Homecoming/Reunion Weekend

Homecoming/Reunion Weekend 2025
October 23 - 25

Homecoming/Reunion Weekend is on its way! Stay tuned for further updates as we get closer to this action-packed weekend!
We can't wait to see you all back on campus!

Thursday, October 23

7:00 p.m.
100 Years in Memphis Overton Park Shell Concert

Friday, October 24

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

4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
Rhodes College Music Homecoming Concert, McNeill Concert Hall
Reception for Music Alumni to follow, Bookstore Lobby

4:30 p.m.
Search Alumni event in Lair

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Alumni Homecoming Kick-off and Beer Fest

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Rooftop Party for the class with the highest Annual Fund Participation
Rhodes Tower Observatory
Desserts, beer, and wine provided

Saturday, October 25

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Alumni Convocation
Hardie Auditorium, Southwestern Hall
Annual Meeting of International Alumni Association, Presentation of Alumni Honors

12:00 p.m.
Football Lynx Walk

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Homecoming Picnic “A Taste of Memphis”
Catherine Burrow Refectory

1:00 – 2:30 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

1:30 p.m.
Alumni Campus Tour

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

3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Reunion Row Parties
1980-1985-1990-1995-2000-2005-2010-2015-2020-2025
Crain Field
Local food trucks and full cash bar. Vibes, tents and comfy seating set-up around Crain Field for each reunion class to gather and reconnect.

3:00 p.m.
Rhodes Football vs. Sewanee
Crain Field at Fargason Fields
Throughout the game, we will recognize the 2025 inductees into the Athletic Hall of Fame

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Black Alumni Chapter Reception

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

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
EquaLynx Reception

6:30 p.m.
50th Reunion Cocktails and Dinner

Time TBD
Meet-up by decade at local late-night establishments