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1960-1979 Football Reunion 

Football Reunion

Join hosts Bernie Bianchino, ba '70, jd '74, Dave Fenley, bba '76, jd '79, Don Makalous, ba '72, and Gary Yager, bba '76, as they bring together the football teams from 1960-1980 to celebrate Washburn University's football program. 

Let us know if you plan to attend the following Football Reunion and Homecoming events by selecting them below the itinerary. If you need special accomodations, please contact Jensen Simons at jsimons@wualumni.org.

Friday, Oct. 21, 2022
3:30 p.m. - Athletics Facility Tour
Meet at Indoor Athletic Facility and plan for a walking tour. 

5 - 7 p.m. - Alumni After Hours in Washburn Room, Memorial Union. 

7 - 9 p.m. - Football Reunion Reception 
McPherson Booster Room in Petro Allied Health Center

Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022
8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
- Pancake Feed and Bloody Mary Cash Bar in Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. - Homecoming Parade Watch Party on the north side of the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center.
Free for everyone, limited seating available. Parade starts at 10 a.m.

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Alumni Tailgate on the Memorial Union Lawn

1 p.m. - Football game at Yager Stadium vs. Central Oklahoma

Post-Game: Player Meet and Greet
Make your way up to the Bianchino Pavilion after the game. 

Hotel Accommodations
Hotel Topeka at City Center
1717 SW Topeka Blvd. 
Topeka, KS 66612
Hotel Topeka at City Center website | 785-431-7200
Washburn Rate: $89/night

Cyrus Hotel 
920 S Kansas Ave.
Topeka, KS 66612
Cyrus Hotel website | 785-596-0500
Washburn Rate: $114/night (with additional $25 for parking)

1960 -1979 Football Reunion

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