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7:00 p.m.
������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Night at the Shell: Celebrating our 100th Anniversary in Memphis, Sponsored by Truist

Overton Park Shell Join us for the centerpiece of our 100 Years in Memphis celebration—������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Night at the Shell, hosted by the ������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� College Alumni Association Executive Board and honoring the 10th Anniversary of the ������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Black Alumni Chapter.

Enjoy a special performance by Muneer Nasser, joined by the ������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Jazz Ensemble and the ������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Faculty Players. Sponsored by Truist Bank, this concert is free and open to the public—just bring a blanket or picnic! Or, elevate your evening with $10 VIP access, which includes hors d’oeuvres and two drinks. Food trucks and a drink truck will also be on-site for your convenience.

More about Muneer and the full 100 Years in Memphis schedule is available on our website. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of music and community!

8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. 
Bookstore open
613 University, West Campus

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 
Alumni/families attend a class
Classes available to attend will be posted at registration

10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. 
Registration/Check-in
Dorothy C. King Hall. Registration will move to the Bryan Campus Life Center at 5:00 p.m.
Please stop by the registration table upon arrival to receive detailed information on the weekend’s events.

11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 
Induction Ceremony and Luncheon for members of The Walter D. Bellingrath and Ralph C. Hon Societies
Hyde Hall, Catherine Burrow Refectory 
A celebration and recognition luncheon for those who have generously included the college in their estate plans. For more information on how to be included, contact Sr. Gift Planning Officer Tracy V. Patterson ’84, P’22 at pattersont@rhodes.edu.

1:30 p.m. 
Alumni Campus Tour
Departs and ends at Diehl Statue
Lead by our own Bill Short ’71

2:00 p.m. 
������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Volleyball v Millsaps College
Mallory Gymnasium

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
The Lynne & Henry Turley Memphis Center for Community Engagement 
Scholars and Fellows Reception
West Campus Patio
Reception for students and alumni who have participated in or are supportive of community engaged work.

3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Meeman Center for Lifelong Learning Class with Steve Haynes
Blount Auditorium, Buckman Hall
“The College, Civil Rights Activism, and the Sanitation Workers Strike”
This class will trace the gradual awakening of the campus to Civil Rights in the early 60s, the leading role taken by students in the nationally publicized church kneel-in campaign of 1964, the various ways College faculty, staff, students, and alumni/ae were involved in the Sanitation Workers Strike of 1968, and ������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶��’ role in MLK 50, which commemorated the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination in Memphis.

4:00 – 4:45 p.m. 
������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� College Music Homecoming Concert
McNeill Concert Hall
Reception for Music Alumni to follow, Bookstore Lobby

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. 
History Department’s Alumni & Majors Mixer
Diehl Court, Oak Alley
Come enjoy Mempops while you connect with faculty, current majors, and old friends. 

4:30 p.m. 
Search Jeopardy: Alumni Edition!
Lynx Lair, Bryan Campus Life Center
Think you remember your Iliad from your Republic? Put your Search skills to the test in a fun afternoon of Search Jeopardy! Reconnect with fellow alumni, show off your knowledge of the classics, and compete for prizes. From Homer to Plato, anything’s fair game so come ready to buzz in and brag a little. The battle of wits awaits!

4:30-5:30 p.m.
Modern Languages and Literatures Homecoming Reception
Language Learning  Center, Southwestern 102
MLL students and alumni are invited to join the faculty for light refreshments and a hearty welcome back to campus! Meet some of our new faculty, learn about our new Maymester programs, and tell us where your path has taken you since graduation. 

5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
RAB Alumni and Student Pep Rally
FJ Amphitheater 

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 
Alumni Homecoming Kick-off and Beer Fest 
McCallum Ballroom, Bryan Campus Life Center
Join us for a Beer Tasting featuring four amazing breweries, two of which are alumni-owned! Breweries include alumni-owned Jackalope and Hampline as well as Memphis Made, Crosstown Brewery, Soul and Spirits, and Wiseacre. Coinciding with the Beer Fest is the Homecoming Kick-off reception featuring light hors d'oeuvres, hugs, laughs, and a cash bar. 
$30 Beer Tasting and Homecoming Kick-Off reception, or $15 Homecoming Kick-Off reception only

6:00 p.m.
������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Volleyball v University of Wisconsin- River Falls
Mallory Gymnasium

6:00 – 8:00 p.m. 
SPS Pumpkin Drop
������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Tower and FJ Upper Deck
Join the Society of Physics Students (SPS) in their annual Pumpkin Drop

7:30 p.m.
Athletic Hall of Fame Meet-up
Wiseacre Brewing Company - OG Broad Taproom
2783 Broad Ave., Memphis, TN 38112
Athletic Hall of Fame members, alumni, family, and friends are invited to Wiseacre’s OG Broad Taproom to celebrate this year’s inductees. Come enjoy an evening of shared stories, Lynx pride, and raising a glass to our newest honorees! Food and drinks are available for purchase.

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Black Alumni Chapter Toast to 10 Years
Unity Lodge, East- Village C
Raise a glass with fellow black alumni, faculty, and the Black Student Association as we celebrate a decade of connection and community—join us in the Unity Lodge (East-Village C) for a special Toast to 10 Years of the Black Alumni Chapter!

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Class of 1985 Alumni Gathering
Annesdale Mansion 
Party for members of the class of 1985 celebrating their 40th Reunion. Hosted by Bill Townsend ’84 
$25 per person, payable to Christy Weir Krueger via Venmo @ChristyKrueger

7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Class of 1980 45th Reunion Reception
Home of Fred ’80 and Jill Johnson Piper ’80, Harbortown
Join members of the Class of 1980 for heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. The cost is $45 per person. To reserve your spot, Venmo Liz Smith Russell ’80 at @liz-russell-5. 

7:30 - 10:00 p.m.
RTG presents Radium Girls by DW Gregory
������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Theatre Guild, McCoy Theatre
RTG presents Radium Girls by DW Gregory. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. 

8:30- 9:30 a.m. 
Golden Lynx Brunch
91 Morningside Place
Brunch for alumni celebrating their 50th Reunion and beyond, hosted by President Jennifer Collins.

9:30 a.m. – 1:45 p.m. 
Registration/Check-in
Catherine Burrow Refectory
If you missed registration/check-in on Friday, please stop by the registration table upon arrival to receive detailed information on the weekend’s events.

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.   
Alumni Convocation  
Hardie Auditorium, Southwestern Hall  
Annual Meeting of the International Alumni Association, Presentation of Alumni Honors

11:30 p.m. 
Lynx Walk
Cheer on the ������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� football team as they walk from Ashner Gateway to Crain Field.

11:30 – 1:30 p.m. 
Homecoming Picnic “A Taste of Memphis”
Catherine Burrow Refectory
Enjoy a taste of the city right here on campus, featuring three of Memphis’s most beloved restaurants—Central BBQ, Fino’s, and Gus’s Fried Chicken! Tickets are required and can be purchased below. 

12:00 p.m. 
������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Field Hockey vs. Marian
Mason Field at Fargason Fields

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. 
Athletic Hall of Fame Luncheon 
Hyde Hall, Catherine Burrow Refectory 
Purchase lunch from the “Taste of Memphis” picnic and join attendees in Hyde Hall for the introductions of the honorees and hear brief remarks.

1:00 p.m.
������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Volleyball v Saint Mary’s College
Mallory Gymnasium

1:30 p.m. 
Alumni Campus Tour 
Departs and ends at the Diehl Statue
Led by our own Bill Short ’71

2:00 p.m. 
Whiteball Reunion 
Whiteball Court, Bellingrath Quad

2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Reunion Row Parties
Crain Field at Fargason Fields
Local food trucks and a full cash bar. Vibes, tents, and comfy seating set-up around Crain Field for alumni to gather with their class and reconnect. Celebrating the classes of 1965-1970-1975-1980-1985-1990-1995-2000-2005-2010-2015-2020

2:00 p.m. 
������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Football vs. Sewanee
Crain Field at Fargason Fields
Join us as the Lynx battle to bring home the Orgill Cup in the South’s longest-running college football rivalry, dating back to 1899! Don’t miss the action and tradition as we cheer on ������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� and celebrate the 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees throughout the game.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
EquaLynx Reception
Spence Wilson Commons, Briggs Hall

5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 
Black Student Association Distinguished Alumni Reception 
Lynx Lair Patio, Bryan Campus Life Center
Remarks at 6:00 p.m. 

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.  
55th and 60th Reunion Dinner
Dorothy C. King Hall, West Campus

6:00 – 9:30 p.m. 
50th Reunion Cocktails and Dinner
Southwestern Hall
6:00 p.m. Cocktails in Cloister, Southwestern Hall 
7:00 p.m. Dinner, Hardie Auditorium, Southwestern Hall 

7:30 – 10:00 p.m.
RTG presents Radium Girls by DW Gregory
������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Theatre Guild, McCoy Theatre
Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. 

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. 
Rooftop Party for the class for the reunion class with the highest Annual Fund Participation- Congrats 1990!
������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Tower Observatory
Desserts, beer, wine, coffee, and a specialty cocktail provided

8:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Class of 2000 After-Party
Memphis Made Brewing Company
16 S. Lauderdale St., Memphis, TN 38103
Continue the fun with a casual meet-up at a renowned local brewery. Drinks available for individual purchase. 

8:30 p.m. 
Class of 2005 After-Party 
Earnestine & Hazel's
531 S. Main St., Memphis, TN 39103 
Still yearning for more? Continue the party at one of the most beloved downtown spots. 
Drinks and Soul Burgers are available for individual purchase.

After Party at Silky O’Sullivan’s

Make sure to notify the employee at the door know you are a ������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Alum and they will waive the cover charge. If you enter through our Oyster Bar door directly across from the FedEx Forum you can also avoid Beale Street's security.  Silky’s is also offering a $1 discount on divers.

10:00 p.m. - Black Alumni Chapter 10th Anniversary Celebration
In Love Nightclub, 7144 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38125
Celebrate 10 years of the Black Alumni Chapter at In Love Nightclub. Hosted by Corliss Givens '01.
$25 per person payable to Corliss Givens (Zelle: 9013516177)

11:00 a.m.  – 1:00 p.m. 
Black Alumni Chapter Anniversary Brunch
Orgill, Dorothy C. King Hall, West Campus
Join us for brunch as we conclude our weekend celebrating the 10th Anniversary of our chapter. Cost is $32.50 per person. 

12:00 p.m. 
������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Field Hockey vs. Concordia
Mason Field at Fargason Fields

2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
RTG presents Radium Girls by DW Gregory
������Ʒ��ҹ�����崿¶�� Theatre Guild, McCoy Theatre
Doors open at 7:00 p.m., and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. 

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