Fall Fest 2016 Schedule

Alumni Board Mock Interviews

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Molenhouse / Advancement

Alums! Join the Alumni Board in conducting mock interviews to prep current students for job interviews. If you are not a board member, but would like to donate your time in this way, email Jeff Timmer at jeff.timmer@trnty.edu

Liberal Arts Snapshot

3:30 p.m.
ARCC Lobby

Experience the wonder and curiousity of the liberal arts with a few of Trinity’s finest faculty and students who will present their creative work in snapshot format.

Alumni Improv

6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
ARCC: Kallemeyn Theatre

A bunch of fun and engaging alumni will be back on campus for a family friendly improv show that you will not want to miss!

Admission is FREE.

Annual Community Dodgeball Tournament

7:30 p.m.
DeVos Gym

Trinity’s Student Association has joined forces with some local high schools to sponsor a dodgeball tournament with heart.  Funds go to the empowerment fund for students in need.  Great items will be auctioned at the event. Teams consist of 6 people, whether faculty, staff, student, parents, alumni or friends of the college. $30 for a student team. $60 for adult team.   Check out the “Get Hyped” video.   REGISTER your team today.

Admission is $2.  Pay online or at the door.

Fall Fest at the Bookstore

9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Bookstore

You’ll find a large assortment of new clothing items – including some with our refreshed logo, alumni clothing, children’s clothing and our new RTic tumblers! Blankets and more on sale at special prices! Fall Fest Super Buy – our stuffed troll! $2/each! Pick up a few for gift giving! Stop by and take a look around!

Alumni & Family Check In Table

8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
DeVos Atheltics and Recreation Center

Be sure to check in upon your arrival to campus to get up to date information about the #fallfest2016 schedule, free admission to certain events, and a chance to win Troll gear. The Check in table is also a great place to ask any and all Fall Fest related questions.

President’s Breakfast

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.  EVENT FULL
Ozinga Grand Lobby

Join President Kurt Dykstra and First Lady Leah Dykstra for breakfast and an opportunity to hear about Trinity’s bright future.    Adults $7.  Kids $5.

Alumni Volleyball

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
DeVos Gym

The women’s volleyball program welcome all alums back for an alumni volleyball match.   REGISTER online.

Admission is FREE.

Troll Market

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mitchell Gym

$1 admission gets you access to Trinity’s largest Troll Market yet!  Student, community and alumni crafters are bringing their beautiful creations for purchase.  Shop local and support a crafty Troll!

Admission is $1.

KidZone

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Mitchell Gym

Your little ones can bounce and play in Troll Market’s KidZone.

Admission is FREE with parents $1 admission to TrollMarket.

25 Years of Trinity Theatre

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
ARCC: Kallemeyn Theatre

Come celebrate 25 years of theatre productions at Trinity.  Hosted by Dr. John Sebestyen, students and alumni will perform a few scenes from previous plays.  Dr. Annalee Ward will be honored for her vision in establishing Trinity’s theatre program.

Admission is FREE.

TANA Brunch

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Recital Hall

The Trinity Alumni Nursing Association invites you to join us for a time of reconnecting, networking, and remembering. Alumni from several nursing specialties will share highlights of their careers and current faculty and students update what’s happening in the nursing department.  We have some souvenirs from the past that you won’t want to miss that will help you remember your years as a nursing student

RSVP by email at tana@trnty.edu.  Brunch is $10 per person at the door.

Classic Cars at Fall Fest

Late a.m. – Early p.m.
Chapel Parking Lot

They will be here from late morning to early afternoon on Saturday. (weather permitting) Make sure you stop by and see them in the Chapel parking lot.

Fall Fest at the Bookstore

10:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bookstore

You’ll find a large assortment of new clothing items – including some with our refreshed logo, alumni clothing, children’s clothing and our new RTic tumblers! Blankets and more on sale at special prices! Fall Fest Super Buy – our stuffed troll! $2/each! Pick up a few for gift giving! Stop by and take a look around!

Library Mini Golf

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Library

Stop by the library for a creative game of miniature golf through the stacks.

One round of golf is $1 cash at the door with proceeds going to fund improvements to the curriculum center.

Food Trucks

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
TBD

Take a moment to enjoy various cuisines for lunch with a stop at some of Chicagoland’s best food trucks.

Vendors accept cash.

Interactive Gallery Installation Open House

11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Seerveld Gallery

Explore an interactive exhibit by guest artist Jessica J. Tam. Speak with the artist about her exhibition.

Admission is FREE.

Women’s Basketball vs. Bethel College

1:00 p.m.
DeVos Gym

The women’s basketball team will host their first home game.  Join us for food, games, and prizes.

Admission is FREE when you sign up at the Alumni & Family Table.

Climbing Clinic

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Fitness Center

Come down to the rock climbing wall in the DeVos Gym.  Everyone from all skill levels are welcome.  Have never climbed before?  No problem.  Come out and learn how.

Admission is FREE.

Live Music at the BBC

2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bootsma Bookstore Cafe

Stop by the Bootsma Bookstore Cafe for live music with Dustin Huckstep.

Admission is FREE.

Theatre Workshops

2:00 p.m.  – 3:30 p.m.
ARCC: Kallemeyn Theatre

Current students will lead acting workshops for ages 6-10 and ages 11-14.  Dr. John Sebestyen will lead a workshop for people age 15 and above.

Admission is FREE.

Men’s Basketball vs. Siena Heights Univ.

3:00 p.m.
DeVos Gym

Support the men’s basketball team at their first home game.  Join us for the game, concessions and prizes!

Admission is FREE when you sign up at the Alumni & Family Table.

Chicago Style Dinner

5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Dining Hall

Trinity’s Dining Hall will be serving up Chicago-themed food for a TrollFamily dinner. All you can eat Lou Malnati’s, Italian Beef Sandwiches, Chicago style hot dogs will be served!

Cash at the door.

Campus Scavenger Hunt

6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
Trinity Campus

Kill some time before Trollstock with your family going on a zany scavenger hunt around campus. Start at the dining hall lobby after dinner. Residence Life Staff will be your hosts for this adventure.

Trollstock

7:00 p.m. (Doors open)
Auditorium

Student Activities host the 21st annual Trollstock!  Come support Trinity students and staff at a campus wide talent showcase.  There will be dancing, singing and more!   Live Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XXYq6vHleI

Admission is FREE.