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Upcoming Events
Half Century Club Luncheon
Noon, August 24, 2010
Graceland
President Buck Smith and his wife, Joni will be hosting alumni who graduated 50+ years ago for a luncheon. For those who are interested, a riding tour of campus will be offered beginning at 10:30 a.m. The tour will begin and end at Graceland. For more information please contact Pat Schumann at (304) 637-1340 or email.
Virginia Alumni Chapter
Devil's Backbone Restaurant and Brewery
September 25, 2010
Roseland, VA
For this event, we will be featuring D&E alumnus Jason Oliver, '95. He has won numerous high profile awards for his brewery, including the 2010 Gold Cup for the best small market brewery in the world! Jason will be on hand to give us a short tour of his facility.
Visit the VA Alumni Chapter website for more information.
New York Metro Area Alumni Chapter
Hell's Kitchen Walking/Tasting Tour
September 26, 2010
New York City
Join us for a guided neighborhood culinary walking/tasting tour of Hell's Kitchen in New York City.
Visit the NY Metro Area Alumni Chapter website for more information.
Family Weekend
October 1-3, 2010
Homecoming
October 15-17, 2010
2010 Homecoming Weekend
Schedule of Events
$ = cost associated with this event
Reunions Planned:
Classes of ’60, ’65, ’70, ’75, ’80, ’85, ’90, ’95, ’00; Tennis, Baseball/Softball especially recognizing the baseball team of ’79-’80, Soccer, All Greek Reception (Sig Ep, Alpha Sig and TKE)
Friday, October 15, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Registration and Welcome Desk Open
Halliehurst Great Hall
During registration hours:
- Enjoy light refreshments in Hospitality area
- Browse and make your bids at the Silent Auction featuring artwork by D&E alumni
- Share your Homecoming experiences, photos, and video with friends and classmates in the new Social Networking Center
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Scenic Lunch Train Ride to High Falls $
Advance tickets needed
Travel First Class in the Parlor Car – limited tickets
Train Depot, Downtown Elkins
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Mini –Wellness Fair
Sponsored by the Health, Sport & Movement Science Department
Fitness Center
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Art Exhibit Opening Reception - Featuring paintings by Barbara Rollins
Booth Library
6:00 p.m.
Volleyball vs. University of Charleston
McDonnell Center
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Class of 1960 Dinner $
Hosted by Buck and Joni Smith
Hearthstone
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
All Greek Reunion
Ice House - Cash bar
6:30 p.m.
Tennis Reunion Reception $
Tennis Court Pavilion
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Reception and Awards Presentation
Halliehurst Dining Room
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
President’s Welcome Reception featuring Reunion Classes
Class photos taken at scheduled times during this reception
Halliehurst Great Hall
8:00 p.m.
Theatre Production $
Battle of Angels by Tennessee Williams
For more information call the Theatre Department (304) 637-1212
Boiler House Theatre
9:00 p.m.
Ice House Open
10:00 p.m.
Alpha Sigma Phi Alumni Get-together
Graceland - Cash Bar
Saturday, October 16, 2010
8:00 a.m. – Noon
Registration and Welcome Desk Open
Halliehurst
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Silent Auction and Social Networking Center Open
Halliehurst
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Softball and Baseball Reunion Breakfast $
All Softball and Baseball Alumni and current team members invited
’79-’80 Baseball teams will be recognized
McDonnell Center Lobby
8:30 a.m.
1904 Society and Heritage Society Breakfast
Benedum Dining Room
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni Association Annual Meeting
Sigma Phi Epsilon Lodge
10:00 a.m.
Softball Game – Alumni vs. Current Senators
Elkins Middle School Softball Field
10:00 a.m.
Baseball Game – Alumni vs. Current Senators
D&E Baseball Field
10:00 a.m.
Dedication of the S. Benton Talbot Chair in the Natural Sciences and Nursing -
Dedication Lecture by Dr. Anthony A. Kossiakoff, ’68
Community Room, Booth Library
Dedication of the Talbot Chair followed by Reception
Scholars Lounge, Booth Library
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tennis Match
D&E Tennis Court
Noon – 1:30 p.m.
All Campus Picnic $
Memorial Gym
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Senators Booster Tailgate Tent
Riverbend Soccer Fields
Noon
Women’s Soccer Game
Riverbend Soccer Fields
2:00 p.m.
Men’s Soccer Game
Riverbend Soccer Fields
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
T. R. Ross Society
Booth Library – Community Room
4:00 p.m.
Tau Kappa Epsilon Business Meeting
Scholarship Presentation and Reception to follow at 5:00 p.m.
Ice House
4:00 p.m.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni Association Pre-Dinner Party
Sigma Phi Epsilon Lodge
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Soccer Reunion Reception – in honor of 2010 Athletic Hall of Fame
Inductees Michael J. Udofia, ’73, and Robert A. Wolf, ‘72
Madden Center – Timms Lounge
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
“Live Art” Reception & Auction
Featuring Assistant Professor of Art Michael Doig painting throughout the
reception
Halliehurst – Great Hall
Alumni Art Silent Auction Closes at 5:30 p.m.
Halliehurst – Great Hall
“Live Art” Painting by Michael Doig auctioned at 5:45 p.m.
Halliehurst – Great Hall
6:30 p.m.
Homecoming Banquet & Alumni Awards Ceremony $
Doors open at 6:00 p.m.
Benedum Hall
Alumni Awards Presentations:
Distinguished Alumnus: Dr. Robert G. Smith, ’65
Tower Award: Dr. Frank M. Mele, ’58
Young Alumnus: Aaron Seth Taylor, ’00
Athletic Hall of Fame Inductions:
Robert A. Wolf, ’72 and Michael Udofia, ’73
8:00 p.m.
Theatre Production $
Battle of Angels by Tennessee Williams
For more information call the Theatre Department (304) 637-1212 Boiler House Theatre
9:00 p.m.
Alumni Party at Ice House – DJ playing the music we know by heart
Ice House
9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Student Homecoming Dance – Band playing contemporary dance music
10:45 p.m. presentation of Miss D&E and Mr. Senator
Memorial Gym
Sunday, October 17, 2010
10:00 a.m.
Chapel Service
With Memorial Service honoring alumni & members of the D&E community who
died within the past year.
Led by Rev. Richard Huggins, ‘60
Robbins Chapel
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Alumni Farewell Brunch $
Hermanson Campus Center - Lobby
Recent Events
Daniel Boone Homestead
August 8, 2010
Birdsboro, PA
To view photos, click here.
Virginia Alumni Chapter
First Annual Senator's Social
May 23, 2010
Maggiano's Little Italy Restaurant
Richmond, VA
To view photos, visit the Virginia Alumni Chapter website.
New York Metro Area Alumni Chapter
US Military Academy at West Point Tour
May 15, 2010
To view photos, visit the NY Metro Area Alumni Chapter website.
Deja Vu
April 30 - May 1, 2010
FOSS (Friends of Senator Soccer) 50th Reunion
April 30 - May 2, 2010
Visit the FOSS website for more information.
To view photos, click here.
Theater Alumni Reunion
April 17, 2010
"The Fantasticks" Spring Musical Production
To view photos, click here.
Senator Baseball Parent/Alumni Weekend
April 10-11, 2010
To view photos, click here.
Homecoming & Family Weekend
"A great time was had by all!" - October 16 -18, 2009
Over 500 alumni, family and friends came together on campus to make Homecoming/Family weekend very special. As usual, the Elkins weather wasn't cooperating - but a little cold, wet weather couldn't dampen our spirits. With so many different events on campus to participate in, there was certainly something for everyone.
Reunions (Athletic, Choir Concert, Class, Greek)
Mini –Wellness Fair
Academic Seminar
Sponsored by the Center for Spirituality, Ethics and Global Awareness
"Self, Immortality and Freedom” – Dr. Kisor Chakrabarti
“Miracles and Power of Mind” –
Dr. Robert McCutcheon and Dr. Chandana Chakrabarti
Art Show Opening featuring paintings by Trish Bethany, '61, and quilts by Mariwyn McClain Smith, '59
President’s Welcome Reception
Sponsored by Ember, Hearth, Red Rover, Foxfire Grille and The Marketplace Restaurants, owner and Trustee, Brian Ball, '82
Senator Basketball Midnight Madness
"The Write Stuff: Toward a Culture of Writing at D&E"
Sponsored by the T. R. Ross Society
Led by Dr. Peter Okun, Thomas Richard Ross Professor and Director of the Writing Center, along with Kevin Chesser, '09, Matt McLeskey, '09, and Jennie Finafrock, '10
All Campus Picnic
Half Century Club Luncheon
Mens' and Womens’ Soccer Games and crowning of Miss D&E & Mr. Senator
Homecoming Banquet & Alumni Awards Ceremony
Homecoming Ball with music by "The Hybrids"
Chapel Service
With Memorial Service honoring alumni & members of the D&E community who died within the past year.
Led by The Rev. Charles W. Best, '69
Alumni Farewell Brunch
Scenic Lunch Train Ride to High Falls
New York Metro Area Alumni Chapter
The River Lady - Lunch Cruise
Update - September 19, 2009
Members of the New York Metro Area Alumni Chapter enjoyed a luncheon cruise on the Toms River aboard the paddlewheel boat, The River Lady.
For more information visit New York Metro Area Alumni Chapter website or contact Laura Constantine, '81, at (914) 245-9260 or email.
Steppingstone Farm Museum
Susquehanna State Park
Havre de Grace, Maryland
Update - July 25, 2009
On Saturday, July 25, 2009, nearly 100 alumni, students, parents and friends of D&E joined President Buck Smith and his wife, Joni, in celebration of D&E's new Maryland license plate and in recognition of current and incoming D&E students. The weather was wonderful and everyone enjoyed the Steppingstone Farm Museum tours and special "D&E" picnic centered around pepperoni rolls and desserts prepared by D&E Dining Services.
To view photos click here.
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