Kentucky Wesleyan College will celebrate Homecoming 2022 on campus and throughout the Owensboro community the weekend of September 29 through October 2. The weekend’s events will be held in conjunction with the College’s Fall Family Weekend and surround the Panthers’ home football game versus Hillsdale on Saturday, October 1, at 6pm.
New events for this year include:
* A Taste of the Arts on Thursday, Sept. 29, which will feature free live performances by KWC choir, theatre and band, as well as delicious “tastes of Owensboro” and an art show
* The Pillars Lecture Series on Saturday, Oct. 1, which will include three Ted Talk-style lectures hosted by Provost Dr. James Cousins
Signature events for the weekend include:
* The 2nd Annual Panther Pride 5k, presented by Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline, on Oct. 1, which will offer a unique behind-the-scenes tour of Kentucky Wesleyan’s beautiful campus and a picturesque finish line in Steele Stadium
* The 2nd Annual Back Together Bash, presented by Wesleyan Medical Practice, on the front lawn on Oct. 1, which will feature four musical performances, food trucks, games and more
* The 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame and Awards Celebration, presented by Independence Bank, on Sept. 30, which will honor the 2022 Alumni Award recipients with the induction of Dr. Randy Capps ’57 (posthumously) and Dr. Julie Gurwell ’89 into the Alumni Hall of Fame
Other events include the Golden Jubilee 50th Reunion celebrations for the Class of 1972, the Silver Jubilee 25th Reunion celebrations for the Class of 1997, a Homecoming Worship Service, numerous home athletic events and much more.
“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome our alumni back home to campus this year for Homecoming 2022,” said Summer (Crick) Aldridge ’14, director of alumni relations. “We hope members of the community will join us on campus to enjoy the events and will welcome our alumni back to town when they spot them throughout the city that weekend.”
2022 Alumni Award Winners
Outstanding Alumnus – Jeff White ’72
Alumni Achievement Award – Antoine Poythress ’91
Outstanding Young Graduate Award – Wesley Whistle ’12
Roy Pickerill ’75 Alumni Service Award – David Ashburn ’87
Gus E. Paris Distinguished Service Award – Dr. Paula Dehn
Honorary Alumna – Anna Dixon-Skidmore
The Kentucky Wesleyan College Alumni Hall of Fame perpetuates the memory of those who have brought honor and distinction to the name and reputation of Kentucky Wesleyan College. The Class of 2022 features two uniquely successful individuals who have gained distinction in their careers and made a significant impact on the lives of others.
Kentucky Wesleyan College Alumni Hall of Fame Class of 2022
Dr. Randall Capps ’57 (posthumously)
Dr. Julie Gurwell ’89