • Special 150th Homecoming Speaker: Paul Patton
  • Legacy Leadership Luncheon* (Invite Only)
  • 150th Celebration Historical Display Reception
  • 50th Class Anniversary Dinner*
  • Circle Member Hors d'Oeuvres Reception* (Invite Only)
  • Women's Alumni Soccer Game*
  • B.T. Talks - 150th Speaker Series (Jeffery McPherson & Timothy VandeBrake)
  • Men's Alumni Soccer Tournament*
  • 150th Celebration Concert*
  • Captain America: Civil War Movie with Popcorn & Nacho Bar

 Saturday, September 26

  • 18th Annual Greg Greve Alumni 5K Race*
  • Prayer Partner Coffee Hour with President Deana Porterfield*
  • B.T. Talks - 150th Speaker Series (Rod Basset & Susanne Mohnkern)
  • Cross Country Invitational
  • Homecoming Parade
  • Homecoming Tent, Family Entertainment, Food, and Student Fundraisers
  • 25th & 40th Anniversary Luncheons*
  • Tours of the newly renovated Merlin G. Smith Hall
  • Campus Tours
  • Women's Alumni Volleyball Game*
  • Women's Soccer Game vs. Salem International University
  • B.T. Talks - 150th Speaker Series (Doug Cullum & Elvera Berry)
  • Annual Apple Picking
  • Parents Coffee, Cider and Donuts Meet & Greet*
  • Academic Meet & Greet: New Five-Schools*
  • Men's Soccer Game vs. Bentley University
  • Wind Ensemble Concert
  • Taste of Roberts: Hors D'oeuvres and Reunions - the centerpiece of Homecoming with our 5-Year Reunions!
  • Saturday Night Live 150th Edition Celebration - Entertainment by Students

Sunday, September 27th

  • Pancake Breakfast: Fundraiser for Athletics Redhawks Club
  • Pearce Memorial Church pre-service interview with Doug Cullum, Vice President and Dean of Northeastern Seminary
  • Worship Service featuring President Deana Porterfield, Alumni Choir and special benediction from Paul Patton as B.T. Roberts at Pearce Memorial Church

For a detailed schedule and visiting information go to www.roberts.edu/homecoming.