Lake Land College Celebrates 50th Anniversary This Weekend

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Published on September 28 2017 11:00 am
Last Updated on September 28 2017 11:00 am
Written by Greg Sapp

Lake Land College is calling all alumni home to celebrate the 50th anniversary during Laker Homecoming Sept. 29 – Oct. 1.

All alumni, including graduates and those who have taken a class or two, are invited to return to campus and share memories of their alma mater with family and friends throughout the weekend’s activities.

Several events are planned including the One Laker Nation Reunion Tent Saturday afternoon and a concert by Nashville recording artist The Henningsens.

“As we celebrate Lake Land College’s 50 years of student success we invite all of our alumni to reconnect with friends and faculty and visit campus during homecoming weekend. There are various events that will appeal to everyone during homecoming and those alumni who have been away for a while will be amazed at how their alma mater has grown into a beautiful campus,” Dave Cox, director of alumni relations and annual giving, said.

The Henningsens concert is the highlight of the weekend. Brian Henningsen, Laker Nation Class of 1981, will be returning for the trio’s final performance as they will be pursuing new career opportunities. Brian, his son Aaron and his daughter, Clara, make up the group. The Henningsens are from Atwood, where they still have their family farm.

The Henningsens’ hit singles include “American Beautiful” and “Why I Farm.” In addition to singles and albums, the Henningsens are songwriters and have written “You Lie” for The Band Perry, a Platinum-certified single, as well as the #1 hit “All Your Life.”

Here are the Laker Homecoming events:

Friday, September 29

  • Dental Hygiene Alumni Continuing Education Seminar at Heartland Dental Care, Effingham
  • Nursing Continuing Education Seminar at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center, Mattoon
  • Business Division Alumni Appreciation Reception, 4-8 p.m., West Building        
  • Laker Athletics Reunion, 4:30 p.m., One Laker Nation Tent, adjacent to the Field House
  • Laker Volleyball Game, 6 p.m., Field House    

Saturday, September 30

  • Alumni Recognition Banquet, Distinguished Alumni Society and Athletic Hall of Fame Brunch, 10 a.m., West Building
  • Ag Alumni Reunion Event, 2:30-4:30 p.m., West Building
  • Campus Tours – 3:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
  • One Laker Nation Alumni Reunion Tent with entertainment, food and beverages, 4-7 p.m., adjacent to the Field House
  • The Henningsens Concert, 7 p.m., Field House

Sunday, October 1

  • Laker Softball Alumni Game and BBQ, noon

Register for events, buy concert tickets and plan your weekend at lakelandcollege.edu/alumni. Tickets can also be bought by calling 217-234-5363 or stopping by the Lake Land College Bookstore or any First Mid-Illinois Bank location.

For more information about any of the homecoming events, contact Cox at 217-234-5376 or dcox5612@lakelandcollege.edu. For athletic events information, contact the Lake Land College Athletic Office at 217-234-5333 or breed43185@lakelandcollege.edu.