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All Alumni Welcome!
@EasternAlumni
EKU Power of Maroon
Special recognition for the
classes of 1945, 1950, 1955,
1960, the Pioneer class of
1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985
and 1990, and Distinguished
Alumni Award recipients.
(859) 622-1260
[email protected]
International Alumni Association
Alumni Center at Blanton House
Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
April
24-25
ALUMNI WEEKEND 2015
Friday, April 24, 2015
3:30- Campus Beautiful Trolley Tours
5:30 Depart from Alumni Center at Blanton House
Join the Student Alumni Ambassadors and Office
of Admissions for a sneak peek at new and
exciting plans underway at EKU while visiting
familiar locations full of wonderful memories.
5:30
Alumni Welcome Reception
Alumni Center at Blanton House
Join President Benson and fellow alumni for
a festive evening featuring live music, hors
d'oeuvres and drinks in the historic Blanton
House. Cherish this unique opportunity to
reminisce with good friends while getting to
know EKU’s thirteenth President, Michael T.
Benson.
7:30
Australian Chamber Orchestra
EKU Center for the Arts (Tickets Sold Separately)
Take in a show at EKU’s very own Center for the
Arts. Enjoy an exclusive 15% alumni discount
using the code #FOREVERCOLONEL. Make your
reservation today at ekucenter.com.
Saturday, April 25, 2015
8:30
Alumni Weekend Breakfast/ Registration
Keen Johnson Building
Admissions, Athletics, Special Collections and
Archives and more. We will cheer on our fellow
Colonels in the Color of Maroon 5K at 10 a.m. so
be sure to grab your parking spot early.
2:30
Explore EKU through the eyes of a student!
Experience the world of Dance Theatre; enjoy
an exclusive Planetarium presentation; go for a
behind-the-scenes tour of EKU’s newest Residence
Halls; visit EKU’s new Challenge Course; participate
in an EKU service project and more! All Colonel
Connections participants will enjoy their very own
#EKUstrong t-shirt.
10:00 Cheer on the Colonels in Color of Maroon 5K
Keen Johnson Building
Gather with students and alumni in front of
Keen Johnson to cheer on participants in this
exciting and colorful race. Better yet, register
to run/walk yourself; visit www.athletepath.
com/thecolorofmaroon5k/2015-04-18. Advance
registration for alumni is $20.
10:30 Class Reunions/ Enrichment Mini-Sessions
Keen Johnson Building
Visit your classmates and get your class photo
all while enjoying exciting new EKU Enrichment
Mini-Sessions featuring our Colonel Commanders,
a Pioneer Story Exchange, Estate Planning 101
and more!
4:00
Softball Tailgate
Gertrude Hood Softball Field
Immediately following your Colonel Connection
experience, make your way to the softball field
to tailgate with friends and to cheer on our lady
Colonels as they face off against Tennessee Tech.
7:30
Rock the Ravine Featuring Sundy Best
Ravine
Step back in time for an evening of special music
and great fellowship with new and old friends.
You won’t want to miss this starlit experience in
EKU’s historic Ravine!
Noon Alumni Celebration Luncheon
Keen Johnson Building
Join President Benson and fellow alumni for a
festive and unforgettable celebration of our 2015
Distinguished Alumni Award winners and the
induction of our 2015 Pioneer Class of 1965.
Colonel Connections
Depart from Keen Johnson; transportation provided
to your destination of choice
Rosanne Cash
EKU Center for the Arts (Tickets Sold Separately)
Take in show at EKU’s very own Center for the Arts.
Enjoy an exclusive 15% alumni discount using the
code #FOREVERCOLONEL. Make your reservation
today at ekucenter.com.
Reconnect with special friends over breakfast and
get the latest news from student organziations
and departments across campus, including EKU
Visit www.alumni.eku.edu for new and exciting campus-wide updates to our 2015 schedule.
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Kindly RSVP by Monday, April 20 using the attached form or call (859) 622-1260
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Help us plan for a great experience by indicating which activities you plan to attend:
Friday, April 24
_____ Campus Beautiful Trolley Tours
$50 per person
Reservations
I wish to make #________
reservations for $50 each,
totaling $___________.
I regret we are not able to
attend Alumni Weekend this
year, but wish to make a gift of
$__________ in support of
EKU’s Student Alumni Scholarship.
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_____ Welcome Reception with President Benson and Fellow Alumni
Mail completed forms along
with payment and/or gifts to:
Saturday, April 25
Alumni Weekend 2015
Alumni Center at Blanton House
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond KY 40475-3102
_____ Alumni Weekend Breakfast and Registration
_____ Cheer on the Colonels in the Color of Maroon 5K
_____ Class Reunions and EKU Enrichment Mini-Sessions
_____ Alumni Celebration Luncheon
_____ Colonel Connections: Preferred T-Shirt Size o S oM oL o XL o XXL
_____ Softball Tailgate
_____ Rock the Ravine Featuring Sundy Best
Make checks payable to EKU
International Alumni Association.
EKU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTION.