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Half Century Club Reunion Weekend

The Illinois State University Half Century Club honors all alumni whose classes graduated 50 or more years ago. Join us September 27-28, for our Half Century Club Reunion as we induct the Class of 1974 as well as enjoy a weekend full of reminiscing, reconnecting, and Redbird pride at Homecoming.

  • Friday, September 27, 2024

    9:30 a.m., Check-in and Welcome (Prairie Room, BSC): Start the morning with a small social and welcome before the weekend begins.
    11 a.m., Mennonite Nursing Simulation Center Tour: Begin the reunion with a tour of the newly expanded simulation center and its state-of-the-art technology.
    Noon, Office of Sustainability Tour: Learn how ISU integrates sustainability best practices into campus culture and supports students.
    1:30 p.m., Quad Tour: Walk through the beloved Quad to see what has changed and remained the same.
    5-8:30 p.m., Reception and Dinner (Prairie Room, BSC): Sample hors d’oeuvres while reconnecting with former classmates followed by a special dinner with President Aondover Tarhule. The highlight of the evening will be the induction of the Class of 1974 into the Half Century Club and honoring landmark classes, which include Classes of 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, and 1969. Keynotes will include Class of 1974 member and social activist Mike Matejka.

  • Saturday, September 28, 2024

    8 a.m., Half Century Club Academy (Prairie Room, BSC): Grab a quick breakfast and learn about the impact Ange Milner had on the university from Milner Library’s Head of Government Documents Angela Bonnell.
    10 a.m., Homecoming Parade (Behind Milner): Sit with fellow Redbirds in our Half Century Club viewing area
    Noon, Redbird Village: Head to Horton Field House for some fun before kickoff.
    2 p.m., Redbird football vs. North Dakota State: For ticket information, visit GoRedbirds.com.

Registration is open until September 13. Learn more details regarding events, prices, and parking at IllinoisState.edu/HalfCentury or call Alumni Engagement at (309) 438-2586. Hotel blocks can be found through the Homecoming website.