Alumni Weekend 2009

1:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Alumni Weekend Registration

Lobby, Strosacker College Union
120 East Grand St

Pick up your nametag, reunion favor and tickets.  Hospitality Room will be open during registration.

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Baldwin-Wallace Tour

Guided driving tour of campus
Visit Berea Historical Society
Mahler Museum, 118 East Bridge St.

Meet in lobby of Strosacker College Union.  Student Ambassadors will lead the tour which ends at Berea’s Mahler Museum.  A room in the museum is named for Dorothy Marks McKelvey '24 and features some of her collections and photos.  Van transportation will be provided. 

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Alumni College I – Economic Challenges for 2009

Sandstone I, Lower Level
Strosacker College Union

Robert Ebert, Ph. D., Buckhorn Professor of Economics, Baldwin-Wallace College will share his considerable economics expertise coupled with a teaching style that makes the subject matter real.  He will discuss the present economic situation in the United States, bailouts and their effects, and will summarize challenges that lie ahead.  If you want a context through which to understand the economic downturn, this session will be a must for you

4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Social Hour for Class of 1939, 1944, 1949 & 1954

Grindstone Room
1^st Floor, Strosacker College Union

Complimentary for members of the classes and their guests.

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Senior Alumni Picnic

Strosacker College Union, Ballroom

Members of the classes of 1959 and earlier are complimentary guests of the College.  Other alumni, spouses and guests are $10.00.

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Class of 1959 Social

Ernsthausen Hall, 171 E. Center St.

The Class of 1959 and guests are invited to gather in the lounge of B-W's newly renovated Ernsthausen Hall for an evening of conversation, snacks and good fellowship.  Complimentary.

7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Class of 1969 Pre-reunion Party

Mike’s Bar and Grille, 130 Front St

Start your reunion at Mike’s at the corner of Front and School Street.  No charge.  Menu service available.

8:00 - 8:45 a.m.
Meet in Strosacker College Union Lobby
120 East Grand St.

"Wake Up" Walk or “Rev up” Run
Start your day with a guided wake-up walk around campus or a morning run with our Student Ambassadors.  Energize your day and enjoy B‑W's beautiful campus.  Complimentary continental breakfast after the walk in the Cyber Café.

9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Alumni Weekend Registration

Lobby, Strosacker College Union

Pick up your nametag, reunion favor and tickets.

Hospitality Room will be open during registration.

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

Cyber Café, Lower Level,
Strosacker College Union

Enjoy complimentary coffee, tea and pastries or purchase a Cyber Café specialty.

10:00 - 10:45 a.m.

Alumni Association Meeting

Sandstone III, Strosacker College Union

Join President Jim Westbrook ’69 and members of the Alumni Council for an update on alumni involvement and upcoming programs.

11:00 - 11:45 a.m.

Alumni College II - Why B-W is a “School to Watch”

Sandstone III, Strosacker College Union

Faculty member Andy Mickley (neuroscience), Conservatory Director Peter Landgren and students from B-W’s newest program (Sustainability) explain how new initiatives in their fields impact Baldwin-Wallace and the lives of our students.

10:30 a.m.

Theatre/Conservatory Alumni Faux Pas Game

Baseball Diamond, Klein Hall Field

The 27th+ annual theatre alumni "softball game."  Just show up.  No pre-registration necessary. 
http://www.academicventures.com/fauxpas/

12:00 p.m.

All Alumni Luncheon & Honors Presentation

Ballroom, Strosacker College Union

All alumni and guests are invited.  Special recognition of the 50th reunion class, alumni volunteers and Alumni Honors recipients.  The 2009 Merit Awards will be presented to Alice Kean Houston ’68, Thomas Konkoly ’68, John Kropf ’65, Walter Riemenschneider ’54 and Thomas Seddon ’71.  The Family Heritage Award will be presented to the Barr-Sprano-Thomas-Wiles Family.  Members of the Class of '59, B-W volunteers and honored guests are complimentary.  Luncheon $15, children (8 & under) $8.

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Burrell Observatory, 42 E. Fifth St.

Burrell Observatory Open House Sun Viewing
The observatory will be open during the day to observe the sun (weather permitting) and again in the evening from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. to observe Saturn.  Gary Kader, director of the Observatory, will be available to answer your questions.

2:15 p.m.

Class of 1959 Photo

Strosacker College Union steps

2:30 – 5:00 p.m.

Visit the Historian’s House

345 Beech St.

See B-W’s archives and other items from B-W’s collection of historic memorabilia.

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.

APART Training

Sandstone I, Strosacker College Union

Please join the Alumni/Parent Admission Recruitment Team and help recruit prospective students and represent B-W at College fairs.

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

Baldwin-Wallace Tours

Leave from Strosacker College Union

Student guides will take you on a tour of the B-W campus.  You have the option of walking or riding.  Tours leave from the lobby of the College Union.  Sign up at Alumni Weekend Registration.

3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sandstone III, Strosacker College Union 

Alumni College III - Diversity Affairs Roundtable
Paul James, B-W's Director of Diversity Affairs will lead a round table discussion of B-W's plans for the future, policies and progress in the area of diversity affairs.  Everyone is invited to attend.

6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Reunion Dinner

Ballroom Strosacker College Union

Special reunion dinner for the classes of 1979, 1974, 1969, 1964 and 1959. All alumni and guests are welcome.  Celebrate your reunion with an evening of friends, food and fun. This is an evening that you won’t want to miss.  Casual dress.  Entertain- ment by B-W students.  Members of the 50th Reunion Class of 1959 are complimentary.  Tickets for alumni, spouses and guests are $24.00.

10:00 p.m. to Midnight
Burrell Observatory, 42 East 5^th Ave.

Burrell Observatory Open House Saturn Viewing
A special opportunity to view Saturn (weather permitting).

On Campus Housing
Carmel Center for Living & Learning, 125 East Grand St

The Carmel Center for Living and Learning (B-W's newest residence hall) will be available for alumni and their families.  The cost is just $14.00 per person per night.  Sheets, towels, pillow and blanket will be provided.  You may wish to bring your own alarm clock, hangers, soap, shampoo, etc.  Rooms will accommodate two persons.  The hall is air-conditioned and has semi-private baths for each suite.  Check in after 12:00 noon on Friday at Alumni Weekend Registration in the Lobby of Strosacker College Union.  Check out by 11:00 a.m. on Sunday.  A $10.00 deposit for your room key will be refunded when you check out.  Please indicate the number of persons and the number of nights on the reservation form.

Hotels in the Berea Area

http://www.bw.edu/resources/hotels

Many hotels and motels in the area offer discount rates for Alumni Weekend.  Please see our Web site or contact the Alumni Office at (440) 826-2104 or toll free (888) BWC-ALUM.

Lou Higgins Recreation Center
136 East Bagley Road

Alumni and their families can use the facilities at the Lou Higgins Center free of charge and subject to availability on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Please call the Recreation Scheduling Desk at (440) 826-2285 for pool hours.  Don't forget to visit the Athletic Archives in the Ursprung Lobby.

College Bookstore
Lower Level, Strosacker College Union

Open on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.   Special Alumni Weekend sale.  Visit the Bookstore on-line at www.bookstore.bw.edu/

Campus Map & Directions

www.bw.edu/quickfacts/directions/

Refund Policy

We regret that refunds cannot be give if cancellations are received less than 72 hours in advance.

Questions

Please call the Alumni Office at (440) 826-2104, toll free at (888) BWC-ALUM or e-mail bwalumni@bw.edu.

Reunion Updates On-line

Check the B-W Web site at www.bw.edu/alumni/reunions for the schedule of reunion activities for your class. 

Sunday Luncheon Buffet
Colony Dining Room
Strosacker College Union

Before you head home on Sunday, enjoy the buffet luncheon in B‑W’s Colony Dining Room in the Strosacker College Union.  The buffet includes chef carved meat, soup, salad bar, dessert bar and beverages for $10.95 plus tax.  Please make your reservations by calling the Colony Dining Room directly at (440) 826-2411.

Reservations

Please RSVP by Friday, May 8, 2009.  We accept Mastercard, Visa or Discover.  Checks should be made payable to Baldwin-Wallace College.  Please mail to B-W Alumni Office, 275 Eastland Road, Berea, OH  44017.

Classes of  1989, 1994, 1999,
 2004 & 2009

Saturday, October 10, 2009 – Save the date!
Your special reunions will take place on Homecoming Weekend.  Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 10th and plan to meet in Berea.  For more information please go to:  www.bw.edu/alumni/reunions.