Reunion Weekend Schedule

12 - 8 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for classes celebrating their 50th Reunion, Alumni Council, KFEC members and the Perennial Class. Farr Hall, 112 Gaskin Ave (just north of the Bookstore)

3 - 5 p.m. Class of 1973 Welcome Gathering

Light food and refreshments will be served. Kenyon Inn lawn

2 - 5 p.m. Class of 1963 Reception at Rick Spinner's Airstream

Mavec Soccer Field camping area

6 p.m. Class of 1973 Cocktail Reception

Liz Forman's house, 219 Ward St., Gambier

6 p.m. Perennial Reunion Dinner

For alumni who are celebrating a reunion beyond their 50th. Peirce Hall

8 - 10 p.m. Chamber Singer Alumni Choir Rehearsal

7:30 a.m. Perennial Porch Party

Members of Kenyon's Perennial Reunion classes (celebrating a reunion beyond their 50th) are invited to enjoy a light breakfast at an informal gathering with classmates. (Newspapers provided!) Front porch of the College Relations Center

8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for all reunion attendees. Farr Hall, 112 Gaskin Avenue (just north of the Bookstore)

8 a.m. Walk with Your 1973 Classmates, led by Jack Au '73

Meet at the Brown Family Environmental Center. 9781 Laymon Road, Gambier

8 - 9 a.m. Class of 1963 Breakfast Gathering

Classmates are encouraged to grab breakfast through the servery line (pay at the door or pre-purchased during registration) and then meet up with classmates. Great Hall, Peirce Hall

8 - 10 a.m. Breakfast

Peirce Hall and other local restaurants with varying hours 

9 - 10:30 a.m. Chamber Singer Alumni Choir Rehearsal

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. 1973 Experimental College: Thriving as We Age

An ode to the original Gambier Experimental College. This event will be run by the classmates of 1973. Speakers include  Kerry Pechter '73 on finances, Ellen Pader '73 on post-retirement jobs and Bonnie Levinson '73 on giving birth to your own creativity. Community Foundation Theatre, Gund Gallery

10 - 11 a.m. Class of 1963 Conversation with special guest Lisa Schott '80

Catch up with one another and talk with Lisa Schott '80. East Reading Room, Chalmers Library 400 

12 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

Peirce Hall and other local restaurants with varying hours

1 - 3:30 p.m. Career Development Office Open House

Stop by Career Development's new office in Chalmers 259 and meet the CDO staff, enter into a raffle for prizes and learn everything about the Kenyon Network. Chalmers Library 259

1 - 4 p.m. Chalmers Library Open House

Check out Chalmers Library during this open house event. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet the library staff, take a self-guided tour, check out the displays in the Bulmash Exhibition Hall and see all the books! Chalmers Library

1:30 - 3 p.m. Guided Hike at Hall Farm

Stretch your legs and enjoy breathtaking views of the Hall Farm portion of the Brown Family Environmental Center with BFEC Manager Noelle Jordan. This moderate-to-difficult hike is about two miles long with frequent stops. There are only 22 spots available, please register by sending an email to jordan2@kenyon.edu. Meet in front of the Bookstore

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. The Past Fifty Years at Kenyon: Tradition and Change 

Featuring longtime Kenyon College Historian and Keeper of Kenyoniana Tom Stamp ’73. "Some things about Kenyon are timeless — Middle Path, for example, or a great swimming team — but others are not,” Tom says. "Over the past half-century, the College has changed in dramatic ways, not only physically but in its academic and extracurricular offerings, while becoming a more inclusive and increasingly well-regarded institution that remains true to the liberal arts tradition.” Community Foundation Theater, Gund Gallery

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Chamber Singer Alumni Choir Rehearsal

2 - 3 p.m. Athletic Alumni Happy Hour

All former varsity athletic alumni are invited to a happy hour in the Lowry Center featuring a moment to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Title IX. During the event there will be brief remarks, an opportunity to meet with department coaches and staff and a chance to connect with teammates past and present. Lowry Center

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Alumni College Seminar: Thriving and Surviving in School, Work and Life

Join us for a discussion with Dan Lerner '93 and Mary Schwendener '85 in a conversation that will dig into topics ranging from happiness, relationships, purpose and passion to the challenges we all face with our mental health. Community Foundation Theatre, Gund Gallery  

3 p.m. Gund Gallery Tour

Join Director and Chief Curator Daisy Desrosiers for a tour of the gallery. Gund Gallery

4 p.m. Parade of Classes

Relive Opening Convocation with a parade down Middle Path to an all-classes welcome reception on Peirce Lawn. Classes will gather in the village and walk south through the gates towards the hospitality tent. Please arrive at 3:45 p.m. for the parade line-up and check in on Middle Path north of Brooklyn Street. Spectators are encouraged to line the parade route just south of the gates by the hospitality tent located on Peirce Lawn. Middle Path (near the Bookstore)

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Community Welcome Reception

Alumni awards will be announced. Beer, wine and light appetizers will be provided. Hospitality Tent, Peirce Lawn

4:30 - 5:15 p.m. Shabbat 

Bring in Shabbat together and share in challah, kiddush and small nosh. Tours will be available of the Rothenberg Hillel House; everyone is welcome, regardless of religious affiliation or denomination. Contact Jewish Chaplian Marc Bragin with any questions at braginm@kenyon.edu. Rothenberg Hillel House, 103 W. Brooklyn Street

5 - 7 p.m. Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) Reception

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, formerly known as the Office of Multicultural Affairs, welcomes all alumni from our department programs, including Snowden, Crozier and Unity House managers, KEEP, REACH, Alumni of Color (mentee or mentor) and affinity student groups. Join us in celebrating diversity at Kenyon! Fischman Lobby, Gund Gallery

5 - 7 p.m. Dinner

Peirce Hall and other local restaurants with varying hours

5:30 p.m. Memorial for Kay Locke

Join Professor Doc Locke and the alumni Chamber Singers in an evening of remembrance and celebration of Kay Locke. Rosse Hall

6 - 7 p.m. Class of 1998 25th Presidential Reception

Member of the class of 1998 are invited to a special reception in honor of their 25th class reunion. Oden Hall

6 - 8 p.m. Class of 1968 Dinner 

Kokosing Nature Preserve, 10608 Quarry Chapel

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Class of 1973 50th Reunion Presidential Reception

Peirce Pub, lower level Peirce Hall

7 p.m. AA Meetings 

College Relations Conference Room (please use the middle door), 103 Chase Avenue 

7 p.m. Class of 1983 Gathering

Join us at the Hospitality Tent to reconnect. Space has been reserved for the class and there will be something special for all in attendance! Hospitality Tent, Peirce Lawn

7:30 p.m. Class of 1973 Dinner

Great Hall, Peirce Hall

7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Chamber Singer Alumni Choir Rehearsal

8 - 10 p.m. S'mores

Join us for a post-dinner sweet treat around the fire. Lawn near Watson Hall

8 p.m. Class of 1978 Social

Wine and light refreshments will be provided by your 1978 Reunion Planning Committee. Cheever Room, Finn House

9 p.m. Class of 1973 Post Dinner Gathering

Peirce Lounge, Peirce Hall

9 p.m. Class of 1998 Karaoke Party

Weaver Cottage

9 p.m. Miller Observatory Open House

The Miller Observatory is open to the public, weather permitting. Hosted by Paula Turner, professor of physics. Turn right from Wiggin Street onto Route 229, drive about 0.2 miles, and turn right onto the blacktop road marked by a Kenyon sign. Follow the road up the hill to the observatory. Parking is limited. 

9:30 p.m. Class of 1988 Social

The Class of 1988 will host an informal BYOB gathering on the First Year Quad. The Village Market will close at midnight, so grab your favorite beverage as you head back to the quad. First Year Quad Tent

10 p.m. - 12 a.m. Class of 1993 "Midnight" Dance Party

Bushnell 1st Floor Lounge

8 - 10 a.m. Breakfast

Peirce Hall and local restaurants with varying hours

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for all reunion attendees. Farr Hall, 112 Gaskin Ave (just north of the Bookstore)

8 a.m. First Coffee for Kenyon's First Women

Enjoy coffee and conversation with the women of the Coordinate College. Coffee and tea provided. Crozier Center

8:30 a.m. AA Meetings 

College Relations Conference Room (please use the middle door) 103 Chase Ave. 

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Leadership Toast

Invitation-only event. Remarks start at 9 a.m.

9 - 10 a.m. Historical Tour of South Campus

A historical tour of South Campus, led by former College Historian and Keeper of Kenyoniana Tom Stamp '73. Meet at the north door of the Church of the Holy Spirit

9 - 11 a.m. Coffee & Donuts sponsored by the Class of 1988

Help kick off another great day in Gambier! The Class of 1988 welcomes their classmates and our K80s Reunion guests to meet for coffee and donuts this morning at the freshman quad tent. Tent located on the First Year Quad

9:30 a.m. Alumni Swim

Join your teammates for an all-alumni swim. James A. Steen Aquatic Center

10 - 11 a.m. Kokosing Nature Preserve/Philander Chase Conservancy Walk and Talk

Interested in learning about green burial and protecting the land around Kenyon? Join Amy Henricksen, Kokosing Nature Preserve steward and PCC project coordinator, and Khara Strum, director of the Philander Chase Conservancy, for a walk around the Kokosing Nature Preserve, Kenyon's green burial cemetery. Meet at the reception center parking lot at 10608 Quarry Chapel Road. In the event of rain, the event will be held inside the reception center. Kokosing Nature Preserve, 10608 Quarry Chapel Road

10 - 11 a.m. Memorial for President Jordan 

Please join us for a memorial service celebrating the life of President Jordan. A welcome will be made by Acting President Jeff Bowman followed by remarks from Professor of Political Science Fred Baumann and Buffy Hallinan '76 H'91. Refreshments, including coffee, tea, water, pastries and fruit will be served. Norton Room, Ransom Hall

10 - 11 a.m. New England Porch Party

Calling all New Englanders! We welcome you to meet the Kenyon community living in your area. Please join us on the front porch of Kenyon's Office of Development to eat, drink and connect with your local neighbors on Middle Path. Front Porch, College Relations Center, 101 Chase Avenue

10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Kenyon Christians Reunion

Hosted by the Mcillvaine Board, Harcourt Parish and the Newman Club. Parish House, 201 W. Brooklyn Street

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Outdoor Exploratory Program

For families with children. Enjoy a hands-on, exploratory program outside. Parents will experience nature with their kids. Brown Family Environmental Center Resource Center

10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Chamber Singer Alumni Choir Rehearsal

10:45 - 12 p.m. Alumni Dance Class 

Kenyon dancers can reconnect with their bodies, friends and faculty in a fun-filled class with dance professors Julie Brodie and Kora Radella. Shaffer Dance Studio

11 a.m. Reunion Keynote: From Archon to Icons with Jonathan Mannion '93

Jonathan Mannion is one of the country’s most acclaimed portrait photographers and a sensation within the world of hip-hop. His 25-year career includes over of 300 album covers ranging from Eminem to Aaliyah to D.J. Khaled, notable advertising campaigns including Moët & Chandon, Beats by Dre's “Straight Outta __” and Cadillac, and editorial work for the Fader, Vibe Magazine, and Complex. Jonathan has photographed over 500 of the most important rappers, actors, athletes, artists, designers and tastemakers of his era. Opening remarks provided by Acting President Jeff Bowman and Professor Emeritus Greg Spaid '68 H'21. Oden Auditorium, Oden Hall

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Epsilon Delta Mu Gathering & Reception

All former members of Epsilon Delta Mu are invited to Leonard for a gathering and reception. 4th floor north lounge, Leonard Hall

12 - 2:45 p.m. Class Photos

View the full list of scheduled photos. Steps of Rosse Hall

12 - 1:30 p.m. Lunch

Peirce Hall and local restaurants with varying hours

12 - 2 p.m. Class of 1983 Fun in the Sun

Grab your McParr from the Deli, a sandwich from the Village Market or stromboli at Wiggin Street Coffee, and hang out with classmates under the quad tent. Folks can breeze in and out at their leisure, there will be music, cards, bocce and more! Coolers and ice will be on hand, but it is a BYOB event. Tent, First Year Quad

12 - 2 p.m. All-Physics Gathering

All-physics gathering at the home of Professor of Physics Paula Turner. 404 Chase Avenue

12 - 4 p.m. Quarry Chapel Open House

Quarry Chapel was built in 1863, serving as a parish for stonemasons' families, and was abandoned in 1937. Saved in 1972, the chapel was restored in 2009 and serves today as a community asset, hosting concerts and weddings. Visitors must provide their own transportation. Quarry Chapel (corner of Quarry Chapel and Monroe Mills roads)

12:15 - 1:15 p.m. Class of 1973 Class Luncheon

Class picnic with boxed lunches. Location TBD

12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Class of 1963 Luncheon

Peirce Lounge, Peirce Hall

12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Beta Alpha Chapter of Beta Theta Pi alumni cookout

Beta Theta Pi Temple, 303 Chase Avenue

1 p.m. Land Conservation in the Face of Development Pressure

Join the Philander Chase Conservancy for this moderated discussion on protecting the rural character of Gambier.  Panelists include Howard Sacks, emeritus professor of sociology and director of Kenyon's Rural Life Center; Jeff Gottke, president of the Knox County Area Development Foundation; Erin Keleske '18, U.S. policy manager at the Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Cities Initiative; Heather Doherty '98, central Ohio scenic river manager for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources; and Tim Norris, farmer and easement grantor.

Community Foundation Theatre, Gund Gallery 

1 p.m. Land Matters: Protecting Kenyon’s Sense of Place in the face of Increasing Development Pressure

Join the Philander Chase Conservancy for this moderated discussion on protecting the rural character of Gambier.  Panelists include Howard Sacks, emeritus professor of sociology and director of Kenyon's Rural Life Center; Jeff Gottke, president of the Knox County Area Development Foundation; Erin Keleske ’18, U.S. policy manager at Great Lakes and Saint Lawrence Cities Initiative; Heather Doherty '98, central Ohio scenic river manager for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources; and Tim Norris, farmer and easement grantor. Community Foundation Theatre, Gund Gallery

1 - 2:15 p.m. Chamber Singer Alumni Choir Rehearsal

Rosse Hall 

1:15 p.m. 1993 Moment of Remembrance 

Bushnell 1st Floor Lounge 

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Fern and River Trails Hike

Director of Green Initiatives David Heithaus will lead an easy to difficult hike at the beautiful Fern and River trails of the Brown Family Environmental Center. Enjoy nice topography changes, views of the state scenic Kokosing River and an update on Kenyon's decarbonization plans. The hike is about 1.7 miles long. Meet at the Brown Family Environmental Center Resource Center

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Truckin’ Trav Street Food Truck

Swing by the Chapel loop to grab a smash burger, noodle bowls or seasoned, fresh cut fries. Members of the Class of 2018 will receive free meal tickets (while supplies last), but all are welcome! Hosted by the class of 2018. Check out Truckin' Trav online for more details on their ever-changing menu. Parking Loop by the Church of the Holy Spirit  

2 p.m. Annual Peeps Alumni Association Meeting

Old Kenyon patio

2 p.m. Class of 1963 Cemetery Walk

Kenyon College Cemetery, West Quad

2 - 3 p.m. Generations of Kenyon Women: Giving Back and Giving Forward

Join Kenyon Women Giving Back and the Class of 1973 for a conversation moderated by Jan Guifarro '73 featuring Betsy Stover '73 H'95, Janet Lord '88 P'19 H'20, Stephanie Summers '98, and Lanise Beavers '18. Come and hear from four generations of Kenyon women who have combined vocation, talent, and passion to positively impact their communities and the world. Join KWGB for light snacks at a social reception following the event.

Thank you to Phoebe Brown '79 P'18, Nina Freedman '77 H'92, Betsy Stover '73 H'95, and Jan Guifarro '73 for planning this important alumni college session. Lowell House, Paul Newman Room

2 - 3 p.m. West Coast Porch Party

Calling all West Coasters! Kyla Carlson '89 P'25 invites you to meet the Kenyon community living in your area. Please join us on the front porch of Kenyon's Office of Development to eat, drink and connect with your local neighbors on Middle Path. Front Porch, College Relations Center, 101 Chase Avenue

3 - 4 p.m. Reading by Wade Newman '78

Wade "Woody" Newman, class of 1978, will give a poetry reading from his newest book, "The Mortal Rendezvous," at the Kenyon Bookstore. Wade has published four previous collections. Kenyon Bookstore

3 - 4 p.m. Henry J. Abraham Society Lounge Happy Hour

A happy hour for members of the Henry J. Abraham Society hosted by the Kenyon Fund Executive Committee. Game room, Gund Commons

3 - 4 p.m. Florida Porch Party

Calling all Florida residents and snowbirds! Beth Vivio '88 and Rick Spinner '63 invite you to meet the Kenyon community living in your area. Please join us on the front porch of Kenyon's Office of Development to eat, drink and connect with your local neighbors on Middle Path. Front Porch, College Relations Center, 101 Chase Avenue

3 p.m. Departed Peeps Memorial Ceremonial

Sunset Point

3 - 4 p.m. Delt Lodge Open House 

Join fellow alumni of Chi Chapter of Delta Tau Delta for a beverage at our lodge. 103 Kokosing Drive

 

3:15 - 4:15 p.m. Celebrating the Lives of the Class of 1973: Remembering Deceased Classmates

Members of the class of 1973 are invited to join as we remember our classmates. Cheever Room, Finn House

4 - 5 p.m. The East Wing Association and Alpha Delta Phi Open House Reception

Ganter Price Hall, Kokosing Drive

4:30 - 5:45 p.m. Chamber Singer Alumni Choir Rehearsal

5 p.m. The East Wing Association and Alpha Delta Phi Annual Meeting

Alpha Delta Phi Lodge (Ganter Price Hall), Kokosing Drive

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. All Reunion Reception

Hospitality Tent, Peirce Lawn

6 - 10 p.m. Kids Care for School-Aged Children

Childcare for school-aged children during the All-Reunion Soiree. Pre-registration is required; children will need to be checked in and out by an adult listed on their registration form. Lowry Center, Multipurpose Room 237

7 - 11 p.m. All-Reunion Soiree

Pre-registered guests are invited to this evening of dinner and dancing. Please present a ticket at the door. Shuttles will run on a continuous loop to the Lowry Center from the Church of Holy Spirit. Lowry Center, Toan Track

7 p.m. Chamber Singer Alumni Dinner

Open to Chamber Singer alumni and their guests, pre-registration required. Gund Commons Ballroom

8 p.m. Peep Wedding

Old Kenyon patio

9:30 p.m. Chamber Singers Alumni Concert

No tickets required, seating is first come, first served. Rosse Hall

10 p.m. Class of 1998 Dance Party

McBride Lounge

10 p.m. Class of 2013 Social

Weaver Cottage

10 p.m. Class of 2018 Social 

Horn Gallery

11 p.m. All-Reunion Sing

Join your fellow alumni after the Chamber Singers concert for a traditional all-reunion sing. Rosse Hall steps

11:30 p.m. Chamber Singer Alumni After Party

Gund Commons Ballroom

8 - 10 a.m. Hot Breakfast

Peirce Hall and local restaurants with varying hours

8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for all reunion attendees to return dorm keys. Farr Hall, 112 Gaskin Avenue (just north of the Bookstore)

10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Brunch

Peirce Hall and local restaurants with varying hours

10 a.m. 1973 Brunch

Tom Stamp's house, 100 Allen Drive, Gambier

10:30 a.m. Alumni Memorial Service and Episcopal Worship Service

Church of the Holy Spirit

1 p.m. Residence Halls Close

Please return your residence hall keys to the registration center prior to 1 p.m. After that time you may return them to the Office of Campus Safety with your name and room number. If keys are not returned you are subject to a $150 lost key fee. Registration Center, Farr Hall, 112 Gaskin Avenue (just north of the Bookstore)