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Alumni Weekend 2006
Schedule of Activities

Early Registration 3:30-6:00 p.m.
Gatehouse

Alumni Honors Banquet: 6–9 p.m.
Templeton Student Center, Stamm dining room
Join the 2006 award recipients at the annual honors banquet for an evening of great food, drink, conversation and celebration of the achievements of these outstanding Lewis & Clark alumni. Jaiya John '89 and Sagala Ratnayaka '93 will be honored for their noteworthy accomplishments; Kimberly Hansink '86 and the late G. Ray Warren '65 will be honored for their service to the College.

Registration 2:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Gatehouse
Pick up your registration packet including your nametag and list of events. Nametags are required for access to on-campus reunion events and meals.

Campus Tours 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Tours start from the Frank Manor House
The campus continues to develop outstanding resources for students. Take a guided tour with student tour guides that explores recent additions to the campus.

Poetry Reading 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Sietz Lounge, Evans Music Building
Join Carla Shafer '66, Jerry Harp, assistant professor of english, Mary Syzbist, Paul Merchant and others for a afternoon of poetry.

Hall of Fame Dinner 5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner
Templeton Student Center, Stamm Dining Room
Join inductees Craig Pickard '93, Kristin Engdahl '90, Erin Thompson '87, the 1966 NWC Championship football team, and awardees James Kitchen '68, M.A.T. '70, Jeff Erdman '81, M.A.T. '87 for an evening of great food, drink, conversation, and celebration of the inspiring athletic achievements of Lewis & Clark College Alumni.

The Graduate School Alumni Star Search 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
South Campus
The Graduate School Alumni Office is hosting a FREE evening of music, food, drinks, dancing, and FUN. Be there to enjoy the party atmosphere with friends, faculty, students, staff, and alumni.

Class of 1981 Social Gathering 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Armstrong Lounge, Frank Manor House

Class of 1986 Social Gathering 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Buffalo Gap, 6835 SW Macadam Avenue
Meet your classmates for a no-host reception.

Class of 1991 Social Gathering 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Doug Fir, 830 E Burnside
Meet your classmates for a no-host reception.

Class of 1996 Social Gathering 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Fulton Pub, 0618 S.W. Nebraska Street
Meet your classmates for a no-host reception.

Class of 2001 Social Gathering 9:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Lucky Labrador Pub, 7675 SW Capitol Highway
Meet your classmates for a no-host reception.

Saturday, October 7

Late Registration 8:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Gatehouse
Pick up your registration packet including your nametag and list of events. Nametags are required for access to all on-campus reunion events and meals.

Continental Breakfast 8:00 - 10:30 a.m.
Frank Manor House
Complimentary breakfast with coffee, tea, breakfast breads, bagels and fruit.

Campus Tours 8:30 – 10:00 a.m.
Tours start from the Frank Manor House
The campus continues to develop outstanding resources for students. Take a guided tour with student tour guides that explores recent additions to the campus.

Alumni College I 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Attend one of the following seminars designed specifically for alumni.

Who is our International Enemy? Bob Mandel, professor and department chair of international affairs, will discuss the enemy concept in international relations.

The Mind-Body Problem Rebecca Copenhaver, assistant professor of philosophy, will explore the limits of physical science in understanding the conscious human experience.

Let's Get This Party Started! Nora Beck, professor and department chair of music, will speak about teaching music history and why classical music matters.

Alumni College II 11:30 – 12:30 a.m.
Attend one of the following seminars designed specifically for alumni.

How to Lose Money in the Markets John Bates, adjunct professor of finance and chair of the board of trustees, will explore market structural changes and demographics.

Tales of Tiny Predators Greta Binford, assistant professor of biology, illuminates the diversity of spiders, their venoms and feeding behaviors.

The Middle East and the Second Cold War Cyrus Partovi, senior lecturer in social sciences, will explore today's complicated issues concerning the Middle East and the challenges the United States faces in the second cold war.

"Artists and Specimens: Documenting Contemporary Experience" Art Exhibition 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Ronna and Eric Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art

4th annual Tailgate Extravaganza 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Griswold Parking lot
Don’t miss out on one of the best Alumni Weekend traditions. This family-friendly event has food grilled to order, beer provided by a local brewery, non-alcohlic drinks, and plenty of tables and chairs, all under a big tent. A special presentation will be made promptly at 12:30.

Homecoming Football Game 1 – 4 p.m.
Griswold Stadium
The Pioneers face off against Northwest Conference opponent Menlo College.

Alumni Authors Book Signing 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
L&C Bookstore, Templeton Student Center
Alumni are invited to attend a book signing featuring alumni authors Sheri Bartlett Browne '86, William A. Peniston '81, and E. Todd Ellison '64. We are looking for more alumni authors, so if you are an author and would like to participate, contact Erin Ogle at eogle@lclark.edu or 503-768-7941.

(Unless noted, locations for the following class reunions will be announced on class web pages, by email (where available) and mail. Decisions will be made based upon the total number of registered attendees)

Class of 1961 Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy the company of classmates and friends, while tasting alumni wines from Oregon vineyards and sampling hors d’oeuvres.

Class of 1966 Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy the company of classmates and friends, while tasting alumni wines from Oregon vineyards and sampling hors d’oeuvres.

Class of 1971 Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.
Enjoy the company of classmates and friends, while tasting alumni wines from Oregon vineyards and sampling hors d’oeuvres.

Class of 1976 Wine Tasting 5:30 p.m.
The class of 1976 will be treated to alumni wines from Oregon vineyards and hors d’ouevres.

Class of 1981 Reunion Dinner 5 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. dinner
Join your classmates to celebrate the “silver” 25th reunion with a reception and dinner on campus.

Class of 1986 Reunion Dinner 5 p.m. reception, 6 p.m. dinner
Following the reception, the class will gather for dinner with plenty of time to reminisce.

Class of 1991 Reunion Dinner 6:30 p.m. dinner
Enjoy the company of classmates and friends, while attending a buffet dinner with plenty of time to reminisce.

Class of 1996 Reunion Dinner 6:30 p.m. dinner
Enjoy the company of classmates and friends, while attending a buffet dinner with plenty of time to reminisce.

Class of 2001 7 p.m.
This is the party you never were able to throw in the dorms. There will be plenty of drink, food, and revelry to appropriately celebrate your first reunion.

Musical Entertainment

Dan Balmer Trio
8 p.m.
You are invited to an evening of jazz with Dan Balmer '80, adjunct instructor of jazz guitar, Guy Versace, and Matt Wilson. Enjoy the Trio's unique blend of contemporary and traditional jazz styles, juxtaposed with influences ranging from pop to Brazilian music.

The National
9 p.m.
Come listen to this Brooklyn based band rock Evans with their unique indie rock sound from their new album Alligator.

Sunday, October 8

Brunch with the Board of Alumni: 10 a.m.
Albany Quadrangle, Smith Hall
Enjoy brunch in the renovated Albany Quadrangle. The Board of Alumni is a voluntary organization that meets quarterly to discuss alumni events, programs, fund-raising, and other outreach efforts. Come meet this influential group over brunch, and share your ideas with them.

Questions? Contact Stephen LeBoutillier at sgl@lclark.edu or (503) 768-7955.