Gordon College Homecoming & Family Weekend 2018: Full Schedule

8:30am EDT

Dedication: Lane Cafe

Join us for the dedication of the new Lane Cafe in the dining hall.

Friday September 28, 2018 8:30am - 8:45am EDT
Lane Student Center

9:00am EDT

Parents and Friends Prayer Time

All are invited to join this year's kick-off meeting for Gordon's Parents and Friends Prayer Group. Join us from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 28 as we gather at Wilson House to pray for the College and the needs of Gordon friends and families. To register, go to parents.gordon.edu/parentsandfriendsprayer.

Friday September 28, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Wilson House

Gatherings & Reunions

10:25am EDT

Homecoming Convocation

We are excited to have Bob Goff, author of New York Times Best-Selling books Love Does and Everybody Always, as our Homecoming Convocation speaker. Bob calls himself a "recovering lawyer" because after practicing law for 25 years, then becoming the Honorary Consul to Uganda, he gave up his law firm to pursue writing and speaking full time. The U.S. Department of State recognizes Goff as a diplomat due to his work with Love Does, formerly known as Restore International, a non-profit organization he founded that has been fighting for human rights and providing education to children in conflict zones for over 15 years.

The Dick and Judy Gross Servant-Leader Award and the Eric Liddell Sportsmanship Award will be presented to students at this Convocation.

Speakers

Bob Goff

Bob Goff is the author of New York Times Best-Selling books Love Does and Everybody Always. Bob calls himself a "recovering lawyer" because after practicing law for 25 years, then becoming the Honorary Consul to Uganda, he gave up his law firm to pursue writing and speaking... Read More →

Friday September 28, 2018 10:25am - 11:15am EDT
A.J. Gordon Memorial Chapel

Arts & Academics

3:00pm EDT

Dedication: Career and Connection Institute (CCI)

Join us for the dedication of the new Career and Connection Institute on the second floor of Jenks.

Friday September 28, 2018 3:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
Jenks - CCI

Homecoming Exclusive

4:00pm EDT

"Freud's Last Session"

Jeff Miller directs the off-Broadway hit, Freud’s Last Session, for Homecoming audiences September 26 through 29. The play is an imagined conversation between the legendary psychoanalyst of the title and his guest, a rising young Oxford don named C. S. Lewis, on the day England enters World War II and just weeks before Freud takes his own life. Freud and Lewis clash about love, sex, the existence of God and the meaning of life in this deeply touching play filled with humor and wit, exploring the mind, heart and soul of two brilliant men who come at the greatest questions of all time from very different perspectives.

Click here to view showtimes and purchase tickets. $15 General Admission, $10 Students + Gordon Fac/staff.

Friday September 28, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Margaret Jensen Theatre, Barrington Center for the Arts

Arts & Academics

5:30pm EDT

Gordon Rowing Boat Dedication

The Gordon rowing team invites you to join them for an evening of celebration at our rustic boathouse on Chebacco Lake. Refreshments and a semi-formal reception to follow the 5:30pm ceremony, which will consist of hearing the stories behind the names of four new boats as well as a formal christening. Honorees of the evening include Rio silver medalist Genevra Stone as well as several donors and alumni rowers of the college.

Friday September 28, 2018 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
The Boathouse 19 Wood Drive, Essex

Athletics

5:30pm EDT

Scottie Bowl II hosted by Gravity House

5:30 P.M. Tailgating
6:30 P.M. Kickoff
Brigham Athletic Complex

A fall chill whisks through the stadium as the lights burn bright. Gordon spirit fills the bleachers in anticipation of witnessing Gordon’s annual All-Star Flag Football game. Whether it’s the sideline interviews, free food, t-shirts, face painting, lip sync battle, or fast paced flag football, we know one thing; you won’t want to miss it. Brought to you by the Alumni Office, Gravity House, CEC, and REC-IM, join us on Friday, September 28th as we GO FOR II.

Follow @scottiebowlofficial on Instagram and Facebook for updates and additional information. Information will also be available at www.gravityhouse.org/scottiebowl. information. Information will also be available at www.gravityhouse.org/scottiebowl.

Friday September 28, 2018 5:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Brigham Athletic Complex

Homecoming Exclusive

7:00pm EDT

Softball Alumni Open House

Open to all softball alumni and their families.

Friday September 28, 2018 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Magnolia 525

Athletics

8:00pm EDT

2018 Homecoming Awards: A Celebration of Faithful Leadership

Celebrate the individuals who embody Gordon’s mission in the world and hear unbelievable stories by Bob Goff! Join us on Friday, September 28 for a fun and inspiring evening of storytelling in honor of our awardees. Tickets available for $10 at https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/996846.

Honoring the recipients of:

George F. Bennett Leadership Award - Wai-Kwong Seck, CEO of Asia Pacific for State Street
A. J. Gordon Missionary Service Award - Paul '81 and Lucinda '79 Bentley
Gordon Alumni of the Year Award - Nathan Ubelauer ‘92
Gordon Young Alumni Award - Katie Thompson ‘12
Winifred Currie Award in Education - Christopher Brooks ‘93
Jack Good Community Service Award - Andrea Polnaszek ‘94
Alumni Entrepreneur of the Year - Kevin ‘09 and Ryn '10 Grant
Honorary Alumni Award- JoDee Herschend
Lifetime Achievement Award - Dr. Bert Hodges
2018 Athletics Hall of Honor inductees: Stephen Heintz '87 (Men's Basketball), Marion "Nonie" (Halpin) Hodges '65 (Field Hockey, Women's Basketball), Wally King '71B (Men's Basketball– Barrington), Sara (Baker) Lake '01 (Women's Soccer, Women's Basketball, Softball), Cliff "Nubby" McCrath (Men's Soccer Coach, 1960-1966), and Aaron Trigg '10 (Men's Basketball)

Speakers

Bob Goff

Friday September 28, 2018 8:00pm - 9:30pm EDT
A.J. Gordon Memorial Chapel

Homecoming Exclusive

9:30pm EDT

"Freud's Last Session"

Jeff Miller directs the off-Broadway hit, Freud’s Last Session, for Homecoming audiences September 26 through 29. The play is an imagined conversation between the legendary psychoanalyst of the title and his guest, a rising young Oxford don named C. S. Lewis, on the day England enters World War II and just weeks before Freud takes his own life. Freud and Lewis clash about love, sex, the existence of God and the meaning of life in this deeply touching play filled with humor and wit, exploring the mind, heart and soul of two brilliant men who come at the greatest questions of all time from very different perspectives.

Click here for showtimes and to purchase tickets. $15 General Admission, $10 Students + Gordon Fac/staff.

Friday September 28, 2018 9:30pm - 11:00pm EDT
Margaret Jensen Theatre, Barrington Center for the Arts

Arts & Academics

8:00am EDT

Women's Lacrosse v. Alumni

Check out the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/290197338204786/

Saturday September 29, 2018 8:00am - 10:00am EDT
Brigham Athletic Complex

Athletics

8:00am EDT

Center for Balance, Mobility, and Wellness Tours

This community resource for healthy and active aging will be open 8:00 am - 1:30 pm, with tours every 15 minutes, beginning at 8:15 am and continuing until 1:15 pm, led by alumnus Sara Twombly '18. Meet current student staff Emily Richards, 20 and see her in action working with CBMW members.

More information on the CBMW can be found on their website at https://www.gordon.edu/balance.

Saturday September 29, 2018 8:00am - 1:30pm EDT
Center for Balance, Mobility and Wellness

Homecoming Exclusive

8:30am EDT

12th Annual Kids Fun Run

This once-around-the-quad run (about a 1/4 mile) is free for all children ages 10 and under. Medals will be given to all participants. The Fun Run begins at 8:30 a.m. and will take only a few minutes to complete, even at a walking pace! Free and open to any children.

Each child registered by September 11 will receive a race t-shirt. To register, email jen.migonis@gmail.com with the names of your children and the size of their shirts.

Saturday September 29, 2018 8:30am - 9:00am EDT
The Quad

Family Fun

8:30am EDT

Welcome Tent Opens

Saturday September 29, 2018 8:30am - 5:30pm EDT
The Quad

Homecoming Exclusive

9:00am EDT

12th Annual Scot Trot 5K

The course is almost completely flat with a few small hills. The race will begin at the center of campus with a full loop around the quad. Participants will run through the Gordon woods for great views and return to the quad for the final lap. Register online here by September 11th to be guaranteed a wicking running shirt. Race fee is $20.
Contact: jen.migonis@gmail.com

Saturday September 29, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
The Quad

Family Fun

10:00am EDT

Coffee with Hilary

Come early and grab a cup of coffee or a latte at Bistro 255 (inside Jenks), and then join us as we hear from alumna, Hilary (Sherratt) Yancey ‘12, about her book, Forgiving God-- the story of her pregnancy with her firstborn, Jackson, and his diagnosis with craniofacial microsomia. It’s a story of working to believe in miraculous healing, confronting God when the miracles didn’t look the way you expect, and learning to leave behind old expectations to make room for something wider, and wilder. You can find Hilary's book at https://www.amazon.com/Forgiving-God-Story-Hilary-Yancey/dp/1546032991

Speakers

Hilary Yancey

Hilary Yancey is a writer and philosopher living in Waco, Texas where she is in the final years of her PhD in philosophy at Baylor University. In Forgiving God: A Story of Faith, she walks through her son’s diagnosis with physical disabilities, their six-week stay in the NICU, and the unfamiliar road home. Hilary is passionate about sharing her journey of faith transformed by challenges, the work of wrestling with God, and ultimately, finding a new pa... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Reference Room, Jenks Learning Resource Center

Arts & Academics

10:00am EDT

Women's Tennis & Alumni Informal "Hit-Around"

Saturday September 29, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Brigham Athletic Complex

Athletics

10:00am EDT

Curious George Storytime Hour

Saturday September 29, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Bookstore, Lane Student Center

Family Fun

10:00am EDT

Nature Walk with Dr. Dorothy Boorse

What lives around the Gordon Woods trails? Come see local plants and animals in the Coy Pond and Gull Pond vicinity on a trail walk with Gordon professors and students. For alumni and families—things to be learned by every age! Check in at the Welcome Tent for this activity.

Saturday September 29, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
The Quad

Family Fun

10:00am EDT

Parents Reception with President and Mrs. Lindsay

President and Mrs. Lindsay invite you to join them as they host a reception for all parents. This is a great opportunity to meet President and Mrs. Lindsay, the Gordon administration and cabinet, and other Gordon parents. Light refreshments will be served. Gordon’s Parent Advisory Council will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have. We would love to meet you!

Saturday September 29, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Frost Lobby

Homecoming Exclusive

10:00am EDT

Gordon Baseball v. Alumni Game

Contact Robert.mansfield@gordon.edu for more information .

Saturday September 29, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
J. Tec White Field

Athletics

10:00am EDT

Gordon Softball v. Alumni

In case of rain, the game will be canceled the night before and posted on the Gordon College Softball Facebook page.

Saturday September 29, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Softball Field

Athletics

10:00am EDT

Volleyball v. Rivier University

Cheer on the Fighting Scots as they take on Rivier!

Saturday September 29, 2018 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Bennett Center

Athletics

10:30am EDT

JAF Reunion

Gather with professors and fellow alumni of the Jerusalem and Athens Forum.

Saturday September 29, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Pendragon, Frost Hall

Gatherings & Reunions

10:30am EDT

Phi Alpha Chi Reception

The annual gathering for Phi Alpha Chi members. Contact Craig Story at craig.story@gordon.edu with questions.

Saturday September 29, 2018 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Chester's Place

Gatherings & Reunions

11:00am EDT

Swim Team v. Alumni Meet

Saturday September 29, 2018 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Bennett Center

Athletics

11:00am EDT

Women's Field Hockey vs. Western New England

Cheer on the Fighting Scots as the Women's Field Hockey team takes on Western New England! The newly renovated track and turf will be formally dedicated during half-time.

Saturday September 29, 2018 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Brigham Athletic Complex

Athletics

11:00am EDT

Mental Health Art Exhibit

The Office of Student Life is pleased to welcome Lynda Cutrell's Many Faces of our Mental Health art exhibit to Gordon College for the 2018 fall semester. The exhibit contains a collection of portraits, paintings, and sculptures that present US census data and research on mental illnesses in a poignant and transparent way. Come and visit the collection on the first and second floors of the Ken Olsen Science Center. Tours with the artist are available at 11:15, 12:15, 1:15.

Saturday September 29, 2018 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Ken Olsen Science Center Lobby

Arts & Academics

11:00am EDT

La Vida Canoeing

Get out on the water with La Vida! La Vida staff will provide all necessary safety equipment and instruction, including a brief lesson. Participants may come and go as they please. Canoes can accommodate 2-3 people.

Saturday September 29, 2018 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Coy Pond dock

Family Fun

11:00am EDT

Kids' Activities Open

When the kids have fun, you have fun! The following drop-in activities will run continuously on campus for all to enjoy:

Inflatables
Trackless Train
Face Painting
Balloon Art

Saturday September 29, 2018 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
The Quad

Family Fun

11:00am EDT

Campus Connections

Visit representatives of some of our on-campus programs at tables under the Welcome Tent to find out how you (and your family) can get connected. Details to follow.

Saturday September 29, 2018 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
Welcome Tent, Quad

Homecoming Exclusive

11:00am EDT

Food Trucks & Pop-Ups

Enjoy food and drink from the following vendors:

Ipswich Clambake
Little Wolf Coffee
Captain Dusty's Ice Cream

Food and beverage are also available at Bistro 255 inside Jenks library, or in Lane Student Center.

Saturday September 29, 2018 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
The Quad

Homecoming Exclusive

11:00am EDT

Homecoming Marketplace

New in 2018, the Homecoming Marketplace offers a space to show off the rich artistic talent of the Gordon Community. Drop by the Marketplace tent to check out goods from Gordon's artists, makers and builders, and witness the creative genius of alumni, faculty, staff, and students.

Some of our fabulous vendors include:

Bloom Native floral arrangements
Katie Joy Nellis Art
Steven Schultz Photography
Heart to Life Designs
Sea Ropes Maine nautical handmade jewelry
Prospect Hill Handmade repurposed sweater gifts
White Pumpkin Design
Author Meadow Rue Merrill
Marilyn's Jam Session
Elissa Lincoln Art
Stockingfoot Knits
Clapping Waves Studio
...and more!

Saturday September 29, 2018 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
The Quad

Homecoming Exclusive

11:00am EDT

Homecoming Stage Opens

This year's Homecoming Stage will feature:

Jason Harro d
Instant Bingo, featuring alumnus Ben Drake
Wenham's own Music Man, Brian Doser
Martha Martha, with alumnus Aaron Wardwell '15
Student groups

Saturday September 29, 2018 11:00am - 5:00pm EDT
The Quad

Homecoming Exclusive

11:30am EDT

Scot Talk - Convento: a Homecoming Chapter Meeting

Join Matt Doll, Director of Gordon IN Orvieto for a Scot Talk as part of the celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Orvieto program.

The centerpoint of education can be like an enclosed garden—a space that improves vision, invites dialogue and leads one out into the world with wisdom and true compassion for others. In order to do this, one has to be willing to leave behind what is familiar and be ready to surrender control.

Having taught for 15 years abroad, first in Bethlehem and Jerusalem and now in Italy, Matthew Doll will be sharing how the Orvieto program has become a place where teaching the arts and humanities, in a foreign setting, uniquely centralizes the aim of the curriculum by inviting students and faculty to form a living learning community of deep trust, genuine presence and service.

Speakers

Matt Doll

Program Director, Gordon IN Orvieto

Matthew Doll is a painter and graphic designer, and the Program Director of the Gordon IN Orvieto semester program, where his Disegno/Drawing course serves as the cornerstone of the curriculum. Previously Doll taught drawing at the Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design in Jerusalem for... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 11:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Gregory Auditorium, Jenks 237

Arts & Academics

11:30am EDT

Dedication: New Track and Turf

Join us at halftime of the women's field hockey game for the formal dedication of the new track and turf.

Saturday September 29, 2018 11:30am - 12:15pm EDT
Brigham Athletic Complex

Homecoming Exclusive

12:00pm EDT

Women's Soccer v. Wentworth

Cheer on the women's soccer team as they take on Wentworth!

Saturday September 29, 2018 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
The Quad

Athletics

12:00pm EDT

Women's Tennis v. Roger Williams

Saturday September 29, 2018 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Brigham Athletic Complex

Athletics

12:00pm EDT

5th - 45th Reunion Luncheons

Join your former classmates at designated tables in the newly renovated Tupper Dining Hall as we honor all Gordon and Barrington milestone reunions with a catered luncheon.
The luncheon will be $17 per adult, $10 for children ages 7–10 and free for children under 6. Be sure to register online for your reunion by September 10!

Saturday September 29, 2018 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Tupper Hall, Lane Student Center

Gatherings & Reunions

12:00pm EDT

Golden Reunion Luncheon

Join your former classmates for a luncheon in celebration of the Gordon College, Barrington College and Providence Bible Institute classes of 1953, 1958, 1963, and 1968.
The luncheon will be $25 per adult, please register online by September 10, or by calling 978.867.4561.

Saturday September 29, 2018 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Chairman's Room, Ken Olsen Science Center

Gatherings & Reunions

12:00pm EDT

LaVida Rock Gym Climbing Opens

The Rock Gym will be open and staffed with belayers for new and experienced climbers of all ages.

Saturday September 29, 2018 12:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Bennett Center

Family Fun

12:15pm EDT

Scot Talk - Reciprocal Church: Becoming a Community Where Faith Flourishes

The Church faces an unprecedented loss of rising generations. Young adults who were active and engaged in the church seem to be leaving the community behind. Why is this happening and what can we do about it? Hear Dr. Sharon Ketcham, Professor of Theology and Christian Ministries, unpack this question in her Scot Talk.

Speakers

Dr. Sharon Ketcham

Professor of Theology and Christian Ministries, Gordon College

Sharon Galgay Ketcham is associate professor of theology and Christian ministries at Gordon College in Massachusetts. She earned her Ph.D. in theology and education from Boston College. Sharon’s two decades of experience in ministry include serving the local church, researching... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 12:15pm - 12:45pm EDT
Gregory Auditorium, Jenks 237

Arts & Academics

1:00pm EDT

Scot Talk - Looking Up: Stretching our Minds Through the Eyes of Faith

Join us for a Scot Talk with Dr. Sean Clark, Kinesiology Dept. Chair and Director of the Gordon College Center for Balance, Mobility and Wellness. This talk will explore the biblical command to “lift one’s eyes” from the viewpoint of a kinesiologist. Through active demonstrations and a little neuroscience, you’ll gain new perspectives on how lifting up our eyes can help us navigate the rocky path of life.

Speakers

Dr. Sean Clark

Professor and Chair, Dept. of Kinesiology, Gordon College

Dr. Sean Clark earned his B.S. at Gordon College and went on to earn his M.S. at the University of Massachusetts and a Ph.D. from Oregon State University. He joined the kinesiology faculty at Gordon in 2000 and serves as the department chair. Dr. Clark teaches courses that focus... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 1:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Gregory Auditorium, Jenks 237

Arts & Academics

1:00pm EDT

Intergenerational Hymn Sing

The Gordon College Men's Choir, several music students, and faculty members Dr. Jamie Hillman and Dr. Grace Lee lead an intergenerational hymn sing of timeless hymns of the faith. Highlights include choral arrangements sung by the Men's Choir, an improvised medley of hymns for solo piano by Dr. Lee, and an opportunity for those attending to select their favorite hymn to be sung.

This event will be offered twice, first from 1 - 1:45 pm and again from 2 - 2:45 pm.

Saturday September 29, 2018 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Phillips Recital Hall

Arts & Academics

1:00pm EDT

Economics and Business Department 50th Anniversary Panel

Founded in 1968 by Dr. John Mason, the Economics and Business (ECB) Department at Gordon College celebrates its 50th Anniversary during the 2018-2019 academic year.

Alumni, Parents, Current Students, and Friends of the ECB Department are invited to join us for a reception and panel discussion featuring department alumni and several of its legends*.

Come enjoy food and fellowship as we remember highlights of the department’s past and envision how we will thrive in the future.

Panelists:
Dr. Stephen Smith, Professor of Economics, Hope College
Prof. Emeritus Ted Wood, Gordon College
Prof. Emeritus Ron Waite, Gordon College
Kristen (Brinley) Cooper ‘06, Assistant Professor of Economics and Business, Gordon College
Daniel Castelline ‘11, Associate Brand Manager, E. & J. Gallo Winery

#ECB50: Still Taking Care of Business

Saturday September 29, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Griswald Auditorium, MacDonald 131

Arts & Academics

1:00pm EDT

Faculty Connections

During these departmental gatherings, you’ll have an opportunity to connect with faculty members and fellow department graduates to reconnect and learn about all that the current students are working on and experiencing.

Saturday September 29, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Various Locations

Gatherings & Reunions

1:00pm EDT

3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament

Show off your skills in our third annual cornhole tournament, hosted by the Student Ambassadors. Pick your partner, rank your skill and compete in our double-elimination tournament for the top spot!
$20 buy-in per team. Cash prize for the first and second place winners.

Register your team online at alumni.gordon.edu/homecoming18.
*Pre-registration required. Check in at the Welcome Tent by 12:45 pm for bracket information.

Saturday September 29, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
The Quad

Homecoming Exclusive

1:00pm EDT

Art Gallery Reception for Exempla: Gordon in Orvieto 20th Anniversary Exhibit

Historically, exempla have been most commonly understood in literary terms, thought of as short, illustrative anecdotes. However, they are equally present in the visual motifs and traditions of Italian churches and public institutions. Think of the Sistine Chapel, the Scrovegni Chapel, and the Chapel of the Corporal in the Duomo, all covered with visual narratives that serve as examples to be read, cross-referenced, and used for instruction and encouragement. They might even speak today, if we are prepared to look.

Just as the Gordon in Orvieto program emphasizes and celebrates the spirit of context and encounter in art, this anniversary exhibition seeks to showcase the rich connections among twenty years worth of students and teachers, all of whom once shared a common place of making and study. The show will be filled with exempla that have the possibility to speak in a new, re-situated context.

Saturday September 29, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
The Gallery at Barrington Center for the Arts

Arts & Academics

1:00pm EDT

La Vida Flying Squirrel and Giant Swing Opens

On the flying squirrel, everyone takes turns lifting each other up in the air in order to fly through the trees and then they gently lower each other back to the ground. Each person can decide how they want to fly and how fast they want to go. Ages 3+
On the giant swing, everyone take turns pulling each other up and back to their desired height above the ground. Pull a release cord that allows you to pendulum swing down between the trees until they eventually slow down and stop. Ages 11+

Saturday September 29, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Frost Hall Circle

Family Fun

1:00pm EDT

Open Garden

Join the Advocates for a Sustainable Future in picking free produce as they begin to clear out the garden for the winter months!

Saturday September 29, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
ASF Newroz Garden

Family Fun

1:30pm EDT

Children's Book Reading feat. Nancy Tupper Ling '88

The Gordon College Children's Literature class joins up with Nancy Tupper Ling (class of 1988), children’s author, poet, and librarian for a reading and book signing. Come down to the bookstore for a selection of readings by Gordon students, followed by a reading by Ling from her most recently published picture book, The Yin-Yang Sisters and the Dragon Frightful (Putnam Books). Join the fun, and make your very own dragon after the story time. The question remains: will your dragon be Frightful, or Delightful?

Saturday September 29, 2018 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Bookstore, Lane Student Center

Family Fun

1:30pm EDT

Women's Field Hockey v. Alumni Game

Saturday September 29, 2018 1:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
Brigham Athletic Complex

Athletics

1:45pm EDT

Opening Ceremony of the Village Chicken Coop.

Join us as we celebrate the opening of our new chicken coop. Enjoy desserts and refreshments during the ceremony.

Saturday September 29, 2018 1:45pm - 2:30pm EDT
MacInnis

Homecoming Exclusive

2:00pm EDT

Intergenerational Hymn Sing

Saturday September 29, 2018 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Phillips Recital Hall

Arts & Academics

2:00pm EDT

Volleyball v. U Maine-Presque Isle

Cheer on the Fighting Scots as they take on U Maine-Presque Isle!

Saturday September 29, 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Bennett Center

Athletics

2:15pm EDT

Ockenga Chair Installation, Dr. Elaine Phillips

Dr. Elaine Phillips, distinguished professor of biblical studies, will be formally installed as the second holder of the Ockenga Professorship of Biblical and Theological Studies.

The inaugural holder, Dr. Marv Wilson, will give the charge to his longtime colleague and friend who has taught at Gordon since 1993. Phillips, one of Gordon’s most senior scholars with particular expertise in the Old Testament, will also share reflections in an address entitled “Where is Wisdom to be Found.”

Speakers

Elaine Phillips

After receiving her undergraduate degree in social psychology from Cornell University and the Master of Divinity degree from Biblical Theological Seminary, Elaine Phillips, along with her husband, Perry, studied and taught for three years in Israel. Upon their return, they taught... Read More →

Saturday September 29, 2018 2:15pm - 3:15pm EDT
Gregory Auditorium, Jenks 237

Homecoming Exclusive

2:30pm EDT

The 28th Annual Science Carnival

The 28th annual Science Carnival will be have a variety of hands on science activities that kids of all ages will enjoy. Some highlights include: elephant toothpaste and making silly putty!

Saturday September 29, 2018 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
2nd Floor, Ken Olsen Science Center

Family Fun

3:00pm EDT

Dedication: Career and Connection Institute (CCI)

Join us for the dedication of the new Career and Connection institute on the 2nd floor of Jenks library. There will be cider donuts for yo u to enjoy!

Saturday September 29, 2018 3:00pm - 3:15pm EDT
CCI, Jenks 2nd floor

Homecoming Exclusive

3:00pm EDT

Gordon Men's Lacrosse v. Alumni Game

Saturday September 29, 2018 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Brigham Athletic Complex

Athletics

3:00pm EDT

Men's Soccer v. Wentworth

Cheer on the Fighting Scots as they take on Wentworth!

Saturday September 29, 2018 3:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
The Quad

Athletics

3:30pm EDT

Orvieto Panel Discussion

Join current and former faculty and staff of Gordon IN Orvieto for a discussion on the impact and model of this unique program balanced between the humanities and the arts. Panelists will reflect on their relationship to the program and its growth over the years, as well as discuss the future and long-term impact of this model of teaching and learning.

Panelists
Brent Good
Cathy Prescott
Christine Perrin
Jennifer Hevelone-Harper
Alessandro Lardani

Moderator
John Skillen

Saturday September 29, 2018 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Barrington Cinema Room

Arts & Academics

4:00pm EDT

Presidential Fellows: Developing Purpose in Undergraduate Students

Learn about the findings of a three-year study of the Gordon College Presidential Fellows program, the only leadership development program in the country based off of quantitative research of the White House Fellows program. To RSVP for this event please visit: https://go.gordon.edu/freeform/form.cfm?id=6598.

Saturday September 29, 2018 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Chairman's Room, Ken Olsen Science Center

Gatherings & Reunions

4:00pm EDT

"Freud's Last Session"

Jeff Miller directs the off-Broadway hit, Freud’s Last Session, for Homecoming audiences September 26 through 29. The play is an imagined conversation between the legendary psychoanalyst of the title and his guest, a rising young Oxford don named C. S. Lewis, on the day England enters World War II and just weeks before Freud takes his own life. Freud and Lewis clash about love, sex, the existence of God and the meaning of life in this deeply touching play filled with humor and wit, exploring the mind, heart and soul of two brilliant men who come at the greatest questions of all time from very different perspectives.

Click here for showtimes and to purchase tickets. $15 General Admission, $10 Students + Gordon Fac/staff.

Saturday September 29, 2018 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Margaret Jensen Theatre, Barrington Center for the Arts

Arts & Academics

4:00pm EDT

Clarendon 15th Anniversary Celebration

The Clarendon Scholars program will be celebrating 15 years of impacting the Gordon campus and the city! Attendees will hear about the exciting new developments the program is implementing and how they can get involved with current scholars.

Saturday September 29, 2018 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Alumni Reading Room, Jenks Library

Gatherings & Reunions

5:00pm EDT

Coy Pond Piranhas Concert

The Gordon College Jazz Ensemble presents a concert of jazz standards. It's the last concert for director Dr. David Rox '71, so don't miss out on this evening of great music and talent!

Rain location: Phillips Recital Hall

Saturday September 29, 2018 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Phillips Hall patio

Homecoming Exclusive

7:00pm EDT

Highland Games

Saturday September 29, 2018 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
Ferrin Field

Homecoming Exclusive

7:30pm EDT

"Freud's Last Session"

Jeff Miller directs the off-Broadway hit, Freud’s Last Session, for Homecoming audiences September 26 through 29. The play is an imagined conversation between the legendary psychoanalyst of the title and his guest, a rising young Oxford don named C. S. Lewis, on the day England enters World War II and just weeks before Freud takes his own life. Freud and Lewis clash about love, sex, the existence of God and the meaning of life in this deeply touching play filled with humor and wit, exploring the mind, heart and soul of two brilliant men who come at the greatest questions of all time from very different perspectives.

Click here for showtimes and to purchase tickets. $15 General Admission, $10 Students + Gordon Fac/staff.

Saturday September 29, 2018 7:30pm - 9:00pm EDT
Margaret Jensen Theatre, Barrington Center for the Arts

Arts & Academics

8:30pm EDT

Young Alumni Party

Reconnect with classmates from 2008–2018 at this year’s Young Alumni Homecoming Party. We’ll be at Atomic Café from 8:30 - 10:30pm on Saturday, September 29. Enjoy free appetizers, as well as beer and wine for purchase. Visit the Facebook event page to let us know you’re coming and invite your classmates. https://www.facebook.com/events/194057557907906/

Saturday September 29, 2018 8:30pm - 10:30pm EDT
Atomic Cafe [Coffee Roasters], 286 Cabot St., Beverly

Gatherings & Reunions