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June 12-15, 2008
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MIAMI UNIVERSITY ALUMNI WEEKEND 2008
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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Did you feel it?
That funny feeling in your stomach as you crested those hills and saw the first cupolas
in the distance? For most of us, coming back to campus has always evoked that
nervous-excited feeling. Whether it was anxiety about an upcoming exam or the thrill
of seeing friends again, returning home to Oxford is a unique feeling.
This time there should be no anxiety, only excitement. Alumni Weekend is a time to renew
acquaintances and to let the memories flood back. It is a time to reconnect with a place
you once called home, and to discover anew why Miami is the perfect place to grow and
learn. It is a weekend to have fun, to learn, and to celebrate with others our shared
Miami experience.
So take full advantage of your time. Enjoy the company of friends you see too infrequently.
Spend time back in the classroom with Miami’s outstanding professors. Visit your favorite
campus spots.
And when you head out of town, recall that other familiar feeling – a tinge of regret at
leaving, but confidence that Miami will always be here, ready to welcome you home.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ray Mock `82
Executive Director
Miami University Alumni Association
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Reunion Committees
The following class committee members have given generously of their time
and energy to make Alumni Weekend 2008 enjoyable. Please join the Miami
community in thanking them for their leadership.
Hughes Society
Marjory Baer (Matthews) `46
Christine Goldman (Carrico) `46
R. Conrad Leslie `47
Bernard Phelps `48
C. Kaye York-Longworth `50
Barbara Franke (Kolb) `53
Darrell Landis `53
Rodney Miller `53
Carl Boyer `54
Kathleen Unger (Garrigan) `54
Class of 1953
Donald French, Class Agent
Evelyn Fergle (Krenek)
Barbara Franke (Kolb)
Darrell Landis
Jean McKinnie (McIntyre)
Rodney Miller
Allan Schinagle
Class of 1958
Jack Haffey, Co-Chair
Dolly Thomas (Hendricks), Co-Chair
Marian Kurz (Hummel), Class Agent
Robert Kurz, Class Agent
J. Robert Cook
Gail Drumright (Brinker)
James DuBois
Roxana Enneking (Stenzel)
Sue Erwin (Harrell)
Thomas Harvey
Carol Hatch (Armstrong)
Tom Heilpern
Thomas Herman
Saundra Herre (Ruvoldt)
Patricia Hinshaw (Bulow)
Jean Hodgin
Kay Jackson (Glass)
Roger Joslin
Stephany Joslin (Moore)
Barry Kent
William Kern
David Kleinman
Martha Macklin (Merriman)
Eleanor Mallory (Sweeney)
John McClaughry
Nancy McMichael (Nesbit)
Mary Melvin
Clyde Munn
John Orcutt
Vance Smith
Michael Stark
Paul Swanson
Nancy Tickel (Boyd)
James Wespiser
Dianne Young (Gilmore)
John Young
Class of 1963
Woodrow Stroud, Class Agent
Donald Bryan
Michael Burd
Madeleine Disney (Sulyi)
Kirk Holdcroft
David Hopkins
Jules Koach
Jean Lemon (Heckman)
Dorothy Marek (Wilson)
Thomas Marek
Karen Martino (Earhart)
N. Anne Mayfield (Bach)
Diane McCort (Thomas)
Margaret Nelson (VanNess)
Class of 1968
Ted Goble, Class Agent
Renee Albright (Bajcsi)
Catherine Bell (Chrysler)
C. Donald Haglund
G. Roger King
Judith Mansfield
Dale Ritter
Visha Ritter (Fitzsimmons)
JoAnn Rohyans (Yampol)
John Russell
Class of 1973
Melinda Callahan (Hockman) Co-Chair
Gary Goshorn, Co-Chair
Graham Mitchell, Class Agent
Sharon Mitchell (Janosik), Class Agent
Ilene Garrett (Swank)
Carole Goshorn (Fiedler)
Carol Mascari (Drieling)
Pat Schmakel (O’Connell)
Deborah Snyder (Ashbaugh)
Stephen Snyder
Constance Swank
Class of 1978
Joseph Resor, Class Agent
Eric Eisert
Michael Janeway
Becky Russo
Charles Thomas
Gretchen Thomas (Kindig)
Alfred Tyree
Class of 1983
Christal Davis (Wikoff), Class Agent
Michael Davis, Class Agent
Donna Boen
David Brinkman
Julia Brodt-Eppley
Lu Ann Coldwell (Linson)
Barbara Gorman
Craig Hedric
James Lipnickey
Kent Oldenburg
Class of 1988
Emily Piper, Chair
Nick Selvaggio, Class Agent
Jill Anderson (Lipps)
Shawn Baxla (Babinec)
Kirk Bogard
Maryann Casey (Schreck)
Sandra Grant
Caroline Grossmann (Reinhard)
Brigham McCown
Chris Maraschiello
Marie Ramagli-Stanton
Kevin Sedensky
Class of 1993
Patricia McLain (Struck), Class Agent
Scott McLain, Class Agent
Jennifer Allanson (Morgan)
Alison DeCourcey (Hagele)
Susanne MacKenzie (Bocock)
Class of 1998
Johnathan Shertzer, Chair
David Arlinghaus, Class Agent
Michele Brock (Ranson)
Corey Franken
Nicole Halloran
Brett Johnson
Stacy Johnson
Timothy Knowling
Allison Levine (Copeland)
Molly Painter
Stacie Rosenthal
Kimberly Rush (Liller)
Laura Beth Wolfe
Class of 2003
Sarah Rochford, Co-Chair/Class Agent
Matthew Wray, Co-Chair/Class Agent
Michelle Blackney
Corrine Carthell
Katie Chrysler
Jennifer Freson
Jennifer Iovino ‘04
Laura Koehler
Kelly Mills
John Newell
Sarah Philip (Wachler)
Jacquelyn Repicky (Kirby)
Erika Schmitt
Donald Seymour
Season Solorio
Christopher Turley
Joy Usner
Timothy Wells
Jack Weston
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Index
Index
Campus Map........................................................................................... inside front cover
Special Announcements.................................................................................................... 4
Quick Notes...................................................................................................................... 5
Registration and Information.........................................................................................6-7
Daily Schedule of Events
Thursday, June 12..............................................................................................................................8
Friday, June 13............................................................................................................................ 8-11
Saturday, June 14...................................................................................................................... 12-20
Sunday, June 15..............................................................................................................................20
Special Campus Features................................................................................................. 21
Shuttle Bus Schedule....................................................................................................... 22
Shuttle Bus Route Map................................................................................................... 23
Sorority and Fraternity Open Houses.............................................................................. 24
Class Scholarship Funds.................................................................................................. 25
Alumni College Daily Schedule..................................................................................27-36
Reunion Tent Area Map........................................................................... inside back cover
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Membership Matters
Your membership dollars help support:
• Student programming and career networking services
• The MUAA Web site and member communications
• Volunteer Leadership Conference and Training
• The growth and vitality of your Alumni Association
Thank you for your loyalty and support!
For membership details visit www.MiamiAlum.org – Your Connection to Miami
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Special Announcements
The Reunion Tent Area
One of the most visible changes to Miami’s Alumni Weekend programming is the Reunion Tent Area.
This large area is open to everyone during the day. On Friday, you will need a ticket for the dinner
portion of the Alumni Dinner and Dance. At 7:30 p.m., the Campus Owls will begin to play and the
tent area is open to all Miamians. A cash bar will be available as well.
On Saturday at AlumniFest, the Reunion Tent Area can only be accessed with the AlumniFest ticket
and wristband, starting at 5:30 p.m. The barbecue dinner will be served from 6 - 8 p.m. and reunionyear classes will host parties in their respective tent areas. Live music will play from 7:30 - 11 p.m., and
a cash bar will be available within the space. Both evening parties are open to Miamians of all ages, so
join the fun!
Weather
The safety of Alumni Weekend participants is our number one priority. If severe weather approaches
(lightning, high winds, hail, etc.), please follow the instructions provided by the Miami University
Police Department and Alumni Association staff members and immediately seek shelter in an adjacent
building. Once the weather passes, the “all clear” will be given and outdoor events will resume, if
possible (including delayed meals, live entertainment, etc.).
Should a rain shower roll through the area, outdoor events, activities, and meal service will continue.
Your cooperation, patience, and flexibility are greatly appreciated.
The Red Zone
The Red Zone can be found in the center of the Reunion Tent Area. Within this space, you can find
Alumni Association merchandise; the Cyber Café, brought to you by Miami University IT Services;
and season ticket sales for Miami Athletics.
Computing Resources
Guest Internet access is available in each residence hall room for anyone who brought a laptop. Alumni
can access the Internet via wired or wireless connections. Instructions on how to connect are available
at Registration Headquarters and at the front desk of each residence hall. Email and Internet will also
be available in the Red Zone Cyber Café, brought to you by Miami University IT Services, Friday and
Saturday evenings.
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Quick Notes
Events you will not want to miss...
Friday and Saturday
Alumni College
Providing alumni education opportunities is one of the main goals of Alumni Weekend. Spread
out over two days, Alumni College sessions engage, enlighten, and inform you on a wide variety of
contemporary topics. These sessions provide a wonderful opportunity to experience some of Miami’s
finest faculty, and in doing so, stay connected with your undergraduate academic department.
Friday, June 13
The Alumni Dinner and Dance hosted by the Class of 1958 and the Hughes Society,
6 – 10 p.m.
Start the evening with an incredible buffet dinner under the Big Tent in the Reunion Tent Area. Then,
dance to the big band sounds of Miami’s own Campus Owls. It will be an evening you will not soon
forget as the band plays your favorite songs under a moonlit sky. See the inside back cover for a map of
the tent area. Dance lessons will be provided by Janet Holmes MA `87 from 7 - 7:45 p.m.
Saturday, June 14
The Parade Party at the Hub, 5 p.m.
This gathering of classes is wonderfully fun. Bring your camera and be sure to wear Miami red and
white. Follow the sounds of Miami’s Alumni Band and a corps of bagpipers to The Hub. Once there,
look for your class sign and assemble with classmates. All participants in The Parade Party will receive
a parade gift. Be sure to bring your family and friends as everyone departs by class for the Reunion
Tent Area and the Saturday Night AlumniFest. The youngest classes go first and create a corridor
for the most senior classes, ending with the Class of 1958, to march through. You will need your
AlumniFest ticket and wristband to enter the Reunion Tent Area.
Reunion Remarks by President David Hodge, 5:45 p.m.
At the end of the Parade of Classes, Miami’s 21st President, Dr. David C. Hodge, will deliver brief
remarks to assembled Miamians in the main tent.
The Saturday Night AlumniFest, 6 – 11 p.m.
This is an evening of food, fun, and festivities for all alumni and children. The event features the
KidZone and a barbecue meal served adjacent to the tent areas from 6 - 8 p.m. Live music begins at
7:30 p.m. You will not want to miss this evening!
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Registration and Information
Registration Headquarters Hours
(Located in the Welcome Center at Goggin Ice Center)
Thursday, June 12 — Noon - 6 p.m.
Friday, June 13 — 8:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday, June 14 — 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Campus Housing
Please check out of your residence hall by 2 p.m., Sunday, June 15.
Getting Around Campus
Walking is the primary mode of transportation during Alumni Weekend. Shuttle bus service
is provided throughout the weekend around campus. See page 22-23 for the bus route map and
times. For those with mobility restrictions, golf carts and drivers are available to make getting from
place to place a little easier. Golf carts do not cross High Street or Patterson Avenue nor do they
provide transportation “Uptown.” Golf cart drivers should not be tipped. Golf carts will not operate
in severe weather.
Meals
All menus contain a variety of food, and some are designated to provide meals geared toward children.
Due to the large number of people we serve during the weekend, meals cannot be made to order. All
menus are available at Registration Headquarters. Please note: All meals require a ticket to access the
venue. All tickets for events that are not sold-out are available at the Welcome Center in the Goggin Ice
Center. AlumniFest tickets will also be available to purchase outside the Reunion Tent Area entrances
on Saturday evening.
Parking
Parking is available on the streets and in designated lots. Vehicles parked in handicap spaces without a
proper permit will be ticketed. See the public safety reminder on page 7.
Telephones
There are telephones in individual rooms in the residence halls for on-campus and local calls only.
To make a local call, dial 88-then the number.
Tipping
All staff members (including students) are appropriately compensated for their work during Alumni
Weekend. They are not permitted to accept tips. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Registration and Information
Lost and Found
Lost and Found is located at the Welcome Center in the Goggin Ice Center. After Alumni Weekend,
contact the Alumni Association office at 513-529-5957.
Public Safety Reminder
Alumni Weekend is a time to enjoy ourselves. We must, however, remember to observe all Oxford city
policies and regulations, which apply in most of our communities. Be careful not to park across yellow
curb lines on Oxford streets. Do not park in handicap areas unless you have the proper state issued
license plates or placard. Remember, parking meters require change, and as always, speed limits will be
enforced. The City of Oxford also enforces the law prohibiting open containers on city streets.
In case of an emergency, call:
Welcome Center – 529-6523 (during published hours)
Public Safety – 529-2222 or 911
Oxford Police Department – 523-4321
If you love to travel, but dislike the
hassle, the Miami University Travel
Program could be right for you.
The Alumni Association takes care of all the planning,
you just enjoy the adventure. The 2009 Travel Catalogue
will be mailed in August 2008. To receive a catalogue, call
513-529-5957 or email [email protected].
The complete list of programs can be found on the Alumni
Web site Travel page – www.MiamiAlum.org/travel.
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Thursday, June 12
Thursday, June 12
Noon – 6 p.m.
General Registration
Location: Goggin Ice Center
Coordinated by the Miami University Alumni Association
The Welcome Center is information central and the place to greet your classmates, pick up your
registration packet that includes tickets and housing information, and browse a selection of
merchandise. Staff members from the Miami Fund will provide class scholarship fund information at
a hospitality booth where you can enjoy refreshments and a chance to sit and visit with classmates.
Other information booths will be available. Staff is available to answer questions pertaining to all
Alumni Weekend events.
5:30 p.m.
Class of 1958 Reception and Dinner
Location: Shriver Center Main Lobby and Multi-Purpose Rooms
Hosted by the Class of 1958 Reunion Committee
Miami University rolls out the red carpet for the Class of 1958 to celebrate its reunion along with
special guests, President David C. Hodge and Mrs. Valerie Hodge. Enjoy an evening filled with
wonderful food and memories as the Class of 1958 kicks off its 50-year reunion. Class member John
Young will serve as emcee for the evening. There will be a speech given by classmate Marian Kurz,
followed by special remarks by President Hodge, and a medallion ceremony. Tickets are required to
attend this event.
Friday, June 13
7:30 a.m.
Class of 1958 Breakfast á la carte
Location: Shriver Center Haines Food Court
Enjoy an à la carte breakfast with classmates.
8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.
General Registration
Location: Goggin Ice Center
Coordinated by the Miami University Alumni Association
The Welcome Center is information central and the place to greet your classmates, pick up your
registration packet and housing information, and browse a selection of merchandise.
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F riday, June 13
9 a.m.
Class of 1958 Campus Tour
Location: Shriver Center Bus Stop
Coordinated by the Miami University Student Foundation
Tour campus on air-conditioned buses as students from the Miami University Student
Foundation (MUSF) provide an update on campus renovations, new facilities, and old favorites.
The tour begins in front of Shriver Center at the Tour Bus Stop and lasts approximately 30 minutes.
10 – 11 a.m.
Alumni College Opening Lecture “Recollections and Reflections” by
Ambassador John Dolibois `42
Location: Shideler Hall 115
Sponsored by the Class of 1958
Alumni College’s opening session is presented by long-time Alumni Weekend favorite Ambassador
John E. Dolibois `42. In “Recollections and Reflections,” Ambassador Dolibois shares stories about
events that shaped his life and the life of Miami University. The Ambassador will autograph copies of
his book, Pattern of Circles, immediately following the lecture.
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campus Tours
Location: Shriver Center Tour Bus Stop
Coordinated by the Miami University Student Foundation
Tour campus on air-conditioned buses as students from the Miami University Student Foundation
(MUSF) provide updates on campus renovations, new facilities, and old favorites. Tours begin in front
of Shriver Center at the Tour Bus Stop and last approximately 30 minutes.
Noon
Class of 1958 Luncheon
Location: Shriver Center Multi-Purpose Rooms
Coordinated by the Class of 1958 Reunion Committee
Enjoy a luncheon with fellow class members. The program, emceed by Barry Kent, includes a
presentation by Miami Athletics Director, Brad Bates, a slideshow, and a class scholarship update from
Marian and Bob Kurz. Tickets are required to attend this meal.
Noon – 4 p.m.
Kappa Delta 50th Anniversary Suite Open House
Location: Kappa Delta Suite, Richard Hall 170
Coordinated by the Kappa Delta Alumnae
Kappa Delta alumnae host an open house for Kappa Delta members in the sorority suite.
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Friday, June 13
3– 4:15 p.m.
Alumni College Backstage Passes & Tours
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and interactive learning experience at one of Alumni College’s
Backstage Passes & Tours. These programs offer new insights and perspectives on topics ranging from paper
creation to making your own Toasted Roll. Descriptions of each tour may be found on pages 28-29.
 The Trees of Miami Walking Tour
(Tour group meets at Upham Arch. Please wear comfortable walking shoes.)
 McGuffey Museum Tour
(Meet at the McGuffey Museum, corner of Oak and Spring Streets)
 Ecology Research at Miami and the Ecology Research Center
(Shuttle bus leaves from the front of the Shriver Center. Bus departs at 3 p.m.)
 “From Dough to Delicious: Making Your Very Own Toasted Roll”
(Shuttle bus leaves from the front of the Shriver Center. Tour size limited to 25 participants.
Bus departs at 3 p.m.)
 “Not Your Father’s Library” (Meet in the lobby of King Library)
 “Pulp to Paper…Paper Really Does Grow on Trees”
(Meet in the Engineering Building - Room 64)
3:30 p.m.
Reception for members of the Prodesse Society, Presidents Club,
Calvin S. Brice Society, and Narka Nelson Circle
Location: Lewis Place
This exclusive, invitation-only reception recognizes the generosity of those who have made significant
financial contributions and commitments to Miami.
4:30 – 5:20 p.m.
Alumni College Classes Without Quizzes
The Alumni Association has assembled some of Miami’s most talented faculty to present stimulating
lectures for Alumni Weekend participants on a variety of thought-provoking topics. See pages 28-36
for a detailed listing of sessions and their descriptions.
 “Getting Around Before the Automobile” — Benton 100
 “A Matter of Writing Quality” — Benton 114
 “Bear Stearns and the American Bailout Dilemma” — Benton 204
 “With Sentiments of Respect and Affection: Letters of Old Miami, 1809 – 1873”
— King Library 320
 “We are Migrants Too: U.S. Retirees in Mexico” — Benton 115
 “The On-Going Significance of Significant Dreams” — Benton 207
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F riday, June 13
5 – 7 p.m.
Class of 1958 Members of Kappa Kappa Gamma Reunion
Location: Kappa Kappa Gamma Suite, Hamilton Hall 103
Coordinated by the Class of 1958 members of Kappa Kappa Gamma
Meet with members of the 1958 class and celebrate 50 years of sisterhood.
6 – 10 p.m.
Alumni Dinner and Dance featuring the Campus Owls
Location: Reunion Tent Area
Hosted by the Class of 1958 and the Hughes Society
Let’s get this party started! Gather in the Reunion Tent Area in the heart of Miami’s campus on Friday
evening and enjoy the official kickoff party for Alumni Weekend. The Alumni Dinner is a ticketed
event and begins with an outdoor dining experience under the big tent from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Kids’ meals
are available upon request and a cash bar also will be available.
The big band sounds of Miami’s legendary Campus Owls will fill the air at 7:30 p.m., and admission
is free for the music and dance. If you would rather not get out on the dance floor, there will be plenty
of seating in the big tent and in our auxiliary tents to gather with your classmates and spend a summer
evening reminiscing. Janet Holmes MA `87, dance instructor, will give dance lessons from 7 - 7:45 p.m.
Tickets are required for the dinner.
6 – 10 p.m.
The Red Zone
Location: Reunion Tent Area
Within The Reunion Tent area, The Red Zone features Alumni Association merchandise; the Cyber
Café, brought to you by Miami University IT Services; and much more.
7 – 9:30 p.m.
Kappa Delta 50th Anniversary Party
Location: Shriver Center Heritage Room
Coordinated by the Kappa Delta Alumnae
Join Kappa Delta sisters as they celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Gamma Nu
Chapter at Miami University. Events include a party and silent auction.
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Saturday, June 14
Saturday, June 14
7– 9:30 a.m.
Buffet Breakfast
Location: Harris Dining Hall
Sponsored by the Miami University Alumni Association
A hearty breakfast provided by our award-winning Culinary Support Center. Tickets are required to
attend this meal.
7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
General Registration
Location: Goggin Ice Center
Coordinated by the Miami University Alumni Association
The Welcome Center is open for registration and housing packet pick-up, as well as for Miami
merchandise purchases. Registration staff is available to answer questions pertaining to all Alumni
Weekend events. Staff members from the Miami Fund will provide class scholarship fund information
at a hospitality booth where you can enjoy refreshments and a chance to sit and visit with classmates.
7:30 – 9:15 a.m.
“Breakfast with the Hodges” for participants attending Alumni College
Location: Benton 102
Coordinated by the Miami University Alumni Association
Start your Alumni College experience by enjoying a continental breakfast hosted by President
David C. Hodge and Mrs. Valerie Hodge. Continental breakfast will be available at 7:30 a.m., with
the program beginning at 8 a.m. The Hodges will bring you up-to-date on their second year in
Oxford and share insights on new additions at Miami. Following their remarks, you will have
the opportunity to ask your own questions of Miami’s First Couple.
8 a.m.
5K Reunion Road Run and 3K Walk
Location: Goggin Ice Center Main Lobby
Coordinated by the Miami University Alumni Association
See campus from a new angle! There are 13 age divisions for runners and six divisions for walkers.
If you choose not to pre-register, you can register the morning of the event from 7 - 7:45 a.m. All
participants receive a commemorative T-Shirt and refreshments. Waiver form required to participate.
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Saturday, June 14
9 a.m.
Miami Natural Areas Hike
Location: Marcum Center Gazebo
Sponsored by the Miami University Natural Areas
Take a guided hike along one of the many beautiful hiking trails on campus. The Natural Areas encompass
more than 1,000 acres and 15 miles of hiking trails. Much of this land was donated to the university and
is used for education, research, recreation and observation. The hike will depart from the Gazebo on
the north side of the Marcum Center at 9:15 a.m. for an hour-long guided hike. Please wear comfortable
walking shoes.
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Campus Tours
Location: Shriver Center Tour Bus Stop
Coordinated by the Miami University Student Foundation
Tour campus on air-conditioned buses as students from the Miami University Student Foundation
(MUSF) provide updates on campus renovations, new facilities and old favorites. Tours begin in front
of Shriver Center at the Tour Bus Stop and last approximately 30 minutes.
9:30 – 10:20 a.m.
Alumni College Classes Without Quizzes
The Alumni Association has assembled some of Miami’s most talented faculty to create and present
stimulating lectures for Alumni Weekend participants on a variety of thought-provoking topics. See
pages 28-36 for a detailed listing of sessions and their descriptions.
 “Religion in Ancient Rome: Pagan, Jewish, and Christian Imagery” — Benton 100
 “Miami Students Yesterday and Today: Commonalities & Differences” — Benton 114
 “Stem Cell Research … Past, Present and Future” — Benton 115
 “Sub-Prime, Bear Stearns, and the Credit Crunch” — Benton 204
 “Picturing Old Miami: Discovering Campus Life” — Benton 102
 “Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, When I’m 84?” — Benton 206
 “Behavioral Finance – You Gotta Know When to Hold ‘Em and Know When to Fold ‘Em?”
— Benton 207
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Kappa Delta 50th Anniversary Banquet
Location: Shriver Center Heritage Room
Coordinated by the Kappa Delta Alumnae
Kappa Delta alumnae celebrate the founding of the Gamma Nu Chapter 50 years ago on Miami
University’s campus. Join fellow Kappa Delta sisters in celebrating this significant milestone.
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Saturday, June 14
10 a.m.
Admission Information Session
Location: Campus Avenue Building – Room 50
Coordinated by the Office of Admission
Ann Boggs Bader `81, senior admission counselor, conducts an information meeting for prospective
Miami students and their parents. Enter the building from the south entrance only.
10 – 11:30 a.m.
The Choraliers Rehearsal
Location: CPA 144
Coordinated by The Choraliers Alumnae
Join fellow Choraliers alumnae for a morning of singing and fellowship.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Alumni Band Broomball Game
Location: Goggin Ice Center
Take part in one of Miami’s coolest traditions while reconnecting with good friends.
10:35 – 11:25 a.m.
Alumni College Classes Without Quizzes
 “The U.S. Supreme Court and its Impact on Public Schools” — Benton 100
 “An Economic Outlook for the Next 5-10 Years” — Benton 204
 “Coaching and Corrective Action: How to Avoid Being Frog-Boiled” — Benton 115
 “Global Carbon Cycle” — Benton 114
 “Armstrong to Zora: African American Spirit and Soul in Contemporary Children’s
Literature” — King Library, Ground Floor, Instructional Materials Center
 “Supply Chain Management and the History of the World in Motion: A Micro
Perspective” — Benton 206
 “McGuffey, Miami University, and the Nation: Literacy and Legacies” – Benton 207
11:30 a.m.
Luncheon Hosted by the Phi Mu Graduating Classes of 1980-1990
Location: Hamilton Dining Hall
Join your sisters for this informal luncheon and reminisce about your years at Miami. Tickets are
required to attend this meal.
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Saturday, June 14
Noon
Class of 1958 and Hughes Society Induction Luncheon
Location: Shriver Center Multi-Purpose Rooms
This festive luncheon features the induction of the Class of 1958 into the Hughes Society. Alfred
“Moe” Griffiths `56 serves as emcee and Bob White `44 leads the traditional induction ceremony.
Tickets are required to attend this meal.
Noon
Black Alumni Annual Reunion Luncheon
Location: Shriver Center Bystrom – Reid Room
Coordinated by the Black Alumni Advisory Committee
Join Miami’s Black Alumni for this annual reunion luncheon. The group reviews regional social events
and plans for future events and programs. Jermaine Henderson `97, Miami University associate head
men’s basketball coach, is the keynote speaker. Connect with classmates and friends and celebrate our
return to campus. Tickets are required to attend this meal.
Noon
Luncheon Hosted by the Class of 1963
joined by the classes of 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965
Location: Art Museum, 801 S. Patterson Avenue
Classmate David Hopkins emcees the event and Class Agent Woody Stroud presents the class
scholarship gift. Following lunch, Robert Wicks `86, director of the University Art Museum, will
discuss Miami’s upcoming Bicentennial and the work of the Bicentennial Committee. Shuttle Bus
service runs from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. from the Shriver Center to the Art Museum and returns to
the Shriver Center after the luncheon. Tickets are required to attend this meal.
Noon
Luncheon Hosted by the Class of 1968
joined by the classes of 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970
Location: Marcum Conference Center - Room 154
The Class of 1968 luncheon is one you do not want to miss. Class Agent Ted Goble serves as emcee
and provides a class scholarship update. University Architect Robert Keller `73 presents “Then and
Now,” an architectural update of Miami’s growth since the late `40s and early `50s. Tickets are required
to attend this meal.
Noon
Luncheon Hosted by the Class of 1973
joined by the classes of 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975
Location: Goggin Ice Center Club Room
Class members and Miami Merger, Carole and Gary Goshorn, serve as emcees for the luncheon
program. Another Miami Merger, Class Agents Sharon and Graham Mitchell, provide a scholarship
update. The keynote speaker is Miami’s first lady, Valerie Hodge, who will provide a glimpse into
Miami’s future. Tickets are required to attend this meal.
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Noon
Luncheon Hosted by the Class of 1978
joined by the classes of 1976, 1977, 1979, 1980
Location: Engineering Building 270
The Class of 1978 and friends are welcomed to the new Engineering Building and one of its state-ofthe-art classrooms. Class member Al Tyree serves as emcee for the luncheon program and Class Agent
Joe Resor provides a class scholarship update. The keynote speaker is Terence Moore `78, a sports
columnist for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution for the last 23 years and a former sports writer and editor for the Miami Student. Tickets are required to attend this meal.
Noon
Luncheon Hosted by the Class of 1983
joined by the classes of 1981, 1982, 1984, 1985
Location: Bell Tower Caribbean, Ogden Hall
Classmate Craig Hedric emcees the luncheon and Class Agents and Miami Merger Chris and
Mike Davis provide a scholarship update. Keynote speaker Dr. Curt Ellison, coordinator of the
Bicentennial history project, will give an update on Miami’s upcoming Bicentennial celebration.
Tickets are required to attend this meal.
Noon
Luncheon Hosted by the Class of 1988
joined by the classes of 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990
Location: Top Deck, Skipper’s Pub
Join the Class of 1988 and friends for an informal luncheon and a brief update on class scholarship
fundraising provided by Class Agent Nick Selvaggio. Tickets are required to attend this meal.
Noon
Class of 1993 Uptown Gathering
joined by the classes 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995
Location: Uptown Memorial Park and Pavilion
Purchase food from your favorite uptown eatery and enjoy it while socializing with former classmates.
Noon
Class of 1998 Uptown Gathering
joined by classes of 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000
Location: Uptown Memorial Park and Pavilion
Purchase food from your favorite uptown eatery and enjoy it while socializing with former classmates.
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Noon
Class of 2003 Uptown Gathering
joined by the classes 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Location: Uptown Memorial Park and Pavilion
Purchase food from your favorite uptown eatery and enjoy it while socializing with former classmates.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Open Skating
Location: Goggin Ice Center
Enjoy free skating and skate rental for all Alumni Weekend attendees, compliments of Goggin Ice Center.
2 p.m.
Department of Speech Pathology 60th Anniversary
Location: Bachelor Hall
Coordinated by the Department of Speech Pathology
The department will host a tour of Bachelor Hall clinic space and laboratories, as well as a running
slide show with photos and captions from the past 60 years of the program in Room 55.
2 p.m.
Luxembourg (MUDEC) Alumni celebrating 10-, 20-, and 40-Year Reunions
Location: MacMillan Hall Great Room
Coordinated by the Luxembourg Program Office
Members of classes that participated in the Luxembourg program, now the Miami University Dolibois
European Campus in Luxembourg (MUDEC), gather to socialize and celebrate the upcoming 40-year
anniversary of the program.
2 p.m.
1809 LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered) Alumni Group Social
Location: Shriver Center Anna Symmes Harrison Room
Coordinated by the 1809 LGBT Alumni Group
All LGBT alumni, supporters, and friends are invited to attend this gathering.
2 p.m.
AFROTC and NROTC Open House
Location: 67 Millett Hall
Coordinated by the Departments of Naval Science and Air Force
All AFROTC and NROTC alumni, their families, and friends are invited to meet in the Miami
AFROTC and NROTC offices and be a part of this open house. Enter the building through the
Northwest corner of Millett Hall.
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Saturday, June 14
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Hillel Alumni Weekend Open House
Location: Beerman Jewish Student Center, 11 East Walnut Street, 523-5190
Coordinated by the Hillel Foundation
Hillel Alumni Reception with kosher refreshments. Catch up with old friends, the Hillel staff, and see the
current facility. Bring your family and reconnect with old friends at your “home away from home!”
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Honors and Scholars Alumni Reception
Location: Bishop Hall Living Room
Coordinated by the Honors and Scholars Program
Join other Honors and Scholars alumni for an opportunity to reminisce and get reacquainted.
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Sorority and Fraternity Open Houses
Coordinated by the Miami University Alumni Association and the Cliff Alexander Office of
Fraternity and Sorority Life and Leadership
Open houses at participating suites and houses are listed on page 24 of this book — not all chapters
host an event. Staff from the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Leadership will
host an Open House at Shriver Center in the 1809 Room at 2 p.m. for alumni who are members of
chapters that are no longer on campus or are not hosting an open house.
2 – 3:30 p.m.
Former Student-Athlete Reunion
Location: Walter A. Gross Jr. Student-Athlete Development Center
Sponsored by the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Catch up with your teammates and meet current student-athletes and coaches, as well as other great
names from the past. The 1963 football team also will gather at this event.
2:30 – 4 p.m.
Alumni Band Rehearsal
Location: Presser Hall 7
Coordinated by the Alumni Band
Join other Alumni Band members for a rehearsal at the newly renovated Presser Hall, prior to playing
at the Parade of Classes. At 4:30 p.m. all performers gather at the Hub to participate in the Parade
Party and Parade of Classes.
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Saturday, June 14
3 – 4:15 p.m.
Alumni College Backstage Passes & Tours
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and interactive learning experience at one of Alumni College’s
“Backstage Passes & Tours.” Descriptions of each tour may be found on pages 35-36.
 “Pulp to Paper … Paper Really Does Grow on Trees” (Meet in the Engineering Building- Room 64)
 McGuffey Museum Tour (Meet at the McGuffey Museum, corner of Oak and Spring Streets)
 “Not Your Father’s Library” (Meet in the lobby of King Library)
3:30 – 4:20 p.m.
Alumni College Classes Without Quizzes
The Alumni Association has assembled some of Miami’s best and brightest faculty and staff to present
innovative, educational programs. See page 36 for a detailed description of each session.
 “Navigating with GPS” — Benton 100
 “Social Entrepreneurship: Do You Want to Change the World?” — Benton 114
 “A Walk into the Future of Weight Control” — Benton 115
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Class of 1983 Reception at Lewis Place
President and Mrs. Hodge welcome the Class of 1983 to Lewis Place for refreshments.
4 p.m.
Reunion Tent Area “closes”
For the rest of the evening, the Reunion Tent Area is only accessible to those with an AlumniFest
ticket and wristband. Tickets can be purchased at the Hub during the Parade Party, and at the gates
between Scott and Minnich Halls, at the Sundial, and between Hamilton and Richard Halls.
4 p.m.
Alumni Ambassador Reception
Location: Alumni Hall Rotunda
Hosted by the Miami University Alumni Association Board of Directors
Former members of the MUAA Board gather at a special reception prior to the Parade of Classes.
5 p.m.
The Parade Party
Location: The Hub
Coordinated by the Miami University Alumni Association
Bring your camera and be sure to wear Miami gear when Alumni Weekend participants gather at The
Hub. Once there, look for your class sign and join your classmates. Family and friends are welcome as
everyone leaves by class for the Reunion Tent Area and Saturday night’s AlumniFest. Each participant
receives a special parade gift. Please note: Parade participants must have an AlumniFest ticket and wristband to
enter the Reunion Tent Area at the conclusion of the Parade.
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Saturday, June 14
5:45 p.m.
Reunion Remarks by President David Hodge
Location: The Reunion Tent Area
Miami’s 21st President, Dr. David Hodge, delivers brief remarks to assembled Miamians at the end of
the Parade of Classes.
6 p.m.
Saturday Night AlumniFest
Coordinated by the Miami University Alumni Association
This is an evening of food, fun, and festivities for all alumni and their families. Featured at
AlumniFest is the KidZone, with clowns, balloon artists, face painters, a magician, and inflatable
attractions. Barbecue meal service starts at 6 p.m. adjacent to the tent areas and ends at 8 p.m. A cash
bar will also be available. Tickets are required to attend this event.
6 – 10 p.m.
The Red Zone
Located within the Reunion Tent area, The Red Zone features Alumni Association merchandise; the
Cyber Café, brought to you by Miami University IT Services; season ticket sales for Miami Athletics;
and much more. Tickets are required to access this venue.
7:30 - 11 p.m.
Dueling Pianos and The Mistics
After dinner, the fun continues with the dueling pianos of Rod Nimtz `79, MA `81 and Julius “Juice”
Davis `78, who enlist the participation of the audience on a musical journey that carries you from
Broadway and jazz to blues and gospel. The night will conclude with the return of Alumni Weekend
favorite, The Mistics, and their incredible vocal stylings to the AlumniFest stage.
Sunday, June 15
7 – 10 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet
Location: Harris Dining Hall
This breakfast offers a full menu as well as a carryout line for folks on the go. Tickets are required to
attend this meal.
8:30 a.m.
Inter-faith Worship Service
Location: Sesquicentennial Chapel
Coordinated by the Miami University Alumni Association
Open to all Miamians.
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special campus features
Special Campus Features Alumni Weekend 2008
Art Museum
801 South Patterson Avenue, 529-2232
Thurs.–Fri., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat., Noon – 5 p.m.
Arthur F. Conrad Formal Gardens
East Quad, open all weekend
Hefner Zoology Museum
100 Upham Hall, 529-4617
Fri., 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.; Sat., Noon - 4:30 p.m.
The Walter Havighurst Special
Collections Open House
321 King Library
Fri., 3 – 5 p.m.
Sat., 10 a.m. – Noon
529-3323; http://spec.lib.muohio.edu
McGuffey Museum
Oak and Spring Streets, 529-8380
Sat., 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun., 1 – 4 p.m.
Goggin Ice Center
529-9800
Sat., 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy free ice skating and skate rental for all
Alumni Weekend attendees.
Recreational Sports Center
529-8181
Thurs.-Fri., 6 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Sat., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sun., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Climbing Wall hours: Sat. and Sun., 12-6 p.m.
Day passes may be purchased at the Rec
Center Pro Shop (front desk). Show your
Alumni Weekend name badge or Alumni
Association card to receive the following rates:
$12 for the weekend (Fri.-Sun.) or $5 per day.
Because of a swim meet, the main pool will
not be available for use, but the Leisure Pool
will be open.
The Shriver Center
Haines Food Court and Tuffy’s
Thurs.-Fri, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sat., 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sun., 8 a.m. – 7 p.m.
1809 Room Thurs.-Fri, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Sun., 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Brunch Buffet)
Sunday brunch buffet includes crepe station,
made-to-order omelet station, breakfast buffet,
herbed salmon, fresh fruit, breakfast breads.
Bookstore
Thurs., 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat., 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sun., 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Miami Stories Oral History Project
This project, coordinated by the University Archives, invites small groups of individuals who have
common experiences – faculty, staff, and alumni – to offer recollections of their Miami years and
enjoy the reminiscences of others. As a Bicentennial legacy project, these lively group discussions
are recorded and preserved so that future generations may enjoy and study them.
Location: Engineering Building
Friday, June 13
4:30 - 5:20 p.m.
Class of 1958 - Room 155
Saturday, June 14
9:30 - 10:20 a.m.
Hughes Society - Room 155
10:35 - 11:25 a.m.
Class of 1953 - Room 155
Miami Mergers - Room 162
2:15 - 3:05 p.m.
The Choraliers - Room 162
Open Session - Room 155
(for any former Miami student, faculty,
staff or other Miami connection)
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Shuttle Bus Schedule
Thursday, June 12
Class of 1958 Reception and Dinner
5 – 6:45 p.m.
Shuttle from Morris, Marcum and Miami Inn to Shriver Center
8 – 9:30 p.m. Shuttle from Shriver Center to
Morris, Marcum and Miami Inn
Friday, June 13
Main Shuttle Route
7:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Shuttle from Marcum, Miami Inn, Shriver
Center, Morris Hall, MacCracken Quad, Goggin
Ice Center, Hamilton Hall, left on Spring St., right
on Main St. (The Elms), right on Sycamore Rd.
(Best Western), right on Tallawanda Rd., right on
High St., right on University Ave., right on
Withrow St., right on Tallawanda Rd., left on
High St., left into Marcum.
Informal Gathering and Lecture at
Shideler Hall
7:30 – 10:30 a.m. Shuttle from Morris,
Marcum and Miami Inn
to Shriver Center
Campus Tours
9 – 9:30 a.m.
Class of 1958 Campus Tour
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Campus Tours approximately every 30 minutes
Class of 1958 Luncheon
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Shuttle from Morris,
Marcum and Miami Inn
to Shriver Center
Alumni College
Backstage Passes and Tours
2:45 – 3 p.m. Shriver Center to Culinary Support Center and Ecology Research Center
4:15 – 5 p.m.
Culinary Support Center and Ecology Research Center to Engineering Building and
Shriver Center
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Classes without Quizzes
4 – 6 p.m.
Shuttle from Morris Hall,
Marcum, Miami Inn and Shriver
Center to Engineering Building
Saturday, June 14
Main Shuttle Route
7 a.m. – Midnight
Shuttle to breakfast at Harris Dining Hall and
Alumni College Classes Without Quizzes at the
Engineering Building, class luncheons, open
houses, Reunion Tent Area, and uptown.
Route:
Marcum, Miami Inn, Shriver Center,
Morris Hall, MacCracken Quad, Goggin Ice
Center, Hamilton Hall, left on Spring St., right
on Main St. (The Elms), right on Sycamore Rd.
(Best Western), right on Tallawanda Rd., right on
High St., right on University Ave., right on
Withrow St., right on Tallawanda Rd., left
on High St., left into Marcum.
Class of 1963 Luncheon
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Shuttle from Shriver Center to Art Museum
1 – 2 p.m.
Shuttle from Art Museum to Shriver Center
Campus Tours
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pick up at Tour Bus Stop, Shriver Center, return to same location. Campus tour takes approximately 30 min.
Sunday, June 15
Main Shuttle Route
7 – 11 a.m.
Shuttle to breakfast and
worship service. See route details above.
Harris
Dining Hall
Goggin Ice
Center
Shriver
Center
Shideler
Hall
Benton Hall
Marcum
Center
The Inn
Hotels
Event Locations
Dining Halls
Bus Stops
Bus Route
* Buses service guests to and from:
Best Western
The Elms
Marcum Center
Miami Inn
* Buses will run approximately
every 20 minutes
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Best Western
Reunion Tent Area
Hamilton
Dining Hall
Bell Tower
Place
From Spring Street to Main Street and The Elms Hotel, right on Sycamore
to the Best Western, and returning to the Marcum Center.
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Sorority and Fraternity Open Houses
Saturday, June 14, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Sororities
Alpha Omicron Pi
176 Richard Hall
Alpha Phi
146 Richard Hall
Alpha Xi Delta
134 Richard Hall
Chi Omega
106 MacCracken Hall
Delta Delta Delta
116 MacCracken Hall
Delta Gamma
128 Richard Hall
Delta Zeta 165 Richard Hall
Gamma Phi Beta
110 Minnich Hall
Kappa Alpha Theta
109 MacCracken Hall
Kappa Delta
170 Richard Hall
Kappa Kappa Gamma
103 Hamilton Hall
Phi Mu
180 Richard Hall
Pi Beta Phi
126 Minnich Hall
Fraternities
ACACIA
110 S. Campus Ave.
Alpha Delta Phi
22 S. Campus Ave.
Beta Theta Pi
200 E. High St.
Delta Kappa Epsilon
325 E. Sycamore St.
Delta Tau Delta
220 N. Tallawanda Rd.
Delta Upsilon
400 E. Vine St.
Kappa Alpha Order
314 E. Church St.
Lambda Chi Alpha
Elms Hotel, Three Trees Pub
Phi Kappa Psi
122 S. Campus Ave.
Pi Kappa Alpha
410 E. Church St.
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
310 N. Tallawanda Rd.
Sigma Phi Epsilon
224 E. Church St.
Sigma Nu
300 N. Tallawanda Rd.
Shriver Center – 1809 Room
Staff from the Cliff Alexander Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life and Leadership will host an
Open House at Shriver Center in the 1809 Room from 2 – 3:30 p.m. for alumni who are members of
chapters that are no longer on campus or are not hosting a reception.
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Class Scholarship Funds
Class Scholarship Funds
Make your reunion year more meaningful by contributing to your class scholarship fund. Since the
first class scholarship funds were established in 1992, the program has grown to encompass 70 class
scholarships with a total endowment of more than $7 million supporting Miami students. Several of
these student scholarship recipients will be present at Alumni Weekend, and you will not want to miss
speaking with them in person.
The combined fundraising goal for the 2008 reunion year is $455,000.
If you have not made your class gift yet, you may do so this weekend. Simply stop by the Miami
Fund table at the Welcome Center and pick up a gift card and envelope. Or, when you return home,
send a check (payable to Miami University) to: Class Scholarship Funds, 725 E. Chestnut St.,
Oxford, OH 45056. Please indicate which class scholarship fund you are supporting. You may also make
a secure gift online at www.ForLoveandHonor.org/GivetoMU. Thank you for supporting your class
scholarship fund!
Class Scholarship Program
Class Class Fund Goal
for 2008
Gifts & Pledges to
Class Fund in 2008
% of Goal
Realized
Balance of Class
Scholarship Fund
1943
$10,000 $1,350
13.5%
$155,996
1948
$10,000 $3,102
31.0%
$52,653
1953
$50,000 $16,745
33.5%
$209,092
1958
$100,000 $162,226
162.2%
$320,753
1963
$45,000 $11,085
24.6%
$75,330
1968
$40,000 $36,689
91.7%
$302,000
1973
$40,000 $21,581
54.0%
$142,279
1978
$35,000 $19,322
55.2%
$122,300
1983
$50,000 $26,133
52.3%
$197,863
1988
$25,000 $21,450
85.8%
$96,868
1993
$25,000 $10,340
41.4%
$47,283
1998
$15,000 $6,255
41.7%
$23,177
2003
$10,000 $5,086
50.9%
$17,328
TOTAL
$455,000 $341,364
75.0%
$1,762,922
(as of May 28, 2008)
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Winter College
And You Will Too!
February 27-March 1
Winter College heads back out west
in 2009 and sets up campus at the
world-famous Hotel del Coronado!
Mark Your Calendar and Reserve Your Room Today!
Rising from water’s edge on the quaint island of Coronado in San Diego,
the Hotel del Coronado is considered one of America’s most beautiful beach
resorts. A classic historic hotel, The Del was built in 1888 and is designated
a National Historic Landmark. The Del will offer Winter College participants
contemporary luxury in an enchanting Victorian atmosphere. Add the
resort’s beachfront location, and it’s no wonder USA Today calls The Del
“one of the top ten resorts in the world.”
Hotel del Coronado • San Diego, CA • 800.HOTELDEL
Learn more about Winter College `09 at www.MiamiAlum.org/WinterCollege
and the Hotel del Coronado at www.HotelDel.com
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Alumni College
a LU M N I C ollege 2008
Welcome to Alumni College. Providing meaningful educational
experiences for alumni and friends is one of the key priorities of
Alumni Weekend. With this goal in mind, the Alumni Association
showcases some of Miami’s most talented faculty members who will
present a wide variety of Alumni College Classes without Quizzes and
Backstage Passes and Tours.
We encourage you to be an engaged learner — dive into conversations,
ask questions, and share your opinions. Enjoy two days of learning, at
no extra cost, with no homework assignments, tests, or term papers. It
doesn’t get much better than this.
Your “class schedule” is up to you to create and maintain. You won’t
need a hall pass, and you won’t receive demerits for skipping class, but
you may miss out on some extraordinary learning opportunities.
Enjoy yourself!
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Friday, June 13 – Alumni College
Alumni College Opening Lecture
Friday, 10 a.m.
“Recollections and Reflections” featuring Ambassador
John E. Dolibois `42
Open to all Alumni Weekend Participants
Room: Shideler 115
Sponsored by the Class of 1958
It is our great pleasure to, once again, kick off Alumni College with “Recollections and
Reflections,” featuring long-time crowd favorite Ambassador John E. Dolibois `42.
John Dolibois has a long and storied connection to Miami University – first as a student, then as a
professional. He became Miami’s first full-time Alumni Secretary in 1947 and served on Miami’s
administrative staff for 34 years, launching the university’s alumni relations and development
programs among other accomplishments.
Following his graduation from Miami in 1942, the native of Luxembourg served the military as
an officer. During WWII and in the year after, Dolibois was a Captain in Military Intelligence
and interrogated Nazi war criminals at the International War Crimes Trial in Nuremberg. He
fully details these and other experiences in his book, Pattern of Circles.
After his retirement from Miami in 1981, Dolibois was appointed by President Reagan as
U.S. Ambassador to Luxembourg – becoming the first naturalized U.S. citizen to be named
ambassador to his native country.
Ambassador Dolibois is the recipient of numerous awards, including Miami’s Benjamin
Harrison Medal, and an annual award presented by the Miami University Alumni Association
bears his name.
In “Recollections and Reflections,” Ambassador John E. Dolibois shares humorous and inspiring
anecdotes about events that shaped his life, and the life of Miami University.
Tours & Backstage Passes
Friday, 3 – 4:15 p.m.
3 - 4:15 p.m.
“The Trees of Miami Walking Tour”
It was Robert Frost who said that Miami’s campus was the prettiest campus that ever was.
We tend to agree. Learn about the many different varieties of trees that beautify the campus
with Miami’s popular botanist Jack Keegan. Trees varying from the American Beech to the
Yellowwoods will be viewed and discussed as participants enjoy an informative walking tour of
the historic central part of campus.
(Tour Group meets at the Upham Arch at 3 p.m. Please wear comfortable walking shoes)
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“McGuffey Museum Tour”
Take a personal guided tour of the renovated McGuffey Museum — home of William
Holmes McGuffey. The circa 1833 house has been a registered National Historic Landmark
since 1966, honoring the significant contributions of William Holmes McGuffey and the
McGuffey Eclectic Readers. Artifacts, books and print materials associated with McGuffey,
along with Marston Hodgin’s The Three Erodelphians are on display.
(Meet at McGuffey Museum—corner of Oak & Spring Streets)
“Ecology Research at Miami and the Ecology Research Center”
The Ecology Research Center (ERC) is a focal point for ecological field research at Miami
and provides educational opportunities for middle, high school, and university students. This
69-hectare field station enables students and faculty to conduct field experiments in aquatic
and terrestrial habitats. This tour will highlight examples of on-going research projects and
explains the Miami approach to understanding and solving environmental problems. (Shuttle bus leaves from the front of Shriver Center. Bus departs at 3 p.m.)
“From Dough to Delicious: Making Your Very Own Toasted Roll”
Have you ever wondered how Tuffy made those delicious Toasted Rolls? Experience the
delicious chore of making your very own Toasted Roll without the shopping, the mess, or
the dreaded clean up. Within the bakery at the Culinary Support Center, participants will
discover the secret Toasted Roll recipe and put it to the test. Bring your thirst for learning and
a hungry appetite.
(Shuttle Bus leaves from the front of Shriver Center. Bus departs at 3 p.m.
Limit 25 participants.)
“Not Your Father’s Library”
Today’s Miami library system is an amazing hub of resources, ranging from the traditional
stacks of books familiar from past days, to cutting-edge technology such as multi-media labs,
podcasting rooms, electronic resources, and more. If you think libraries are becoming obsolete,
think again … they are more critical than ever before. Join Dean and University Librarian
Judith Sessions in discovering all that Miami’s libraries offer and how libraries are changing in
your own community.
(Meet in the lobby of King Library)
“Pulp to Paper…Paper Really Does Grow on Trees”
Participants in this unique program will visit the department of Paper and Chemical
Engineering facilities to see how Miami’s pilot paper machine provides students with real world
applications for their coursework. As a bonus, you will also take pulp and make your very own
paper via handsheets (handmade paper that is created one sheet at a time). (Meet at the Engineering Building—Room 64)
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Friday, June 13 – Alumni College
Classes Without Quizzes/Session Block 1
Friday, 4:30 – 5:20 p.m.
“Getting Around Before the Automobile”
Presenter: John Hoxland White, Jr., Adjunct Professor, History & Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering
Room: Benton 100
The definition of “mass transit” has certainly taken on different meanings over the years.
This class features an illustrated lecture that flashes back to the days of horse drawn carriages
from Colonial times to the advent of the motor car. Back then, a variety of carriage types were
developed to suit every taste and pocket book. Some were splendid and costly, but most were
plain and practical. The greatest problem with the carriages was their “motor”— the horse.
Come learn about the role carriages played in the evolution of transportation.
“A Matter of Writing Quality”
Presenter: Tom Romano, Professor, Teacher Education
Room: Benton 114
How would emotions or qualities think and act if they were characters? Jealousy?
Procrastination? Nostalgia? Peace? Tom Romano will show how his teacher education students
have enhanced their understanding of abstract qualities by personifying them on the page,
producing memorable, and oftentimes humorous writing.
“Bear Stearns and the American Bailout Dilemma”
Presenter: James Brock, Bill R. Moeckel Professor, Economics
Room: Benton 204
Utilizing the overpowering wit and wisdom of economics, Professor Brock will coerce
students into examining the political-economic dilemma that collapsing corporate giants pose
in private-enterprise democracy. This searing experience is sure to leave no life unaffected.
“With Sentiments of Respect and Affection: Letters of Old Miami,
1809-1873”
Presenter: Betsy Butler, Special Collections Librarian
Room: King Library 320
In July 1851, Miami student Theophilus Hibbett started his diary by describing the long
journey he made to Oxford from his Tennessee home, only to arrive a month before school
started. If you’re a Miami history buff, you’ll want to join Betsy Butler, Special Collections
Librarian, to discover more about Hibbett’s diary and other documents of Old Miami housed
in the Walter Havighurst Special Collections. This program complements the first book in a
new series of library and university publications highlighting the correspondence of those who
shaped Miami.
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“We are Migrants Too: U.S. Retirees in Mexico”
Presenter: Sheila Croucher, Rejai Professor of Political Science
Room: Benton 115
Amidst the heightened focus on Mexican migration to the U.S., a reverse flow of U.S.
citizens moving south to Mexico has been almost overlooked. Yet, the same scholarly
frameworks used to understand Mexican migration — push/pull factors, the role of
communications technology, the possibilities of transnational belonging — apply to the
movement of Americans southward. This session reverses the familiar immigration lens to
illuminate a trend of migrants leaving the U.S. to settle in Mexico and explores the political,
cultural and economic implications of this understudied migration flow.
“The On-Going Significance of Significant Dreams”
Presenter: Roger Knudson, Associate Professor, Psychology
Room: Benton 207
Carl Jung once said there are little dreams and there are big dreams. Big dreams are the ones
remembered for a lifetime that may have a profound influence on one’s life. But do such dreams
still come, even in places like Oxford? Come and learn more about the on-going significance of
significant dreams.
Saturday, June 14 – Alumni College
7:30 – 9:15 a.m.
“Breakfast with the Hodges” for participants attending Alumni College
Location: Benton 102
Coordinated by the Miami University Alumni Association
Start your Alumni College experience by enjoying a continental breakfast hosted by
President David C. Hodge and Mrs. Valerie Hodge. Continental breakfast will be available at
7:30 a.m., with the program beginning at 8 a.m. The Hodges will bring you up-to-date on
their second year in Oxford and share insights on new additions at Miami. Following their
remarks, you will have the opportunity to ask your own questions of Miami’s First Couple.
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Classes Without Quizzes/Session Block II
Saturday, 9:30 – 10:20 a.m.
“Religion in Ancient Rome: Pagan, Jewish and Christian Imagery”
Presenter: Jennifer Yamashiro, Visiting Assistant Professor, Art
Room: Benton 100
Constantine recognized Christianity as a lawful religion and ended the persecution of
Christians, clearing the way for Christianity to become the official religion of the Roman
Empire. Despite imperial repression, classical and other religions continued. By looking at some
works from this dynamic period, we can identify specific religious beliefs, see creative uses of
symbolism and appreciate the tension between Christianity and the classical world.
“Miami Students Yesterday & Today: Commonalities & Differences”
Presenter: Susan Mosley-Howard, Associate Vice President for Student Affairs & Andrew
Beckett, Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
Room: Benton 114
In what ways are today’s students similar and/or different from previous generations?
In this session we use research and student survey data to discuss student culture at Miami
and around the nation. Special attention will be paid to national trends in student and
parent expectations, and how the “Millennial Generation, Generation Y, or Generation Next” is
changing college campuses across the country.
“Stem Cell Research…Past, Present and Future”
Presenter: Joyce Fernandes, Associate Professor, Zoology
Room: Benton 115
Did it really start with Louise Brown, the first test-tube baby? In light of recent advances, will
the debate on embryonic stem cell research become obsolete? What is the future of regenerative
medicine in light of the restrictions on federal funding of this research? These questions, and
many others, will be explored during this look into stem cell research.
“Sub-Prime, Bear Stearns & the Credit Crunch”
Presenter: Mark Griffiths, Jack Anderson Professor, Finance
Room: Benton 204
What exactly is the sub-prime crisis? Where did Bear Stearns go wrong? What do these two
events have to do with the availability of bank credit, corporate prosperity and everyday life?
Find out all the facts about today’s economic hot topics.
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“Picturing Old Miami: Discovering Campus Life”
Presenter: Robert Wicks, Director of the Art Museum
Room: Benton 102
Robert Wicks, director of the Miami University Art Museum, presents this lecture and shares his
discoveries about campus life over the decades from an extensive search of pictures, archives,
libraries and private collections for materials to include in an upcoming book celebrating
Miami’s Bicentennial.
“Will You Still Need Me, Will You Still Feed Me, When I’m 84?”
Presenter: Robert Applebaum, Professor, Sociology and Gerontology
Room: Benton 206
The unprecedented growth in the size of the population reaching old age is a marker of progress
being made in U.S. society. These increases are accompanied by an ever-increasing number of
older Americans that require long-term care. This class will discuss the major individual
and societal challenges faced in the long-term care arena and ways you can better prepare
for your future needs.
“Behavioral Finance—You Gotta Know When to Hold ‘Em and Know
When to Fold ‘Em”
Presenter: David Shrider, Assistant Professor, Finance
Room: Benton 207
In this session, we will examine some of the common behavioral biases that effect
investor decision making. Specifically, we will investigate how investors make bad
decisions because of overconfidence, self-deception and home-bias. We will also discuss how
investors’ purchase and sell decisions are affected by past performance.
Classes Without Quizzes/Session Block III
Saturday, 10:35 – 11:25 a.m.
“The U.S. Supreme Court and its Impact on Public Schools”
Presenter: Nelda Cambron-McCabe, Professor, Educational Leadership
Room: Benton 100
United States Supreme Court decisions have affected almost every aspect of public
schooling. Dr. Cambron-McCabe provides an overview of the most significant
decisions of the past 20 years and discusses the impact those rulings have had on the
lives of students and teachers in schools.
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“An Economic Outlook for the Next 5-10 Years”
Presenter: Mark Griffiths, Jack Anderson Professor, Finance
Room: Benton 204
The U.S. Government is spending approximately $12 million per hour in Iraq and
Afghanistan and NONE of that is in the current budget. We will examine what is and
is not in the government budget and how the implications of such issues affect the
future standard of living for the average American. Among the issues covered in this lecture
are Medicare, prescription benefits, Social Security, and national defense.
“Coaching and Corrective Action: How to Avoid Being Frog-Boiled”
Presenter: Thomas Mobley, Management and Personnel Coordinator
Room: Benton 115
Confronting “people problems” in an appropriate and timely manner is one of the most
daunting tasks that leaders/managers face in an organization/setting. This seminar provides
the tools and confidence needed to address these issues while they are merely simmering and
before things get too hot!
“Global Carbon Cycle”
Presenter: William Renwick, Professor and Chair, Geography
Room: Benton 114
The accumulation of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere is at the heart of global warming.
While human emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuel combustion are the biggest factor
in rising atmospheric CO2, the carbon cycle has many other components of great importance.
A growing trade in “carbon credits” has even emerged, giving the cycle economic importance.
This discussion will review the major sources and sinks of carbon in the global carbon cycle,
what we know about them and, more importantly, what we don’t know.
“Armstrong to Zora: African American Spirit and Soul in Contemporary
Children’s Literature”
Presenter: Frances Yates, Instructional Materials Librarian
Room: King Library—Ground Floor—Instructional Materials Center
Fly with Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison, ride with the Watsons to Birmingham, walk with
Ruby Bridges, and sing with Marian Anderson as we journey together on an exploration of a
variety of children’s books featuring African American culture and themes.
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“Supply Chain Management and the History of the World in Motion:
A Micro Perspective”
Presenter: Bryan Ashenbaum, Assistant Professor, Management
Room: Benton 206
Supply Chain Management is a fairly modern term for the emergence in the corporate world
of an integrated and strategic focus on purchasing, operations and logistics. As this integrated
approach is only about thirty years old, there is a tendency to teach the various supply chain
topics as if they were recently created. In reality, the problems of supply management, efficient
operational transformation and distribution have been with human society since ancient times.
This talk focuses on some of the earliest appearances of supply chain management approaches
and techniques throughout history, and considers their relevance to the modern day. “McGuffey, Miami University and the Nation: Literacy and Legacies”
Presenter: Stephen Gordon, Curator, McGuffey Museum
Room: Benton 207
Of the 5,000 faculty who have taught at Miami, William Holmes McGuffey is arguably the
University’s most famous professor. His contributions to Miami and the nation continue to be
significant nearly 175 years after he served as Miami’s first University Librarian and
compiled the famous McGuffey Readers, the most widely read secular books in American
history. Still in print today, the time-tested lessons in the Readers remain relevant to many
modern educators and help us understand how as a nation we became Americans.
Tours & Backstage Passes
Saturday, 3 – 4:15 p.m.
“Pulp to Paper…Paper Really Does Grow on Trees”
Participants in this unique program will visit the Department of Paper and Chemical
Engineering facilities and see how Miami’s pilot paper machine provides students with real
world applications for their coursework. As a bonus you will also take pulp and make your
very own paper via handsheets (handmade paper that is created one sheet at a time). (Meet at the Engineering Building—Room 64)
“McGuffey Museum Tour”
Take a personal guided tour of the renovated McGuffey Museum — home of William
Holmes McGuffey. The circa 1833 house has been a registered National Historic Landmark
since 1966, honoring the significant contributions of William Holmes McGuffey and the
McGuffey Eclectic Readers. Artifacts, books and print materials associated with McGuffey,
along with Marston Hodgin’s The Three Erodelphians are on display.
(Meet at McGuffey Museum—corner of Oak & Spring Streets)
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“Not Your Father’s Library”
Today’s Miami library system is an amazing hub of resources, ranging from the
traditional stacks of books familiar from past days, to cutting-edge technology such as multimedia labs, podcasting rooms, electronic resources, and more. If you think libraries are becoming
obsolete, think again … they’re more critical than ever before. Join Dean and University
Librarian Judith Sessions in discovering all that Miami’s libraries offer and how libraries are
changing in your own community.
(Meet in the lobby of King Library)
Classes Without Quizzes/Session Block IV
Saturday, 3:30 – 4:20 p.m.
“Navigating with GPS”
Presenter: Jade Morton, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering
Room: Benton 100
Many of us have come to rely on GPS for traveling directions, but GPS applications have far
more advanced consequences than the simple functions of finding position and location. This
presentation provides a brief explanation of how GPS works, its wide range of applications,
and exciting new advancements in research and development.
“Social Entrepreneurship: Do You Want to Change the World?”
Presenter: Brett Smith, Assistant Professor, Marketing
Room: Benton 114
Do you want to change the world? This session highlights Miami University’s internationally
recognized program in which students use their imagination, creativity and innovation to
address some of the world’s most persistent social problems, including a partnership with
Bono’s company to develop Edun LIVE on Campus.
“A Walk into the Future of Weight Control”
Presenter: Ronald Cox, Associate Professor, Kinesiology and Health
Room: Benton 115
Could you lose 50 lbs. a year just by going to work? It might be possible. Current attempts to
combat the growing pandemic of obesity are failing miserably, and a “sea change” in the way
we structure our working environment is necessary. See what the future work place may look
like – it has already begun at Miami University.
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Reunion Tent Area Map
Spring Street
From Spring Street to Main Street and The Elms Hotel, on to Church
Hampton Inn and Baymont Inn (turn around ), back to town, turnin
Sycamore to the Best Western, and returning to the Marcum Cente
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A – KidZone
B – Class of 1998 & 2003
C – Class of 1988 & 1993
D – Hughes Society & Class of 1958
E – Red Zone
F–Class of 1973 & 1978
G–Class of 1983
H–Class of 1963 & 1968
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Mission Statement
The Miami University Alumni Association honors Miami’s heritage and fosters lifelong
connections among alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the University. In
cooperation with our University partners, we encourage meaningful involvement and leadership
from all alumni to benefit the University. We cultivate goodwill and support for Miami by
sponsoring social, educational, philanthropic, and service-oriented programs.
Vision Statement
The Miami University Alumni Association engages alumni and
friends with the University community to strengthen Miami.
Future dates of Alumni Weekend
Alumni Weekend 2009*
Alumni Weekend 2010
Alumni Weekend 2011
Alumni Weekend 2012
June 18-21, 2009
June 17-20, 2010
June 16-19, 2011
June 14-17, 2012
*Miami University Bicentennial Celebration Year
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