Benedictine University (BenU) welcomed alumni back to campus for Homecoming. The weekend provided an opportunity for graduates to reconnect with the University and one another through a series of campus events from Oct. 1-4.
The schedule commenced on Wednesday with Journeys in Leadership with BenU alum Kelly Carlson, MBA, ’91, and continued on Friday with the Alumni Achievement Awards. Saturday, Oct. 4 featured both academic and traditional activities. The morning began with the return of the Organizational Developlment (OD) Lecture Series featuring David Jamieson, PhD, a nationally-recognized thought leader in OD, who led a session on building adaptive organizations and leading change with clarity.
Following the lecture, the focus shifted to the annual Homecoming Tailgate in the Rice Center Parking Lot. Alumni from various classes, including the honored Golden Eagles from the Class of 1975, gathered at tents hosted by the Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts, the College of Science and Health, the Black Alumni Network, the Eagle Club, and BenU Library and Archives. The Homecoming football game against Rockford began at 1 p.m. where the Eagles secured a decisive 42-9 victory.
In addition to the tailgate and football game, there was also a dedicated evening event for the Golden Eagles. Classmates and guests gathered in The Pub at Coal Ben for music, dinner, and camaraderie. The class of 1965 had a similar event on the fifth floor of Kindlon Hall as well.
The weekend served as a successful occasion for the Benedictine University community to celebrate tradition and reinforce connections between the University and its alumni.
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