Mark your calendars for the 99th Dogwood Homecoming Weekend! Join us for a memorable celebration filled with alumni gatherings, class reunions, and much more. This year, we are proud to honor milestone reunions for the Class of 1975 celebrating 50 years, the Class of 1980 celebrating 45 years, the Class of 1985 celebrating 40 years, the Class of 1990 celebrating 35 years, the Class of 1995 celebrating 30 years, the Class of 2000 celebrating 25 years, the Class of 2005 celebrating 20 years, the Class of 2010 celebrating 15 years, the Class of 2015 celebrating 10 years, and the Class of 2020 celebrating 5 years.
Schedule of Events
2 – 4 p.m.
Alumni Networking & Career Services Open House, Nicewonder Hall
Refreshments will be served. Spaces are limited.
4 – 6 p.m.
50th Class (1975) Reception, Student Center Board Room
The class of 1975 is invited to a 50-year celebration hosted by the Office of Alumni & Community Engagement.
8:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Observatory Open House, Burke Observatory
Back-up weather day will be Saturday, April 5.
8:00 a.m.
Registration Open
Maclellan Lobby (Dining Hall)
Check-in for Dogwood Festivities
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Tornado Alley Shoppe, Maclellan (Lower Level)
Find your favorite King gear and memorabilia here!
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
DMAD Spring Showcase Exhibition, Maclellan TV Lounge (Lower Level)
9 a.m.
Alumni Choir Rehearsal, Memorial Chapel
Join the alumni choir for a rehearsal ahead of the performance at brunch
10 a.m.
Chapel Service, Memorial Chapel
Join us as we come together for a time of reflection on how God has blessed the King community with His grace and provisions.
11:30 a.m
Dr. Jack E. Snider Luncheon and Alumni Awards, Maclellan (Dining Hall)
Everyone’s invited to this event as we celebrate the Class of 1975 entering the 50+ Club and honor our Alumni Award recipients. Class pictures will be taken on the Oval immediately following the luncheon.
1:30 p.m.
Alumni Classics Reunion, Library
A gathering for alumni who have previously celebrated their 50-year reunions. Refreshments will be served.
1:30 p.m.
Faculty Meet & Greet, Maclellan TV Lounge (Lower Level)
Meet professors from each of King’s five schools and reconnect with our programs.
2 p.m.
Guided Campus Tour, Maclellan Lobby (Dining Hall)
Please join us for a guided campus tour while walking down memory lane, reliving your time at King.
5:30 p.m.
Reunion – Class of 1985, Machiavelli’s
Those who attend will pay their own way. They will have a designated section in the back.
8 Fifth Street,
Bristol, TN 37620
Saturday, April 5, 2025
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
The Traveling Bear Mini Golf in Bristol, VA, is offering King alumni a 50% discount on April 5, from 3 p.m. – 6 p.m. only. Adults and children ages 4 and up can purchase tickets for $5.50 each. Children 3 and under are free. Please use the link below to register so we can send the 50% discount ticket. Happy putting!
1125 Old Euclid Center,
Bristol, VA 24201
Saturday, April 5, 2025
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
We are looking for class champions to help with reunion planning. Please contact the Office of Alumni and Community Engagement at [email protected] or 423.652.6398. We look forward to welcoming you back to campus for this special occasion!
REGISTER TODAY!
Online registration will close March 28, 2025.
King University Faculty and Staff, please email [email protected] for promotional code to register.