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AUSTIN — Unlike most colleges and universities whose alumni
get together annually for a homecoming event, St. Edward’s
University convenes for Reunion Weekend every other year. This year,
close to 400 alumni will reunite Feb. 14–16, 2003, at St. Edward’s
University, 3001 South Congress Avenue, for what promises to be
a multi-ethnic, multi-generational collage of the spirit of St.
Edward’s University. For the first time in our history, Reunion
will coincide with Homecoming and Parents Weekend.
Many of the institution’s best and brightest former students,
faculty and friends will return for a number of special events:
Schedule of Events
| Friday,
February 14 |
| 11:30am–1:30pm |
Golden
Guard Luncheon
; Ragsdale Center, Mabee Ballroom
St. Edward’s University and High School graduates from
the classes of 1952–1953 and earlier will be honored by
the university and inducted into this special society. |
| 6pm–9:30pm |
Opening
Reception
Ragsdale Center, Mabee Ballroom
Alumni will get reacquainted with former classmates, faculty
and friends as participants begin celebrating the spirit of
St. Edward’s. |
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| Saturday,
February 15 |
| 9:30am-12pm |
Lunch
and tour; Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Lunch and tour of one of Austin’s premier attractions. |
| 10am |
In
the Founder’s Footsteps
Ragsdale Center, Jones Auditorium
President George Martin will host a lively presentation on the
strategic priorities and the future of St. Edward’s. This
presentation also will repeat at 2 p.m. |
| 11am |
Alumni
Softball Game; Diane Daniels Field |
| Noon |
High
School Alumni Luncheon; Ragsdale Center, Mabee Ballroom |
| 1pm |
Tour;
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Explore Texas history at the newest museum in Austin. |
| 1pm |
Alumni
Baseball Game; Lucien-Hamilton Field |
| 1:30pm |
Renewal
of Wedding Vows; Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel
Father Rick Wilkinson, CSC, will preside over a renewal of marriage
vows. Several couples have met while attending St. Edward’s
and have been married in the chapel. |
| 2pm |
In
the Founder’s Footsteps
Ragsdale Center, Jones Auditorium (see 10 a.m.) |
| 2:30pm-4:30pm |
Campus
Open House — Archives Open House
The newest buildings of campus, Moreau Residence Hall, Trustee
Hall and the Fine Arts Center, will be open to see. The University
Archives in the Scarborough-Phillips Library also will be open. |
| 3pm |
Alumni
Men’s Soccer Game; Upper soccer field |
| 4:30pm |
Tailgate
Party and Basketball Games; Recreation and Convocation Center
(RCC)
Food, fun and entertainment for fans of the Hilltopper basketball
teams. The women’s team plays at 5:30 p.m., and the men’s
team plays at 7:30 p.m. |
| 7pm-8pm |
T-shirt
and Tennis Shoe Reception; Alumni Gym
All present and former SEU athletes are invited to this special
reception. |
| 9:30pm |
Casino
Night; Ragsdale Center, Mabee Ballroom
Attendees will try their luck at casino tables after the game. |
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Meadows
Coffehouse Social
Meet other alumni for a drink after the game. |
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| Sunday,
February 16 |
| 10:30am |
Mass;
Ragsdale Center, Mabee Ballroom
The St. Edward’s community will have Mass before closing
Reunion Weekend. |
| 11:30am |
Farewell
Brunch; Reunion tent (outdoors) |
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