New Horizons • Sept. 30-Oct. 2

Carthage celebrates Homecoming Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2011. Join students, friends, family and alumni as we celebrate with food, festivities and football. This year, cheer on the Red Men from the new home bleachers or picturesque patio of the new Student Union. 

Information about lodging, dining and parking can be found in the right column of this page. If you need additional information, please contact the Office of College Relations at (800) 551-1518, or send an e-mail to: alumnioffice@carthage.edu.

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Homecoming Weekend also includes reunion dinners for: The Class of 1961, celebrating its 50th reunion; the Class of 1971, celebrating its 40th reunion; and Gold Plus for all Carthaginians who graduated prior to 1961. Reservations are required for reunion dinners.

Friday, Sept. 30

10 a.m.-4 p.m.
"One Fine Sunday in the Funny Pages"
H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art
This show will be a unique, one-of-a-kind collection of today's comics, from the oldest, The Katzenjammer Kids and Gasoline Alley, to the newest, Dustin, and will be "a celebration of a quintessentially American Sunday pleasure." One Fine Sunday in the Funny Pages will feature the original art of 140 different comic strips and panels that were published in newspapers on the same Sunday (April 11, 2010). Among the participating cartoonists in the exhibit are Fernando Ruiz' Archie, Bill Amend's FoxTrot, Carole and Jack Bender's Alley Oop, Jan Eliot's Stone Soup, Jerry Scott and Jim Borgamn's Zits, John Hambrock's Edison Lee, Dean Young and John Marshall's Blondie, Patrick McDonnell's Mutts, Leigh Rubin's Rubes, Terri Libenson's Pajama Diaries, Tom Batiuk's Funky Winkerbean and Crankshaft, Paul Gilligan's Pooch Cafe, Sandra Bell Lundy's Between Friends, Norm Feuti's Retail, and Scott Stantis' Prickly City.

6:15 p.m.
Pep Rally, Homecoming Royalty Coronation and Raising of Championship Banners
N. E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center, Main Entrance
Carthage is proud to raise the championship banners for CCIW Men's Swimming, CCIW Men's Tennis and Moulton Championship Final 4 Men's Volleyball. Alumni also will witness the crowning of the Homecoming king and queen. In case of inclement weather, the Pep Rally will be held in the Todd Wehr Center, Jockey Club.

Saturday, Oct. 1

Carthage Red Hots Christine Frisch, '12, and Susan Craig, '11.

8:30 a.m.
Alumni Breakfast Honoring 2011 Alumni Scholarship Recipients
Todd Wehr Center
This event is free, but reservations are required. To make your reservation, contact mfisher@carthage.edu or call (800) 551-1518 or (262) 551-5705. This year's breakfast honors Alumni Scholarship recipients Micole Gauvin, '14, of Beloit, Wis., granddaughter of Joanne (McHugh) Hildebrandt, '58; Julie Gosselin, '14, of Pleasant Prairie, Wis., daughter of Karen (Lundberg) Gosselin, '80; and Megan Stroud, '14, of Belvidere, Ill., niece of Michael Buhl, '78. The Alumni Scholarships are awarded to relatives of Carthage graduates. They are funded entirely by gifts from alumni and friends of the College. Recipients receive $1,500 per year for four years. Three recipients are selected each year. 

9 a.m.-1 p.m.
"One Fine Sunday in the Funny Pages"
H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art
This show will be a unique, one-of-a-kind collection of today's comics, from the oldest, The Katzenjammer Kids and Gasoline Alley, to the newest, Dustin, and will be "a celebration of a quintessentially American Sunday pleasure." One Fine Sunday in the Funny Pages will feature the original art of 140 different comic strips and panels that were published in newspapers on the same Sunday (April 11, 2010). Among the participating cartoonists in the exhibit are Fernando Ruiz' Archie, Bill Amend's FoxTrot, Carole & Jack Bender's Alley Oop, Jan Eliot's Stone Soup, Jerry Scott & Jim Borgamn's Zits, John Hambrock's Edison Lee, Dean Young & John Marshall's Blondie, Patrick McDonnell's Mutts, Leigh Rubin's Rubes, Terri Libenson's Pajama Diaries, Tom Batiuk's Funky Winkerbean and Crankshaft, Paul Gilligan's Pooch Cafe, Sandra Bell Lundy's Between Friends, Norm Feuti's Retail, and Scott Stantis' Prickly City.

10 a.m.
Alumni Soccer Game
Art Keller Field
(Invitations sent by mail.)

10 a.m.
Women's Tennis
Smeds Tennis Center
Carthage vs. Carroll University

10-11:30 a.m.
Staubitz Archives
Hedberg Library, Lower Level
Connect with classmates, peruse old photographs, and search the newly digitzed yearbook collection.

10:45 a.m.
"Future Carthage Alumni" Decoration Station
Parking Lot D
The Alumni Office will provide streamers and other decorations for alumni to assist "Future Carthaginians" in decorating bikes, wagons, strollers, etc. Children and grandchildren are invited to join in the fun! Each entrant will receive a gift.

11:30 a.m.
Homecoming Parade
Campus Drive
Featuring "Future Carthage Alumni," the Alumni Council, floats created by student groups, music and much more. A special viewing area along Campus Drive will be available for 1961, 1971 and Gold Plus alumni and their guests.

12:30 p.m. until end of game
Festival Grounds Open
South of Art Keller Field
Good food and great spirits abound as Carthage student groups offer a large array of food choices. Join the fun and help support a variety of student groups in their fundraising efforts.

1 p.m.
Football Game
Carthage vs. North Central College
Art Keller Field
Cheer on your Red Men to victory. Complimentary football game tickets for alumni may be picked up Friday or Saturday at the Information Station located in the Lentz Hall lobby. Friday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. 

6 p.m.
Class Reunion Dinners
Gold Plus, Class of 1961 50th Reunion, Class of 1971 40th Reunion
Racine Marriott, 7111 Washington Ave., Racine, Wis.
Reservations are required. Don't miss this opportunity to reminisce with classmates about the good old days. All Carthaginians who graduated prior to 1961—Gold Plus and grads of 1961 and 1971 will gather to celebrate. Don't forget to bring your photos and other mementos from your days as a Carthage student to share with the group. To make your reservation, contact mfisher@carthage.edu or call (800) 551-1518 or (262) 551-5705.

6 p.m.
Women's Soccer
Art Keller Field
Carthage vs. Augustana College (Ill.)

8 p.m.
Men's Soccer
Art Keller Field
Carthage vs. Augustana College (Ill.)

Sunday, Oct. 2

9:30 a.m.
Coffee Reception
A.F. Siebert Chapel

10 a.m.
Homecoming Worship Service
A.F. Siebert Chapel
Our Homecoming celebration would not be complete without an opportunity to worship together. Join us and enjoy the beautiful music of the Carthage Choir, Carthage Wind Orchestra, and the Gospel Messengers.

11:30 a.m.
Music Alumni & Faculty Luncheon
Todd Wehr Center, Jockey Club
(This event is free, but reservations are required.)

11 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
"One Fine Sunday in the Funny Pages"
H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art
This show will be a unique, one-of-a-kind collection of today's comics, from the oldest, The Katzenjammer Kids and Gasoline Alley, to the newest, Dustin, and will be "a celebration of a quintessentially American Sunday pleasure." One Fine Sunday in the Funny Pages will feature the original art of 140 different comic strips and panels that were published in newspapers on the same Sunday (April 11, 2010). Among the participating cartoonists in the exhibit are Fernando Ruiz' Archie, Bill Amend's FoxTrot, Carole & Jack Bender's Alley Oop, Jan Eliot's Stone Soup, Jerry Scott & Jim Borgamn's Zits, John Hambrock's Edison Lee, Dean Young & John Marshall's Blondie, Patrick McDonnell's Mutts, Leigh Rubin's Rubes, Terri Libenson's Pajama Diaries, Tom Batiuk's Funky Winkerbean and Crankshaft, Paul Gilligan's Pooch Cafe, Sandra Bell Lundy's Between Friends, Norm Feuti's Retail, and Scott Stantis' Prickly City.

1 p.m.
Alumni Choir Rehearsal
A. F. Siebert Chapel
(Watch your mail for an invitation.)

1-2:30 p.m.
Staubitz Archives
Hedberg Library, Lower Level
Connect with classmates, peruse old photographs, and search the newly digitized yearbook collection.

2:30 p.m.
38th Annual Alumni Recital
A. F. Siebert Chapel
Complete your Homecoming Weekend by attending this wonderful tradition of music.

Information Station

If you have questions about the weekend's activities, please stop by the Information Station in Lentz Hall Lobby and talk with Carthage staff. Complimentary refreshments, campus maps, access to phones, etc., will be available. Or call (262) 551-2137 or (800) 551-1518.

Information Station Hours:
Lentz Hall Lobby
Friday • 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday • 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Parking

Campus Map

Parking is available on the north end of campus in Lots C, D, E and H. Limited parking also is available in Lot I adjacent to the N. E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center (TARC). Off-campus parking is available south of campus in Alford Park lot #5 and west of campus and Sheridan Road in Alford Park #4. Parking will not be allowed on Sheridan Road or on Campus Drive. Please note that Lot A located near the Tarble Arena is reserved for students with valid permits only.

Access to Campus
Saturday 10 a.m.-noon
Access to campus through the Leonard Entrance (north entrance) will be restricted from 10 to 11 a.m. Beginning at 11 a.m. Alford Park Drive, located directly in front of campus, will be closed until the completion of the Homecoming Parade. All of Campus Drive will be closed to all traffic from 11 a.m. to parade completion. Lot D will not be available for parking until noon, following the parade. Additionally, parking on the east side of Campus Drive will be available after the parade.

Campus Shuttle

On-campus shuttle service will be available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1.

Carthage Apparel

Purchase Carthage sweatshirts, T-shirts, accessories and more. Barnes and Noble at Carthage, Student Union.
Hours:
Friday • 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Saturday • 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Dining Options

Einstein Bros. Bagels/Freshëns
Hedberg Library, Donna's Bytes
Friday • 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday • 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Sunday • 10 a.m.-8 p.m.

Starbucks
A. W. Clausen Center for World Business
Friday • 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Jamba Juice
Student Union
Friday • 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Street Corner
Student Union
Friday • 9 a.m.-3 a.m.
Saturday • 11 a.m.-3 a.m.
Sunday • 11 a.m.-3 a.m.

Seattle's Best
Student Union
Friday • 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Saturday • 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday • 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Baja Fresh
Student Union
Friday • 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

WOW Cafe and Wingery
Student Union
Friday • 11 a.m.-3 a.m.
Saturday • 11 a.m.-3 a.m.
Sunday • 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

Festival Grounds
South of Art Keller Field
Saturday • 12:30 p.m. through the end of the football game.

Accommodations

When reserving a room, ask for the Carthage rate.

Racine Marriott
Location for Gold Plus, 1961 and 1971 Reunion Dinners
7111 Washington Ave., Racine
(262) 886-6100

Best Western Harborside Inn
5125 Sixth Ave., Kenosha
(262) 658-3281

Candlewood Suites
10200 74th St., Kenosha
(262) 984-2500

Country Inn & Suites
7011 122nd Ave., Kenosha
(262) 857-3680

Radisson Pleasant Prairie
11800 108th St., Pleasant Prairie
(262) 857-3377