Homecoming and Family Weekend 2008
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Schedule of Events
Find your Class Reunion.
Saturday, January 26
| 8 a.m. | Row and Run, and Potluck Brunch Brougham Pavilion/Ship Canal (start at the UW hospital) Student rowers race track and cross country student and alumni runners in this annual race from the Montlake Cut to SPU. Runners estimate their time for the three-mile walk/jog/run and try to beat the crew team. The finish will be at approximately 8:30 a.m. behind Royal Brougham Pavilion. For more information, call Keith Jefferson at 206-281-2931 or Doris Heritage at 206-281-2880. The Row and Run will be followed by Track/Cross Country Potluck Brunch in Falcon Lounge. |
| 9 a.m. | Alumni Choir Reunion and Rehearsal Crawford Music Building, Choral Room Choir alumni are invited to the annual choir reunion. Practice with Choral Director David Anderson. The Alumni Choir will perform at the President’s Luncheon, Third Floor, Gwinn Commons, 11:30 a.m. RSVP to David Anderson at dand@spu.edu or 206-281-2903. |
| 9 a.m. |
School of Business and Economics Breakfast Alumni Breakfast With the Dean Weter Hall Lounge Special guest speaker Kendra VanderMeulen, president of the Seattle Christian Foundation, will speak on “Confessions of a Workaholic.” Space is limited; RSVP to Debbie Wysomierski at djwysom@spu.edu or 206-281-2753. |
| 9 a.m. | Falconette Alumnae Brunch Fine Center, Second Floor, First Free Methodist Church (adjacent to campus) Come enjoy a time of fellowship and food. Cost: $15. RSVP to Julie Baker at 206-940-0647 or julie.baker@verizonwireless.com. |
| 9 a.m.–noon | Nursing Alumni Brunch Gazebo Room (SUB) Please join us for food, fun, and fellowship. Renew friendships with classmates and hear what’s new in the School of Health Sciences. Cost: $20. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Centurion Alumni Breakfast McKenna Hall, Room 117 Complimentary breakfast. RSVP to Centurion president Cory Shepherd at shephc@spu.edu, 206-550-1098. |
| 9:30 a.m. | Crew Regatta: Alumni vs. Novices; and Crew Brunch Brougham Pavilion Current and alumni rowers race in the Ship Canal behind Brougham Pavilion. For more information, call Keith Jefferson at 206-281-2931. Followed by crew brunch for current and alumni rowers and family in the Falcon Lounge. |
| 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Falcon’s Landing – Dining Student Union Building Come to Falcons Landing and enjoy a refreshing smoothie from Freshens, warm up with piping hot coffee from Starbucks, and curb your hunger with a bagel sandwich from Noah's. We always have fresh pastries, milkshakes, soups, salads, and many other treats to satisfy your hunger. |
| 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Bookstore Browsing SPU Bookstore Come explore the SPU Bookstore’s wide variety of books, clothing, gift items, and featured alumni, faculty, and staff authors. |
| 11:30 a.m. | President’s Luncheon Third Floor, Gwinn Commons With President Philip Eaton, who will speak on hope. Special performances by students and the Alumni Choir. Cost: $15. RSVP to Alumni at 206-281-2586. |
| 1:30 p.m. | Women’s Basketball Game Brougham Pavilion SPU vs. Seattle University. Tickets: For general admission tickets, call the Athletic Office 206-281-2085 (pick up tickets in will-call). For reserved tickets, call 206-281-2085 (tickets for reserved seats cannot be purchased online). Cost: $5–7 for both Saturday games. |
| 1:30 p.m. | Reconnections Reception Library Seminar Room A gathering for Ames Scholars, Achievers Scholars, and Early Connections students and families. This will be a great chance to connect with one another, and share snacks and stories. RSVP to J.J. Kissinger, Emerson Hall RLC at jjk@spu.edu or 206-378-5289. |
| 2 p.m. | Founder’s Reunion Pacific Collegium Room (SUB) For alumni who graduated more than 50 years ago. Complimentary coffee/dessert. RSVP to Kendra Dye, 206-281-2702. |
| 2 p.m. | SPRINT Celebration Fine Center, First Free Methodist Church Seattle Pacific Reachout INTernational (formerly Operation Outreach) welcomes all past and present SPRINTers to come help us celebrate SPRINT: a program dedicated to providing the SPU community with cross-cultural educational experiences that witness to Christ, promote spiritual maturity, and enable participants to better know, love, and serve God, neighbor, and self. The celebration will feature special guests, entertainment, and a complimentary international lunch. RSVP by Friday, January 18, to B.J. Higa at higab@spu.edu or 808-754-1878. |
| 2 p.m. | Thalia Symphony Homecoming Concert First Free Methodist Church Glinka, Ruslan und Ludmilla Overture; Conus, Violin Concerto; Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto No. 1. Tickets: Special Homecoming pre-pay price of $6; day of performance: $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors, $4 for SPU students with ID. Tickets are available at the McKinley Box Office and at the door. Call the Box Office at 206-281-2959. (No refunds or exchanges.) |
| 2 p.m. | Ivy Honorary Reunion Hill Hall Lounge Ivy Honorary alumni are invited for a time of fellowship and the first awarding of the Alumni Achievement Award. |
| 2 p.m. | ASSP/STUB Alumni Reunion and Open House ASSP Office ASSP and STUB alumni are welcome to drop by the ASSP office for light refreshments and fellowship. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Men’s Basketball Game Brougham Pavilion SPU vs. Saint Martin’s. Tickets: For general admission, call the Athletic Office at 206-281-2085 (pick up tickets in will-call). For reserved tickets, call 206-281-2085 (tickets for reserved seats cannot be purchased online). Cost: $5–7 for both Saturday games. |
| 3:30 p.m. | Music Alumni Reunion Crawford Music Building Faculty Lounge Complimentary coffee and dessert. RSVP to Music Office at 206-281-2205. |
| 5–6:30 p.m. | Post-Game STAG Dinner (Student Talent At Gwinn) Main Floor, Gwinn Commons Enjoy a fine meal at the award-winning Gwinn Commons accompanied by live music from SPU students ($8.50, pay at the door), or visit one of the many fine restaurants in the area. Current students will entertain during dinner. |
| 6 p.m. | Young Alum Soirée Gazebo Room (SUB) Group reunion for Young Alums 1997–2007 Meet old and new friends and come find out what’s happening with Young Alumni. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres. |
| 7:30 p.m. | Theatre Presentation: “HONK!” E.E. Bach Theatre, McKinley Hall A musical based on Hans Christian Anderson's classic story "The Ugly Duckling," by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. Tickets: $12 general admission, $10 students and seniors. Call the Performing Arts Box Office at 206-281-2959, and pick up tickets at the McKinley Hall Box Office. (No refunds or exchanges.) |
| 7:30–9 p.m. | Unlimited Concert Third Floor, Gwinn Commons Unlimited is Seattle Pacific’s contemporary music ensemble with 10 student singers/musicians. The performing group visits churches and schools throughout greater Seattle. Their repertoire is diverse, including praise and worship, classical hymnody, gospel, jazz, and world music. Cost: Free. |
Class Reunions
All reunions are Saturday, January 26.
10 a.m. |
Class of 1963 Science Building Lobby |
| 1:30 p.m. | Class of 1983 Emerson Hall Lounge |
1:30 p.m.
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Class of 1988 Science Building Lobby |
| 2 p.m. | Class of 1968 Otto Miller Hall (formerly MSLC) |
4:30 p.m. |
Class of 1993 Weter Hall Lounge |
| 6 p.m. | Class of 1973 Science Building Lobby |
| 6 p.m. | Class of 1978 Emerson Hall Lounge |
| 6 p.m. | Class of 1998 Weter Hall Lounge |
| 6 p.m. | Class of 2003 Student Union Building, Collegiate Room
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Complimentary refreshments will be served at each reunion. RSVP to the Alumni Center at 206-281-ALUM.
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