Gallaudet University Class of 1958

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
3 pm – 12 midnightArrival/Check-in, Kellogg Conference Hotel

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16

9 am – 4 pm Gallaudet Archives, Merrill Learning Center
9 am – 5 pm Bison Shop, Jordan Student Academic Center
9 am – 5 pm Peikoff Alumni House Open House, Peikoff Alumni House
9:40 am – 12:00 noon DC Duck Tour, Union Station
2 – 3 pm Campus Tour, Edward Miner Gallaudet Building
3 – 5 pm Class of 1958 Golden Anniversary Registration and Reception, Washburn Arts Building
3 – 11 pm Happy Hour, Rathskellar, Jordan Student Academic Center

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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17

8:30 am – 11:30 am GUAA Board Fall Meeting, Peikoff Alumni House Conference Room
9 am – 1 pm Open House for Alumni, Peikoff Alumni House
9 am – 4 pm Gallaudet Archives, Merrill Learning Center
9 am – 5 pm Peikoff Alumni House Open House, Peikoff Alumni House
9 am – 5 pm Bison Shop, Jordan Student Academic Center
10 am – 12 noon; 1 – 3 pm Tour of College Hall and President’s Office, College Hall
10:30 am – 11:15 am Presentation, “Leaving a Legacy for Gallaudet – Making the Gift of a Lifetime”, Edward Miner Building Visitor’s Center Lobby
11:30 am – 1 pm Class of 1958 Golden Anniversary Luncheon, Peikoff Alumni House
2 – 3 pm Alumni Emeriti Club Induction Ceremony, Chapel Hall
2:30 pm Class of 1958 Golden Anniversary Reunion Group Photo, Chapel Hall (front steps)
3 – 4 pm Presentation, “Friday with Professor”, Foster Auditorium
4 – 5 pm College Bowl Challenge, Foster Auditorium
5 – 7 pm Catered Dinner, Jordan Student Academic Center (Sprint Multipurpose Room)
7 – 8:30 pm Pep Rally, Field House
7 – 9 pm Bison Women’s Volleyball Game, Field House
9 pm – 1 am Pre-Game Bash, Peikoff Alumni House (Upper Level)

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18

9 am – 5 pm Bison Shop, Jordan Student Academic Center
9 am – 4 pm Open House for Alumni, Peikoff Alumni House
10:30 am – noon Open House for Alumni, President’s Residence (House One)
11 am – 1 pm 50+ Years Classes Luncheon, Peikoff Alumni House (Upper Level)
Noon Bison Women’s Soccer Game, Soccer Field
12:15 – 1 pm Class Parade, Field House and Hotchkiss Field
1 pm Bison Men’s Football, Hotchkiss Field
4 pm Cash Bar, Kellogg Conference Hotel Ballroom (Room D)
5 – 6 pm Bison Men’s Soccer, Soccer Field
6 – 11 pm Class of 1958 Golden Anniversary Banquet at Kellogg Conference Hotel, (Room 4ABC) and After Dinner Program at Peikoff Alumni House, Upper Level

Reunion Time—Come One, Come All!

 

We, the Class of 1958 Reunion Planning Committee members, wish to express our hope that the coming Class Golden Anniversary Reunion would be successfully staged this fall on Kendall Green, October 16-18, 2008.

 

It would be neat if we, all of us, could get together once again after many years of separation, in many cases.

 

Message from Class of 1958 President Richard Bonheyo: “It is with the greatest pleasure that the reunion committee welcomes you to the Class of 1958 reunion. I am sure you feel at home regardless of the new surroundings and that you will find much to enjoy and appreciate your time at Gallaudet University, our alma mater. I want to thank Lyla (Broderius) Northcutt and her committee for all the assistance, information, and encouragement they offered us so that we all will have a great weekend with our old and new friends. Fifty years have passed and we are here to celebrate the wonderful years we have gone through our days at Gallaudet. Looking back to the time when we first walked on the campus, life has truly changed for most of us and we are thankful for the Gallaudet spirit.”

 

As your reunion chairperson, I would like to add a few words to let everyone know that I really appreciate the special committee and their enthusiasm to make the meetings going very well and smoothly. Actually, we all agreed that we are a good “family” unit. So hopefully, all of you can come to the exciting Golden Anniversary Reunion—“a lifetime jewel.” We are fortunate to have great local classmates helping out with the reunion planning. They are Joe Cohen, Bill Terrell, Nancy Anderson, Clarence Russell, David Burton, Bonnie Caswell, and Ronald Nomeland.

 

Daphne Cox, Associate Director of Alumni Relations, is helping pave the way to ensure success of our anniversary occasion. We, the committee, are indebted to her for her enthusiastic help. Thank you very much, Daphne.

 

Packets have been mailed. You will find all the information you need for the reunion. Reservation forms for Kellogg Conference Hotel (KCH), registration, and schedule of daily activities are enclosed in the packet.

 

Although the reunion will start Thursday afternoon, we encourage you to be in town by Wednesday, October 15. You might like to take advantage of the optional “DC Duck” tour Thursday morning and get a thorough sightseeing to see how much Washington has changed during those 50 years. You wouldn’t see the old DC Transit streetcars, but will have chance to ride in the Metro subway.