Bicentennial Reunion Weekend 2015

Thursday, May 28th, 2015
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4:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Class of '65 Historic Walkway Dedication
Class of 1965: Join your classmates at the Bicentennial Plaza to celebrate your class' role in making the historic walkway a reality.

Location: Bicentennial Plaza, in front of Schultz Hall (formerly South Hall)

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Class of '65 Welcome Reception and Dinner
Reception and dinner will be at the Patricia Bush Tippie Alumni Center at Cochran Hall.

10:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Choir Reception
Join choir alumni for an opening reception.

Location: Lobby, Henderson Campus Center

Friday, May 29th, 2015 Printable agenda

8:00 am - 9:30 am	Friday All-Reunion Breakfast Breakfast will be served in McKinley's Food Court, Henderson Campus Center.
9:00 am - 10:00 am	50th Diploma Ceremony for Class of '65 A celebration of 50 years since the class of '65 graduated. Class of '65 will line up in the Chapel Oratory. Class photo immediately following. Location: Ford Chapel
10:00 am - 11:00 am	The Reverend Timothy Alden, Jr.: Frontier Intellectual - Presented by Jonathan Helmreich, Professor Emeritus of History A discussion of the myths surrounding Alden, his motivations in founding Allegheny, and an estimate of how his bipolar personality endangered but ultimately helped to preserve the College. Location: Gladys Mullenix Black Theatre, Vukovich Center for Communication Arts
11:30 am - 1:00 pm	Friday All-Reunion Luncheon Location: McKinley's Food Court, Henderson Campus Center		Class of '65 Luncheon Location: Tillotson Room, Patricia Bush Tippie Alumni Center at Cochran Hall		Classes of '55, '60, and Torchbearers Luncheon Location: Schultz Hall (formerly South Hall)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm	Gathering for ROTC Alumni Come enjoy refreshments and socializing with other ROTC alumni. Location: Room 206, Henderson Campus Center
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm	Historic Allegheny Walking Tour 1 - Presented by Jonathan Helmreich, Professor Emeritus of History An hour’s ramble about the lower ravine with Timothy Alden as he tells of the development of the early campus, including the filling of the ravine, creation of Starvation Hall, shotguns in Bentley, and the Mephistopheles Society. Space is limited to 25 people per tour.	Allegheny College Trivia Game 1- Presented by Allegheny College History and Heritage Committee Put your knowledge about Allegheny College to the test during this fun and interactive session, or come just to watch! And oh yes, there will be prizes. Location: Carr Hall		Campus Walking Tour 1 Campus Walking Tours led by current Allegheny students. Location: Meet in Patricia Bush Tippie Alumni Center at Cochran Hall	“Green” Allegheny Campus Tour - Presented by Kelly Mack Boulton '02, Allegheny College Sustainability Coordinator Learn more about the Allegheny's green initiatives. Location: Carr Hall
5:00 pm - 11:00 pm	Friday All-Reunion Reception, Dinner, and Social Location: Gator Quad (outside Henderson Campus Center) and Murray Lawn Rain Location: Performance Arena, Wise Sport and Fitness Center and Brooks Dining Hall
7:00 pm	Class of '75 Social Event on Brooks Balcony
8:00 pm	Class of '05 Social Event at Roff School Tavern (cash bar and transportation provided) Shuttle will run continuously from campus (Lord Gate, top of Brooks Walk) to downtown (corner of Park Avenue and Chestnut) and Roff's School Tavern.
8:00 pm	Class of '10 Social Event at Club Epic, formerly the Sports Garden (cash bar and transportation provided) Join your classmates for a gathering at Club Epic (formerly the Sports Garden). Cash bar and transportation provided. Shuttle will run continuously from campus (Lord Gate, top of Brooks Walk) to downtown (corner of Park Avenue and Chestnut) and Roff's School Tavern.
8:00 pm	Class of '90 Social Event - 8 pm Voodoo's, then Firehouse Tap and Grille, formerly Mickey's (cash bar and transportation provided) Shuttle will run continuously from campus (Lord Gate, top of Brooks Walk) to downtown (corner of Park Avenue and Chestnut) and Roff's School Tavern.
8:00 pm	Classes of '69/'70/'71 Social Event Location: Lobby, Vukovich Center for Communication Arts
8:00 pm	Classes of '94/'95/'96 Social Event at Firehouse Tap and Grille, formerly Mickey's (cash bar and transportation provided) Shuttle will run continuously from campus (Lord Gate, top of Brooks Walk) to downtown (corner of Park Avenue and Chestnut) and Roff's School Tavern.
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm	ABC Welcome Reception (Allegheny College Association of Black Collegians/Association for the Advancement of Black Culture) Location: Patricia Bush Tippie Alumni Center at Cochran Hall

Saturday, May 30th, 2015 Printable agenda

8:00 am - 9:00 am	ABC Breakfast Location: Rooms 301/302, Henderson Campus Center
8:00 am - 9:30 am	Saturday All-Reunion Breakfast Location: McKinley's Food Court, Henderson Campus Center	Saturday Class of '75 Breakfast Location: Tillotson Room, Tippie Alumni Center at Cochran Hall
9:00 am - 10:00 am	Building Bentley: The Creation of Temple Alden - Presented by Jonathan Helmreich, Professor Emeritus of History The story of the travails of the construction of Bentley Hall and how the vying roles of Alden and Alexander Temple led to the idiosyncrasies of this Federalist masterpiece. Location: Ford Chapel	200 Moments in Allegheny Athletics History - Presented by Portia Hoeg, Director of Athletics & Recreation Allegheny Athletics Past and Present: 200 years of tradition, excellence and commitment. A snapshot of several significant moments in Allegheny's rich athletic history to it's current successes. Location: Concourse, Wise Sports and Fitness Center	Tour of the 454 House, Home of Admissions (formerly Phi Gamma Delta house) Location: 454 House	Campus Walking Tour 2 Campus Walking Tours led by current Allegheny students. Location: Meet in Patricia Bush Tippie Alumni Center at Cochran Hall	Allegheny College Trivia Game 2 - Presented by Allegheny College History and Heritage Committee Put your knowledge about Allegheny College to the test during this fun and interactive session, or come just to watch! And oh yes, there will be prizes. Location: Carr Hall
9:00 am - 10:00 am	Spinning Class for the Class of '90 Lead by Jenny Becker '90. Space is limited to 13 people. Location: Dance Studio, Wise Sport and Fitness Center
9:00 am - 10:00 am	Meeting of the Allegheny College Association of Black Collegians/Association for the Advancement of Black Culture (ABC) Location: Rooms 301/302, Henderson Campus Center
10:00 am - 12:00 pm	Bentley Bell Tower Tours 1 Stop in during this time to get a peek at the historic bell tower. Tours will run continuously between 10 a.m. - Noon and last approximately 15 minutes (if there isn't a line). The tour includes some climbing, in order to see the top of the Bell Tower. Please indicate if you plan to stop by during this time.
10:15 am - 11:00 am	Conversation with Allegheny College President James H. Mullen, Jr. Location: Ford Memorial Chapel
11:15 am - 11:45 am	Renewal of Vows for Allegheny Alumni Couples Are you and your spouse/partner both Gator alumni? Join us for a special renewal of vows in Ford Memorial Chapel.
11:15 am - 12:00 pm	"The African American Experience at Allegheny College": From the Invisible to the Visible - 1888-2010" Presented by Dr. Herb Niles '59, Member of the Allegheny Board of Trustees Location: Room 126, Quigley Hall
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm	Alumni Luncheon and Awards Ceremony This annual luncheon includes the presentation of reunion class gifts and honors the alumni recipients of the Blue Citation, Gold Citation, and Alumni Medal. Location: Performance Arena, Wise Sport and Fitness Center	McKinley's Open for Lunch - Cash Purchases Only
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Bentley Bell Tower Tours 2 Stop in during this time to get a peek at the historic bell tower. Tours will run continuously between 1 - 4 p.m. and last approximately 15 minutes (if there isn't a line). The tour includes some climbing, in order to see the top of the Bell Tower. Please indicate if you plan to stop by during this time.
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm	Sorority and Fraternity Open Houses Sorority Open Houses The Panhellenic Council welcomes members of all sororities, past or present. Alpha Chi Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Delta Delta Delta, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Kappa Kappa Gamma will have their suites open for alumni visitors, Fourth Floor Suites, Brooks Hall. Alpha Xi Delta - Blue Lounge, First Floor, Brooks Hall Alpha Gamma Delta - Pine Lounge, First Floor, Brooks Hall Panhellenic Council - Entrance, First Floor, Brooks Hall Fraternity Open Houses Delta Tau Delta, Phi Kappa Psi, Sigma Alpha Epsilon, and Theta Chi houses will be open for alumni visitors. Phi Delta Theta - Parent Library, Patricia Bush Tippie Alumni Center at Cochran Hall Phi Gamma Delta - 454 House, Admissions
1:30 pm - 4:00 pm	Fiji Graduate Brother Reception Join the graduate brothers of Phi Gamma Delta for a reception at the 454 House.
1:45 pm - 2:45 pm	Historic Allegheny Walking Tour 2 - Presented by Jonathan Helmreich, Professor Emeritus of History An hour’s ramble about the lower ravine with Timothy Alden as he tells of the development of the early campus, including the filling of the ravine, creation of Starvation Hall, shotguns in Bentley, and the Mephistopheles Society.	Fifty Years of Teaching: An Allegheny Retrospective - Presented by Professors Emeriti Paul Zolbrod and Ed Walsh Location: Ford Memorial Chapel	Tour of Richard J. Cook Center for Environmental Science Location: Carr Hall	Tour of Academic Commons - Home of Pelletier Library, Allegheny Gateway, and Maytum Learning Commons Location: Pelletier Library	Campus Walking Tour 3 Meet in the Patricia Bush Tippie Alumni Center at Cochran Hall
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Class of '90 Social Event Informal gathering for the Class of '90 at Robertson Athletic Complex Picnic Shelter.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm	Bicentennial Choir Concert Enjoy a spectacular concert celebrating Allegheny's rich choral history. The choir will perform under the direction of James Niblock '97, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities. Location: Shafer Auditorium, Henderson Camus Center
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm	Bicentennial Reunion "Big Picture" A photograph of all Bicentennial Reunion attendees. Please join us as we capture this historic moment in Allegheny's history. Location: Murray Lawn
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm	"Toast in Time" Bicentennial Celebration After the Big Picture, gather for a special reception celebrating Allegheny College's 200th Anniversary. Location: Blue Courts, Wise Sport and Fitness Center
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Class of '10 Dinner Location: Lobby, Henderson Campus Center	Class of '05 Dinner Location: The Bowman Penelec Megahan Art Galleries, Doan Hall of Art	Classes of '94/'95/'96 Dinner Location: Brooks Dining Hall	Class of '90 Dinner Location: Gladys Mullenix Black Theatre, Vukovich Center for Communication Arts	Class of '75 Dinner Location: Rooms 301/302, Henderson Campus Center	Classes of '69/'70/'71 Dinner Location: McKinley's Food Court, Henderson Campus Center
8:30 pm - 11:30 pm	Bicentennial After Party Dance the night away with our Reunion Weekend band playing dance songs from all generations. Enjoy assorted desserts and complimentary beer/wine bar. Location: Blue Courts, Wise Sport and Fitness Center

Sunday, May 31st, 2015 Printable agenda

8:00 am - 9:30 am	Sunday All-Reunion Breakfast Location: Brooks Dining Hall	Class of '65 Breakfast Location: Tillotson Room, Tippie Alumni Center at Cochran Hall	Sunday All-Reunion Breakfast Location: Brooks Dining Hall
9:00 am - 10:00 am	Historic Allegheny Walking Tour 3 - Presented by Jonathan Helmreich, Professor Emeritus of History An hour’s ramble about the lower ravine with Timothy Alden as he tells of the development of the early campus, including the filling of the ravine, creation of Starvation Hall, shotguns in Bentley, and the Mephistopheles Society. Space is limited to 25 people per tour.
9:30 am - 10:30 am	Religious Life Coffee Hour Hosted by the Office of Spiritual and Religious Life Location: Ford Memorial Chapel
10:30 am	Service of Worship and Remembrance Don Skinner '54, Chaplain Emeritus, Preacher Location: Ford Memorial Chapel
11:00 am	ABC Meet for Brunch: Farewell "Till We Meet Again" Meet in Blue Lounge, Brooks Hall
11:00 am - 1:00 pm	Sunday All-Reunion Closing Brunch Location: Brooks Dining Hall
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Religious Life Brunch Enjoy time with former chaplains and friends from Spiritual and Religious Life. Location: Schultz Hall (formerly South Hall)