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50-Year Reunion,
Class of 1961
Committee Members
Jim Breymeyer
Jan (Cox) Crist
Diana Fredlund
Irma (Bengtson) Heiple
Guy Kaplicky
Dave Morley
Gary Tewinkel
Ron Turner
Priscilla Small
Bev (Anderson) Washburn
Rudi Unterthiner
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Description
Start reconnecting with classmates on Friday night, May 13. On Saturday, we'll join with alumni from the classes of 1960 and earlier for a luncheon; our 1961 reunion dinner will take place that night.
Events
Friday, May 13, 6 p.m.
English Department Senior Reading
Weyerhaeuser Hall, William P. Robinson Teaching Theatre
This is the time to celebrate the works that graduating English majors have created in their capstone class. Students on the writing track will read their poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction, while students on the literature track will briefly share their portfolios through an audiovisual presentation.
7 p.m. *Class of 1961 Ice Cream Social
Graves Gymnasium
Enjoy an informal pre-event gathering in Graves to reconnect with your 1961 classmates over a ice cream and some folk “gaming.” Make it a priority to be there Friday night. A great workout!
8 p.m. Senior Communion and Commissioning Service
Cowles Memorial Auditorium
All seniors, parents and guests invited. This worship service includes faculty and student reflections on shared experiences of Christian faith, as well as the opportunity to pray for the members of the Class of 2011. Communion will be served.
Saturday, May 14
8 a.m. *Class of 1961 Breakfast and Circle of Sharing
Start the day with breakfast and warm reminiscing on our time under the pines.
10 a.m.-noon Senior Art Exhibit
Lied Center for the Visual Arts, Bryan Oliver Gallery
Closing reception begins at 11 a.m. The exhibit is available until noon.
10:30 a.m. Alumni Campus Tour
Depart from HUB
Walking and golf cart options will both be offered. Enjoy a guided tour around the Whitworth campus to view the newest buildings and reminisce about campus walks of the past.
11:45 a.m. 50-plus Alumni Punchbowl
Weyerhaeuser Hall, Avista Square
Noon *Luncheon for 50-plus Alumni ($16 per person)
Weyerhaeuser Hall, Room 111
We will honor all graduates of 1961 and earlier, with special attention given to the Class of 1951, celebrating their 60th reunion.
1 p.m. Whitworth Past, Present and Future
Weyerhaeuser Hall, Room 111
See a slideshow presentation of Whitworth’s history and future by Dale Soden, professor of history and author of An Enduring Venture of Mind & Heart: An Illustrated History of Whitworth University.
3 p.m. Senior Honors Recital
Seeley G. Mudd Chapel
Musical performances by members of the Class of 2011.
5 p.m. Class of 1961 Punchbowl and Class Photo
HUB, Lied Square
Prior to the reunion dinner, we’ll gather for punch and a class photograph.
5:30 p.m. *Class of 1961 Reunion Dinner ($25 per person)
HUB, Catering Rooms
Join us for a celebration dinner for the members of the class of 1961 and their guests.
8 p.m. Senior Reflections
Cowles Memorial Auditorium
Everyone is invited to enjoy a showcase of senior-class talent. Many of the university’s awards for outstanding seniors will be presented here, along with the annual senior slide show, a Whitworth tradition.
Sunday, May 15
10 a.m. Baccalaureate Service
Whitworth Fieldhouse
Reserved seating is available for alumni.
11 a.m. *Brunch ($8 per person)
HUB, Catering Rooms
3 p.m. Undergraduate Commencement
Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, 720 W. Mallon Ave.
This event is free of charge. There is reserved seating available for 50-plus alumni who have RSVP’d. There is a fee for parking at the arena.
Note: Mind & Hearth, the coffeehouse in the HUB, will be open from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, and from 8 a.m.-2p.m. Sunday.
The bookstore will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, and from
9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.
Lodging
Quality Inn Oakwood
7919 N. Division Street
Spokane, WA 99208
509.467.4900 or 1.888.535.4900 (available until April 1, 2011)
Ramada Limited
9601 N. Newport Highway
Spokane, WA 99218
509.468.4201 or 1.800.210.8975 (available until April 12, 2011)
Class Gift Opportunity
Please stay tuned for giving opportunities specifically related to your class.
Questions?
If you have any questions relating to your reunion please contact the Whitworth Alumni Office at alumni@whitworth.edu or 509.777.3799.
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