Schedule of Events

Join the all-campus party celebrating the renovation and reopening of Peirce Hall,
and welcome back a beloved Kenyon landmark.

Friday, October 24

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Open House. Peirce Hall

1:00 p.m.
Behind-the-scenes tours of Peirce Hall on the hour, led by Thomas V. Lepley , director of facilities planning. Meet in the Borden Atrium

2:00 p.m.
Guided tour of the stained-glass windows. Learn about the medallions inspired by scenes
from classic English and American literary works. Led by David Foote '66. Meet at the Great Hall entrance

5:30 p.m.
Dedication. Thank and honor those who made possible the restoration of Peirce Hall.
Remarks by Chair of the Kenyon Board of Trustees William E. Bennett '68 P'96, '00, '07;
President of Student Council Shrochis Karki '09; President S. Georgia Nugent;
architect Graham Gund '63, and others. Borden Atrium

9:00 p.m.
Party. Marvel at a five-foot-tall cake replica of Peirce Hall and sample the Bishop's Sidecar Punch. The wearing of purple is encouraged.
Great Hall and Peirce Pub

9:30 to 11:00 p.m.
Dance. Swing to the sixteen-piece Rick Brunetto Big Band. Great Hall

10:30 p.m. to midnight
Dance. Move to the Motown sounds of student band Detroit Groove. Peirce Pub

Saturday, October 25

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Open House. Peirce Hall

1:00 p.m.
Behind-the-scenes tours of Peirce Hall on the hour, led by Thomas V. Lepley , director of facilities planning. Meet in the Borden Atrium

2:00 p.m.
Guided tour of the stained-glass windows. Learn about the medallions inspired by scenes
from classic English and American literary works. Led by David Foote '66. (Also 4:00 p.m.) Meet at the Great Hall entrance