Landmark Reunion Events
Class of 1953 – 50-Year Reunion
Class of 1978 – 25-Year Reunion
Class of 1993 – 10-Year Reunion
Reunion for the Union University Football Team
Class of 1953
50-Year Reunion - Friday, February 14
This year’s 50-year reunion will feature very special recognitions that are
certain to renew old acquaintances, bring back fond memories, and rekindle
friendships. The Class of 1953 will be honored in the Founders’ Day
Homecoming Chapel Friday, February 14, at 10 a.m. The highly revered 50-Year
Reunion Commemorative Medallions will be presented to each person present
from the Class of 1953 during the chapel service.
Following, a reunion luncheon for the Class of 1953 will be held in Coburn Dining Room of the Hyran E. Barefoot Student Union Building. Special highlight of the afternoon will be a chartered bus tour to the former Union University downtown campus with plenty of time for fellowship, reminiscing and strolling the campus.
Call 1-800-338-6644 by February 7 to make your reservations. When making reservations, be sure to sign up for Saturday’s Reunion Brunch and Alumni Awards Luncheon when the Class of 1953 will be recognized.
9 a.m. - Registration for the Class of 1953
Foyer of G.M. Savage Memorial Chapel10 a.m. - Homecoming Chapel
Presentation of the 50-Year Reunion Medallions and Founders’ Day Address by Dr. Fisher Humphreys. Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama11:30 a.m. - 50-year Reunion Luncheon
Coburn Dining Room, Barefoot Student Union Building. $10 per person. Advanced reservations required by February 7.1:00- 4:00 p.m. - Chartered Bus Tour
Visit the former Union University campus and historic downtown Jackson. See you on Saturday for the Reunion Brunch, Alumni Awards Luncheon, and Homecoming Basketball Games.
Class of 1978
25 Year Reunion - Saturday, February 15
7:30 p.m. until - Carnegie Center for the Arts in downtown Jackson
Can it possibly have been 25 years? But we look so young!?! The Class of 1978 will gather for a fun evening of sharing old memories, catching up on family and careers, and getting reacquainted. You don’t want to miss this one! Hors d’oeuvres will be served. Contact former roommates and close friends to gather for a great evening. Call 1-800-338-6644 by February 7 to make your reservations. A commemorative gift from the University will highlight your 25-year reunion gathering.
Class of 1993
10 Year Reunion - Saturday, February 15
7:30 p.m. until - Carnegie Center for the Arts in downtown Jackson
It’s only been 10 years, but they have passed by so quickly!! The Class of 1993 will gather at Carnegie Center for the Arts to enjoy an evening of live music, getting reacquainted, sharing photos,memories, and good times. The Class of 1993 is sponsoring this mixer for alums and their guests in the classes of 1990-2002. Hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a commemorative gift from the University will be given to the Class of 1993 attendees. Don’t forget to call 1-800-338-6644 by February 7 to make your advance reservations. Make this evening extra special by contacting those very close friends from days gone by and meet at the Union campus for a great Homecoming weekend.
Football at Union University?
That’s Right! In the golden days of football in East Jackson, Union
University fielded its final football team in 1953. Homecoming 2003 will
mark the 50th anniversary of this final team. All football players are
invited to gather on campus during Homecoming 2003. Join us for the
Homecoming Brunch Saturday morning, February 15, and linger for the Alumni
Awards Luncheon when the team will also be recognized. The returning players
of the team will be recognized after the Lady Bulldogs basketball game with
special presentations to each player present. Football Coach Robert Jelks
will also be honored for his significant contributions to the life of Union
University. This will be a great time for Union University former football
players and athletic fans of all ages. Don’t Miss This One!