Summer Reunion takes place this year between June 12th through the 14th. This year's focus reunion groups are the classes of 1939, 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, and 1979.
Over the weekend, there are several events available for the alumni to attend. Some of them require tickets, which can be purchased registering by preregistering for Homecoming. You can register for homecoming by calling the Alumni Office at our toll-free number: (866) 804-0591 or by clicking here to register for the Reunion online.
Here are some of the events you can look forward to at this year's Summer Reunion:
Friday, June 12th
9:00 AM - Noon: Alumni Craft Workshops
Spend the morning in a professionally equipped studio environment including woodworking, weaving, or broom making. Skilled staff and student apprentices will guide you through the process. No experience necessary. Space is limited. $30 fee includes 3-hour instruction and all materials. You will be able to take your finished craft product home with you at the end of the session.
2 PM - 3 PM: Great Commitments Society Reception
A reception for all alumni and guests that is being held in honor of Berea's Great Commitments Society members.
6 PM - 8 PM: Picnic on Campus Quad
Enjoy a refreshing summer evening picnic on the quad in the middle of Berea College's beautiful campus. Dining Services will host the event in case of rain. Casual dress permitted. Cost: $12 per person
Saturday, June 13th
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Boone Tavern Open House
Boone Tavern invites all to stop by the hotel any time during 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and tour the newly renovated Boone Tavern. Refreshments will be served.
Noon - 1 PM: Class Luncheons
Enjoy a lunch in Dining Services united with your classmates once again. Cost: $12 per person.
2 PM - 3 PM: Alumni Convocation
This program will celebrate reunion classes' attendance and giving. Featuring President Shinn's "State of the College" address.
3 PM - 4 PM: Chimes Rededication Ceremony and Ice Cream Social
Enjoy socializing and ice cream compliments of the Alumni Relations Office on the front lawn of Phelps-Stokes Chapel.
5 PM - 6 PM: Alumni Awards Reception
Bill Best ('59) and Vi Farmer ('61) will be awarded with the Distinguished Alumnus Award in Baird Lounge in the Alumni Building.
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM: Summer 2009 Gala
Enjoy a night of dining and dancing featuring live music by A Touch of Class. Cost: $25.00 per person
Sunday, June 14th
10:30 AM: Morning Service
Conducted by Reverend Kent Gilbert. Durning this service, there will be a special recognition to honor all alumni, family, friends, staff and faculty that are no longer with us.
Pre registration ends on June 5th. You can pick up your registration packet in the Alumni Building on June 12th, from 8 AM to 6 PM, and on Saturday at the same times. We hope to see you there!
On this vacation, spend a week to see the magnificent cities of Munich, Salzburg, and Vienna. In addition to the in-depth city sightseeing tours in the main cities, highlight visits are included to King Ludwig's fairy-tale castle in Neuschwanstein, Mozart's birthplace in Sound of Music Salzburg, and Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna. Schonbrunn Palace was the residence of the Habsburg emperors and is one of Austria's most important cultural monuments. On this tour, you also stop in Innsbruck, Austria, host of the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics. From Salzburg, an optional excursion to Berchtesgaden, Hitler's Eagle's Nest, is available. An entire day at leisure in Vienna allows the possibility to join an optional excursion to Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. You may also wish to visit one of the operetta concerts in one of Vienna's elegant concert halls. After Vienna, head back to Germany and arrive in Oberammergau, the Passion Play village in the Bavarian Alps. Surrounded by majestic mountains and picturesque meadows, Oberammergau is famous for its Passion Play performed by locals just once a decade to fulfill the town's promise to God in exchange for protection from the Black Death. Seeing the Passion Play is a once-in-alifetime opportunity you don't want to miss! Finally, finish your vacation in Munich. This is a lovely trip for romantics. An unforgettable vacation!
For information about registrating for the 2010 Alumni Trip, click here
Distinguished Alumnus Award
Given to alumni who have (1) achieved distinction in their chosen field; and (2) by application of principles fostered at Berea have done much to enrich the lives of others.
Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
Given to alumni during or prior to their twentieth class reunion year, and whose achievements in career, public service and volunteer activities are worthy of recognition and have brought honor to the College.
Alumni Loyalty Award
Given to alumni who have rendered outstanding service to, and demonstrated loyal interest in, Berea College.
To view past honorees and submit a brief online nomination form, please visit http://www.berea.edu/alumni/forms/aan.asp . Nominations are due by March 16th and should include a nomination form and a 1-page nomination letter.
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Berea College has been serving students of promise with limited financial means for more than 150 years. But many deserving students never hear about what Berea has to offer.
Every student offered admission to Berea College will receive a four-year, full tuition scholarship, currently valued at more than $100,000.00.
In addition, we'll provide every enrolled student with a laptop computer and assist them with the costs of room, board and fees.
Please take a minute to help a deserving student you know by completing our nomination form.
The Alumni Relations Office is now selling books commemorating the class of 1942 for only $3.00 to cover shipping and handling. The book is composed of essays on the Berea experience in the lives of the surviving members of the class of 1942 upon the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the class reunion. Contributors were: Ruth Cornett Fierros, Juanita Morris Krreps, Robert Larew Allison, Garnie Anderson, Fletcher Andrews, Audrey Dodd Bales, Clarence Harrison Bales, Edward Breann, Arthur Carl Collins, Ambrose Easterly, William R. Estep, Evert B. Hurst, Ruth Ingram Kurtz, Charles R. Lord, George McKinney, Donald J. Merchant, Margaret Steinorth Reuter, Bill Schorman, Odessa Stanley Snyder, Elizabeth Robertson Stamper, and Rosella Morgan Stuart.
If you are interested in purchasing a book, please call Diana Taylor at (866) 804-0591, or e-mail her at diana_taylor@berea.edu. Extra postage will be required for anyone outside of the United States.
The Alumni Relations Office is now selling a Concert Choir CD as well as a cassette tape. The CD and cassette are pictured above. You can purchase the CDs for $10.00 and the tapes for $5.00. If you are interested in purchasing a CD or cassette, please call Diana Taylor at (866) 804-0591, or e-mail her at diana_taylor@berea.edu. Extra postage will be required for anyone outside of the United States.
Stay connected with your friends! Register on the on-line directory today. Register now!
Yearbooks For Sale - Only $5.00
The Alumni Relations Office at Berea College has a stockpile of yearbooks available for purchase to our alumni from the following years: 1929-41, 1944, 1957-58, 1970, 1972-82, 1984, 1986-90 and 1992-2006. If you are interested in purchasing a yearbook, please call Diana Taylor at (866) 804-0591, or e-mail her at diana_taylor@berea.edu. Extra postage will be required for anyone outside of the United States.
The Alumni Relations Office is also interested to hear from anyone who would like to donate their yearbooks. If you are interested in donating any yearbooks, please contact Diana Taylor with the contact information provided above.
