Homecoming and Family Weekend 2023 draws a crowd
Nearly 2,000 students, alumni and friends of the college gathered on campus Oct. 6-8 for Homecoming and Family Weekend. Bingo was a hot ticket for alumni of the last 10 years, and the 30th anniversary celebration for Latinx Unidos was a star-studded affair. Here's a look at the weekend festivities.
A caricature artist draws alumni during QuadFest at Homecoming.
Augustana College President Andrea Talentino speaks at the Latinx Unidos 30th anniversary celebration, Noche de Estrellas.
A student grabs a photo of the crowd at the annual Cardboard Regatta Race.
The Physics and Engineering Society competes in the Cardboard Regatta Race.
Alex Jones '16 shows off her winnings from the GOLD (Graduates of the Last Decade) alumni bingo game.
Couples who met and married on campus participated in a special "Met and Wed" ceremony in Ascension Chapel.
Brian Heffernan '23 and Hannah Weber '23 enjoy the festivities.
Dr. Chris Strunk, one of the Latinx Unidos advisors, greets attendees at the Latinx Unidos 30th anniversary celebration, Noche de Estrellas.
Some of the graduates attending the special "Met and Wed" ceremony in Ascension Chapel shared the event with their children.
Outstanding alumni were celebrated during the weekend. Top row: the Rev. Wayne Miller '72 received the Richard A. Swanson Humanitarian Award and Dr. Alan Bridges '79 the Outstanding Achievement Award. Bottom row: Dr. Wendy Hilton-Morrow '94 received the Viking Vocation Award and Colleen Leonardo '10 took home the Finest Under Forty Outstanding Alumna Award. (Award-winner Dr. Natasha Flowers '95 was unable to attend.)
John '80 and Tammy Bissman '81 Murabito and Lynette Skow '87 and Kurt Rasmussen were recognized for their cumulative lifetime giving of $1 million or above to any designation. Their radical generosity places them in the Old Main Society with many other generous alumni and friends to the college. Pictured are Murabito and Rasmussen.
Dr. Dan Lee and members of Phi Rho sorority at the Cardboard Regatta Race. Dr. Lee has been the sorority's advisor for several years.