Special Events

President's Open House
President Eugene ’68 and Mrs. Marylou Habecker ‘68 invite you to enjoy refreshments in Muselman House. You'll also be able to see their home, including the Great Room which is the destination for many student events throughout the year. Join us anytime between 3:00-5:00 on Saturday for this free event. Please walk to Muselman House from the Wheeler Stadium or park at Kesler Student Activities Center (limited parking for those needing special assistance at Muselman House).


Academic Gatherings
Many academic departments will host information gatherings during Homecoming weekend so that you can meet with current and past faculty members, hear what's happening in this department, and reconnect with other classmates. Most of the Academic Department Gatherings will be held on Saturday after the football game. We will continue to update the list of gatherings as details are confirmed.

P.E. & Human Perf. dept. - Tailgate on Saturday (11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) @ KSAC
Business School - Tailgate (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.) @ NW side of Wheeler Stadium
Various other departments - Saturday (4:00 - 5:30 p.m.) @ various locations

MuKappa’s 25th Anniversary
MuKappa, a support group for third-culture kids, was started at Taylor in 1986 and now has chapters in colleges across the country. If you were involved in MuKappa in any way during your time at Taylor, we invite you to this landmark celebration! Questions? Contact Rachel Elwood at: rachelelwood@gmail.com.

Saturday, October 15, 2011
3:00 p.m. - Mu Kappa Soccer Game
6:00 p.m. - International Dinner (cost is $15 per person) @ Upland Elementary School
8:00 p.m. - Worship/Speaker @ Upland Elementary School

Alumni Relative Day
Friday is a special visit day due to a large number of students visiting over our university’s Homecoming Weekend. We invite all children, grandchildren, siblings, or other relatives of alumni to take part in a meeting or interview with an Admissions counselor, campus tour, complimentary meal, class visits, and Airband. If you would like to schedule a visit for this day, please call Laura Brocker in the Admissions Office at 800.882.3456 ext.5134.

Library Reunion for Former Student Employees
Did your job as a Taylor student involve checking out and shelving books, sorting catalog cards, affixing spine labels or any of numerous other duties in which Taylor library student employees have engaged? If so, we invite you to participate in a reunion of library student employees on Saturday, October 15 from 2:00-4:30 p.m. This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of the Zondervan Library. Current and former library personnel look forward to connecting with you. Of special note, Alice Holcombe, Library Director from 1948-1983, will be present to greet and reminisce. Please bring your family to reconnect with past colleagues and enjoy some refreshments.