All-College Reunion Schedule of Events
June 21 - 24, 2012
This event is the keystone of the entire year; an extravaganza of opportunities to reconnect and reunite. Throughout the weekend we are offering an array of activities designed by alumni for alumni, that are sure to provide something of interest for everyone. Due to space limitations, registration must be completed by June 8.
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
- 3 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Early Registration
- 5 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Sheboygan Chamber of Commerce Open House - Tentative
Thursday, June 21, 2012
- 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Registration (Wehr Lobby & Residence Halls)
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Sesquicentennial Square (Woltzen Gym) — The entire gym will be transformed into a multi-media meeting place with a town hall atmosphere that will provide a compelling trip down memory lane. Here you can gather with old friends and favorite faculty members and enjoy a refreshing drink, a bite to eat and a chat in one of the lounges. The Square will have areas specifically devoted to: alumni, the arts, athletics, the faculty, Greeks, Mission House, international endeavors, and student media.
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Deli Lunch (Bossard Hall)
- 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Reunion Band Rehearsal (Verhulst)
- 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Reunion Choir Rehearsal (Verhulst)
- 4 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Welcome Home Buffet (Bossard Hall)
- 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Opening Celebration Service (Bradley Theatre) — Start the weekend's festivities with a joyful program of music, pageantry, and the thoughtful insights of master storyteller Masankho Banda from Malawi. You are sure to feel moved and proud to be a Muskie at the inspiring launch to this historic weekend.
- 8:30 p.m. - 11 p.m.: Musical entertainment (Pub Tent) More Info
- 10 p.m. - Midnight: "Greek Grab" (3 off-site locations & campus)
Friday, June 22, 2012
- 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Breakfast (Bossard Hall)
- 7:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.: Morning Devotion (Ley Chapel)
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Registration (Wehr Lobby & Residence Halls)
- 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Blasters Classic Golf Tournament
- 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.: Reunion Band Rehearsal (Verhulst)
- 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.: Reunion Choir Rehearsal (Verhulst)
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Alumni Art Show (Bradley Gallery)
- 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.: Sesquicentennial Square (Woltzen Gym - Main Stage Events) More Info
- 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.: Alumni Classes (Various Classroom Buildings) More info
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Lunch (Fieldhouse)
- 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Campus Tour (Woltzen Gym - begin and end) — Secrets, Antics, and Pranks: A Historical Journey Across Campus, Lucretia Crawford '80, associate professor of English and Kathy Rath Marr '76, professor of biology.
- 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.: Fun with Science for Families (Chase)
- 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Blasters reception/Seasons of the Muskies (Woltzen Gym)
- 4 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Buffet Dinner (Bossard) - tentative
- 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Barn Dance and Dinner (Klessig Farm, Cleveland)
- 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Seasons of the Muskies Banquet (Wehr Center Fieldhouse) — Enjoy a delicious meal and a video highlighting seven decades of Lakeland athletics followed by remarks given by NFL great, Pat Curran '72.
- 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.: Kids' Zone Activities and Picnic (Location TBD)
- 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.: Pub and Pub Tent Entertainment More Info
- 8:30 - 10:00 p.m.: Film screening, "2012: The Beginning" with filmmaker's talk to follow (Bradley Theatre) film's website
Saturday, June 23, 2012
- 6:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.: Breakfast (Bossard Hall)
- 7:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.: Morning Devotion (Ley Chapel)
- 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Registration (Wehr Lobby & Residence Halls)
- 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.: Dress Rehearsal - Reunion Band & Choir (Bradley)
- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: Registration (Wehr Lobby)
- 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Alumni Art Show (Bradley Gallery)
- 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.: Sesquicentennial Square (Woltzen Gym - Main Stage Events) More Info
- 9 a.m. -11 a.m.: Fun with Science for families (Chase)
- 10 a.m. - Noon: Kids' Sports & Activities with Muskie Athletes (Soccer Field) — We have a special opportunity for your little Muskie to spend the morning with the Muskie student athletes. The athletes will have games and activities for all ages on the soccer fields Saturday from 10 a.m - Noon. Give your children a peek into the world of winning Muskie athletics by interacting with these talented and spirited athletes. Please note, the sports activities will be canceled if there is inclement weather.
- 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.-3 p.m.: Alumni Classes (Various Classroom Buildings) More info
- 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.: Campus Tour (Woltzen Gym - begin and end) — A Romp Through Grether Woods, Kathy Rath Marr '76, professor of biology and Lucretia Crawford '80, associate professor of English.
- 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Homecoming Luncheon (Fieldhouse)
- 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Reunion Concert (Bradley) — The Reunion Choir, led by Bill Born '82, will perform a choral work written by Wayne Wildman '79. The Reunion Band, conducted by Russell Pettitt and Lewis Schmidt, will perform traditional and patriotic selections representing different periods from Lakeland history, in addition to a commissioned composition by Ron Knoener '69 entitled "Variations on Terra Patris."
- 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.: Arts Department Wall of Distinction Ceremony (Bradley Gallery)
- 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.: Alumni Celebration Reception (Woltzen Gym)
- 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.: Alumni Celebration Dinner and Second City Performance (Wehr Center Fieldhouse)
- 9 p.m. - Midnight: Musical Entertainment (Pub Tent) More Info
Sunday, June 24, 2012
- 6:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.: Continental Breakfast (Bossard Hall)
- 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.: Traditional Chapel Service (Bradley)
- 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.: Farewell Brunch (Bossard Hall)
