Class of 1973 at Golden Graduation

    Golden Graduation – Class 1974

    October 25-27, 2024

    Celebrating 50 years as a Hastings College alumnus is a significant milestone, and the Alumni Association invites all alumni from the class 1974 back to campus for their Golden Graduation Reunion, October 25-27, 2024.

    If you have questions about the upcoming Golden Graduation weekend, contact Kendra Bargen at 402-461-7363 or kbargen@hastings.edu.

    Be sure to let everyone know what you have been up to by filling out your memory book entry!

    Want to see who is attending? Check out the guest list here.

    Help us raise $20,000 for the Class of 1974 Golden Years Legacy Scholarship!

    If the class does not raise $20,000 for the scholarship, your contributions will be combined with those gifts from other Golden Graduation classes and be awarded as a part of the larger Golden Years Legacy Scholarship. For making a gift, you will receive a Golden Pass for free entry to all Homecoming events.

    $10,125 raised

    50.6%
    of our $20,000 goal.

    Donor Listing

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    Schedule

    Find the schedule for the Golden Graduation weekend below. 
     

    Friday, October 25

    8:00 am–12:00 pm – Registration & Social Gathering (Barrett Alumni Center - 1001 N. 6th Ave.)
    Pick up your official Golden Graduation Packet and Name tags. Refreshments will be available throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to catch up with friends and meet the Alumni Association and Foundation staff members.

    11:30 am–1:00 pm – Lunch with Students (Hazelrigg Student Union)
    Experience the flavor of 2024 dining firsthand! Join us as students share their stories and showcase how Hastings College has evolved over the years. Don’t miss this chance to savor both great food and fascinating conversations! Pay at the door – cash or card accepted

    1:00–2:00 pm – Campus Tours (Pick up Hazelrigg Student Union -914 N. Elm Ave.)
    Catch a ride in our van to see how campus has changed since you were a student! Drop off is at Perkins Library for Coffee with the President.

    1:30–2:30 pm     – Fine Arts Hall of Fame Panel Discussion (Jackson Dinsdale Art Center - 700 E. 12th St.)
    Join us for an inspiring student panel featuring the 2024 Fine Arts Hall of Fame inductees!

    2:00–3:00 pm     – Coffee with the President (Perkins Library - 705 E. 7th St.)
    Grab a coffee and a treat as you hear updates from President Rich Lloyd. Questions encouraged!

    5:30–6:30 pm – Fine Arts Cocktail Hour (Jackson Dinsdale Art Center)

    6:30 pm – Fine Arts Hall of Fame Ceremony (Jackson Dinsdale Art Center)
    Don’t miss this unforgettable event—where excellence is celebrated, legacies are honored, and the future is inspired. Registration required – $25/person; children/$10

    8:00–10:00 pm – Music Bingo (The Lark – 809 West 2nd Ave, Hastings)
    Test your music knowledge and quick thinking as we play hit after hit from the honored class years, marking off your bingo cards and racing to win fabulous prizes. Whether you’re a music aficionado or just love a good challenge, this is your chance to shine and enjoy a night full of rhythm and rivalry. All alumni & spouses welcome! Registration requested. Free entry, cash bar.

    Saturday, October 26

    9:00 am – Golden Graduation Class and Individual Photos (French Memorial Chapel)

    9:30 am – 1974 Golden Graduation Ceremony (French Memorial Chapel)
    Celebrating the 1974 Graduates 50 years after their graduation! Roger Doerr, Emeritus Professor of Business and member of the Hastings College Foundation Board of Directors, will be the Golden Grad Commencement speaker. Free entry

    11:30 am–1:00 pm – Bronco Tailgate
    Gray Center/Jackson Dinsdale Art Center Parking Lot

    Enjoy a mouthwatering grill out, refreshing drinks, and a vibrant atmosphere filled with games, the Marching Bronco Band, glassblowing demos, and laughter. Connect with old friends, make new memories, and gear up for the big game with a spirited tailgate experience. Pre-Registration encouraged – ($15)

    1:00 pm  – Homecoming Football Game vs. Doane University
    Lloyd Wilson Field – Osborne Family Sports Complex
    Pay at the gate – $10 per person; children $3

    4:30 pm  – Homecoming Volleyball Game vs. Concordia University
    Lynn Farrell Arena – Osborne Family Sports Complex
    Pay at the Arena – $10 per person; children $3

    6:00 pm – Golden Graduation Social Hour and Banquet
    Barrett Alumni Center

    Sunday, October 27

    9:00 am – HC Homecoming Coffee and Breakfast (First Presbyterian Church – 621 N. Lincoln Ave.)
    One last chance to gather with your classmates! Stop in on your way out of town. Registration encouraged.

    10:30 am – Hastings College Sunday First Presbyterian Church Service (621 N. Lincoln Ave.)

    1:00 pm – Women's Wrestling Duel vs. Midland (Lynn Farrell Arena, 1000 E. 12th St.)
    Pay at the Arena – $10 per person; children $3