Lake Land Homecoming Week Has Big Finish Planned This Weekend

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Published on September 25 2019 10:56 am
Last Updated on September 25 2019 10:56 am
Written by Greg Sapp

The 2019 Laker Homecoming week is in full swing with several events yet to come. The celebration, centered on the theme Rewind, Remix and Reconnect, continues throughout the week and into the weekend with major events scheduled for Friday and Saturday.

Laker Spirit Day is set for Friday with the Laker Athletic Reunion at 5 p.m. in the Field House, Walden Room, preceding the Laker Volleyball game against Vincennes University at 6 p.m. Fans are also encouraged to go to Grimes Field at Peterson Park in Mattoon to watch the Laker Baseball team take on Eastern Illinois University at 6:30 p.m.

A free dance party will follow the volleyball game at 8 p.m. at Laker Point in the Luther Student Center. Students and alumni can get their groove on to four decades of hit music with the Throwback Time Machine Dance Party, led by the interactive dance party company DEGY Entertainment.

On Saturday, Lake Land will hold many alumni events throughout the day such as the Alumni Recognition Luncheon, a car show, catering from Don Sol Mexican Grill and a free concert by the regionally famous band, The Brat Pack.

The Brat Pack will revive hits from the 80s at 5 p.m. in Alumni Park with the car show taking place nearby in parking lot E beginning at 3 p.m. A car cruise from Lake Land to downtown Mattoon will begin at the conclusion of the concert.

Students, alumni and the public are encouraged to take part in the festivities at no cost. Lake Land is thrilled to welcome home its alumni with lively events and share in the pride of being a Laker.