SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
Founder’s Day Ceremony
10 a.m. • Dingeldine Music Center
Join us for the celebration of our founder, Lydia Moss Bradley, at the annual Convocation.
Founder’s Day Luncheon
Noon • Michel Student Center Ballroom
Hayden-Clark Alumni Center Groundbreaking
1:30 p.m.
Witness this historic occasion when Jerry ‘59 and Marilyn ‘61 (Keller) Hayden and Bob ‘67 and Kathleen Clark break ground for our new home on the Hilltop!
Women Leaders Promoting Justice
3-4:30 p.m. • Dingeldine Music Center
A distinguished panel of women attorneys will share their leadership insights with Bradley students, alumni and the community at large. This forum is co-sponsored by the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service and the Pre-Law Center.
50 Plus Club Reception
4-6 p.m. • Michel Student Center Ballroom
Join fellow alumni from our class and all classes prior to 1959 for this annual gathering to welcome you into the elite 50 Plus Club. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Campus and Historical Peoria Bus Tour & Luncheon
10 a.m.- 1:30 p.m. • Meet at Michel Student Center
Enjoy a narrated campus tour and some of the most beautiful and unique sites of Peoria. Learn how Bradley and the Peoria community are connected through time and meet “Mrs. Bradley” herself! Return to the Student Center for lunch and casual conversation with Bradley faculty and students.
Meet the Head Honchos
1:30-3 p.m. • Caterpillar Global Communications Center
Join us for this informal Q & A with Bradley’s top administrators in academics, student affairs, athletics, advancement, and more, and learn firsthand what‘s happening on the Hilltop.
Live ‘n Learn
4-5 p.m. • Various Campus Locations
We’ll offer a variety of sessions from which to choose, including a campus construction update, tips on how to protect yourself online, or the chance to test your knowledge of Bradley history and trivia.
It’s a Pajama Party!
6:30 p.m. • Hartmann Center & Quad
(Pajamas optional!) Meet the talented student cast of “Pajama Game” before the show and enjoy fajitas, snacks, beverages and extraordinary entertainment. This special encore performance is sponsored by Liberty Mutual Insurance Company, our partner in providing home/auto insurance opportunities for Bradley alumni.
Braves Volleyball vs. University of Northern Iowa
7 p.m. • Markin Family Student Recreation Center
Student Recital
7:30 p.m. • Dingeldine Music Center
Kelsey Klopfenstein, violin
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
Coffee with the Coaches
8-9:30 a.m. • Markin Family Student Recreation Center
Rise ‘n shine with Bradley’s head coaches and find out what their 2009-10 seasons look like!
Conversation with the President
10-11:30 a.m. • Caterpillar Global Communications Center (CGCC)
Enjoy a casual conversation with President Joanne Glasser about what’s happening on campus and the future of your alma mater.
50th Reunion Luncheon
12 noon • Mt. Hawley Country Club
Join us for a special luncheon and class photo, which will be taken promply at noon. Please indicate your entreé choice(s) on the registration form. A shuttle bus will be provided to Mt. Hawley, departing at 11:40 a.m. from the GCC.
Student Recital
3 p.m. • Dingeldine Music Center
Joel Harper, piano
Live ’n Learn
3-4:30 p.m. • Various Campus Locations
Today, choose a session of Dr. Robert Fuller’s “Last Lecture,” or Dr. Craig Cady’s ground-breaking research.
Homecoming Tailgate Party & Pep Rally
4-7 p.m. • Shea Stadium
Enjoy college and department tailgating tents, a full Mexican buffet, live entertainment and Pep Rally to kick off the soccer game against Drake. Meet students and faculty, deans and fellow alumni at the Fiesta!
Men’s Soccer
7 p.m. • Shea Stadium
Bradley Braves soccer meets the Drake Bulldogs.
Questions can be e-mailed to: pblattenberger@bradley.edu