Event Descriptions

Registration 

Friday, May 8, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Witmer Hall, Admissions
Friday, May 8, 5 to 6:30 p.m Gerig Activity Center
Saturday, May 9, 8 a.m. to 12 Noon Eicher Student Commons
Saturday, May 9, 5 to 5:30 p.m. Eicher Student Commons

Please stop by and pick up your name tags and tickets. Welcome volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding the weekend.

Heritage Chapel with Dr. Ken Mays '60 & Char Binkley '65

Friday, May 8, 10 to 10:50 a.m.
First Missionary Church, 701 W. Rudisill Blvd.

For the past 100+ years, students, staff and faculty have gathered together to offer corporate worship and prayer to our King. Join us in singing some old and new songs, enjoy special music with Dr. Ken Mays '60 and hear a special message, entitled "Let me call you a doorknob," from Char Binkley '65. The Class of 1959 will also be honored during this chapel, and we will induct our freshmen into our alumni association.

Class of 1959 Reception and Lunch

Friday, May 8
11:30 a.m. - Punch Reception & Class Photo, Eicher Student Commons
12 Noon - Lunch & Program - Heritage Room, Eicher Student Commons

Members of the Class of 1959 will be honored during a celebration reception and lunch that recognizes their heritage to our world since graduating from Fort Wayne Bible College in 1959.

"Last Lectures" & Classroom Visits

Friday, May 8
1 to 5 p.m.
Witmer Hall

Dr. Wes Gerig will teach from Acts 10 "The Lord's Word, The Last Word" in Witmer Hall, Room 100/102 from 1 to 1:50 p.m.

Former faculty members will return to campus to share their final thoughts during current classes or in 30-minute increments on their favorite subjects and topics. Be watching our website for the latest schedule of our last lecturers at fw.taylor.edu/heritageweekend for a complete list of classes, times, professors and rooms as they become available.

Archives Open

Friday & Saturday, May 8 & 9
2 to 5 p.m.
Calvin H. English Library, Lower Level

Come help us identify fellow classmates, professors, staff and time periods in the photographs housed in the Fort Wayne campus Archives, located in the lower level of the Calvin H. English Library. You may also just browse our collection of yearbooks and memorabilia. A staff member will be available to help you view items in the new digital collection on the PALNI website.

my.taylor.edu Online Directory Training

Friday & Saturday,  May 8 & May 9
3 to 4 p.m.
Calvin H. English Library, Niblick Room

Did you know that you can access address information for your classmates?

A special training is being scheduled for those wanting to learn how they can access our new password protected online directory.

In order to do this your account must be active.  Be sure you have given the advancement office your social security number and birth date in advance of the weekend.  You may contact the advancement office at 260-744-8665.

Old films and videos from FWBC/SCC/TUFW

Friday, May 8, 3 to 3:45 p.m.
Saturday, May 9, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m.
Witmer 10, lower level

Bring your family and friends to view old films and videos from important events in the history of the Fort Wayne campus.

"Name that Tune" with hymns and FWBC classics

Friday, May 8
4 to 5 p.m.
Eicher Student Commons, Merillat Atrium

Take your turn at this informal version of the age-old game "Name that Tune." This is your chance to demonstrate your knowledge of hymns and FWBC classics and win prizes.

Marketplace for Fort Wayne Alumni 

Friday, May 8, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Gerig Activity Center
Saturday, May 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eicher Student Commons

Books, CDs and any other items created by alumni will be available for purchase during this time. If you are interested in participating in this event, please e-mail Tami Solak at tmsolak@fw.taylor.edu to reserve a space.

Alumni/Heritage Reception and Dinner 

Friday, May 8
6 p.m. - Punch Reception
6:30 to 8:30 p.m. - Dinner & Program
Gerig Activity Center

All generations, whether alumni, donors, or friends of the university, will join together to celebrate our 100+ years of heritage and service for the Lord. The evening program will contain music, alumni awards, words of appreciation, updates and praise to God for His awesome deeds displayed on the Fort Wayne campus for many years.

TUFW Nostalgia Night Coffee House

Friday, May 8
9 p.m.
Eicher Student Commons

This will be a fun time for former TUFW students to come see an encore presentation of your favorite student performances such as Airband and Mr. TUFW. Other talent and special guests will perform, while alumni sit back, relax, and catch up with each over a specialty coffee and donuts.

We are looking for past Airband and Mr. TUFW videos and pictures.  If anyone has any, and would be willing to let us copy the materials and then return them to you, please let us know immediately at alumni@fw.taylor.edu.

Continental Breakfast with Faculty & Staff, Former Presidents/Administrators

Saturday, May 9
8:30 to 9:45 a.m.
Eicher Student Commons

Enjoy a chance to reconnect with former and current faculty, staff and past presidents/administrators, while enjoying a casual continental breakfast.

Service of Reflection

Saturday, May 9
10 to 11:15 a.m.
Eicher Student Commons

You will be blessed during the Service of Reflection! Joy Gerig '52, '66 will share a short devotional, and we will hear special music from former alumni. You will also have the opportunity to share your reflections on how God has used the Fort Wayne campus to impact and change the world in positive ways.

If you cannot join us for this special time, please consider writing how God used the Fort Wayne campus, its faculty, staff and students to impact your life by going to fw.taylor.edu/alumni to share your story.

Port-a-Pit Picnic with Decade Reunions

Saturday, May 9
11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gerig Activity Center

This is the perfect time to reconnect with former classmates in a casual atmosphere. Lunch will be a TUFW favorite, High's Port-a-Pit chicken. After lunch, proceed to the specified area where you can continue your conversations during class reunions divided by decades.

Open Dorms and Practice Rooms for Groups 

Saturday, May 9
2 to 5 p.m.

Take time to visit your former residence hall one last time. Volunteers will be available to take your picture outside your hallowed hall. The practice rooms in Witmer will also be open for you to visit, reminisce and sing or play a piano with your friends. You will have a great time talking about the musical experiences that were important to you during your time on the Fort Wayne campus.

Athletic Reunion/Games

Saturday, May 9
2 to 5 p.m.
Gerig Activity Center & Soccer Field

Bring your game clothes, reunite with your former teammates and participate in another round of the game you love. Former soccer players will play in a scrimmage against the varsity team from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the soccer field. Basketball and volleyball players will have an opportunity to scrimmage sometime between 2 and 5 p.m. Cheerleaders, warm up your routines and voices because we are going to reunite and cheer for the athletes during their scrimmage games.

Hymn Sing

Saturday, May 9
2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Eicher Student Commons

Lift your voices and sing praises to the Lord almighty during this old-fashioned hymn sing.

Powder Puff Football - Sponsored by TSO

Saturday, May 9
3:30 to 5 p.m.
Soccer Field

Female residence hall teams will compete in a flag football game for the Powder Puff trophy.

Athletic Hall of Fame Reception, Dinner and Induction

Saturday, May 9
5:30 p.m. - Punch Reception
6 p.m. - Dinner & Induction Program
Eicher Student Commons

The Fort Wayne campus will celebrate the second class of induction of alumni athletes into TUFW's Athletic Hall of Fame. Join us as we celebrate the accomplishments of these individuals and their commitment in building the Kingdom of God.

These athletes and coaches will be inducted: Bud Hamilton ‘68, coach and athletic director; Ray Hylton ‘86; Peter Strubhar ‘74; 1984-85 Women's Volleyball team - Denise Hoglund ‘85, Joyce Klay - Hutchison ‘87, Tami Platter - Burritt ‘88, Betty Rychener - Rahrer ‘87m Cindy Sauder - Kimm ‘85, Lori Hebert ‘85, Pam Postel - Werling ‘85, Joan Ronde - Smith ‘85, Janna Schlatter - Worthman ‘86, Joyce Bell ‘88 - Mgr., Sarita Rubrake ‘92 - Mgr., and Deb Rupp ‘76 - Coach

Dr. Seuss Collaboration Play by Taylor Theater Organization

Saturday, May 9
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Lehman Hall

Family-friendly entertainment for FREE! The Taylor Theatre Organization, otherwise known as TTO, will perform a three-act play featuring three different stories by Dr. Seuss. Each act will be a different book beginning with The Sneetches, followed by The Butter Battle Book, and ending with The Lorax. Two of the three scripts were written by TUFW writing majors.

Koinonia & Bonfire - Sponsored by TSO

Saturday, May 9
9:30 p.m.
Hausser Hall Woods

During this time of worship and fellowship, we will enjoy acoustical music and a devotional while we gather around an open fire in the Hausser Woods.