Events and times are preliminary and may be subject to change. Please call the alumni office at 641.585.8148 for further information, or email alumni@waldorf.edu.
Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023
- 4:30 p.m. – Alumni Distinguished Service Award registration (Boman Fine Arts Center Lobby)
- 5 p.m. - Alumni Distinguished Service Award dinner & ceremony (Boman Fine Arts Center Mezzanine)
Join us for this special award ceremony & dinner as we recognize the 2023 Alumni Distinguished Service Award honorees: Dr. Daniel Hanson ’75, Elaine (Docken) Hanson ’75, Jote Taddese ‘95*Invitation from Award Recipient(s) and Advanced tickets required (Dinner at 5 p.m. followed by ceremony at 6 p.m.)
Friday, Oct. 6, 2023
- 7 a.m.-5 p.m. – Warrior Crossing open (Atrium)
- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Luise V. Hanson Library & Archives 0pen
View items from Waldorf’s history on display in the Archives. (Library 2nd Floor) - 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. – Warrior Shop open (Voss Hall)
Stop by and get some Waldorf swag! - 3-6 p.m. – General registration (Boman Fine Arts Center Lobby)
Don't forget to pick up your tickets for the weekend! - 4:30 p.m. – Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony check-in (Boman Fine Art Center Lobby)
- 5 p.m. – Athletic Hall of Fame ceremony & dinner (Boman Fine Art Center Mezzanine)
2023 inductees: Janet (Kundrat) O’Neill ’82, Pacer Wilson ‘95, Kristle Wolcott ‘05
Invitation from award recipient(s) and advanced tickets required (Dinner at 5 p.m., Ceremony will take place at 5:45 p.m.) - 6 p.m. – David Damm ’73 retirement party (Bear Creek Golf Course - hosted by COMM professors)
- 7 p.m. – Waldorf Volleyball vs. Mayville State (Hanson Fieldhouse)
- 7 p.m. – Waldorf Hockey vs. McKendree (Albert Lea City Arena, Albert Lea, Minn.)
- 8:45 p.m. – Warrior bonfire/pep fest (Fieldhouse South Parking Lot)
After completing the Volleyball game, join students as they fire up for homecoming festivities. Activities include a mini-donut truck, music by KZOW, the crowning of the homecoming royalty and announcing Warrior Cup winners.
Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023
- 7:30-8:15 a.m. – Homecoming 5K Run/Walk registration for 8:30 a.m. event. Register in advance at Homecoming5K. (Fieldhouse)
- 8 a.m.-2 p.m. – Self-guided tours of Boman Fine Arts Center (Boman Fine Arts Center)
- 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Luise V. Hanson Library and Archives open
View items from Waldorf’s history on display in the Archives. (Library 2nd Floor) - 8:30 a.m. – Homecoming 5K Run/Walk (Bolstorff Field) Hosted by the Waldorf Track & Cross Country teams.
- 8:30 a.m. – Coffee & muffins (Atrium)
- 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. – General Homecoming registration (Atrium Lobby)
Remember to pick up your tickets for the weekend! - 9 a.m.-4 p.m. – Waldorf Bookstore open (Voss Hall)
Stop by and get some Waldorf swag! - 9 a.m. – Alumni Choir rehearsal (Odvin Hagen Recital Hall)
Join Waldorf choir alumni, or just come and enjoy the beautiful music! - 9:30-11 a.m. – Waldorf History Club event (Small Pit in Atrium)
The Waldorf History Club would love to hear about your Waldorf experience. All are welcome. - 9:30 a.m. – Pancake breakfast (Bolstorff Field Concession Stand)
Hosted by the Waldorf University Track & Field teams. - 10 a.m. – Alumni Band gathering (Odvin Hagen Recital Hall) Bring your instrument and come play and tell stories!
- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – Tailgating/Carnival Activities/Bouncy Houses (Bolstorff Field)
Bring the whole gang down to Bolstorff Field for face-painting, carnival games, bouncy houses and tailgating to get amped up for the big game! - 10:30 a.m. – Campus tour (Meet in front of Waldorf Bookstore)
- 11:30 a.m. – 50th Class Reunion Luncheon ’73 (Salveson Ballroom)
Tickets required – Purchase in advance or at the door - 11:30 a.m. – All-class Alumni luncheon (Atrium)
Tickets required – Purchase in advance or at the door - Class reunion photos & testimonials (Atrium)
- 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Communications Department BBQ (Outside Atrium entrance)
- 1-5 p.m. – Coffee & memories (Salveson Lobby & Porch) Find a comfortable spot to catch up with new and old friends. Waldorf College memoriablia will be available for alumni to take home.
- 1 p.m. – Homecoming Football Game (Bolstorff Field)
Cheer on the Warriors to a victory! - 2 p.m. – Waldorf Hockey vs. McKendree (Albert Lea City Arena, Albert Lea, Minn.)
- 2 p.m. – Campus tour (Meet in front of Waldorf Bookstore)
- 3-5 p.m. – Waldorf Author Showcase (Luise V. Hanson Library - 2nd floor) Featuring current Creative Writing Professor Joe Milan with his 2023 novel "The All-American," former faculty member, Rebecca McKanna, with her 2023 novel "Don't Forget the Girl," and 2015 Waldorf graduate, Marisa Donnelly, with excerpts from her poetry collection.
- 7 p.m. – Showcase Homecoming concert (Boman Fine Arts Center)
Join the Waldorf Music Department for a showcase featuring Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Wind Symphony, Schola Cantorum and the Waldorf University Choir! It will be an evening of beautiful music for you to remember!
Tickets required – Purchase in advance or at the door. - 8:30 p.m. – Waldorf Trivia Night (Paddler's Tap - 136 N. Clark St.)
Join the Alumni Association Board members for a fun evening of Waldorf Trivia! Prizes and snacks will be provided.
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023
- 9:15 a.m. – Homecoming Worship (Immanuel Lutheran Church)*
The Waldorf Choir will be featured at the worship service.
*Other services available in the community:
- First Baptist Church, 18508 Hwy 9 East
- United Methodist Church, 305 S. Clark St.
- St. James Catholic Church, 906 West O. St.
- Calvary Baptist Church, 36 N. Best St.
- First Congregational Church, 316 N. 6th St.
- Forest Evangelical Lutheran Church, 546 West M St.
- Pilot Knob Lutheran Church (AALC), 2391 330th St.
- Lutheran Church of Hope, 916 West I St. (YMCA)