Alumni Reunion Weekend 2009
June 10-14, 2009

Alumni Colleges

Thursday, June 11: 9-10:15 a.m.
"This I Believe" - Storytelling About Our Core Values
We all have strong beliefs that frame our lens on daily life. Some of our beliefs are built upon profound personal experiences – the time we witnessed courage exhibited by someone we had looked down upon; the moment of moral failure by someone we had looked up to; or the memory of own stumbles in judgment as well as our measuring up in the face of adversity. Join Bob Steele ’69, Eugene S. Pulliam Distinguished Visiting Professor and Professor of Communication and Theatre, in conversation after listening to selected "This I Believe" essays that have been popularized in a national media project that presents stories from famous and not-so-famous Americans who talk about their cherished core values and beliefs. Steele also will play "This I Believe" essays written and recorded by DePauw students in his January, 2009 Winter Term class on this topic. More information can be found at www.thisibelieve.org.

Thursday, June 11: 10:30-11:45 a.m.
The DePauw Nature Park - A Virtual Tour
In fall 2003, DePauw received about 450 acres of an abandoned quarry site through a gift and a long-term lease from Hanson Aggregates. DePauw purchased some adjacent farmland and woodlands to make the total property over 520 acres. A faculty-led virtual tour of the Nature Park provides an in-depth review of research projects being conducted at the the site. Such areas of research include forest composition and health, songbirds, and white-tailed deer.

Friday, June 12: 9:45-11 a.m.
Using Technology in the Classroom
Join us to experience some of the ways that faculty and students are using technology in the classroom of today. Some of our most exciting technologies will be demonstrated in the context of real classroom examples. Student assistants will be on hand to help participants sample the technologies. There will also be plenty of time to ask questions. No technology background is required for this session!

Friday, June 12: 9:45-11 a.m.
Entrepreneurial Spirit - The DePauw/Greencastle Partnership
President Casey stated in his inaugural address that “we must work with the City of Greencastle to make this a dynamic and beautiful place to work.” During Winter Term this year a group of students led by Carol Steele, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, learned about different kinds of business incubators and about the business climate in Greencastle. They interviewed a variety of entrepreneurs in Greencastle community, to find out, first hand, why they are here and what makes their businesses work. The students also prepared and presented a report for Mayor Murray and President Casey, delineating their thoughts about what kind of business incubator would be right to enhance the spirit of entrepreneurship in Greencastle. Learn of the report’s findings and join a conversation about next steps.

Friday, June 12: 3:15-4:30 p.m.
A Conversation with Joe Allen '59
Allen was selected as a scientist-astronaut by NASA in August 1967 as a member of the second group of scientist-astronauts. He served as mission scientist while a member of the astronaut support crew for Apollo 15 and served as a staff consultant on science and technology to the President's Council on International Economic Policy. From August 1975 to 1978, Allen served as NASA Assistant Administrator for Legislative Affairs in Washington, D.C. Returning to the Johnson Space Center in 1978, as a senior scientist astronaut, Allen was assigned to the Operations Mission Development Group. He served as a support crew member for the first orbital flight test of the Space Transportation System and was the entry CAPCOM for this mission. In addition, in 1980 and 1981, he worked as the technical assistant to the director of flight operations.

Friday, June 12: 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Electronic Journalism - Ethics and Responsibilities
Jeff McCall ’76, John D. Hughes Professor of Communication and Theatre, provides a critical analysis of the role of electronic news gathering and dissemination in modern society, including ethics and responsibilities. Topics will include how the broadcast news agenda is set, the decline of professional standards, media bias, and the need to reinvent the broadcast news industry.

Saturday, June 13: 9-10:15 a.m.
A Student Report - Sustainability at DePauw
The mission of DePauw’s Sustainability Initiative is to create and sustain a nationally recognized living laboratory and learning community that incorporates the letter and spirit of our foundational sustainability principles into all facets of campus life. Hear directly from DePauw's Sustainability Coordinator on our university's many/substantial efforts to "go green."

Saturday, June 13: 9-10:15 a.m.
Student Alcohol Attitudes and Behaviors at DePauw
Pam Propsom, Professor of Psychology, has been conducting a student alcohol survey for the past few years. Her research reveals some interesting information about DePauw student alcohol attitudes, perceptions and behaviors. Come find out what the surveys have revealed. This research tests theoretical ideas, uses applied research in a field setting, and allows students to play a significant role as co-researchers.

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