The 50th Reunion for the Class of 1974 will take place during Reunion Weekend, May 23 - 26, 2024. For a complete list of the weekend's activities, view the full reunion schedule.
12 - 8 p.m. Registration Center Open
The registration center will be open for classes celebrating their 50th Reunion, Alumni Council, KFEC members and the Perennial Class. Alumni and Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane
6 p.m. Class of 1974 Reception at Bob and Buffy Hallinan's House
10431 Quarry Chapel Road, Gambier
Round-trip transportation will be provided. Shuttles will run continuously from 5 - 7 p.m. and every 30 minutes from 7 - 9:30 p.m. The last shuttle will run at 9:30 p.m. Pickup and drop off at McBride Hall Loop, 202 Gaskin Ave.
9 a.m. Class of 1974 Tour led by Tom Stamp
Whether it's been 1 year or 50 years since you've been to the Hill, you'll enjoy this class only tour of campus led by Tom Stamp. Meet at the north door of the Church of the Holy Spirit
1 - 2:30 p.m. Twenty Presidents: Kenyon Looks Back at the Men and Women Who Have Led the Institution Since its Founding in 1824
Join college historian, Tom Stamp ‘74, for his talk on the history of Kenyon’s presidents. Community Foundation Theater, lower level of The Gund (formerly known as the Gund Gallery)
12 - 8 p.m. Registration Center Open
The registration center will be open for classes celebrating their 50th Reunion, Alumni Council, KFEC members and the Perennial Class. Alumni and Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane
1:15 - 2:30 p.m. Fungi, Flora and Fauna at the Brown Family Environmental Center
1974 classmates Jim Vick and Miriam Dean-Otting will lead a walk through part of Kenyon’s nature preserve, pausing to view fungi, flowers, and many species of birds. We’ll pass through the woods along the Kokosing and then head for the meadows. Comfortable shoes or hiking boots are recommended. Meet at 1:15 p.m. at the first parking lot to the right on Laymon Road after crossing 229 and the bridge, BFEC
5 p.m. Parade of Classes
Relive Opening Convocation with a parade down Middle Path to an all-classes welcome reception on Peirce Lawn. Classes will gather in the village and walk south through the gates towards the hospitality tent. Please arrive at 4:45 p.m. for the parade line-up and check in on Middle Path north of Brooklyn Street. Spectators are encouraged to line the parade route just south of the gates by the hospitality tent located on Peirce Lawn. Middle Path (near the Bookstore)
5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Bicentennial Block Party
Reunion registrants, along with faculty, staff and other members of the Kenyon community, are invited to enjoy complimentary dinner, drinks (including beer and wine), novelty food items, games and live music at a special Bicentennial Block Party following the Parade of Classes. Hospitality Tent, Peirce Lawn
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Class of 1974 50th Reunion Presidential Reception
Please bring your dinner ticket with you to this event. Dinner will begin immediately following the conclusion of the reception. Alumni Dining Room, Peirce Hall
7:30 p.m. Class of 1974 50th Reunion Dinner
Please note, this event is free for members of the Class of 1974, but classmates MUST register for this dinner during registration, as it is a ticketed event. Thomas Hall, Peirce Hall
9 p.m. (approx) Bicentennial Illumination
The illumination of Old Kenyon will begin around 9:30 p.m., so those who wish to attend should plan to depart from dinner at 9 p.m. Front Lawn, Old Kenyon
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Leadership Breakfast
Invitation-only event. Remarks start at 9 a.m.
10 a.m. Organ Concert by Richard Clarke '74
Join us for a midmorning organ concert where 1974 classmate Richard Clarke will share his talents for music. Church of the Holy Spirit
11 a.m. Bicentennial Reunion Keynote Featuring United States Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget A. Brink ’91
Sponsored by The Center for the Study of American Democracy. Rosse Hall
12:15 - 12:30 p.m. 50th Class Photo
Steps of Rosse Hall
1:00 p.m. Kenyon Women Rising to the Challenges in Medicine and Public Health: A Conversation with President Kornfeld and Alumnae
Hear from Project Director at the Office of the CNO at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Joan O’Hanlon Curry ’89, Retired Executive Vice President of Women’s Health for Care New England Connie Howes ’75, Pediatrician at Knox Community Hospital Margaret "Maggie" Somple ’99 and Epidemiologist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health Andrea Steege ’89 at this panel hosted by Kenyon Women Giving Back. Light refreshments will be provided. Paul Newman Room, Lowell House
4 - 5:30 p.m. Class of 1974 Reception
The Gund Gallery
6 - 11 p.m. All-Reunion Soiree
An evening of dinner and dancing. At the soiree, the Class of 1974 will pass the baton to the upcoming 50th Reunion Class of 1975. Pre-registered guests are invited to this evening of dinner and dancing. Please present your ticket at the door. Shuttles will run on a continuous loop to the Lowry Center from the Church of the Holy Spirit. Lowry Center, Toan Track
9 p.m. Kokosinger Alumni Concert
No tickets are required; seating is first come, first served. Rosse Hall
11 p.m. All-Reunion Sing
Join your fellow alumni after the Kokosingers concert for a traditional All-Reunion Sing. Rosse Hall steps
8 - 10 a.m. Class of 1974 Breakfast Gathering
Enjoy breakfast before departing for home. Peirce Hall
1 p.m. Residence Halls Close
Please return your key to the registration center.