remember. reconnect. rekindle.

September 18–20 • Salem, Oregon

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the Cardinal and Gold…are Green!ReunionWeekendisoneofthelargestrecurringeventsheldatWillamette.Becauseofthis,it’simportanttousthatreunionactivitiessupportWillamette’sfocusonsustainability.Wehavechosenonceagaintoweavesustainablepracticesandproducts(thisbrochureforinstance)intoourprogramming.

• AllReunionWeekendeventshavebeenoffsetwithcleanenergygreen-tagsfromthe BonnevilleEnvironmentalFoundation.• Sustainablyproducedfoodswereselectedforreunionreceptions.• TreesareplantedthroughoutOregoninrecognitionofalumnicitationrecipients.• Onlineregistrationisbeingencouragedtohelpreducepaperconsumption.

FormoreinformationonWillamette’svarioussustainabilityinitiatives,visit:– Center for Sustainable Communities www.willamette.edu/centers/csc– Sustainability Council www.willamette.edu/about/sustainability– Green building Facilities www.willamette.edu/about/sustainability/living/green_facilities.htm– Certifi cate program in Sustainable environmental, energy and resources Law www.willamette.edu/wucl/programs/certificates/sustainability– Local and Sustainable Food Served by bon appetit dining Services www.willamette.cafebonappetit.com www.willamette.edu/about/sustainability/living/eating.htm

additional information• Questions?Call800-551-6794oremailalumni@willamette.edu.• Amapofcampuswithbuildingandparkinginformationisavailableat www.willamette.edu/map/directions/index.html.• ParkingoncampusmaybelimitedFridayuntilafter3p.m.Parkingpermitswillnotbe requiredafternoononFridayandthroughouttheweekend.Limitedparkingisavailable intheguestparkinglotlocatedatthecornerofBellevueandWinterStreets,reserved under“ReunionWeekend.”AdditionalparkingonFridayisavailableattheMissionMill Museumlotbetween8a.m.–5p.m.

it’s time to take a walk down memory lane and join your classmates at your alma mater for reunion weekend 2009!Whetheryou’vebeengonefor10yearsor60,thisisagreatopportunitytoreconnectwiththeWillametteyourememberandcelebratethewaysinwhichwe’veallgrown.

LoyalBearcatswillconvergeonWillamette’scampusSeptember18–20donnedincardinalandgoldandsharingmemoriesoftheirtimeasstudents.JoinusandbeapartofthiswonderfulannualeventcelebratingtheroleWillamettehasplayedinourlives,friendshipsandsuccesses!

Thisyear’sreunionwillbethebiggestandbestever.Theweekendispacked,startingwiththetraditionalclasscelebrationsonFridayeveningandcontinuingintoaSaturdayfilledwithawiderangeofactivities.Theseincludethefamily-friendlyQuadfestBBQandcarnival,CheerstoWillamette(aneventcelebratingalumnivintners),atimelycareerworkshopandcampustours.We’lltopoffthenightwiththeCelebrateWillamette!dinner,featuringadeliciousmeal,alumniawardsandlivelyentertainment.

Ihopesincerelythatyoujoinusthisyear.ReunionWeekendisdesignedwithyouinmindandwelookforwardtosharingtheexcitementofWillamettewithyouonceagain.ComereconnectwithclassmatesandrekindlethememoriesthatmadeyourWillametteexperiencesuchasignificantpartofyourlife.

Logonnowtothereunionhomepageatwww.willamette.edu/alumni/reunionandbesuretochecktoseewhoelseiscoming.Registration,travelinform-ationandreunionclassyearinformationareavailableonline.Signuptoday!

DeniseCallahan’95,MBA’00SeniorDirector,OfficeofAlumniRelations

register• Visitwww.willamette.edu/alumni/reunionforalinktoonlineregistration,ormail intheenclosedform.Remembertocheck out your class webpage, get travel information and make hotel reservations.• The Phoenix Grand Hotel, located in downtown Salem just a few blocks from campus, is our host hotel. We’ve negotiated special alumni rates, so use the website above to register or mention Willamette University if you elect to contact the hotel directly (1-877-540-7800).

Hours Sparks Fitness mark O. willamette Store Hallie Ford Center Hatfi eld Library (bookstore)* museum of art

Friday 6a.m.–10p.m. 8a.m.–9p.m. 8:30a.m.–5:30p.m. 10a.m.–5p.m.Saturday 9a.m.–8p.m. 10a.m.–9p.m. 8:30a.m.–4:30p.m. 10a.m.–5p.m.

Sunday 9a.m.–8p.m. 10a.m.–2a.m. CLOSED 1–5p.m.

*Alumnireceive15percentoffallclothingandgiftsthroughouttheweekend,excludingdiplomaframes.

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Friday, September 18 10 a.m. Class of 1959 Golf Outing Formoreinformation,contactDonandCarolynWilliamsat royalwuf@aol.com. McNaryGolfClub,155McNaryEstatesDriveN,Keizer,OR

noon Class of 1964 Golf Outing Formoreinformation,contactJimBoothatjbooth@willamette.edu. IllaheHillsCountryClub,3376CountryClubRdS,Salem,OR

2 p.m. Class of 1959 tennis Outing Formoreinformation,contactDickAudleyat richardaudleylaw@gmail.com.

3– 5:30 p.m. reunion weekend registration Pickupyourregistrationpacketsandupdatedinformation. After5:30p.m.,registrationpacketswillbeavailableat eveningclassevents. TentoutsidePutnamUniversityCenter,MillStreamside

3 p.m. Class of 1959 “Senior art moments” art Show Opens Liveentertainment. PutnamUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

4 p.m. Class of 1964 and 1969 Oral History Project Comeshareyourmemoriesandreflectionsonlifeinthe1960swithcurrent freshmenwhoareintheCollegeColloquiumClass:The1960s:Understanding theDecadethatShapedYourParents,YourProfessors,andYourPolitical Leaders.Smallgroupsofalumniandstudentswillgathertotalkforonehour. MeetinthelobbyofEatonHall.

4 p.m. tGiF reception with College of Liberal arts Faculty MarkO.HatfieldLibrary,HatfieldRoom,2ndfloor

5 p.m. Class of 1959, 50th reunion reception PresidentPeltonpresents50threunionmedallions,classphototaken. Classartshowfeatured. PutnamUniversityCenter,CatCavern,2ndfloor

6 p.m. Class of 1964, 45th reunion reception IllaheHillsCountryClub,3376CountryClubRdS,Salem,OR

6:30 p.m. Class of 1969, 40th reunion reception BaxterComplex,MontagDen

6:30 p.m. Class of 1974, 35th reunion reception OregonCivicJusticeCenter,CarnegieLobbyandHearingsRoom (locatedatthecornerofWinterandStateStreets)

6:30 p.m. Class of 1979, 30th reunion reception HallieFordMuseumofArt (locatedatthecornerofStateandCottageStreets)

6:30 p.m. Class of 1984, 25th reunion reception PresidentPeltonwillpresent25th-yearmedallionsandclassphoto. MaryStuartRogersMusicCenter,RogersRehearsalHall

6:30 p.m. Class of 1989, 20th reunion reception GoudyDiningCommons,WillsonandHinesRooms

6:30 p.m. Class of 1999, 10th reunion reception PutnamUniversityCenter,AlumniLounge,3rdfloor

7 p.m. rosh Hashanah Services at temple beth Shalom JoinWillametteJewishStudentUnionstudentsincelebrating theJewishNewYear. TempleBethShalom,1274CunninghamLaneS,Salem,OR

8 p.m. Grace Goudy distinguished artists Series Concert TheGraceGoudyDistinguishedArtistsSeries,incollaborationwith theSalemChamberOrchestra,willpresentworld-renownedclarinetist RichardStoltzmanandPultizerPrize-winningcomposerandpianist YehudiWynerinaduorecital.Advancedticketsrequired. MaryStuartRogersMusicCenter,HudsonHall

9 p.m. Class of 1959 post reception party AudleyResidence,3120DogwoodDriveS,Salem,OR

10 p.m. Class of 1969 Hospitality Suite Open PhoenixGrandHotel

Saturday, September 19 8–10 a.m. Coffee at the bistro JoinfellowalumniforcomplimentarycoffeeattheBistro. PutnamUniversityCenter,Bistro,1stfloor

8 a.m.–1 p.m. reunion weekend registration Pickupyourregistrationpacketsandupdatedinformation. TentoutsidePutnamUniversityCenter,MillStreamside

8 a.m.–4 p.m. Class of 1959 “Senior art moments” art Show Open PutnamUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

9 a.m. Campus tour Student-ledtourofcampuswithaspecialstopatthenewFordHall. Meetinthe1stfloorlobbyoftheUniversityCenter.

9 a.m. taking Control of your Financial Future JoinJudithHeltzelMBA’84,CFP,andBarryNelson’99,CFP,ofCapital FinancialPlanners,LLC,inatimelydiscussion.HostedbytheOfficeof GiftPlanning. EatonHall,Room412

10 a.m. beer brewing: a Chemical experience ProfessorSarahKirkandherhusband,JohnKirk,willexplorethe processofmakingbeer.Theywillconsiderthechemistrybehind theprocessofmakingandconsumingalcohol. OlinScienceCenter,Room302

10 a.m. Class of 1999 pi beta phi alumnae brunch SistersfromtheClassof1999willgatherandhavebreakfastatthehouse. PiBetaPhiSororityHouse

10 a.m. Class of 1999 delta Gamma alumnae brunch SistersfromtheClassof1999willgatherandhavebreakfastatthehouse. DeltaGammaSororityHouse

10 a.m. Class of 1999 alpha Chi Omega alumnae brunch SistersfromtheClassof1999willgatherandhavebreakfastatthehouse. AlphaChiOmegaSororityHouse

10:30 a.m. Class of 1964 and 1969 Oral History Project Comeshareyourmemoriesandreflectionsonlifeinthe1960swithcurrent freshmenwhoareintheCollegeColloquiumClass:The1960s:Understanding theDecadethatShapedYourParents,YourProfessors,andYourPolitical Leaders.Smallgroupsofalumniandstudentswillgathertotalkforonehour. MeetinthelobbyofEatonHall.

10:30 a.m. Class of 1964 residence Hall Group Gatherings Gatherwithyourfreshmanyearresidencehallmatesandwalkoverto yourolddormforaninformaltimeofgatheringandreminiscing. Meetinthe1stfloorlobbyofthePutnamUniversityCenter.

10:30 a.m. up Close and personal with richard Stoltzman and yehudi wyner Anextraordinaryopportunitytovisitwithandlearnfromacclaimed clarinetist,RichardStoltzman,PulitzerPrize-Winningcomposerandpianist, YehudiWynerandconductorSusanDavennyWynerwhoareintown performingfortheGraceGoudyDistinguishedArtistsSeriesandwiththe SalemChamberOrchestra.Theartistswillanswerquestionsandshare experienceswithalumniandstudents. MaryStuartRogersMusicCenter,RogersRehearsalHall

11 a.m. Selling your Liberal arts degree in the real world Informaldiscussionwithalumniandstudentsabouttheworld-of-workvalue ofaliberalartsdegree. Smullin117

11 a.m. Class of 1958 Learning Center Celebration and tour AllalumniareinvitedtocomeseetheClassof1958LearningCenterand celebratethegenerous50threuniongiftmadebytheClassof1958last yearthatmadeitpossible.SpecialremarkstobemadebyPresidentPelton tocommemoratetheoccasion. FordHall

11:45 a.m. QuadFest Joininthefamily-friendlyfunasalumniandstudentsconvergeontheQuad formusic,food,children’sactivities,andclasstentsforgathering.

QuadFeSt piCniC Food served from 11:45 a.m.–1 p.m. Class tents for all reunion classes including the Half-Century Plus Club. Special children’s area for little Bearcats. Children ages 2–12 will enjoy fun on the Quad with a variety of activities geared just for them. All activities will be supervised by WU students.

noon women’s Soccer Game: willamette vs. university of puget Sound SparksField

1:30–3 p.m. Greek Open Houses Stopbyoneofthefraternityorsororityhousestomeetcurrentmembers, seeyouroldroomandenjoylightrefreshments.

2–4 p.m. Cheers to willamette: an event Showcasing alumni Vintners Comeexperienceanewalumnitraditionfeaturingalumni-ownedand -affiliatedwineries.Enjoysamplesoftheirwinesaccompaniedby scrumptiousNorthwestdelicacies.WineriesfeaturedincludeViridian Winery,BergstromWinery,WillametteValleyVineyards,JohanVineyards andRedHawkVineyards.ThisneweventishostedbyyourWillamette AlumniAssociationboardofdwirectors.Aspecialtoastwillbegivento JimBoothat3p.m.tohonorhismanyyearsofservicetotheWillamette community. PutnamUniversityCenter,2ndfloor

2–5 p.m. Gift planning walk-in Session SteveBrier,directorofgiftplanning,willbeavailabletohelpyouwith financialandestateplanning. WallerHall,4thfloor

2:30 p.m. men’s Soccer Game: willamette vs. pacific Lutheran university SparksField

5 p.m. Class of 1969 pre-banquet reception HomeofLindaWalkerKelly,690HighStreetSE,Salem

CeLebrate wiLLamette! reuniOn Grand FinaLe Join us for a reception and three-course dinner in downtown Salem. Special features include music by current WU students, special alumni recognition and the Class of 1959 reunion gift presentation. Reunion classes will be seated together.

Salem Conference Center Willamette Ballroom and Foyer, 2nd floor 200 Commercial Street SE Downtown Salem, four blocks from campus

5:30–7 p.m. reception

7–9 p.m. dinner, awards presentations and entertainment

2009 Distinguished Alumni Citation Award Recipients: Laurie Monnes Anderson ’68 Gary Beck ’64 William Long ’59

2009 Young Alumni Award Recipient: Julie (Trott) Kennedy ’99

2009 Lestle J. Sparks Medallion Recipients: James Booth ’64 Joan (Sherrill) McNamara ’59

9 p.m. Class of 1959 Hospitality Suite Open Phoenix Grand Hotel

Sunday, September 20

9 a.m. interdenominational worship and remembrance Service Joinfellowalumniinworshipandinremembranceofthoseclassmateswho havepassedawaysincetheirtimeatWillamette.LedbyWillamette ChaplainCharlieWallace. WallerHall,ConeChapel,2ndfloor

10 a.m. Farewell brunch JoinstudentsandfellowalumniforaspecialReunionbrunch. GoudyDiningCommons