Reunion Weekend Schedule

Noon - 8 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for classes celebrating their 50th Reunion, Alumni Council, KFEC members and Perennial Reunion Alumni. Alumni & Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane

6 - 8 p.m. Class of 1976 50th Class Welcome Event

Kick off Reunion Weekend with a casual welcome gathering for the Class of 1976. Drop in to say hello, reconnect with classmates and enjoy live music as the weekend gets underway. Kenyon Inn lawn and patio

6 p.m. Perennial Reunion Dinner

For alumni who are celebrating a reunion beyond their 50th. Alumni Dining Room, Peirce Hall

8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for all reunion attendees. Alumni & Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane 

8 - 10 a.m. Breakfast at Peirce Hall Servery

Peirce Hall 

8 - 9 a.m. Perennial Coffee Hour

Advancement Office front porch, 103 Chase Ave.

9 a.m. Class of 1976 Campus and Village Walkabout

Join classmate Liz Ralston ‘76 as she leads a two-mile walkabout campus and the village. Classmates are welcome to join for as much of the walk as they’d like. Please wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Preview a map of the route. Meet at the back side of Thomas Residence Hall

9 a.m. - Noon, Stairwells Rehearsal

Crozier Center for Women and Horn Gallery 

9:30 a.m. Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous

Open to all interested in recovery from alcoholism. Enter through the middle door of the College Relations Building. College Relations Center conference room, 103 Chase Ave.

10:30 a.m. Class of 1976 Student Guided Tour

Join a current Kenyon student for a guided walking tour. Get a firsthand look at how campus has evolved while hearing insights from today’s student experience. Meet at the north door of the Church of the Holy Spirit

11 a.m. Tour of Current Exhibitions with Dr. Jodi Kovach

Buchwald-Wright Gallery; second floor of Gund Gallery

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Peirce Hall Servery

Peirce Hall (Check out local restaurants for additional options.)

2 - 3 p.m. Athletics Meet & Greet with Director Jason Imperati

Join fellow alumni for an informal meet and greet with new Director of Athletics Jason Imperati. Stop by to connect, hear about the future of Kenyon Athletics and welcome Jason to the Kenyon community. Near the beer truck and hospitality tents

2 - 4 p.m. Stairwells Rehearsal

Crozier Center for Women and Horn Gallery

2 p.m. Kokosing Nature Preserve / Philander Chase Conservancy "Walk and Talk"

Interested in learning about green burial and land conservation around Kenyon? Join Amy Henricksen, director of the Philander Chase Conservancy, and Samantha Bartram, green burial coordinator at Kokosing Nature Preserve, for a walk around Kenyon’s natural burial cemetery. Meet in the reception center parking lot. In case of rain, the event will be held inside the reception center. 10608 Quarry Chapel Road

3 - 4:30 p.m. All-Alumni Annual Meeting & Faculty Reception

Members of Alumni Council invite you to join them on the Gund Commons for brief remarks from their members, as part of their official duties, and to reconnect with current and emeritus members of the Kenyon faculty. Light refreshments will be provided. Gund Commons Ballroom

3 - 4:30 p.m. Chasers Rehearsal

Brandi Recital Hall and Waite Rehearsal Hall

4:45 p.m. Parade of Classes Line-Up

Middle Path north of Brooklyn Street

5 p.m. Parade of Classes

Relive Opening Convocation with a parade down Middle Path to a community picnic 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

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.  Kenyon Hillel Shabbat Reception at the Rothenberg Hillel House

Join us at the Rothenberg Hillel House for a special Shabbat reception. We will welcome Shabbat together with the lighting of the candles and freshly baked challah. There will also be a delicious kugel in celebration of the holiday of Shavuot. All are welcome and we look forward to bringing in Shabbat together as a community. Hillel House

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. All-Reunion Picnic

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 music at the all-reunion picnic following the Parade of Classes. Hospitality Tent, Peirce Lawn

6:30 p.m. 1976 50th Reunion Reception

Please bring your dinner ticket with you to this event. Dinner will begin immediately following the conclusion of the reception. Peirce Atrium, Peirce Hall

7 - 10 p.m. Stairwells Social

Crozier Center for Women

7:30 p.m. Class of 1976 Dinner

Thomas Dining Hall, Peirce Hall

7:30 - 11 p.m. Class of 1981 Social

Join classmates for conversation and a slideshow hosted by the Class of 1981 reunion committee. Remarks and storytelling will begin at 8 p.m. Snacks and beverages will be provided, and donations are welcome. Weaver Cottage

7:30 - 11 p.m. Class of 1986 Social

Colburn Hall

7:30 - 11 p.m. Class of 1991 Social

Cheever Room, Finn House

8:00 - 11 p.m. Class of 2001 Social

DKE and independent lounge

8 - 9 p.m. S’mores

Join us for a post-dinner sweet treat around the fire. South Campus lawn

8 - 11 p.m. Class of 2016 Trivia Night

Light appetizers will be provided by the Class of 2016 reunion planning committee, along with a cash bar. The Flats

8:30 - 11 p.m. Class of 2006 Social

Class of 2006 social gathering. BYOB — light snacks and music will be provided. Old Kenyon basement

8:30 - 11 p.m. Class of 2011 Trivia Night

Class of 2011 gathering but all are welcome! Join Rachel Oscar, Richard Wylde, Hannah Withers and Evan Weiss as they reprise their classic WKCO shows "Fireside Chats with Oscar Wylde" and "Nooks and Cranberries" and host a fun night of trivia. You'll never know what stories or shenanigans will unfold with this crew! Prizes available for top three teams! Peirce Pub

9 p.m. Miller Observatory Open House

Open to the public, weather permitting. Hosted by Paula Turner, professor of physics. Miller Observatory: Turn right from Wiggin St. onto Route 229, drive about 0.2 miles, and turn right onto the blacktop road marked by a Kenyon sign. Follow the road up the hill to the observatory. Parking is limited.

7 - 10 a.m. Stairwells Rehearsal

Crozier Center for Women and Horn Gallery

8 - 10 a.m. Breakfast at Peirce Hall Servery

Peirce Hall (Check out local restaurants for additional options.)

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for all reunion attendees. Alumni & Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane 

8:30 - 10 a.m. Leadership Breakfast (invitation-only) 

Remarks begin at 9 a.m. Thomas Hall 

9 - 10 a.m. Beyond the Gates: Kenyon’s Newest Additions Tour

Join a current Kenyon student for a guided walking tour of the College’s newest spaces. Get a firsthand look at how campus has evolved while hearing insights from today’s student experience. Meet at the north door of the Church of the Holy Spirit

9 a.m. - Noon, Habitat for Humanity 5K + 1-Mile Fun Run

Fun for the whole family! Join this 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk around Gambier and the Kokosing Gap Trail. The 5k and 1-mile routes are fully accessible for runners, walkers, strollers, wheelchairs and other assistive mobility devices. All proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Knox County’s home build and repair programs. Kenyon’s Generosity Project will provide a free “thank you” mug to the first 10 alumni who register! Learn more and register. 

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Alumni Swim

James A. Steen Aquatic Center, Lowry Center

9:45 - 11 a.m. Reunion Dance Class

Did you dance at Kenyon? Come reconnect with your body, friends and faculty in a fun-filled class with dance professors Julie Brodie, Balinda Craig-Quijada and Kora Radella. Bolton Dance Studio

10 - 11 a.m. Admissions and Financial Aid Workshop

Guests will learn about the application process and financing a college education in this hands-on workshop and Q&A session. Lowell 100

10 a.m. - Noon, Kenyon Christian Reunion: Hosted by Harcourt Parish, Newman Club and Kenyon CCO

Kenyon Christian alumni and current students from any class are welcome to drop by the Parish House for light refreshments and fellowship. Wondering what ministry on the Hill looks like these days? Hear briefly from current Christian campus ministry and student leaders at 11 a.m. Family-friendly, all are welcome. Parish House, 201 W. Brooklyn St.

10 a.m. - Noon, ​​College Archives Open House

Special Collections & Archives will have materials from this year’s celebrated classes on display in Chalmers L150 (one floor below the main level of Chalmers Library). Stop by to view memorabilia from class years ending in 6 or 1, see (or sign) the Matriculation Book and view other unique items in our collection. No food or drink allowed; please arrive with clean, dry hands. Special Collections & Archives Classroom, Chalmers Library L150

10:15 a.m. Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous

Open to all interested in recovery from alcoholism. Enter through the middle door of the College Relations Building. College Relations Center conference room, 103 Chase Ave.

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 80s Theme Pickleball Tournament

Join the Class of 2011 for an 80s-themed pickleball tournament! Whether you’re a seasoned player or just in it for the fun, all are welcome to join. Come dressed in your best 80s-inspired gear — think leg warmers, headbands, bright colors and retro vibes — and get ready for friendly competition and plenty of laughs. Game on! Tennis Courts, Lowry Center

10-11:30 am. Class of 1996 Bloody Mary Gathering

Start your day the Class of 1996 way — join classmates for a relaxed and lively Bloody Mary gathering. Weaver Cottage

10:30 a.m. - Noon, Chasers Rehearsal

Brandi Recital Hall and Waite Rehearsal Hall, Storer Hall

10:30 a.m. - Noon, Exploring Kenyon’s Newest Landscape at the BFEC

Join the Brown Family Environmental Center for a guided visit to one of the newest landscapes connected to the BFEC. After a short ride from campus, participants will enjoy a relaxed walk through the prairie and wooded trails while learning more about this evolving part of Kenyon’s environmental center led by Brandon Good, assistant director of academic and community programming. Space is limited and advance registration is required. To reserve a spot, email good3@kenyon.edu. Vans depart from the bookstore. 

11 a.m. Tour of Current Exhibitions with Dr. Jodi Kovach

Buchwald-Wright Gallery; second floor of Gund Gallery

11 a.m. Kenyon Stories From Storied Kenyon Faculty & Staff

In honor of Tom Stamp — Kenyon’s beloved College historian, devoted keeper of Kenyoniana, longtime leader of the Office of Public Affairs and proud member of the Class of 1973 — Alumni Council and the Class of 1976 warmly invite you to a special conversation to revel in the best part of Kenyon: our people! Come ready to share your stories about your favorite professors. Dinners, walks on Middle Path, all anecdotes welcome. Speakers will include Defense Reporter at Bloomberg News Jen Judson '04 (moderator), Charles P. McIlvaine Professor of English Adele Davidson '75, Professor Emeritus of Biology Harry Itagaki H'21, Professor Emeritus of English and Editor Emeritus of the Kenyon Review David Lynn '76 P'14 H'23 and Professor Emeritus of Sociology Howard Sacks P'08 H'16. Archon Auditorium, Oden Hall

11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Physics Open House

The physics department is hosting an open-house style gathering for any physics alumni or other friends of Kenyon physics who care to attend. We’ll have pizza, chips, beverages and scintillating conversation (we hope!) and some dogs to pet. Home of Paula Turner, professor of physics, 404 Chase Ave.

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Peirce Hall Servery 

Peirce Hall (Check out local restaurants for additional options.)

Noon – 4 p.m. Generosity Project Tabling

Stop by the Generosity Project table in Peirce to support a local nonprofit by donating adult-sized socks and washcloths. You’ll also have the opportunity to write welcome notes to incoming students — a small gesture that makes a big impact! Peirce Atrium

12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Class Photos

See below for class-specific times. Steps of Rosse Hall

1 p.m. Designing Space and Place: Kenyon Women in Architecture and Design

Hosted by Kenyon Women Giving Back, this engaging conversation brings together alumnae who are shaping the spaces and places where we live, work and gather. Join Interior Designer Catherine Fellows ’91, Vice President at the Collaborative Inc. Kaye Lynn Johnson ’81 and Architectural Designer at Vesta Design Studio, LLC, Sally Wagner ’86 P’18 as they share insights from their careers in architecture and design, exploring how thoughtful design can influence communities, sustainability, and the human experience. Reception to follow. Archon Auditorium, Oden

1 - 2 p.m. Stairwells Rehearsal

Crozier Center for Women and Horn Gallery

1 - 3 p.m. English Department Open House

Reconnect with the department that helped shape your voice. Join faculty and fellow alumni to catch up and hear what’s new, with brief remarks at 2 p.m. from department chair Sarah Heidt ’97, including a tribute honoring Tim Shutt H’21. All are welcome. Lentz House

1 - 3 p.m. Pitabilities Food Truck, hosted by the Class of 2016

Class of 2016 alumni are welcome to enjoy lunch at Pitabilities food truck (you’ll have a free ticket in your registration packet). All other alumni are welcome to purchase lunch on their own. Pitabilities brings fresh Mediterranean flavors with delicious pitas, bowls and salads loaded with quality ingredients. We offer a huge selection of proteins and veggies. College Park Road in front of Peirce Hall

1 - 4 p.m. Brothers of Psi Upsilon Gathering

Psi Upsilon Lodge 204 Kokosing Dr.

3 - 4 p.m. Class of 2001 25th Reception

Members of the Class of 2001 are invited to a special reception in honor of their 25th reunion. Oden Hall Lobby

3 p.m. Chasers Concert

Peirce Lawn Tent

3 - 5 p.m. Annual Swim Team Alumni Gathering

Weaver Cottage

3:30 - 5 p.m. Swim & Dive Alumni Mixer

Weaver Cottage

4 p.m. Stairwells Call Time

Brandi Recital Hall, Storer Hall

4 - 5 p.m. Delta Tau Delta Alumni Reception

Please join all returning members of Delta Tau Delta for a reception hosted at the Lodge. Family and friends are welcome and refreshments will be provided! 103 Kokosing Drive

4 - 5 p.m. The East Wing Association and Alpha Delta Phi Open House Reception

Ganter Price Hall, Kokosing Drive

5 p.m. East Wing Association and Alpha Delta Phi Annual Meeting

Alpha Delta Phi Lodge

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Young Alumni Happy Hour

Graduates of the last decade are invited to gather for drinks and snacks at The Flats for a pre-Soiree happy hour. The Flats, behind the bookstore

4:30 p.m. Stairwells Concert

Brandi Recital Hall, Storer Hall

5:30 - 10:45 p.m. Soiree Shuttle

The shuttle will run on a continuous loop from the church loop to the Lowry Center.

6 - 9 p.m. Kids Care for School-Aged Children

Childcare for school-aged children during the All-Reunion Soiree. Pre-registration is required and children will need to be checked in and out by an adult listed on their registration form. Multipurpose Room #237, Lowry Center

6 - 10:30 p.m. All-Reunion Soiree

Pre-registered guests are invited to this evening of dinner and dancing. Please present a ticket at the door. Shuttle will run on a continuous loop from Peirce to the Lowry Center. (Looking for a quiet place to gather during the Soiree? Head to the venue's conference room, Lowry 102, near the entrance.) Lowry Center, Toan Track

9 - 11 p.m. Chasers Social

Weaver Cottage

10:45 p.m. All-Reunion Sing

Join your fellow alumni for a traditional all-Reunion sing. (View song lyrics.) Rosse Hall steps 

8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Brunch

Peirce Hall (Check out local restaurants for additional options.)

TBD Stairwells Open Mic

Peirce Hall

8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for all Reunion attendees to return dorm keys. Alumni & Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane

9 a.m. Class of 1977 Reunion Committee Debrief

Leach Dining Room, Peirce Hall

9 - 11 a.m. Class of 2001 Informal Gathering

One final opportunity to gather as a class before parting ways. Come to Peirce anytime between 9 - 11 a.m. to grab a coffee and/or breakfast through the line and come find 2001 classmates — we will save you a seat! Peirce Hall

10:30 a.m. Alumni Memorial Service and Episcopal Worship Service

Church of the Holy Spirit

1 p.m. Residence Halls Close

Please return your residence hall keys and key cards to the registration center prior to 1 p.m. After that time you may return them to the Office of Campus Safety with your name and room number. If keys are not returned you are subject to a $150 lost key fee. Alumni & Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane