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ALUMNI WEEKEND October 9 – 12, 2014
CELEBRATING90 YEARS
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ALUMNI WEEKEND IS AN EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE YOUR HIGH POINT EXPERIENCE.
BRING YOUR KIDS. BRING YOUR SPOUSE. BRING YOUR BEST FRIEND.
Take part in the weekend traditions such as class reunions, alumni awards, and the alumni picnic.
Celebrate the 90th Anniversary of High Point University.Take a tour to see how campus has grown.Share memories of your days at High Point and create new memories at HPU.
AREA HOTELS
Marriott Courtyard1000 Mall Loop Rd. High Point, NC 27262336.882.3600University Rate: 1 King or 2 Queens $119.00Breakfast Options included
High Point Plaza Hotel & Conference Center135 S. Main St. High Point, NC 27260336.889.8888University Rate: $89.00
Wingate by Wyndham 3901 Sedgebrook St. High Point, NC 27265336.812.8787University Rate: $84.00Full Hot Breakfast Buffet included
For a full listing of local hotel accommodations with University rates, visit www.highpoint.edu/concierge.
Note: Rooms fill up quickly. Contact your friends and roommates and make your hotel arrangements soon.
CHILD CARE
Those in need of child care (up to the age of 12) may call the Alumni Office to receive a list of Undergraduate Education majors available for hire during the weekend.
Honor the Past... Celebrate the Future
RAIN PLAN
In the event of rain, high wind, and/or lightning, the following activities will be relocated:
Saturday's Picnic will be held in Slane Student Center.
Saturday’s Wine Tasting will be held in Oak Hollow Mall.
Check out the Alumni Facebook page or call the Office of Alumni Relations at (336) 841-9127 for event updates.
EXPLORING HIGH POINT
WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN VISIT LOCAL ALUMNI OWNED BUSINESSES
Jersey Mikes Subs FosterHobbs Coffee Meg’s Gifts2200 N. Main St. 205 Neal Place 205 Neal PlaceScott Hiatt ’92 Mike Foster ’87 Tamara Hendrix ’80
SHOP YOUR LOCAL WALMART FOR HPU APPAREL AND GIFTS
Walmart Supercenter2710 N. Main St.High Point, NC 27265
UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE
Welcome to Alumni Weekend. We invite you to visit the University Bookstore in the Slane Center. We have a wide variety of clothing, general books, insignia, gifts, and more, including unique alumni apparel to proudly show your “Panther” spirit! Be sure to wear your alumni weekend name badge to receive 20% off one regularly priced clothing or insignia item.
Bookstore Hours: Thursday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.Sunday: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
FIRST AID
First Aid kits will be available at the Concierge Desks throughout the weekend.
EMERGENCY CAMPUS NUMBERS
Campus Security: (336) 841-9112
Office of Alumni Relations: [email protected] or (336) 841-9446
Campus Concierge: (336) 841-4636
OFF-CAMPUS TAXI SERVICES
Red Bird Cab (336) 886-5001
Golden City Cab (336) 883-1739
CAMPUS SHUTTLES
Campus Shuttles will operate from 8:30 a.m. until 11 p.m. every day. Call (336) 841-9112 to request a pick up.
ALUMNI WEEKEND PARKING
• Open parking is available behind Wilson School of Commerce and Hayworth Chapel.
• Handicap parking is available in the Norcross Graduate Lot.
SHUTTLE SERVICE
For your convenience, shuttles will be available Thursday – Sunday. • Wanek Center • Slane Student Center • Hotels by calling (336) 841-9112
CONSTRUCTION UPDATES
Across the High Point University campus, projects are in progress as we continue to build extraordinary academic and student centered buildings. You will notice the addition of special fencing around construction areas. Alumni Ave is closed due to construction on the Center for Student Success.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-2014 Officers
Randy Bledsoe ’78, President
Barry Kitley ’93, Past President
Jason Walters ’05, President Elect
Sally Myers Landis ’77, Secretary
To express interest in joining the Alumni Association Board of Directors, or to make a nomination, fill out the online nomination form at alumni.highpoint.edu/alumniboardnomination or contact Jill Thompson at (336) 841-9044 or [email protected].
ALUMNI AWARDS
The High Point University Alumni Association recognizes the outstanding achievements of our alumni through the presentation of the following awards:• Lifetime Achievement Award• Alumnus of the Year• Young Alumni Achievement Award• Alumni Service Award
Nominations are accepted from any alumnus or friend of the university. To make a nomination, please complete the nomination form online at www.highpoint.edu/alumni by March 1, 2015.
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013-2014 DIRECTORS
C. Wayne Allen ’77Ray Alley ’66Jennifer Badger ’98Amanda Isaac Blankenship ’00Heather Bowers Cross ’00Kenneth (Chip) Crutchfield ’92Terrence Donovan ’93Jodi Dyson ’05Vivian Jennings Frazier ’57Barbara Perry Geddie ’63William Guy ’61Dana Hamilton ’85Patricia Jarrett ’75Dell Johnson ’61 Dana Caudill Jones ’93 Molly Dickinson Jordan ’93Ryan Kokajko ’06Jerry Kyle ’64DeAnna Marsh ’03Beverly Deal McCabe ’58 Lauren McGraw ’09Stacey Walker Miller ’93James Mugele ’78Jackson Newbauer ’05Samantha Dillon Sapp ’93 Gilda Cox Scott ’62Larikus Scott ’01David Seidel ’89Al Seymour ’80Todd Shoemaker ’94Alex Stanley ’07Will Tarrant ’06Jacina Hayes-Waters ’94Larry Ziglar ’93
Ex-Officio Members appointed by Alumni Association President
Bridget Donahue ’12Young Alumni Council, Interim President
Molly Phalen ’15Student Alumni Council, President
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
REGISTER ONLINE by Friday, September 26 to receive a special 90th Anniversary Alumni Weekend give-away.
www.highpoint.edu/alumniweekend
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 97:30 p.m. HPU Theatre Presents: On the Verge*HPU, Black Box Theatre
Thursday, October 9 – Wednesday, October 15 at 7:30 pm in the Black Box Theatre. Written by Eric Overmyer, On the Verge makes extensive use of esoteric language and pop culture references from the late nineteenth century to 1955.
Cost is $10. Tickets available to purchase at the will call window.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.Steel Magnolias LuncheonHPU, Wilson School of Commerce Ballroom By invitation only.
12:30 p.m.Panther-to-Panther Networking EventHPU, Greek Village Conference Center
Please join us and share your experience and expertise with current students and network with other HPU graduates.
1 – 5 p.m.RegistrationHPU, Wanek Center
1 – 5 p.m.The 3rd Annual Invitational Exhibition “Invention as Art”HPU, Hayworth Fine Arts Center, Sechrest Art Gallery
Visit the Sechrest Art Gallery and explore the realm of constructed invention in 2D and 3D format, showing artwork in the form of drawings and sculptural works, including kinetic sculpture that started out as invention.
1:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.Campus TourHPU, Wanek Center Concierge Desk
5 p.m.Year of the Arts: Photographer Todd Drake HPU, Phillips School of Business, Francis Auditorium
Human rights photographer and installation artist, Todd Drake, creates art that addresses human rights issues among marginalized communities.
6 p.m.Alumni Awards Banquet *^HPU, Wanek Center
Join the Alumni Association as we honor the achievements of four of your fellow alumni.
Cost is $25 and includes a cocktail reception and heavy hors d’oeuvres.^Members of the President’s Circle are invited as our guests.
7:30 p.m.Jazz Ensemble ConcertHPU, Hayworth Fine Arts Center, Pauline Theatre
High Point University will celebrate its talented students and faculty by hosting an evening of music at the Jazz Ensemble Concert, directed by Dr. Robert Faub.
8 p.m.Class of 2009 Reunion * The Factory (2001 N. Main Street)
Join fellow classmates to celebrate the Class of 2009 5th Reunion!
Cost is $20.09 and includes appetizers.
8 p.m.Class of 1994 Reunion * Blue Bourbon Jacks (1310 N Main St.)
Join fellow classmates and alums to celebrate the Class of 1994 20th Reunion and catch-up with all your friends during an extraordinary reunion.
Cost is $19.94 and includes 1 drink ticket and appetizers.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
LIKE US ON FACEBOOK
www.facebook.com/HighPointUAlumni
Use hashtags #HPUALUM and #HPUALUMWKD throughout the weekend on social media to share your memories
8:30 p.m.Class of 2014 - Reunion Zero Briles House (1103 North Main Street)
We know you have only been gone 6 months but we also know how much you miss HPU and each other. Catch up with friends at your first Alumni Weekend at The Claddagh Restaurant & Pub.
Cost is $5.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 119 a.m. – 4 p.m.RegistrationHPU, Wanek Center
9:30 a.m.Cornerstone Club Breakfast *HPU, Wilson School of Commerce, Ballroom
Graduates who have celebrated their 50th anniversary from High Point College (1964 graduates and before) are invited to a special breakfast honoring their lifetime of support to High Point University. We are proud to welcome the newest members of the Cornerstone Club-Class of 1964.
Cost is $5 and includes breakfast.
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.The 3rd Annual Invitational Exhibition “Invention as Art”HPU, Hayworth Fine Arts Center, Sechrest Art Gallery
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Open House – Phillips School of BusinessHPU, Phillips School of Business
10 a.m. – 12 p.m.Open House - New Sports Performance Center HPU, Vert Stadium
Explore this state of the art facility thatallows our student athletes a space to focus on the field and off.
10:30 a.m.Campus TourHPU, Wanek Center Concierge Desk
12 – 2 p.m.Alumni Picnic*HPU, Kester International Promenade
Enjoy lunch and relax in the North Carolina sunshine with fellow alumni and their families. We’ll have music, games, a photobooth and activities for Panthers of all ages.
Cost is $5 per person.
1 p.m.Women’s Soccer vs. Liberty+HPU, Vert Stadium
1 – 2 p.m.Open House – School Art & Design - Tours of Norton HallHPU, Norton Hall
Alumni are invited to tour Norton Hall, visit the Ideation/team space and see the 3D copier.
2 – 3 p.m.Open House – Nido Qubein School of CommunicationHPU, School of Communication
2 p.m.NPHC Reception HPU, Greek Village Conference Center, Room 202
Join us as we celebrate our NPHC organizations and NPHC alumni.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTSMAKE A GIFT IN HONOR OF YOUR GRADUATION YEAR AT
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2:30 p.m.Campus TourHPU, Wanek Center Concierge Desk
2:30 p.m.Reception for Alumni of Choral and Instrumental activities and faculty HPU, Hayworth Chapel, Fellowship Hall
Celebrate the growth of choral and instrumental programs at High Point as you gather with fellow alumni and faculty from these programs and activities.
3 p.m.Family Movie – FrozenHPU, Wanek Center, Extraordinaire Cinema
3 p.m.Alumni Wine Festival*HPU, Estate Home
Alumni are invited to sample some of North Carolina's local wines and favorite area food trucks.
Cost is $10 and includes wine glass. Transportation is provided
3:30 p.m.Alumni Choir Rehearsal HPU, Hayworth Chapel
Join us as we assemble the alumni choir for the Sunday morning Alumni Chapel Service. All alums at any singing level are invited to join us for a short rehearsal on Saturday afternoon. The choir will be under the direction of Bryan Ijames ’12.
5 p.m.Evening Degree Program Graduates and Family Reunion Tailgate*HPU, Steele Center
Members of the Evening Degree Program and their families are invited to join us in celebration of their various anniversaries of graduations.
Cost is $8 and includes stadium food, 1 drink ticket, and games.
5:30 p.m.Class of 1974 Dinner*HPU, Greek Village Conference Center
Celebrate the 40th Class Reunion of the Class of 1974 with an extraordinary evening with alumni and friends.
Cost is $12 and includes dinner. Cash bar will be available.
7 p.m.Men’s Soccer vs. LongwoodHPU, Vert Stadium
8 p.m.HPU Alumni Oktoberfest*Liberty Steakhouse (914 Mall Loop Rd)
Join your fellow graduates for Oktoberfest, HPU Style, as we take over the patio and parking lot of Liberty Steakhouse.
Cost is $5 and includes appetizers. Drinks are on your own.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
10 a.m. Alumni Memorial Chapel HPU, Hayworth Chapel
Join us for this special service for alumni, family and friends that will feature our second annual Alumni Choir. We will remember those alums who have passed away this year. Dr. Hal Warlick will provide the message. The alumni Board of Stewards will serve as worship leaders and ushers.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.Brunch*HPU, Slane Center, The Café
Before departing campus, enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat brunch in The Café.
Cost is $5 (if purchased in advance)
*Denotes events with a charge
All alumni and guests must register for Alumni Weekend to receive a name badge and campus pass for access and admittance to attend any scheduled Alumni Weekend event. Cost for registration is $5 per person and includes one magic meal to dine on campus. Reservations must be received by Monday, October 6.
Register by Friday, September 26 to receive a commemorative 90th Anniversary Alumni Weekend give-away.
Please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at (336) 841-9446 if you require any special assistance during the weekend.
Send checks payable to: High Point University to: Office of Alumni Relations, Alumni Weekend, 833 Montlieu Avenue, High Point, NC 27262
Complete the information below to pay by credit card: ❑ American Express ❑ Discover ❑ Mastercard ❑ Visa
Cardholder’s Name: ___________________________________________________
Credit Card Number: __________________________________________________
Expiration: _____________________________ Security Code:_________________
Signature: _____________________________________ Date:_________________
ALUMNI WEEKEND REGISTRATION
EVENT QUANTITY TOTAL___________________________________________________________ Alumni Weekend Registration x $5___________________________________________________________ Alumni Awards Banquet x $25 ___________________________________________________________ Class of 2009 Reunion x $20.09 ___________________________________________________________ Class of 1994 Reunion x $19.94 ___________________________________________________________ Class of 2014 – Reunion Zero x $5___________________________________________________________ Cornerstone Club Breakfast x $5 ___________________________________________________________ Alumni Picnic x $5 ___________________________________________________________ Alumni Wine Festival x $10 ___________________________________________________________ EDP Reunion x $8 ___________________________________________________________ Class of 1974 Reunion x $12 ___________________________________________________________ Alumni Oktoberfest x $5 ___________________________________________________________ Brunch x $5 ___________________________________________________________ Event Total ___________________________________________________________ Gift to the HPU Fund for Extraordinary Education ___________________________________________________________ GRAND TOTAL
Name: ___________________________________ Class Year:_________________
Spouse/Guest Name: ________________________ Class Year:_________________
Cell Phone: ______________________ Email:_____________________________
Additional Guests attending with you: _____________________________________
Registration is also available online at highpoint.edu/alumniweekend.
SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK THE ALUMNI WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.
highpoint.edu/alumniweekend
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