Alumi Reunion Weekend 2008
June 11-15, 2008

Classes Prior to 1953

We hope you can return to campus on Friday and Saturday to celebrate your class reunion!

Your schedule of events, joining the 55th reunion for all of the festitives is below.

Registration will be available in mid-March, check back then for more details or call (877) 658-2586.

Friday, June 13, 2008
6-8:30 a.m. Coffee and Tea Bars
 Reese Hall (Rector Village) and Longden Hall, lobby
8:15 a.m. "D" Association Breakfast
 During the reunion breakfast, varsity-letter athletes from the Class of 1958 are recognized with the presentation of a "D" blanket. 
Walden Inn & Conference Center, DePauw Social Center
9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Registration
Memorial Student Union Building, lobby
9:30 a.m. ALUMNI COLLEGE: Using Technology in the Classroom
Julian Science & Mathematics Center, atrium
10 a.m. Coffee with Emeritus Faculty Members
Humbert Hall, lobby
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

2008 Alumni Art Exhibit
Peeler Arts Center, Visual Arts Gallery
10:30-11:45 a.m. Narrated Trolley Tour of Campus and DePauw Nature Park
Departs from the Memorial Student Union Building, circle drive
11:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. All-Alumni Buffet Luncheon
Memorial Student Union Building, ballroom
Noon The Class of 1963 Kick-Off Lunch
Reese Hall, lobby
1:30-2:45 p.m.  Narrated Trolley Tour of Campus and the DePauw Nature Park
Departs from the Memorial Student Union Building, circle drive
2p.m. University Update Panel
East College, Meharry Hall
3:15-4:30 p.m. A Tribute to the Ubben Lecture Series
A special video presentation, produced by DePauw students, reviewing the world-class Ubben lectures during the past 20 years, followed by personal reminisences by Timothy and Sharon Ubben. (Part of the Class of 1958 50th Reunion program, but open to all.)
Memorial Student Union Building, ballroom
4-5:00 p.m. Narrated Trolley Tour of Campus (DePauw Nature Park not included)
Departs from the Memorial Student Union Building, circle drive
6:30 p.m.

All-Alumni Kick-Off Dinner and Entertainment
DePauw through the Decades! Join your classmates and alumni from the other reunion in your decade in rooms throughout the Walden Inn. The buffets open at 6:30, and the entertainment begins at 8:00 p.m. on the patio of the Walden Inn by Forever, A Tribute to the Beatles. There is limited capacity, so make your reservations early!
Walden Inn and Social Center

 
 
Saturday, June 14, 2008
6-8:30 a.m. Coffee and Tea Bars
Reese Hall (Rector Village) and Mason Hall, lobby
6-9 a.m.

Class of 1953 Continental Breakfast
Longden Hall , lobby
7 a.m.-9 p.m. Registration for Alumni Reunion Weekend
Memorial Student Union Building, lobby
7:30 a.m. Registration -  The DePauw Challenge - 5K Fun Run/Walk
Trolley shuttle to Nature Park begins at 7:30 a.m. (Departs from Memorial Student Union Building, circle drive)
DePauw Nature Park, Walnut St. Entrance (rain or shine)
8-9 a.m.  Washington C. DePauw Society Breakfast
By invitation only, reservations required. For more information, call the Annual Fund Office at (800) 446 5298
Memorial Student Union Building, ballroom
8:30 a.m. The DePauw Challenge - 5K Fun Run/Walk
DePauw Nature Park, Walnut St. Entrance (rain or shine)
9-10 a.m.

ALUMNI COLLEGE: Ethics at DePauw
Join Professor Martha Rainbolt and a panel of DePauw faculty members to hear about ethics initiatives occurring at DePauw today. Then, on Saturday afternoon take a trip out to the newly dedicated Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics at the DePauw Nature Park for an open house.
Peeler Art Center, auditorium

9-10 a.m. Narrated Trolley Tour of Campus (DePauw Nature Park not included)
Departs from the Memorial Student Union Building, circle drive
10:30 a.m.-Noon Alumni Celebration
Hosted by Alumni Association President Lisa Henderson Bennett '93, the program includes processions by the 25th and 50th reunion classes, audiovisual roll call of classes, induction into the Indiana Asbury Society for alumni celebrating 50 or more reunion years, and remarks from the silver and gold class speakers. We will also celebrate the life and legacy of the former Director of Alumni Relations J. McRae Thorlton '61 through a special posthumous tribute in song and pictures.
Green Center for the Performing Arts , Kresge Auditorium
Noon Class Luncheon
1953 and prior - Memorial Student Union Building, ballroom
Noon-3 p.m. Archives Open House
Roy O. West Library, Archives, second floor
2:45 p.m. Class Photos
 Lilly Physical Education and Recreation Center, Neal Fieldhouse

2:45 p.m. - Classes of 1933, 1938, 1943, 1948
1:30-2:30 p.m.

Housekatz Band performing on the Patio
Join Greencastle community members and DePauw faculty members in this band that plays a wide variety of music including rock, blues, jazz, originals and covers. Something for everyone!
Walden Inn and Conference Center, patio
1:30-3:30 p.m. Tiger Tennis Ball
Join DATA (dePauw Alumni Tennis Association) for informal tennis play and to improve your tennis skills. Awards will be given!
Indoor Tennis and Track Center
1:45-3 p.m. Narrated Trolley Tour of Campus and DePauw Nature Park
Departs from Memorial Student Union Building, circle drive
2-3:30 p.m. Open House at the Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics
Trolley shuttles will depart from the Memorial Student Union Building, circle drive, beginning at 1:50 p.m. and will continue. There is also parking available in two lots near the building.
2 p.m. Men of Note Reunion Concert
Known for original, close-harmony arrangements of old standards, The Men of Note distinguished themselves by singing with bass, drums and marimba accompaniment as well as a cappella.
East College, Meharry Hall
3:30 p.m. Alpha Chapter of Kappa Alpha Theta Alumnae Annual Meeting
Kappa Alpha Theta House, 904 S. College St.
3-4:30 p.m. Dave McMillen '05 performing on the Patio
Dave McMillin returns to DePauw for Alumni Reunion Weekend to entertain alumni and friends of all ages.
Walden Inn and Conference Center, patio
4-5:30 p.m.

Living Unit Open Houses and Other Receptions
Locations around campus; locations will be available at registration.

6:00 p.m. Class Social Hour
1953 and prior - Walden Inn & Conference Center, 2 West
6:30 p.m. Class Dinners
Class dinners will be held at your social hour location.
9 p.m.  Class Receptions
1953 and prior - Longden Hall, lobby.

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Sunday, June 15, 2008
6-8:30 a.m.   Coffee and Tea Bars
Reese Hall (Rector Village) and Longden Hall, lobby
6-9 a.m. Class of 1953 and prior Continental Breakfast
Longden Hall, lobby
8 a.m. -Noon Housing Check-out and key return
Memorial Student Union Building, lobby
8:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. All-Alumni Farewell Brunch
Memorial Student Union Building, ballroom
10:30 a.m.  Alumni Chapel
 Gobin Memorial United Methodist Church

 


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