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Return to BW for a weekend on campus designed especially for Yellow Jackets for Life! Rediscover the BW you love through opportunities to reconnect and remember.
Most events are complimentary except for the Friday Welcome Dinner and Saturday Gala Dinner. All alumni, from all classes, are invited to all events.
 
Thursday, May 15, 2025
5:30 p.m.
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Alumni Merit Awards Celebration at Strosacker Student Union. Invite only
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Friday, May 16, 2025
| 9:00 a.m. |
Registration opens for the weekend in Strosacker Student Union. Stop by at your convenience between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to pick up your welcome packet. |
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Check in opens in Carmel Hall, the on campus lodging option for the weekend. More info here about staying in Carmel Hall here. |
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Starbucks on Front Street Hours, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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| 10:00 a.m. |
Buzz on Front Bookstore Hours, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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| 12:00 p.m. |
Make your own lunch plans. Visit these Berea restaurants! |
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| 1:00 p.m. |
Union Spirit Shop Hours, 1-6:30 p.m. |
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| 1:00-3:00 p.m. |
Tour campus with our Student Ambassadors and see how much campus has changed! |
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Coffee & Conversation at the BW Women's Center - The Women’s Center invites all alumni to a casual coffee and tea time to share stories, reflect on the evolving experiences of women on campus, and explore meaningful ways alumni can support and engage with the Center’s mission. This will be an open house-style gathering from 1:00–3:00 p.m. in the Women’s Center, located on the first floor of the Strosacker Union. Feel free to stop by and stay as long as you like. |
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| 5:30 p.m. |
Reunion celebrations for classes of 1975, 1985, 2000 and 2015 - Strosacker Student Union President's Lounge and Patio |
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| 7:00-9:00 p.m. |
Welcome Reunion Cookout and entertainment - Strosacker Student Union Ballroom |
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| 9:00-10:10 p.m. |
UPDATED 9:00-10:10 p.m. Haunted Stories of BW and Walking Tour |
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BW is a very old campus with a long history and some well-kept haunted secrets that will be revealed through stories. Many of BW’s buildings are well over a century old, but there’s something in these buildings that can’t seem to ever leave. And we’re not talking about fifth- or sixth-year students. Dan Karp, AVP University Relations, will be your storyteller as we gather as a group, followed by a guided tour of haunted sites. A 50-minute story time followed by a brief walking tour for those who are able. Dan will share stories from rarely seen areas of campus, history, and hair-raising stories that make BW one of the most haunted colleges in the U.S.
Location Change: Thanks to the overwhelming interest and the desire to make the event more accessible, we have changed the format slightly to start with a story time, followed by a tour of key sights for those who are able to walk and climb stairs. We will gather the spirits at Fynette Kulas Music Hall, where we’ll share stories, and then the brave will head out to a few of the most haunted sites, expect to walk about a mile around campus, in and out of buildings, and up and down some stairs (elevators available).
The Tour will begin with a Haunted BW Story Time at Fynette Kulas Music Hall (49 Seminary Street, Berea) for people who need accommodations.
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Saturday, May 17, 2025
| 8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast delivery (optional) for Carmel Hall guests |
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Starbucks on Front Street Hours, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Morning Activities - Strosacker Student Union |
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Legacy Planning: Estate Tips for Alumni of All Ages Panel Discussion with Kim Gardner, Mark Summers and Michael Walczak from 9-10 a.m. in Sandstone 2, Strosacker Student Union Lower Level |
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General History of Cleveland (1796 - Present) presented by Doug Imhoff '75 from 10-11 a.m. in Sandstone 3, Strosacker Student Union Lower Level |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
Lunchtime options open featuring a variety of food trucks on the Strosacker Promenade. Lawn games, live music, and more! |
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Union Spirit Shop Hours, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
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| 1:00-3:00 p.m. |
Afternoon Activities - Various Campus Locations |
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Coffee & Conversation at the BW Women's Center - The Women’s Center invites all alumni to a casual coffee and tea time to share stories, reflect on the evolving experiences of women on campus, and explore meaningful ways alumni can support and engage with the Center’s mission. This will be an open house-style gathering from 1:00–3:00 p.m. in the Women’s Center, located on the first floor of the Strosacker Union. Feel free to stop by and stay as long as you like. |
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| 4:00 p.m. |
Reunion Class Photos - Strosacker Student Union Steps |
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| 6:00-10:00 p.m. |
Gala Dinner for all classes & dancing with live entertainment from the Bottom Line Band - Strosacker Student Union Ballroom |
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Questions? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at (440) 826-2104 or bwalumni@bw.edu.
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