Southwestern College will celebrate 2023 Homecoming Friday, Oct. 20, through Sunday, Oct. 22.  Numerous activities have been announced.

For more information on any of the Homecoming festivities, contact Ashlee Mayo, director of alumni engagement, at (620) 218-5076. For schedule updates or to register for events, refer to the homecoming website— www.sckans.edu/homecoming.

Friday’s schedule includes:

• 3 to 6 p.m.— Registration for class reunions and Moundbuilder Gear Pop-Up Shop in the Java Jinx, located in the Roy L. Smith Student Center.
• 4 p.m.—Ribbon cutting for Winfield Hall at Winfield Hall.
• 6 to 7:30 p.m. — All-Class Homecoming Dinner, Roy L. Smith dining hall (reservation required, $25 per person).
• 7:30 p.m. — “The Masque of Beauty and the Beast,” Richardson Performing Arts Center (admission is free).

Saturday’s schedule includes:

• 9:30 a.m. — Homecoming parade, beginning at Viking Blvd. and will go west on Warren Ave.
• 10 a.m. — Builder block party and registration, Wallingford lawn. Rock painting, face painting, and so much more.
• 10 a.m.—Athletic Hall of Fame induction ceremony, Roy L. Smith Student Center dining hall. Inductees include Jim Corwin '68, Burt Helmer '70, Charles Osen (Curt Caden) '94, William “Trey” Jones '03, Roderick “Ricky” Kendrick '06, and Amy (Pierson) Topham '11.
• 10:15 a.m.—Southwestern College Mid-States Classic cross country meet at the Winfield Veterans Home Course.  Women race at 10:15 a.m.; the men at 11 a.m.
• 10:30 a.m.—Moundbuilder Gear Pop-Up Shop, Farney Family Plaza located south of Jantz Stadium.
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—Homecoming tailgate, Wallingford lawn ($12 adults, $6 child under 6).
• Noon – President’s Luncheon for 51+ years alumni, Winfield Country Club (Reservation required, alumni/free, non-alumni spouse/guest $17).
• 1:30 p.m. — Homecoming football game vs. Bethel College.
• 5:30 p.m. — Class of 1973 50-year reunion dinner and photo, Winfield County Club, ($30 per person RSVP required).
• 5:30 p.m. — Women’s soccer versus York University, Richard L. Jantz Stadium
• 5 to 8 p.m.—Childcare available at First United Methodist Church, $5 per hour.
• 7 to 10 p.m.—All-Class Alumni Gathering at Ladybird Brewery, 523 Main St. Live music and the Artichoke food truck will be available. 
• 7:30 p.m. — “The Masque of Beauty and the Beast,” Richardson Performing Arts Center (admission is free).
• 8 p.m.—Men’s soccer versus York University, Richard L. Jantz Stadium

Sunday’s schedule includes:

• 10:50 a.m. — Homecoming worship service, Grace UMC, Rev. Charles Claycomb ’73 guest speaker.
• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.—Sunday brunch buffet, Roy L. Smith dining hall ($9 per person).
• 2 p.m.— “The Masque of Beauty and the Beast,” Richardson Performing Arts Center (admission is free).