Save the Date
Homecoming 2024
September 27 – 29
Relive your memories
Join us for on-campus festivities
Get ready for a wonderful weekend filled with memories, laughter and friends, old and new. Information regarding reunions, events, registration, and more will be updated as it becomes available. We look forward to welcoming everyone back on campus for Homecoming.
Friday, September 27
Friday, September 27
Friday, September 27
Time | EVENT | LOCATION | Ticket Information |
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Noon – 5:00 p.m. | Homecoming Information Table | Smith Alumni House | |
5:00 p.m. (Reception) 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Dinner) |
1964 Reception and Dinner | Heather Room, Tyler Van Dusen | Get Tickets |
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Program | Art Smith Arena | Ticketed through Athletics |
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Class of 1974 Social | TBD | |
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. | Class of 1999 Social | Alma Brewing Company | No registration required |
7:00 p.m. | Ceilidh | Heritage Center Lobby | Get Tickets |
Saturday, September 28
Saturday, September 28
Saturday, September 28
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION | Tickets |
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7:30 a.m. | 5K Scot Trot Registration & Check-in | Remick Heritage Center Parking Lot | Registration available after Sept 1. |
8:00 a.m. – Noon | Homecoming Information Table | Smith Alumni House | |
8:30 a.m. | Homecoming Chapel Service | Thomas Andison Chapel | |
9:00 a.m. | 5K Scot Trot | Remick Heritage Center Parking Lot | |
9:00 a.m. | Kiltie Alumni Band Rehearsal | Bahlke Field | |
9:15 – 10:30 a.m. | Golden Thistle Breakfast | Tyler Van-Dusen | Get Tickets |
10:40 a.m. | Golden Thistle Photo | Chapel Steps | |
11:00 a.m. | Homecoming Parade – Reserved seating in front of Chapel for Golden Thistle | Superior Street | |
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Campus Community Lunch – Food Trucks | Remick Heritage Center Parking Lot | |
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Class of 1974 – 50-year Reunion Lunch | Tracy House Backyard | Register |
11:30 a.m. | Football Team/Football Alumni Chapel Service | Thomas Andison Chapel | |
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Class of 1999 – 25-year reunion tailgate and photo at 12:30 p.m. | Hamilton Commons | (1999) 25-Year Reunion Ticketing |
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Class of 2014 – 10-year reunion tailgate and photo at 12:45 p.m. | Hamilton Commons | (2014) 10-Year Reunion Ticketing |
Noon | Scotsmen Walk | Chapel to Hogan Center | |
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. | Pregame Performances & Homecoming Court Ceremony — Kiltie Marching Band, Dance Team, Cheer Team, Homecoming Court, Pipe band, and Kiltie Highland Dancers |
Bahlke Field | |
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. | Hospitality Tent | Tent by Dow Science Center | |
2:00 p.m. | Football Game – Alma vs. Hope | Bahlke Field | |
4:30 – 6:00 p.m. | Academic Department Reception | Hogan Center Lobby | |
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Alumni Choir Rehearsal | Presbyterian Hall, Remick Heritage Center | |
5:00 – 6:00 p.m. | Distinguished Alumni Awards Ceremony and Grand Marshal’s Reception | Andison Center for Teaching Excellence | Get Tickets |
6:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Choir Concert | Presbyterian Hall, Remick Heritage Center |
Sunday, September 29
Sunday, September 29
Sunday, September 29
TIME | EVENT | LOCATION |
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10:30 a.m. | Brunch | Hamilton Commons |
10:30 a.m. | Worship Service | Thomas Andison Chapel |
7:00 p.m. | Chapel Worship Service | Thomas Andison Chapel |
9:00 p.m. | Catholic Mass | Thomas Andison Chapel |
Class of 1974 Reunion
We are excited to welcome members of the Class of 1974 back to campus for your 50th reunion celebration. Registration and ticketing is open. While you are welcome to attend all of the weekend events listed on the full Homecoming schedule, we have listed those of particular interest to your class below.
Lodging can be a challenge in the Alma area, and we would like to encourage you to make arrangements early. Blocks of rooms have been reserved for Alma College in Mt. Pleasant at the Comfort Inn & Suites at a rate of $179/night call 989-772-4000 and ask for the Alma College Homecoming Block (reserve by August 28, 2024), and the Hampton Inn in Mt. Pleasant at a rate of $199/night call 989-772-5500 or use this link (reserve by August 29, 2024).
We’ve also put together additional information about dining and lodging in other locations. You can view it here.
Friday, September 27
Friday, September 27
Friday, September 27
The Athletic Hall of Fame Reception and Program
Art Smith Arena
More information can be found here when this year’s recipients are announced.
We will reserve space downtown at a local restaurant/bar between 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for classmates to drop by for informal conversation and fellowship.
Saturday, September 28
Saturday, September 28
Saturday, September 28
The Golden Thistle Society breakfast and induction ceremony
Tyler-Van Dusen
9:15 a.m.
Registration is required for this event. After a State of the College address by President Abernathy and a served breakfast, those who are present will be presented with a certificate and a pin as all are inducted as Society members.
Tracy House celebratory luncheon
The President’s House
313 Maple
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Registration is required for this event. While the luncheon will conclude at 1:30 p.m., we have reserved the space for those who do not wish to attend the football game to remain and enjoy conversation with each other until 4:00 p.m.