2014 Homecoming and Reunion Weekend - Schedule of Events and Weekend Details
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Join us for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend on November 14 and 15 and recapture all the fond memories of your Winthrop Experience! The schedule is packed with events, entertainment and celebrations that make for an unforgettable weekend. From class reunions, tailgating and sporting events, to all the food, fun and friends, every moment will be filled with Winthrop pride!
Take a stroll down Scholars Walk and soak in the timeless beauty of our campus. Join us for lunch in historic McBryde Hall as we honor our Alumni Award recipients. Bring the whole family to tailgating before the men’s basketball game, and let your future Winthrop Eagles enjoy the Kids’ Zone while you enjoy music and reconnecting with old friends.
The weekend holds something for everyone. Make plans today to join us for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2014. We can’t wait to have you back on campus!
Garnet and Gold Forever!
Nancy A. Donnelly ’77Alumni Association President
Message from the Alumni Association President
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Friday, November 14Garnet and Gold Friday Wherever you are, unleash your Winthrop pride by wearing garnet and gold!All DayWorld Wide
First Look FridayThis event gives a glimpse of campus life for high school seniors.9:30 a.m.Johnson HallTo register, contact 803/323-2191.
Exhibition - Michaela Pilar Brown Exhibit features a S.C. artist who considers race and gender through objects, space and photography. *Mature subject matter.8 a.m.–5 p.m.Rutledge Gallery, Rutledge Building
Exhibition - Question Bridge: Black MalesVideo installation that explores what it means to be black and male in America.8 a.m.–5 p.m.Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery, Rutledge Building
Exhibition - Where Painting and Drawing MeetAn all-level student exhibition
Schedule of Events
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explores relationship between painting and drawing.8 a.m.–5 p.m.Lewandowski Student Gallery, McLaurin Hall
Reunion Check-In Classes of ’39, ’44, ’49, ’54, ’59, ’64, ’69, ’74, ’791-4 p.m.Tillman Hall Lobby
Trolley Tours1-5 p.m.
Outside Tillman Hall
Memorabilia Display1-5 p.m.206 Tillman Hall
Sociology and Anthropology Inaugural
Alumni Toast 5-6:30 p.m.
The White Horse Restaurant
Sorors Initiated Through Xi Beta7 p.m.Third Floor, DiGiorgio Campus CenterTo register, contact sororsinitiatedthroughxibeta@hotmail.com.
Homecoming Comedy Show
featuring Brandon T. Jackson
7 p.m. Byrnes Audito-rium For ticket information, contact www.winthrop.edu/
homecoming.
Saturday, November 15Reunion Check-In Classes of ’39, ’44, ’49, ’54, ’59, ’64, ’69, ’74, ’798-10 a.m.Tillman Hall Lobby
Trolley Tours8 a.m.-NoonOutside Tillman Hall
Memorabilia Display8 a.m.-Noon206 Tillman Hall
Exhibition - Michaela Pilar Brown Exhibit features a S.C. artist who considers race and gender through objects, space and photography. *Mature subject matter.8 a.m.–3 p.m.Rutledge Gallery, Rutledge Building
Exhibition - Question Bridge: Black MalesVideo installation that explores what it means to be black and male in America.8 a.m.–3 p.m.Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery, Rutledge Building
Exhibition - Where Painting and Drawing MeetAn all-level student exhibition explores relationship between painting and drawing.8 a.m.–3 p.m.Lewandowski Student Gallery, McLaurin Hall
First Look FridayDo you have a high school senior?
Don’t miss this opportunity to show off your alma mater! Sign up for First Look Friday
to get a glimpse of the Winthrop Experience. Attend a real class, eat lunch in the cafeteria and
enjoy a campus tour. Cap off the day meeting with students, faculty and admissions counselors.
To register, call 803/323-2191.Friday, 9:30 a.m.
Johnson Hall
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Homecoming PartyEnjoy a DJ, food and cash bar with
fellow alumni, faculty, staff and students for the party of the weekend!
Friday, 9 p.m. Richardson Ballroom,
DiGiorgio Campus Center
Comedy Show featuring
Brandon T. JacksonCheck out the stand-up act of Brandon T.
Jackson. Best known for his roles in the films “Fast & Furious” and “Big Momma’s House:
Like Father, Like Son,” Brandon is a seasoned comedian and actor. For ticket information, contact www.winthrop.edu/homecoming.
Friday, 7 p.m.Byrnes Auditorium
Winthrop Dance Theatre Concert Enjoy an evening of dance works choreographed
by faculty and guest artists.8 p.m.
Johnson TheatreFor ticket information, call
803/323-2287.
Homecoming Party9 p.m.Richardson Ballroom,
DiGiorgio Campus Center
Schedule subject to change. For an up-to-date schedule visit
www.winthropalumni.com/homecoming
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College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Ceremony9:30 a.m.401 Withers/W.T.S. BuildingFor information, contact 803/323-2160.
Climbing Wall Bring your kids and challenge yourselves on our 36-foot climbing wall. 10 a.m.–NoonLois Rhame West Health, Physical Education and Wellness Center
Alumni Awards Ceremony and Luncheon11 a.m.Vera Gruber Batten Dining Room, McBryde Hall
Kid Zone11 a.m.–4 p.m.South Lawn, Winthrop Coliseum
TailgatingNoon 4 p.m.South Lawn, Coliseum
Mass Communication/Integrated Marketing Communication Tailgating1–4 p.m.Coliseum
Class of 1954 60th Reunion6 p.m.Heritage Hall, Westminster Presbyterian Church
Class of 1959 55th Reunion6 p.m.The Olde Stone House
Class of 1964 50th Reunion6 p.m., Wine receptionVera Gruber Batten Dining Room
7 p.m., Dinner Tuttle Dining Room,
McBryde Hall
Class of 1969 45th Reunion6:30 p.m.The Shack
Class of 1974 40th Reunion
Glory! Planning is underway!
For information, call Laura Little at 803/323-2145.
Class of 1979 35th Reunion7 p.m.The White Horse Restaurant
Women’s Basketball vs. Gallaudet Bisons1 p.m.Coliseum
For ticket information, contact 803/323-2345.
Men’s Basketball vs. Pfeiffer Falcons4 p.m.ColiseumFor ticket information, contact 803/323-2345.
Winthrop Dance Theatre Concert Enjoy an evening of dance works choreographed by faculty and guest artists.8 p.m.
Johnson TheatreFor ticket information,
call 803/323-2287
NPHC Step Show8 p.m.Byrnes Auditorium E-mail nphc@winthrop.edu for ticket
information.
Alumni Awards
Ceremony and Luncheon
Join us for lunch as we honor the Golden Girls of 1964 and our
esteemed alumni award winners. Saturday, 11 a.m.
McBryde Hall
BasketballIt’s not Winthrop Homecoming
without basketball! This year, cheer your Eagles to victory at two basketball games on Saturday, November 15. The
women take on the Gallaudet Bisons at 1 p.m. while the men look for their first win against
the Pfeiffer Falcons at 4 p.m. Catch the Eagle spirit!Saturday, 1 p.m.
and 4 p.m. Coliseum
Class Reunion Schedule
The Golden Girls
of 1964Open to members of the
Class of 1964 and their guestsThe women from the Winthrop
Class of 1964 celebrate their 50th reunion in style with a wine reception and
reunion dinner. Friday, 6 p.m.McBryde Hall
TailgatePitch a tent or spread out
your blanket for music, food and fun! Stop by the alumni tent to enjoy a free Chick-Fil-A sandwich provided
by Chick-Fil-A and the Winthrop Alumni Association. Head over to the Kids Zone for games, activities and bouncy houses provided by Baptist Campus Ministries.
Saturday, Noon–4 p.m.South Lawn of the
Coliseum
Mary Mildred Sullivan AwardThis award recognizes an alumna for selfless dedication of time, energy and talent in service to others.
Linda Driggers Williams ’64Rock Hill, South Carolina
Algernon Sydney Sullivan AwardThis award recognizes an alumnus for selfless dedication of time, energy and talent in service to others.
Jimmie Williamson ’80Cheraw, South Carolina
Alumni Professional Achievement AwardThis award is presented to an alum who has made significant contributions to his/her professional field while exemplifying high moral and business ethics.
Jeffrey Revels, ’93 Orlando, Florida
Alumni Distinguished Service AwardThis award is presented to an alum who has made significant contributions to the quality of life in his/her community, to the development of overall values and morals within others, and shall be an outstanding citizen in his/her own right. Recipient shall be a dedicated alumna/us who supports the growth and development of Winthrop University through his/her service to and/or support of programs and objectives established by the university.
Gina Price White ’83Chester, South Carolina
Outstanding Young Alumni AwardThis award is presented to an alum who is 35 or younger. The award shall recognize a former Winthrop student whose service to the university, service to the community and professional achieve-ments have reflected positively on all alumni and the university.
Chisa Johnson Putman ’03Rock Hill, South Carolina
Sorors Initiated
Through Xi BetaReminisce with your sisters from Xi Beta! Kick-off the weekend with a check-in to catch up and learn all that is planned.
Friday, 7 p.m.Third Floor,
DiGiorgio Campus CenterTo register, contact
sororsinitiatedthroughxibeta@hotmail.com.
To recognize accomplished alumni achievement,Winthrop proudly presents the 2014 Alumni Award winners.
Alumni Award Winners
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Alumni Groups
Sociology and Anthropology
Inaugural Alumni Toast Calling all sociology and anthropology
alums! Stop by the White Horse Restaurant to reconnect with fellow alums and faculty.
Appetizers and cash bar provided.Friday, 5-6:30 p.m.The White Horse
Restaurant
Mass Communication and Integrated Marketing
CommunicationCatch up with Mass Communication and
Integrated Marketing Communication faculty and alums for snacks and networking in
the tent at the tailgate. Saturday, 1-4 p.m.
ColiseumTo register online, visit
winthropalumni.com/homecoming or call Laura Little at
803/323-2145.
Schedule subject to change. For an up-to-date schedule visit www.winthropalumni.com/homecoming
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Stop By:The Winthrop BookstoreHomecoming and Reunion special - Enjoy 20 percent offFirst Floor, DiGiorgio Campus CenterFriday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m.Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
HotelsThe following hotels have special rates for the weekend. Both hotels are in Rock Hill.
Hampton Inn803/325-1100
Holiday Inn 803/323-1900
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Louise Pettus Archives and Special CollectionsFriday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Winthrop Alumni Association has launched a new, redesigned version of its website, MyWinthrop. Key features of the site include a cleaner and more attractive design and a more personalized user experience with enhanced search and navigation.
We invite you to explore MyWinthrop, which offers several new ways for you to enhance your online experience:
• Update your information online instantly
• Reunite and network with classmates using the alumni directory
• Manage your e-mail preferences
• Share your achievements by submitting class notes
• Check for personalized news and upcoming events on your MyWinthrop page
• View up to five years of personal giving history
• Save time by registering online for upcoming events
Check out the new design at www.winthropalumni.com and update your information today!
If you have questions or require assistance, please contact the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at wualumni@winthrop.edu or call 800/578-6545.
Get Connected Via New Online Alumni Community
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Special thanks to our Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Sponsors
Connected for Life
Wear the Winthrop seal and carry its meaning with you forever.
Visit us on Friday, November 14 in the lobby of Tillman Hall from Noon to 5 p.m.
Pave the Way for the Future of WinthropNow’s your chance to leave a permanent mark on Winthrop’s campus. Purchase a brick engraved with your name, and it will be added to Scholars Walk, the pedestrian walkway in the heart of campus. Bricks also may be purchased in honor or in memory of a classmate, professor or friend. All proceeds benefit the Winthrop Fund, which provides money for student scholarships, faculty awards and the Winthrop Alumni Association.
Visit www.winthropalumni.com/brick or call 803/323-2150 for more info.
2014 Winthrop Reunion Weekend REGISTRATION FORMATTENDEE INFORMATIONPlease print your name and information clearly in the space provided below.
First name___________________________________ Middle name__________________________ Last name___________________________________
Maiden name___________________________________________________________________________ Winthrop class year_____________________
Print your name as it should appear on your name tag___________________________________________________________________________
Address_______________________________________ City______________________________ State_______________ ZIP code___________________
Home phone_________________________________________ Mobile phone_____________________________________________________________
Preferred e-mail________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Employer_____________________________________________________________________ Job title_________________________________________
Employer address_________________________________________ City_____________________________________________ State_______________
Employer ZIP code___________________________________________________ Work phone______________________________________________
GUEST INFORMATIONPlease print the name of your spouse and/or guests clearly below.
First name________________________________ Maiden name_______________________________ Last name________________________________
City_____________________________________________ State_____________________ Winthrop class year (if applicable)____________________
First name________________________________ Maiden name_______________________________ Last name________________________________
City_____________________________________________ State_____________________ Winthrop class year (if applicable)____________________
EVENT REGISTRATION
Class of 1964 50th Reunion PRICE50th reunion weekend package $50 per personClass of 1964 dinner guest $30 per personLuncheon Guest $15 per personMini-Tatler only-I cannot attend $15 per bookAdd a gift for the 1964 Scholarship Fund
50th reunion package includes the Awards Luncheon, class photo, 50th class reception and dinner, charm, souvenir gifts, and a copy of the Mini-Tatler. See class letter for details. Class Reunion Packages Reunion weekend package for ’39, ’44, ’49, ’54, ’59, ’69, ’74, ’79. $30 per person
Reunion weekend package includes the Alumni Awards Luncheon, class photo, and souvenir gifts, but excludes class parties. See class letter for details.
Luncheon Guest $15 per person
Add a gift for the Winthrop Fund
Saturday, November 15 Alumni Awards Ceremony and Luncheon $15 per person
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Please contact the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at 800/578-6545 or wualumni@winthrop.edu if you require accommodations for disability needs or if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Check enclosed (payable to Winthrop Alumni Association) Please bill my credit card:
Visa MasterCard Discover American Express
Card #
Expiration Date Security Code
M M Y Y
__________________________________________________________ Cardholder billing address
______________________________________________________ Cardholder signature and date
Please return form and payment by October 1, 2014. Mail: Winthrop University Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center 206 Tillman Hall Rock Hill, SC 29733
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You may also register online at:
The Morgan-Holcombe Alumni CenterRock Hill, SC 29733
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REUNION WEEKEN
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