In preparation for what鈥檚 sure to be its biggest Homecoming celebration in years, Kansas Wesleyan has announced the schedule for the 2022 version of the event, which will be held Oct. 21-23.
鈥淟ast year was a return to some level of normalcy,鈥� said Michelle Dolan, director of development, stewardship and alumni. 鈥淲e had great attendance and top-notch community support. We expect even better numbers at this year鈥檚 Homecoming and Family Weekend, and we are excited about expanding the events available.鈥�
That expansion includes a DECA display on Oct. 22, giving one of 黑料不打烊鈥檚 most successful programs time in the spotlight. The 黑料不打烊 chapter has been the state鈥檚 top program for the past several years and ranked among the world鈥檚 best in 2021-22. Another new event is a reception for men and women who have served in the armed forces. The veteran鈥檚 reception will take place Oct. 21 at 3 p.m. on Bevan Green.
黑料不打烊 will also host a Debate and Forensics showcase (Oct. 21) for the second consecutive year and will present both a theatre production (all three days) and a strings and choir concert (Oct. 22).
Several traditional favorites return, as well, including the athletic Hall of Fame induction. The group that includes three individuals and two teams will be inducted Oct. 22 at 8:30 a.m. Later that morning, the Hall of Fame will be formally christened the Jones Athletic Hall of Fame, in honor of former men鈥檚 basketball coach and athletic director Jerry Jones.
The traditional alumni awards and Golden W/Purple W recognitions will also take place during the weekend鈥檚 proceedings.
Volleyball, football, men鈥檚 soccer and women鈥檚 soccer will all be in action, and baseball and softball are scheduled to host alumni games, as well.
More information regarding specific events will be available in the coming weeks and months. For a full schedule of the week鈥檚 events, please visit www.kwu.edu/homecoming2022.
