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MIAMI UNIVERSITY ALUMNI WEEKEND 2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

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June 12-15, 2008

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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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Hughes SocietyMarjory Baer (Matthews) `46Christine Goldman (Carrico) `46R. Conrad Leslie `47Bernard Phelps `48C. Kaye York-Longworth `50Barbara Franke (Kolb) `53Darrell Landis `53Rodney Miller `53Carl Boyer `54 Kathleen Unger (Garrigan) `54

Class of 1953Donald French, Class AgentEvelyn Fergle (Krenek)Barbara Franke (Kolb)Darrell LandisJean McKinnie (McIntyre)Rodney MillerAllan Schinagle

Class of 1958Jack Haffey, Co-ChairDolly Thomas (Hendricks), Co-ChairMarian Kurz (Hummel), Class AgentRobert Kurz, Class AgentJ. Robert CookGail Drumright (Brinker)James DuBoisRoxana Enneking (Stenzel)Sue Erwin (Harrell)Thomas HarveyCarol Hatch (Armstrong)Tom HeilpernThomas HermanSaundra Herre (Ruvoldt)Patricia Hinshaw (Bulow)Jean HodginKay Jackson (Glass)Roger JoslinStephany Joslin (Moore)Barry KentWilliam KernDavid KleinmanMartha Macklin (Merriman)Eleanor Mallory (Sweeney)John McClaughry Nancy McMichael (Nesbit)Mary MelvinClyde MunnJohn OrcuttVance SmithMichael StarkPaul SwansonNancy Tickel (Boyd)James WespiserDianne Young (Gilmore)John Young

Class of 1963Woodrow Stroud, Class AgentDonald BryanMichael BurdMadeleine Disney (Sulyi)Kirk HoldcroftDavid HopkinsJules KoachJean Lemon (Heckman)Dorothy Marek (Wilson)Thomas MarekKaren Martino (Earhart)N. Anne Mayfield (Bach)Diane McCort (Thomas)Margaret Nelson (VanNess)

Class of 1968Ted Goble, Class AgentRenee Albright (Bajcsi)Catherine Bell (Chrysler)C. Donald HaglundG. Roger KingJudith MansfieldDale RitterVisha Ritter (Fitzsimmons)JoAnn Rohyans (Yampol)John Russell

Class of 1973Melinda Callahan (Hockman) Co-Chair Gary Goshorn, Co-ChairGraham Mitchell, Class AgentSharon Mitchell (Janosik), Class AgentIlene Garrett (Swank)Carole Goshorn (Fiedler)Carol Mascari (Drieling)Pat Schmakel (O’Connell) Deborah Snyder (Ashbaugh)Stephen SnyderConstance Swank

Class of 1978Joseph Resor, Class AgentEric EisertMichael JanewayBecky RussoCharles ThomasGretchen Thomas (Kindig)Alfred Tyree

Class of 1983Christal Davis (Wikoff), Class AgentMichael Davis, Class AgentDonna BoenDavid BrinkmanJulia Brodt-EppleyLu Ann Coldwell (Linson)Barbara GormanCraig Hedric

James Lipnickey Kent Oldenburg

Class of 1988Emily Piper, ChairNick Selvaggio, Class AgentJill Anderson (Lipps)Shawn Baxla (Babinec)Kirk BogardMaryann Casey (Schreck)Sandra GrantCaroline Grossmann (Reinhard)Brigham McCownChris MaraschielloMarie Ramagli-StantonKevin Sedensky

Class of 1993Patricia McLain (Struck), Class AgentScott McLain, Class AgentJennifer Allanson (Morgan)Alison DeCourcey (Hagele)Susanne MacKenzie (Bocock)

Class of 1998Johnathan Shertzer, ChairDavid Arlinghaus, Class AgentMichele Brock (Ranson)Corey FrankenNicole HalloranBrett JohnsonStacy JohnsonTimothy KnowlingAllison Levine (Copeland)Molly PainterStacie Rosenthal Kimberly Rush (Liller)Laura Beth Wolfe

Class of 2003Sarah Rochford, Co-Chair/Class AgentMatthew Wray, Co-Chair/Class AgentMichelle BlackneyCorrine Carthell Katie ChryslerJennifer FresonJennifer Iovino ‘04Laura KoehlerKelly MillsJohn NewellSarah Philip (Wachler)Jacquelyn Repicky (Kirby)Erika SchmittDonald SeymourSeason SolorioChristopher TurleyJoy UsnerTimothy WellsJack Weston

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.

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IndexCampus 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 MattersYour 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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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 reunion-year 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!

WeatherThe 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 ZoneThe 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 ResourcesGuest 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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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 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 HousingPlease check out of your residence hall by 2 p.m., Sunday, June 15.

Getting Around CampusWalking 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.

MealsAll 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.

ParkingParking 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.

TelephonesThere 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.

TippingAll 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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Lost and FoundLost 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 ReminderAlumni 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 911Oxford 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

Noon – 6 p.m. General RegistrationLocation: Goggin Ice CenterCoordinated 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 DinnerLocation: Shriver Center Main Lobby and Multi-Purpose RoomsHosted 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 carteLocation: Shriver Center Haines Food Court

Enjoy an à la carte breakfast with classmates.

8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. General RegistrationLocation: 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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9 a.m. Class of 1958 Campus TourLocation: Shriver Center Bus StopCoordinated 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 `42Location: Shideler Hall 115Sponsored 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 ToursLocation: Shriver Center Tour Bus StopCoordinated 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 LuncheonLocation: Shriver Center Multi-Purpose RoomsCoordinated 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 HouseLocation: Kappa Delta Suite, Richard Hall 170Coordinated by the Kappa Delta Alumnae

Kappa Delta alumnae host an open house for Kappa Delta members in the sorority suite.

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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 CircleLocation: 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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5 – 7 p.m. Class of 1958 Members of Kappa Kappa Gamma ReunionLocation: Kappa Kappa Gamma Suite, Hamilton Hall 103Coordinated 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 OwlsLocation: Reunion Tent AreaHosted 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 ZoneLocation: 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 PartyLocation: Shriver Center Heritage RoomCoordinated 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

7– 9:30 a.m. Buffet BreakfastLocation: 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 RegistrationLocation: Goggin Ice CenterCoordinated 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 CollegeLocation: 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 WalkLocation: 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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9 a.m. Miami Natural Areas HikeLocation: 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 ToursLocation: Shriver Center Tour Bus StopCoordinated 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 BanquetLocation: Shriver Center Heritage RoomCoordinated 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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10 a.m. Admission Information SessionLocation: Campus Avenue Building – Room 50Coordinated by the Office of AdmissionAnn 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 RehearsalLocation: CPA 144Coordinated by The Choraliers AlumnaeJoin fellow Choraliers alumnae for a morning of singing and fellowship.

10:30 – 11:30 a.m. Alumni Band Broomball GameLocation: Goggin Ice CenterTake 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 1980-1990Location: Hamilton Dining HallJoin your sisters for this informal luncheon and reminisce about your years at Miami. Tickets are required to attend this meal.

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Noon Class of 1958 and Hughes Society Induction LuncheonLocation: 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 LuncheonLocation: Shriver Center Bystrom – Reid RoomCoordinated by the Black Alumni Advisory CommitteeJoin 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, 1965Location: Art Museum, 801 S. Patterson AvenueClassmate 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, 1970Location: Marcum Conference Center - Room 154The 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, 1975Location: 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, 1980Location: Engineering Building 270

The Class of 1978 and friends are welcomed to the new Engineering Building and one of its state-of-the-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 edi-tor 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, 1985Location: Bell Tower Caribbean, Ogden HallClassmate 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, 1990Location: 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, 1995Location: 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, 2000Location: 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, 2008Location: 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 SkatingLocation: Goggin Ice CenterEnjoy free skating and skate rental for all Alumni Weekend attendees, compliments of Goggin Ice Center.

2 p.m. Department of Speech Pathology 60th AnniversaryLocation: Bachelor HallCoordinated 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 ReunionsLocation: MacMillan Hall Great RoomCoordinated 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 SocialLocation: 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 HouseLocation: 67 Millett HallCoordinated 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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2 – 3:30 p.m. Hillel Alumni Weekend Open HouseLocation: Beerman Jewish Student Center, 11 East Walnut Street, 523-5190Coordinated 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 ReceptionLocation: Bishop Hall Living RoomCoordinated 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 HousesCoordinated 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 ReunionLocation: Walter A. Gross Jr. Student-Athlete Development CenterSponsored 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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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 PlacePresident 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 AlumniFestticket 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 ReceptionLocation: 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 PartyLocation: 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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5:45 p.m. Reunion Remarks by President David HodgeLocation: The Reunion Tent AreaMiami’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 AlumniFestCoordinated 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 BuffetLocation: 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 ServiceLocation: Sesquicentennial ChapelCoordinated by the Miami University Alumni Association

Open to all Miamians.

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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 GardensEast Quad, open all weekend

Hefner Zoology Museum100 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 Center529-9800 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 CenterHaines 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.

BookstoreThurs., 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.

Special Campus Features Alumni Weekend 2008

Miami Stories Oral History ProjectThis 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 134:30 - 5:20 p.m. Class of 1958 - Room 155

Saturday, June 149:30 - 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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Thursday, June 12

Class of 1958 Reception and Dinner5 – 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 Route7:30 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 Hall7:30 – 10:30 a.m. Shuttle from Morris, Marcum and Miami Inn to Shriver Center

Campus Tours9 – 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. – Shuttle from Morris, 2:30 p.m. Marcum and Miami Inn to Shriver Center

Alumni College Backstage Passes and Tours2:45 – 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

Alumni College 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 Route7 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.

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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 Luncheon11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Shuttle from Shriver Center to Art Museum1 – 2 p.m. Shuttle from Art Museum to Shriver Center

Campus Tours9 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 Route7 – 11 a.m. Shuttle to breakfast and worship service. See route details above.

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Saturday, June 14, 2 – 3:30 p.m.

SororitiesAlpha Omicron Pi 176 Richard HallAlpha Phi 146 Richard HallAlpha Xi Delta 134 Richard HallChi 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 HallKappa Alpha Theta 109 MacCracken HallKappa Delta 170 Richard HallKappa Kappa Gamma 103 Hamilton HallPhi Mu 180 Richard HallPi 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 PubPhi 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 RoomStaff 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 FundsMake 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 ProgramClass Class Fund Goal Gifts & Pledges to % of Goal Balance of Class for 2008 Class Fund in 2008 Realized Scholarship Fund

1943 $10,000 $1,350 13.5% $155,9961948 $10,000 $3,102 31.0% $52,6531953 $50,000 $16,745 33.5% $209,0921958 $100,000 $162,226 162.2% $320,7531963 $45,000 $11,085 24.6% $75,3301968 $40,000 $36,689 91.7% $302,0001973 $40,000 $21,581 54.0% $142,2791978 $35,000 $19,322 55.2% $122,3001983 $50,000 $26,133 52.3% $197,8631988 $25,000 $21,450 85.8% $96,8681993 $25,000 $10,340 41.4% $47,2831998 $15,000 $6,255 41.7% $23,1772003 $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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Hotel del Coronado • San Diego, CA • 800.HOTELDEL

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.”

Some Like it Hot... And You Will Too!

Learn more about Winter College `09 at www.MiamiAlum.org/WinterCollege and the Hotel del Coronado at www.HotelDel.com

Winter College heads back out west in 2009 and sets up campus at the world-famous Hotel del Coronado!

Winter CollegeFebruary 27-March 1

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ALUMNI COLLEGE 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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Alumni College Opening Lecture Friday, 10 a.m.

“Recollections and Reflections” featuring Ambassador John E. Dolibois `42 Open to all Alumni Weekend ParticipantsRoom: 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 PassesFriday, 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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Classes Without Quizzes/Session Block 1Friday, 4:30 – 5:20 p.m.

“Getting Around Before the Automobile”Presenter: John Hoxland White, Jr., Adjunct Professor, History & Mechanical and Manufacturing EngineeringRoom: 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 EducationRoom: 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, EconomicsRoom: 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 LibrarianRoom: 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 ScienceRoom: 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, PsychologyRoom: 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 CollegeLocation: 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 IISaturday, 9:30 – 10:20 a.m.

“Religion in Ancient Rome: Pagan, Jewish and Christian Imagery”Presenter: Jennifer Yamashiro, Visiting Assistant Professor, ArtRoom: 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 AffairsRoom: 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, ZoologyRoom: 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, FinanceRoom: 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.



“Picturing Old Miami: Discovering Campus Life”Presenter: Robert Wicks, Director of the Art MuseumRoom: 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 GerontologyRoom: 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, FinanceRoom: 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 IIISaturday, 10:35 – 11:25 a.m.

“The U.S. Supreme Court and its Impact on Public Schools”Presenter: Nelda Cambron-McCabe, Professor, Educational LeadershipRoom: 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.



“An Economic Outlook for the Next 5-10 Years”Presenter: Mark Griffiths, Jack Anderson Professor, FinanceRoom: 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 CoordinatorRoom: 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, GeographyRoom: 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 LibrarianRoom: 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.



“Supply Chain Management and the History of the World in Motion: A Micro Perspective”Presenter: Bryan Ashenbaum, Assistant Professor, ManagementRoom: 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 MuseumRoom: 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 PassesSaturday, 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)


36 SATURDAY, JUNE 14 – ALUMNI COLLEGE

“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’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 IVSaturday, 3:30 – 4:20 p.m.

“Navigating with GPS”Presenter: Jade Morton, Associate Professor, Electrical and Computer EngineeringRoom: 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, MarketingRoom: 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 HealthRoom: 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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Mission StatementThe 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 StatementThe Miami University Alumni Association engages alumni and friends with the University community to strengthen Miami.

Future dates of Alumni Weekend Alumni Weekend 2009* June 18-21, 2009 Alumni Weekend 2010 June 17-20, 2010 Alumni Weekend 2011 June 16-19, 2011 Alumni Weekend 2012 June 14-17, 2012

*Miami University Bicentennial Celebration Year

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