(San Diego, Calif. – November 22, 2014) – Founded in 1902, PLNU has rich history on which to reminisce. Homecoming provides that special time each fall when alumni return to campus to celebrate and honor their PLNU heritage together with current students. This year’s homecoming week includes over fifty events for PLNU alumni, students and friends.
Homecoming Chapel on Friday celebrates the careers and testimonies of five outstanding alumni. Students, alumni and members of the PLNU Board of Trustees were on hand to celebrate. The Alumnus of Point Loma Award is given to recognize outstandingprofessional and/or academic accomplishments, a strong Christiantestimony, and an impact on the lives of others. This year’s recipients included: Dr. Brad Strawn (’88), Doug Bowman (’94), Beryl Pagan (’84), and Dr. Brent Strawn (’92).
Saturday kicks off a full day of activity across campus, including a special breakfast at the Liberty Station Conference Center celebrating the 40th anniversary of PLNU’s distinguished nursing program. This breakfast honors the inaugural class of 1974. Highlights of the morning also include recognition of School of Nursing chairs and deans along with a special message from founding chair, Laura Mae Douglass.
The Main Event will celebrate the lifetime achievements of two PLNU alums on Saturday afternoon in Brown Chapel. Dr. Mike McConnell and Rev. Ron Fay will be honored with the PLNU Distinguished Achievement award, recognizing their outstanding accomplishments, their impact on the lives of others and their strong faith. The Alumni Association of Point Loma Nazarene University presents the Distinguished Achievement Award annually to two graduates who have exhibited outstanding lifetime accomplishments in a profession, in an academic field, or in service to a nonprofit organization. These are alumni with a strong Christian testimony who have had an impact on the lives of many and Dr. Mike McConnell and Rev. Ron Fay are no exception.
Saturday’s events culminate in the Homecoming Men’s and Women’s Basketball Games in Golden Gymnasium. The 2014 Homecoming games commemorate PLNU’s first official year in the NCAA beginning with the Women’s game against the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs at 6p.m.. The Men’s Basketball team will take on University of Mary, North Dakota at 8:00 p.m.
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