8/4/09
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8/4/09 |
Lincoln, Ill. – The Lincoln College Office of Alumni Relations is hosting a Lincoln College Day at O’Brien Field in Peoria, Illinois, on Friday, Aug. 14, 2009. The game will match the Peoria Chiefs against the Burlington Bees. The event is open to all Lincoln College alumni, friends and members of the community, but ticket quantities are limited.
The cost for the game is $25 per person and includes a private, open air party area overlooking third base, a buffet dinner, soda, water and beer, a goodie bag, door prizes and a spectacular fireworks show after the game. Lincoln College alumnus, former administrator and coach, and everyone’s local friend Tom Zurkammer will be throwing out the first pitch. Lincoln College music instructor Diane Dietz and Alumni Relations and Special Events Coordinator Kerri Taylor will sing the National Anthem. This will be a fun event for families and fans of all ages. Children under 3 are free.
The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with the buffet beginning at 6:00 p.m. and the game starting at 6:30 p.m. To reserve your tickets or for more information contact the Lincoln College Alumni office at 217.732.3155.217 or toll free at 877.522.5867 or visit lincolncollege.edu/alumni to download the reservation form. Additional questions can be e-mailed to Mary Jo Werth at mjwerth@lincolncollege.edu.
Founded in 1865, Lincoln College is a co-ed, private, liberal arts college. It is the only institution of higher education named for Abraham Lincoln during his lifetime. For more information, visit the Web site – lincolncollege.edu.
Lincoln College was founded in 1865 as Lincoln University, the only institution of higher education named for Abraham Lincoln during his lifetime. It is a selective, two-year, private, liberal arts college located in Lincoln, Illinois. Lincoln College is designed to prepare a student for university study through a structured, supportive approach to learning. Approximately 89% of Lincoln College graduates transfer immediately to a four-year school where they succeed as well as or better than the native student. Student-teacher ratio at Lincoln College is 13:1 and the average class size is 16 students.