SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

8:00 – 9:00 am: Adrian Youth Hockey Association
Arrington Ice Arena
Observe local kids practicing the game they love.

9:00 am – 10:30 pm - 50th & Golden Reunion Brunch
Ritchie Marketplace, Adrian Tobias Center
Join classmates for your 50th reunion and recognition as members of the Golden Alumni Club.  All alumni members of the class of 1973, and earlier, are welcome to attend. RSVPs are required; 1973 alumni are free; all others pay $15 per person.  If you are a member of the 1973 class, you can RSVP by emailing alumniconnect@adrian.edu, or calling 517-264-3168. 

9:00 am - Men’s Tennis vs. Concordia University
Craft Tennis Complex
Cheer on the Bulldogs,  under the leadership of new Head Coach Robert Hall. 

9:00 am - Women’s Tennis vs. Concordia University
Craft Tennis Complex
Cheer on the Bulldogs,  under the leadership of new Head Coach Robert Hall. 

9:00 – 11:00 am: Homecoming Skate
Arrington Ice Arena
Dress in your Bulldog Spirit and come skate with your favorite AC ice athletes. Admission is Free and rental skates are available

10:00 am – 3:00 pm - Registration & Information
Merillat Sport & Fitness Center, Parking Lot
*Sign in here to get your FAMILY coupon for the bookstore to redeem on Saturday only.

11:00 am -12:00 pm - Alumni Award Ceremony
Adrian Tobias Room
All are welcome to congratulate the 2023 Alumni Award recipients. Hosted by the Alumni Association Board of Directors. (See a separate listing of honorees below.) 

11:00 am – 12:00 pm - Communication Arts & Sciences Open House
Rush Hall
Stop by and say "hi" to your old faculty members! Professor Mike Neal, Dr. Christy Mesaros-Wincikles, and Dr. Steve Shehan invite alumni and their families to stop by and see upgrades to Rush Hall's classrooms.  The building and studio space will be open for alumni and their families to walk through. We would love to see you!

11:00 am – 3:00 pm - Kids Korner
Walkway along Herrick Chapel
Children of all ages will enjoy a giant inflatable, games, a petting zoo, a kiddie train, and more!
Featuring Hoddinott Farms Petting Zoo and a mini train.

11:00 am – 4:00 pm - Homecoming Tailgate Activities
Merillat Sport & Fitness Center, Parking Lot
Enjoy Bulldog camaraderie throughout the day! Special vendors will be on site.

11:00 am - Men's Golf hosting the Irish Hills Intercollegiate Golf Tournament
Tecumseh Golf Club, 5200 Milwaukee Rd, Tecumseh, MI 49286
Cheer on the Bulldogs and Coach Brent Greenwood '14, on their new home course!

11:00 am: Women’s Basketball Alumni Game
Merillat Sport & Fitness Center
For more information and to register, contact Coach Crawford at kcrawford@adrian.edu. 

11:00 – 1:00 pm: NCAA Women’s Hockey Alumni Game
Arrington Ice Arena
For more information and to register please contact Coach Skelly at sskelly@adrian.edu.

12:30 pm - Homecoming Parade
Starts at 400 block of W. Maumee, then to S. Madison, Michigan, and Charles Streets
Enjoy a fantastic parade! Bring the family to watch as the parade moves around campus arriving at Madison St. about 12:40 pm.

1:00 – 3:00 pm - Young Alumni Tailgate
Merillat Sport & Fitness Center, Parking Lot
All young alumni (2003-2023) to stop by the Young Alumni Tent and say hello. Look for the Young Alumni banner!

1:00 pm: Men's and Women's Wrestling Tailgate
Merillat Parking Lot
For more information and to register, contact Coach Schindel at bschindel@adrian.edu  or Coach Cushard at ccushard@adrian.edu. 

1:30-3:30 pm - Art Exhibition Reception
Hickman Art Gallery, Mahan Hall
COME EXPERIENCE THE NEW HICKMAN ART GALLERY, Mahan Hall!

From Here to There: An Adrian College Alumni Art Exhibition. 
Stop by to see the new Hickman Art Gallery and celebrate the remarkable talent of Adrian College alumni at  From Here to There: An Adrian College Alumni Art Exhibition. This captivating showcase will bring together a diverse collection of artworks, highlighting the creative journeys of our esteemed Alumni Artists and Designers.  See the new works by former faculty members Pi Benio and Cathie Royer shared alongside alumni artists working to share their unique perspectives through a variety of mediums and styles. 

3:00 pm - Bulldog Football vs. Bluffton University                                        
Docking Stadium
Cheer on the Bulldogs under the leadership of Head Coach Jim Deere ’90.  Tickets are available starting Monday, August 7, at 8:00 am online or at the gate.  Gates open at 2 pm! 

•  PRE-GAME
• Introductions of the 2023 Alumni Award recipients and Athletic Hall of Fame inductees. Let’s applaud them!
• Misty Blues Skydivers will bring in the game ball!
•  HALF-TIME
• 2023 Homecoming King, Queen, and Court – Congratulate this year’s royalty!
• AC Marching Band – Enjoy a wonderful musical performance!
• Alumni Gathering – Stop by the Thomas Pavilion for donuts and cider during half-time. Hosted by the Alumni Association Board of Directors.