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A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT Alumni Reunion is one of my favorite weekends every year. Welcoming Alumni back to campus is a great chance to remember what Benedictine College is all about: Working with men and women who will bring the mission of community, faith and scholarship out into the world. There are a lot of exciting changes to see on campus. We recently built 10 new residence halls, a new Dining Hall, new athletic facilities, and opened three new academic buildings. The most exciting new project, of course, is the new expanded Science and Engineering building that, when we re all done, will add 40,00 square feet and renovate Westerman Hall. This project coincides with the commemoration of Benedictine College s Century of Science 100 years since the college offered science degrees, and 53 years after Westerman Hall opened as a cuttingedge facility. But, of course, the most exciting changes we will see on campus at the reunion will be in our lives, not our buildings. I am always amazed at the great people Ravens become when we are all grown up. Welcome home! I look forward to visiting with you and reminiscing. Forward Always Forward, Stephen D. Minnis 82 President, Benedictine College Class of 82 1
BENEDICTINE COLLEGE FOUNDED IN 1858... Formed a community of faith and scholarship. WELCOMING BACK ALL RAVENS! CELEBRATING THE CLASSES ENDING IN 2 AND 7 1942, 1947,1952, 1957, 1962, 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2012 Raven Reunion 2017 2
CAMPUS NUMBERS Emergency 911 YOU ARE PART OF THIS LONGSTANDING TRADITION Security 913-360-8888 College Operator 913-367-5340 Reunion Headquarters 913-360-7272 Reunion Transport 913-360-7272 Mount St. Scholastica Monastery 913-360-6200 St. Benedict s Abbey 913-367-7853 Keep up with us ON SOCIAL MEDIA! 3 Like us on Facebook for Reunion photos and Alumni news. You can find us at facebook.com/ BenedictineCollege. On Twitter? Follow us @benedictineks, and join the conversation by using the hashtag #RavenFamily Follow our Instagram @benedictineks to see beautiful campus shots and photos of our students and events!
FRIDAY NIGHT Gather all your friends and make timeless memories during the dance around the fountain reunion social. InstaFunKC Photo Booth from 8:30-11pm at the Dance SATURDAY NIGHT You and your fellow classmates can take the perfect selfie at the new Alumni selfie booth during the Reunion Banquet. SMILE, CLICK, SHARE! #ALUMNIREUNION2017 Use this hashtag to post your social media pictures. 4
Riding Tours of Campus on the Atchison Trolley, leaving from the circle drive in front of the Haverty Center. 5FRIDAY JUNE 16 Class Celebration Dinner and the Alumni Reunion Pub Crawl and BBQ Dinner, leaving from the circle drive in front of the Haverty Center. Join all Alumni in the Quad for great music and dancing. Music will be provided by Bendicitine College s very own Clay Johnston s band Soca Jukebox! Cash bar - coolers welcomed! Raven Store: Open form 10:00AM to 6:00PM Monte Cassino Inn: Open from Noon to 9:00PM
If you are not participating in the Pub Crawl, please join us outside the Monte Cassino Inn at 7:00PM for a BBQ dinner! $15 per adult, $8 per child, children 3 and under free. Cash bar. FRIDAY JUNE 16 5:15PM Mass at the Abbey 6:45PM Evening Prayer at the Abbey 5:30PM Evening Praise at the Mount 6
SATURDAY JUNE 17 We are offering an opportunity for alumni to hear what s happening in some of the college s departments. Find out what today s Benedic tine College students are studying. We will begin in Mabee Theatre (first floor, St. Benedict Hall). The institute sessions will take place in the Ferrell Academic Center and St. Benedic t Hall. (301) St. Benedict Hall and Raven Store: Open from 10:00AM to 5:00PM 4:00PM 9:00AM- 7 BenedictineRavenStore.com
Raven Institute SCHEDULE 10:00 AM WELCOME AND ORIENTATION Located in the Mabee Theater of St. Benedict Hall 10:30 AM 11:00 AM SESSION 2 11:30 AM SESSION 3 Refer to the Raven Institute Schedule Insert for more information. Each session offers the opportunity to see one of several presentations. Use the Schedule Insert to decide which presentation you will attend for each session. 2017 Alumni Reunion Banquet Join us in the Dining Hall for the Benedictine College Alumni Banquet. $40 per guest, cash bar. For the remaining hours of the evening, please gather with classmates at the Monte Cassino Inn for social and music! 9:15AM Mass at the Mount -Honoring Deceased Alumnae SATURDAY JUNE 17 SESSION 1 11:30AM Mass at the Abbey -Honoring Deceased Alumni 5:00PM Evening Praise at the Mount 6:45PM Vigil Mass at the Abbey 8
SUNDAY JUNE 18 All-Alumni Mass All-Alumni Mass All-Alumni Check-Out Instructions: A conferencing employee will be in your dorm lounge, the Dining Hall, and the Haverty Center to collect your room keycard from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Sunday. Please turn your keycard in before you depart campus. If you re planning on leaving prior to Sunday at 8:00 a.m., feel free to leave your keycards in your room. Thank You! 9
Carolyn Watley Offeramus Medal Carolyn (Connor) Watley earned a Bachelor s degree in Business Administration from Benedictine College, graduating as a member of the Class of 77. She is President and CEO of CBIZ Benefits and Insurance Services of Kansas City, a leading provider of integrated business services working with over 20,000 companies in 37 states. She served on the Benedictine College Board of Directors from 2005 to 2013, and she and her husband, Dennis, were co-chairs of the Scholarship Ball in 2008. Carolyn has been extensively involved in the greater Kansas City community, serving on boards and committees for a wide range of organizations, including KCPT Channel 19, Union Station, Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, National Kidney Foundation, Metropolitan Community College Foundation, and the American Heart Association Heart Walk. She was recognized by the Kansas City Business Journal in 2004 as one of 25 Women Who Mean Business and was named to their Power 100 in 2014 and 2015. Stephen McBride Kansas Monk Award Stephen McBride graduated from Benedictine College in 1977 with a Bachelor s degree in Economics. He went on to earn his Master s degree in Finance from the University of Nebraska in 1978 and later that year, took a job with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. He rose through the ranks to be a Senior Vice President for the Federal Reserve before retiring. Steve was a Catholic Youth Organization coach and Athletic Director when his children were in school. He also served as Chairman of the Executive Board for Johnson and Wyandotte County CYO Sports. Currently, Steve serves as the Financial Secretary for his Knights of Columbus Council. He served on the Benedictine College Board of Directors from 2008-2016. He and his wife, Peggy, are longtime supporters of Benedictine College and were honored with the Cross of the Order of St. Benedict award in 2015. Patrick McBride Kansas Monk Award Patrick McBride graduated from Benedictine College in 1976 with a degree in Political Science. Upon graduation, he went to work for the college as a residence hall director. He received his Master of Science in Education from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. After completing his Master s degree, Pat returned to Benedictine as Assistant Dean of Students. In 1988, he began working for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL), where he currently holds the position of Director of New Student Enrollment/Associate Dean of Enrollment Management. He has been repeatedly honored for his level of commitment to students. In 2001, he was honored with the Chancellor s Exemplary Service to Students Award at UNL. In 2008, he was named the Outstanding Orientation Professional in the United States by the National Orientation Directors Association. Pat is married to Mary Patricia Mary Pat (Cooney) McBride 79 and they have six children. 2017 HONOREES Nominations for the 2018 Kansas Monk and Offeramus Medal are now being accepted. To nominate a person for an alumni award, go to http://my.benedictine.edu/nominations Download one of the forms form the website and return it to: Amy Meara: Director of Alumni Relations 10
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HEAD TO THE MURPH FOR A WORKOUT OR FAMILY FUN Murphy Recreation Center Hours for Reunion Weekend FRIDAY 11AM-8PM SATURDAY 6AM-6PM SUNDAY 10AM-5PM The Mike and Theresa Murphy Family Recreation Center, or The Murph, officially opened last year and will be available for your regular workout or to enjoy some athletic competition with friends and family. The 42,000 squarefoot facility features a hanging track and a turfed field along with two full-sized basketball courts, two multipurpose rooms for aerobics and spinning classes, and a spacious cardio/weight room with 38 workout machines, plus locker rooms and showers. REUNION FACILITIES The Ralph Nolan Gym Hours for Reunion Weekend SATURDAY 10AM-4PM 12
BENEDICTINE C OLLEGE FUND Tell us why you give. Would you like to help more Ravens become future alumni? Now is your chance! Stop by the giving table in the Haverty Center to donate to the Benedictine College Fund, or make your gift online. And use #whyigivebenedictine on social media to tell us why you give! https://www.benedictine.edu/why/give Once a Rav e Alway s a Ra n. ven! 13
Check your mail for invitations to these upcoming ALUMNI EVENTS! Christmas Party Homecoming 2018 Raven Reunion September 22-24 2017 nd th October 20th-22nd 2017 Scholarship Ball Feburary 24th 2018 Throughout December June 8th-10nd 2018 2017-2018 ALUMNI EVENTS Family Weekend 14
ALMA MATER O Lord of Every Blessing By Dr. Ruth Krusemark 73, Fr. Andrew Hoffer O.P. 94, and Stacy (Niedbalski) Cope 02 ALMA MATER O Lord of ev ry blessing, we praise you for the place That sits above the river and under heaven s grace. We call her Alma Mater from hearts with love aflame And proudly go rejoicing with Benedictine s name. O hear your ravens calling; in faith we fly to you. For you alone are holy, and you alone are true. Just as the river flowing, you always will provide. So in all things forever may you be glorified. Surround her with your goodness and keep her in your peace. May Benedictine flourish, her family increase. Like dappled trees in autumn or flowers fresh in spring, Your glory casts its beauty where souls in wisdom sing. This school of your own service has set us on our way To follow you in knowledge unto the endless day. Let fear not daunt our movement toward hope of promise bright As now we run in courage with love s untold delight. 15
FIGHT SONG RAVENS ARE FLYING HIGH IN THE SKY, CHEER THEM ON THEIR WAY. HEY! HEY! HEY! SHOUT OUT THE BLACK AND WHITE BATTLE CRY, VICTORY ALWAYS. SONS OF GRAND OLE' ST. BENEDICT, RAISE YOUR BANNERS HIGH. FIGHT SONG SOARING ONTO GLORY. FAITHFUL TO THE STORY, RAVENS ALWAYS FLY ON HIGH! 16
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