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Alumni Weekend 2009
April 24-26, 2009
Payment & registration online options closed as of 4.20.2009.
For direct registration, please call Gabe Harrison at 573.592.4278 or 800.995.3159 x4278.
Alumni Weekend Registered Attendees
9 am - 4 pm William Woods/Westminster Golf Tournament ($50 per player)
Tanglewood Golf Course
Registration for Golf Tournament is closed due to maximum capacity.
For alumni, spouses and friends of the university.
Begins at 9 am with a 10 am shotgun start.
9 am - 4 pm Senior 2009 Art Show (free)
Gladys Woods Kemper Center for the Arts - Mildred Cox Gallery
View the artwork and show designed by the 2009 senior art majors.
9 am - 7 pm Alumni Weekend Registration and “Ongoing Coffee”
Nielsen Room in Tucker Dining Hall
Visit with your classmates over coffee.
1 pm - 2pm Alumni Speaker Series - LEAD Presentation
Dulany Auditorium
Katie N. Reed '59 -- "A Life of Public Service"
1 pm Owls Baseball vs. McKendree
Owls Field - Backer Sports Complex
2 pm - 4pm Campus Tours
Departing from Nielsen Room in Tucker Dining Hall
Tours led by the University Ambassadors will be departing every 30 minutes.
Come get reacquainted with the campus and see what is new.
2:30 pm Education Series with WWU Faculty
Join WWU Equestrian Division Chair, Gary Mullen
Equestrian Center — UPHA Arena (2:30pm - 3:30pm)
This seminar takes a look at the changes in the equine industry from the 20th century
to the 21st century. We will look at how the WWU equestrian department has worked
to keep up with the times. A tour of the equestrian facilities is included as part of the
seminar. You will get a chance to meet some of our current world and national
champion horses, as well as the priceless old schoolmasters.
~ Limited to 25
3:30 pm Education Series with WWU Faculty
Join WWU Art Professors Paul Clervi & Jane Mudd
Kemper Art Center Room 203 (3:30 pm - 4:30 pm)
Exploring Composition through Charcoal
All supplies furnished ~ Limited to 20
Immediately following Golf Tournament
Ending at
6:30 pm Reunion at the Lake (Cash Bar)
Aldridge Patio
Hosted by the WWU Alumni Board -- This is an opportunity for alumni and former
athletes to catch up and share memories.
5 pm - 7 pm Cocktail Reception with William Woods & Westminster Alumni (Cash Bar)
Westminster College
This long-standing tradition has proven to be a great time for all alumni.
7:00 pm Alumni Dinner, Auction & Band ($25 per person - limited seating)
Tent outside of Tucker Dining Hall
Enjoy sumptuous buffet choices! Winner of the $5,000 trip raffle
will be announced. Proceeds go to the WWU National Alumni Board for scholarships
and alumni projects. Dance to the music of The Krazy Kats.
8 pm WWU Theatre Production -- The Miser by Moliere
Cutlip Auditorium / McNutt Campus Center
(Adults $8; Sr. Citizens (55+) $6; Children (6-12) $5
Enjoy this famous 17th-century French comedy of manners by Francis Moliere, the
favorite comic playwright of his time. The play deals with marriage, love
and greed and the comic situations along the way.
9 am - 2 pm Registration
Nielsen Room of Tucker Dining Hall
9 am - 3 pm Recognized Dressage Show
Indoor Riding Arena
9 am - 10 am Alumni Coffee & Conversation
Tent outside of
Tucker Dining Hall
Join your classmates for coffee and conversation and remember when/
10 am - 11:30 am Reunion Brunch & WWU Alumni Association Meeting & Awards ($15)
Tucker Dining Hall
Presentation of 50 year medallions to Class of 1959
Awards presented include the Green Owl, Order of the Owl, Honorary Alumni,
and Service and Outstanding Distinguished Alumni.
Installation of New Alumni Board Members
Presidential update
11:30 am - 12:30 pm Reunion Class Photographs
Tent outside of Tucker Dining Hall
12:30 am - 2:30 pm Barbeque ($5 per person)
Tent outside of
Tucker Dining Hall
Great opportunity to reunite with alumni over some great BBQ.
1 pm Owls Baseball Team vs. McKendree
Owls Field - Backer Sports Complex
1 pm - 3 pm Greek Houses & Residential Hall Tours
Take time to revisit your residence hall or sorority/fraternity house and
see what's new.
1 pm - 3 pm Campus Tours
Departing from the Tent at Tucker Dining Hall
Get reacquainted with the campus and see what is new! Sororities are
hosting open houses for their alumni.
1 pm - 4 pm Senior 2009 Art Show
Gladys Woods Kemper Center for the Arts - Mildred Cox Gallery
View the artwork and show designed by the 2009 senior art majors.
2:30 pm A Champagne Toast to Dr. Mary Spratt
Tent at Tucker Dining Hall
Join the Alumni Board, faculty, staff & members of the Class of 2009
as we recognize the Missouri 2008 Professor of the Year.
3 pm - 6 pm Wine & Music
Tent outside of Tucker Dining Hall
Enjoy wine and music while catching up with friends and classmates.
Wine and commemorative glasses will be available for purchase.
Complimentary soda and bottled water will also be available.
3:30 pm - 4 pm American Sign Language Lab Demonstration
Burton Building and Economics Building, Room 008
Join Dr. Carolyn Ball, division chairperson of the ASL Interpreting Program,
for a demonstration of the recently-enhanced Charlotte Rose Hamilton ASL Interpreting lab and participate in the unveiling of the donor recognition plaque.
5 pm - 6 pm Dining with WWU Students -- Al fresco ($6 per person)
Tent outside of Tucker Dining Hall
Enjoy an evening of fine pasta Tucker style.
8 pm WWU Theatre Production -- The Miser by Moliere
Cutlip Auditorium / McNutt Campus Center
(Adults $8; Sr. Citizens (55+) $6; Children (6-12) $5
Enjoy this famous 17th-century French comedy of manners by Francis Moliere, the
favorite comic playwright of his time. The play deals with marriage, love
and greed and the comic situation along the way.
9 am - 3 pm Recognized Dressage Show
Indoor Riding Arena
10:30 am -11 am Travelers' Service (free)
Thurmond Chapel
Before you begin your travels home, join us for a student and alumni
chapel service.
11 am - 12 noon Brunch / Lunch ($5 per person)
Tucker Dining Hall
1 pm - 4 pm Senior 2009 Art Show (free)
Gladys Woods Kemper Center for the Arts
View the artwork and show designed by the 2009 senior art majors.
Visit the WWU Logo Store
Located in McNutt Campus Center
Friday & Saturday ~ hours available at registration table
From T-shirts to mouse pads, be sure to peruse The Woods Logo Store
for the perfect WWU keepsake!
2/23/2009 ~ Rooms currently available at Country Hearth Inn & Suites (900 Vance Road, Mexico, MO 65265, Phone 573.582.0055 ~ Fax 573.582.0189) ~
30-minute drive time ~ Rate $59.99 per night ~ Reservation #G-00006-11 or ask for "Stinson - WWU Alumni."~ Driving Directions
3/06/09 ~ Rooms currently available at Super 8 Motel (5700 Freedom Drive, Columbia, MO 65202, Phone 573.582-0055) ~ 30-minute drive time, Lake of the Woods exit on highway 70 toward Columbia ~
Rate $75 to $95 per night ~ Reservation "Stinson - WWU Alumni" ~ Block expires April 3.
3/06/09 ~ Rooms currently available at Best Western-Teal Lake Inn (3602 South Clark Street,
Mexico, MO 65265, Phone 573.582.0700) ~ 30-minute drive time ~
Rate $60.99 per night ~ Reservation #310295147 "Stinson - WWU Alumni" ~ Driving Directions
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