Alumni Weekend 2017 June 1-4

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1 Alumni Weekend 2017 June 1-4 Please note that this schedule and listed locations are tentative and subject to change. Thursday, June 1, a.m. 6 p.m. Alumni Weekend Registration Center 11 a.m. F&M Golf Outing Join fellow alumni and friends for an afternoon of golf at the Four Seasons Golf Club, this par 70 mature course is easy to walk and visually appealing. Four Seasons is just a short 6.6 miles from campus in Landisville. Registration is limited; $50 includes a round of golf, cart and box lunch. Registration closes May Church Street, Landisville 11:30 a.m. 2p.m. Welcome Back Luncheon in the Dining Hall Informal and fun. This isn t the dining hall you remember more variety, more healthy alternatives (if you want it!) and ice cream and none of those big trays to lug around. A relaxing and casual atmosphere to kick off the weekend. 1:30 4:30 p.m. F&M ALUMNI COLLEGE The Alumni College is a series of interesting and informative presentations highlighting the work of F&M faculty and alumni who are prominent in their field. 1:30 2:30 p.m. Presentation by Nina Kollars, Ph.D., assistant professor of Government Professor Kollars' scholarship examines the innovative practices of U.S. soldiers in war, and organizational responses to that creativity. Prior to her Ph.D., she worked as an analyst at the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress, a researcher for the World Bank, and has authored several reports on terrorism. 2:30 3:30 p.m. ESOP plus benefit corporation: Synergies that build ownership culture and benefit accountability, Nancy Kurland, associate professor of Organization Studies. A benefit corporation is a new legal form that requires for-profit companies to focus on stakeholders in addition to shareholders when making decisions. It, along with employee ownership, are forms of stakeholder capitalism. My research examines the synergy between employee ownership and benefit corporate organizational forms. 1

2 3:00 4:30 p.m. F&M Campus Tour Tour Franklin & Marshall College s beautiful and evolving campus. Join Student Ambassador tour guides for an engaging walk through campus. See New College House; the Patricia E. Harris Center for Business, Government & Public Policy; the Klehr Center for Jewish Life; the Barshinger Life Sciences and Philosophy Building and other campus landmarks on this tour. 3:30 4:30 p.m. Alumni College Presentation 6:30 8 p.m. Explore Lancaster! Enjoy dinner on your own in one of the many great restaurants Lancaster has to offer. See a full list of Lancaster restaurants on the Alumni Weekend website at p.m. Class of 1967 Social Friday, June 2, a.m. 7 p.m. Alumni Weekend Registration Center 9 a.m. 7 p.m. Franklin & Marshall College Memories Display Enjoy a selection of photos and memorabilia from years past that are certain to bring back treasured memories of your time at F&M, courtesy of Archives and Special Collections. 10 a.m. 5 p.m. F&M Alumni College The Alumni College is a series of interesting and informative presentations highlighting the work of F&M faculty and alumni who are prominent in their field a.m. Alumni College Presentation 11 a.m. Noon Alumni College Presentation 11:30 a.m. 2p.m. D-Hall Luncheon Informal and fun. This isn t the dining hall you remember more variety, more healthy alternatives (if you want it!) and ice cream and none of those big trays to lug around. A relaxing and casual atmosphere to kick off the weekend. 1:30 2:30 p.m. Alumni College Presentation 2

3 2:30 3:30 p.m. Presentation by Fronefield Crawford, Ph.D., associate professor of Physics and Weis College House Don. Dr. Crawford teaches physics and astronomy at all levels of the undergraduate curriculum as well as an energy and environment course for the non-scientist. His research interests are mainly in the field of radio pulsars, with an emphasis on surveys and searches for pulsars and on trying to understand the physical characteristics and observational manifestations of these objects. 3:00 4:30 p.m. F&M Campus Tour Tour Franklin & Marshall College s beautiful and evolving campus. Join Student Ambassador tour guides for an engaging walk through campus. See New College House; the Patricia E. Harris Center for Business, Government & Public Policy; the Klehr Center for Jewish Life; the Barshinger Life Sciences and Philosophy Building and other campus landmarks on this tour. 3:30 4:30 p.m. Alumni College Presentation 5 6:30 p.m. Reunion Tribute Reception Join fellow donors in a celebration of philanthropy, volunteer leadership, and service to the College. By Invitation Only. 5 9 p.m. First Friday in Downtown Lancaster Lancaster's First Fridays are an exhilarating celebration of the arts! Walk around and explore the 70+ arts venues. You'll find exhibitions, live music, theatrical performances, artist receptions, as well as unique boutiques and outstanding restaurants. First Friday is a great way to experience the beauty of the city and all that the arts community has to offer. 6:30 p.m. Class of th Reunion Class Dinner Classmates are invited to a dinner honoring their 50 th Reunion milestone. Alumni will enjoy spending time with faculty members from their years as students guest include: Foster Fuzz Ulrich, Dr. Stanley Michalak and Dr. Austin Rich Bent Creek Country Club: 620 Bent Creek Dr, Lititz, PA

4 8:00 p.m. Reunion Class Socials Class of 1972 Class of 1977 Luca, 436 W. James St. Class of 1982 Federal Taphouse, 201 N. Queen St. Class of 1987 Annie Baileys, E. King St. Class of 1992 Annie Baileys, E. King St. Class of 1997 Iron Hill, 781 Harrisburg Ave. Class of 2002 Iron Hill, 781 Harrisburg Ave. Class of 2007 The Brickyard, 415 N. Prince St. Class of 2012 The Brickyard, 415 N. Prince St. Saturday, June 3, a.m. 7 p.m. Alumni Weekend Registration Center 8 a.m. 7 p.m. Franklin & Marshall College Memories Display Enjoy a selection of photos and memorabilia from years past that are certain to bring back treasured memories of your time at F&M, courtesy of Archives and Special Collections. 8 9 a.m. True Blue Color Run/Walk Run, walk or meander through campus wearing your blue and white. No powdered paint to mess up your clothes and hair! Show your F&M pride and your true colors. 8 9:30 a.m. Squash Breakfast and Alumni Matches Stop in to celebrate 50 years of Squash with an informal continental breakfast and alumni Squash matches. 8:30 9:30 a.m. Flapjack Fest hosted by the Alumni Association Board Two F&M traditions! The Flapjack has been a staple of finals week since the late 90 s. Your F&M Alumni Association Board, a bit longer tradition at 177 years! Stop by and meet the members of the Board and grab some flapjacks, and coffee No exams required!" 4

5 8:30 10 a.m. Nevonian Induction Breakfast Join the celebration as we honor the 50 th Reunion Class of 1967 and observe their induction into the Nevonian Society. The Blue & White Singers will perform the College fight songs, a rousing conclusion to the breakfast and a fitting salute as you begin your Reunion Weekend. 9:30 10:30 a.m. Reunion Class Photos Celebrate your milestone! Join your class for a group picture in front of Old Main. The picture is one of the great keepsakes of the weekend. Please assemble with your class on Manning Green. Your class will be called to the risers in front of Old Main at the scheduled time! Class of :35 a.m. Class of :40 a.m. Class of :45 a.m. Class of :50 a.m. Class of :55 a.m. Class of a.m. Class of :05 a.m. Class of :10 a.m. Class of :15 a.m. Nevonians 10:20 a.m. Class of :25 a.m. Class of 1967 and :30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Reunion Alumni March Through the Arch Carry your class banner and process with your classmates to the Ann & Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts in Hensel Hall for the Alumni Celebration. Parade gathers in front of Old Main. 11 a.m. Noon Alumni Celebration Everyone is invited to this program celebrating Franklin & Marshall College alumni. Noon 1:30 p.m. Alumni Weekend Picnic Enjoy a traditional down-home barbeque, conversation with friends and music by the Jazz Me Band. Food, friends and music F&M just like you remembered! 1 p.m. 3 p.m. Good Humor Ice Cream Truck The Alumni Association Board is bringing ice cream to campus! The Good Humor Ice Cream Truck comes to Hartman Green. Stop by the truck and enjoy a variety of Good Humor ice cream treats courtesy of the Alumni Association Board of F&M. 5

6 1:30 3 p.m. Rainbow Reflections: Panel & Discussion with LGBTQ Identified Alumni Join the newly formed F&M LGBTQ Alumni Council for a panel and discussion with LGBTQ identified alumni from a variety of class years, identities, experiences, and journeys! The panelists will share their thoughts and insights and then the floor will be open for attendees to engage in a meaningful discussion and Q&A. Bonchek Lecture Hall, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building 1:30 2:30 p.m. Squash Open House Meet the Squash coach and tour the Squash facility. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Little Dippers Carnival Families are invited to gather on the Green for fun in the sun! Face painting, spin art, snocones, hula-hoops and more. Join in on the games and activities brought to you by OSPGD s Alumni Advising & Development Division. 1:30 4 p.m. Black Cultural Center Open House All are welcome to stop by and reconnect with friends and classmates. Members of Posse and IMPACT should plan to stop in to meet and greet with members of their cohort. Light refreshments will be available. 1:30-4 p.m. Campus Open House Campus is open. Feel free to visit some of the newest buildings on campus or just walk through the some of those buildings that bring back memories of your years at F&M. 2 3:30 p.m. Class of 2007 Taste of Your Hometown Tailgate The class of 2007 invites classmates to look back on the decade since graduation as you enjoy adult beverages from your classmates hometowns and play some classic tailgate games. Families welcome! 2-3:30 p.m. Class of 2012 Taste of Your Hometown The class of 2012 invites fellow classmates to bring your favorite adult beverage to share with fellow classmates and friends as you reminisce about your college days and your time at F&M! Time TBD Wendy Lane 75 Memorial Bench Dedication Join Debra Amper Kahn 75, Debbie Hirsch Kornreich 75 and Lisa Smith 75 as they honor their deceased classmate Wendy Lane p.m. Phi Sigma Kappa Open House Drop in and reminisce! The Winterstein family has graciously agreed to open their home, formerly the fraternity house of Phi Sigma Kappa. Jim Lemmonick 80 will be on hand to greet returning alums. 6

7 3-4:15 p.m. Franklin & Marshall Campus Tour Tour Franklin & Marshall College s beautiful and evolving campus. Join Student Ambassador tour guides for an engaging walk through campus. See New College House; the Patricia E. Harris Center for Business, Government & Public Policy; the Klehr Center for Jewish Life; the Barshinger Life Sciences and Philosophy Building and other campus landmarks on this tour. 3 4:30 p.m. Celebrating Squash at F&M Reception. Gather with fellow Squash alumni and friends to celebrate Squash at F&M 50 years for Men s team and over 40 years for the Women s team. Join players from the Class of 1967, the first men s squash team, as we honor teams and coaches of the past and present! 4:30 6 p.m. President's Reception President Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D. hosts a reception for all alumni and their families, F&M faculty and coaches. Dedicated reception area for 5 th and 50 th 6 11 p.m. Blue & White Bash Childcare Childcare is available for children ages 3 and older. Box dinner included. Registration required. 6:30 p.m. Alumni Weekend Blue & White Bash An all alumni and guest celebration with great food and beverages. Enjoy the sounds of the Ken Gehret Duo during dinner and then dance the night away with the music of the Uptown Band, playing the best 60 s, 70 s, 80 s and 90 s music. Grab your classmates and head to the photo booth to capture your memories and don t miss the chocolate fountains! Year after year, the best dessert bar around! Alumni are seated by class and decade so you can catch up with old and new friends and share in the F&Mily tradition p.m. Quiet Gathering Need a break from the music and celebration, you can find it in a relaxing space not too far from the action. Coffee and Dessert available. 8:30 11:30 p.m. F&M Photobooth Visit the F&M Photobooth at the Blue & White Bash to take home commemorative photos with a selection of Franklin & Marshall gear and props. Tag your own smartphone snaps with #truebluefandm on Twitter or Instagram to be part of the F&M social media scrapbook. 7

8 Sunday, June 4, a.m. Alumni Weekend Brunch Enjoy brunch with classmates, family and friends. Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall Noon College House Check Out 8