Official Reunion Hotel / Memory Book / 25th Reunion Events / Who's Attending
Country Inn & Suites
2020 LaPorte Ave.
219.476.0000
"VU Class of 1986 - 25th Reunion" Block
$85 per night, per room plus applicable taxes
All members of the Class of 1986 are asked to complete the Memory Book form. You received a copy of this form in the letter from your committee. You can also complete the Memory Book form online. Pick up your copy of the completed Memory Book at Registration Headquarters. If you cannot attend Homecoming and Reunion Weekend, we will mail a copy to you.
For a more comprehensive list of Homecoming and Reunion Weekend events, visit the Schedule of Events Web site.
FRIDAY:
9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Reunion Gathering Areas and Archives Display
Harre Union, Atrium Overlook and Campanile Room
Browse old yearbooks, Torches, and other memorabilia, and take in multimedia historical displays. Members of the 50th and 25th reunion classes will have reserved gathering spaces. The Class of 1961 Scholarly and Artistic Showcase also will be on display.
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
President’s Luncheon (*$)
Center for the Arts, Guild-Lobby Commons
Enjoy this opportunity to dine with President Mark A. Heckler and First Lady Veronica Heckler. Hear an update from the president on the state of the campus. Tables will be reserved for the 50th and 25th reunion classes. $10 per person. Pre-registration required on your official Homecoming and Reunion Weekend registration form.
7:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
25th Reunion Reception (*)
Harre Union, Ballroom A
Members of the class of 1986 are invited to gather for hors d’oeuvres and fellowship. Cash bar available. There is no charge to attend, but pre-registration is required on your official Homecoming and Reunion Weekend registration form.
SATURDAY:
8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Reunion Gathering Areas and Archives Display
Harre Union, Atrium Overlook and Campanile Room
Browse old yearbooks, Torches, and other memorabilia, and take in multimedia historical displays. Members of the 50th and 25th reunion classes will have reserved gathering spaces. The Class of 1961 Scholarly and Artistic Showcase also will be on display.
11:15 a.m. – Noon
Reunion Class Photos
Christopher Center, Community Room
Photos will be available for ordering on-site, or by visiting valpo.edu/alumni/homecoming following the weekend.
11:15 a.m. Class of 1986 (25th Reunion)
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Reunion Celebrations (*$)
Social hour begins at 6 p.m., with dinner served at 7 p.m. Cash bar available. Pre-registration required on your official Homecoming and Reunion Weekend registration form.
Class of 1986
Christopher Center Community Room
SUNDAY:
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Homecoming Breakfast and Alumni Association Meeting (*$)
Christopher Center, Community Room
Tables will be reserved for the Brown & Gold Club and the 50th and 25th reunion classes. Reunion class procession to follow. $8 per person. Pre-registration required on your
official Homecoming and Reunion Weekend registration form.
(Please note: those who cannot climb stairs should park in Lot 15 or use the drop-off area in front of the building, and should not park in Lot 20.)
9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.
Class Procession: Brown & Gold Club, 50th, 25th
Christopher Center, Community Room
The Brown & Gold Club and the 50th and 25th reunion classes will line up in the lobby and will process together to the worship service.