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2008 marks the 100-year anniversary of the Commonwealth of Virginia issuing articles of incorporation for the Bridgewater College Alumni Association. The association had been founded almost nine years earlier. From the June evening in 1899 when more than 50 alumni met in what is now Memorial Hall, declaring that "the associations of school life are too precious to be allowed to die," the association moved forward by adopting a constitution and by-laws and electing officers, including three vice presidents, and an executive committee.
They set membership dues at 25 cents. They determined that their objectives would be to recruit students, establish scholarships and raise money for the College's endowment fund - interests that continue to engage alumni a full century after incorporation. After all, we too believe that our "associations of school life are too precious to be allowed to die."
Fri., April 18
The Classrooms are Calling!
Dust off those notebooks and sharpen your pencils, it's time to go back to school! Throughout the day, alumni are invited to sit in on select classes and see how technology has impacted the classroom setting and the teaching approach.For a list of participating classes, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at800-476-4289, ext. 5451, or email:shottel@bridgewater.edu.
Bookstore Hours
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Kline Campus Center
Drop by the bookstore for all your BC alumni gear, including sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, and more!
Student Art Exhibit
8 a.m.-5 p.m., Cleo Driver Miller Art Gallery in the Alexander Mack Memorial Library
Juried Student Show featuring artwork in a variety of media by BC art students.
Reuel B. Pritchett Museum
1-4:30 p.m. Cole Hall
Alumni and friends are invited to visit the museum and participate in a scavenger hunt. Participants will be entered in a raffle to receive a prize.
Class of '58 Meet & Greet
2:30 p.m. Kline Campus Center, Boitnott Room
An informal reception to get re-acquainted with classmates from 50 years ago. For a display of shared memories, bring photos, news clippings and examples of your art, hobbies or published works.
Ripples Society Registration& Reception
5:30 p.m., Kline Campus Center, Upper Level
Ripples Society Banquet
6:30 p.m., Kline Campus Center, Main Dining Room
Presiding -- Dr. Charles W. (Bill) Blair, '55, 2007-08 Ripples Society President
Presentation of Ripples Society Medals to:
John S. Flory Jr., Class of 1932
Margaret "Peg" Flory Wampler Rainbolt, Class of 1937
Sat., April 19
Alumni Association Board Meeting
Breakfast served at 7:30 a.m., Miller Board Room,Founders Wing of Flory Hall
Bookstore Hours
9 a.m.-4 p.m., Kline Campus Center
Drop by the bookstore for all your BC alumni gear, including sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, and more!
Student Art Exhibit
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Cleo Driver Miller Art Gallery in the Alexander Mack Memorial Library
Juried Student Show featuring artwork in a variety of media by BC art students
Registration
9-11:45 a.m., Kline Campus Center, Upper Level
Campus Tours
9 a.m., Registration Desk in Kline Campus Center,Upper Level
Meet BC Student Ambassadors and let them guide you around campus while updating you on the renovations and changes that have occurred since your time on campus.
Alumni Seminar:"Why Lincoln Matters: His Enduring Legacy"
9-9:45 a.m., Bowman Hall, Room 101
BC President Phillip C. Stone, Class of '65, has for more than three decades led a Lincoln's Birthday observance at the Lincoln family cemetery north of Harrisonburg. He will focus on Lincoln's significance in American History.
Alumni Seminar: "Trouble in Paradise: Burma and Nepal"
10-10:45 a.m., Bowman Hall, Room 101
These two south Asian countries have a lot going for them -- intriguing culture, scenic beauty,and gracious people. Yet both have struggled with civil war, poverty, violence against women, and repressive governments. David Radcliff, '75,director of the New Community Project in Elgin, IL, will offer photos and stories from his visits to these countries. David has led Learning Tours to Sudan, Central America, the Amazon and Arctic, Iraq, and south Asia.
Reunion Luncheons
12 p.m., Kline Campus Center; room locations TBA
Classes in Reunion: 1933, 1938, 1943, 1948,1953, 1958, 1963 and 1968
Other events planned by reunion classes will be included in letters from your reunion planning committees.
Reuel B. Pritchett Museum
1-4:30 p.m., Cole Hall
Alumni and friends are invited to visit the museum and participate in a scavenger hunt. Participants will be entered in a raffle to receive a prize
Equestrian Center Tour and Riding Demo
2-3:30 p.m., Bridgewater College Equestrian Center, Weyers Cave
Did you know that BC still has horses? Come tour BC's new equestrian center and watch a competition riding demonstration. Transportation will be provided.
Softball - BC Eagles host Virginia Wesleyan College
2 p.m., Softball field
Alumnae Field Hockey Game
3 p.m., Mapp Field
Alumni Banquet
6:30 p.m., Kline Campus Center, Main Dining Room
Presiding -- Robert Thurston, '81, 2007-08 Alumni Association President
Student Awards:
Alumni Association Junior Scholarship
Alumni Association Senior Scholarship
Alumni Legacy Scholarship
Alumni Association Citizenship Award
Young Alumni Award: A. David Ervin, '91
Distinguished Alumni Award: John R. Milleson, '78
West-Whitelow Award for Humanitarian Service: David R. Radcliff, '75
Sun., April 20
BC guests are welcome to attend worship services at any of the area churches.
P. Buckley Moss Museum
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free.
Ms. Moss will be at her barn during business hours to sign prints purchased that day at the museum or two previously purchased prints. Located on US 340 (Stuarts Draft Hwy) off exit 94 of I-64 in Waynesboro.
Frontier Culture Museum
9 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $10/person ($9.50 for seniors).
Located off Route 250, (exit 222 of I-81) in Staunton.
Virginia Quilt Museum
1-4 p.m. Admission is $5/person.
Located at 301 S. Main Street in Harrisonburg (near Court Square in downtown Harrisonburg).
BC Concert Choir/Chorale/Handbell Concert
7:30 p.m., Carter Center for Worship and Music
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