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February 7, 2003
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St. Edward's Reunion Weekend features array of events
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. |
| 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. |
| 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) |