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2012 Alumni Weekend

Date and Time: 
Friday, June 1, 2012 - 12:00pm - Sunday, June 3, 2012 - 12:00pm
Event Contact Name: 
Office of Alulmni Affairs 1-866-668-2586
Event Location: 
Ohio Northern University
Ohio Northern University Alumni Weekend 2012, June 1-3, 2012
Welcome back to Ohio Northern University! Alumni Weekend 2012 promises to be full of fellowship and fun. The weekend is designed to provide you with opportunities to meet former classmates, make new friends, and enjoy our beautiful campus and facilities. We hope you will attend the seminars, banquets and other programs that are planned. We are especially thankful to the Class of 1962 Planning Committee, which has helped so much with this year’s activities.

 

Friday, June 1
 Noon
Alumni Luncheon
(McIntosh Center, Wishing Well)
1-6 p.m.
Registration    
(McIntosh Center, Main Lobby)    
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Alumni College Book Discussion
Please join us in reading The Reconstructionist, by Nick Arvin,prior to the weekend and joining a wonderful discussion during the weekend.
1:30-2:30 p.m.
 Alumni College: Thoughts on the 2012 Presidential Election    
Dr. Robert Alexander, BA ’94, associate professor of political science. As the presidential election draws near, hear thoughts on who will be the next president of the United States.  
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Tour of the Mathile Center for the Natural Sciences
5-6 p.m.
Jazz at the Inn
The Inn at Ohio Northern University
6:30 p.m.
50-Year Class Reunion Dinner and Photo
(McIntosh Center, Ballroom) 
Join us as we honor the class of 1962
9 p.m.
Reception at The Inn at Ohio Northern University
Come one, come all for hors d’oeuvres and fun!

 

Saturday, June 2
8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Registration
(McIntosh Center, Main Lobby)
8-9 a.m.
Breakfast Buffet
(McIntosh Center, Activities Room)
8 a.m.
Walk the Remington Walk
Enjoy a leisurely walk through ONU’s beautiful campus
with other ONU alumni and friends while learning
about these sculptures on Northern’s campus.
(Meet at the McIntosh fountain at 8 a.m.
for shuttle service to the walk.)
9-10 a.m.
Alumni College: Book Discussion
Please join us in reading The Reconstructionist, by Nick Arvin,prior to the weekend and joining a wonderful discussion during the weekend.
9-10 a.m.
Alumni College:Thoughts on the 2012 Presidential Election
Dr. Robert Alexander, BA ’94, associate professor of political science. As the presidential election draws near, hear thoughts on who will be the next president of the United States.
10:15 a.m.-noon
Meet the Deans and College
Reunion Celebrations
Visit with deans and faculty from your college.
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Alumni Association Luncheon,
Honoring the Golden Years
(McIntosh Center, Ballroom)
Join ONU alumni and friends for a picnic lunch honoring the golden years. Following lunch, hear an update on the University from Dan DiBiasio, ONU president.
The Willis Cane and Pitcher will be awarded, and photos taken of the golden years alumni after the University update.
1:30-3 p.m.
Tours of Campus
Including the Hakes-Pierstorf Family Pharmacy
Addition, Dial-Roberson Football Stadium, King Horn Center,
Dicke Hall, the Alumni House and much more!
2-4 p.m.
Fraternity and Sorority Open Houses
Reconnect with your brothers and sisters and tour your chapter house. Even if the address of your chapter house has changed, take this opportunity to reminisce and see what Greek life is like now at ONU. Specific details on each chapter will be available at
Alumni Weekend registration.
2-6 p.m.
Horse and Carriage Rides through ONU’s Campus
(Leaving from McIntosh Center)
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Reception (Activities Room, McIntosh Center)
Come enjoy fellowship and music prior the Alumni Awards Dinner
6:30 p.m.
Alumni Awards Banquet and Dinner (Ballroom, McIntosh Center)
Join us for an evening of dining and entertainment while celebrating the recipients of this year’s Distinguished Alumni Awards.

2012 Distinguised Alumni Inductees

Mr. Michael Hsin Wen Chow, ’92, BSEE

 Mrs. Karen P. Condeni, ’74 BA

 Mr. Thomas R. Evans, Jr.,  ’45 BSCE

 Mrs. Joanne G. Lipski, ’72 BSBA

 

Sunday, June 3
8-10 a.m.
Breakfast at The Inn at Ohio Northern University
Sunday Worship
A list of area churches and worship times is available at the registration area.
To register online via credit card for this event, you may visit our online community at: http://onualumnicommunity.com and click on events on the right. A user name or password is not required to register online.

 

Special Information
 
Alumni Headquarters
McIntosh Center will again be this year’s Alumni Weekend Headquarters. Upon arrival, you should report to the registration area to receive your weekend materials, including room assignments, tickets for events and any other information you should need.A festive atmosphere, including helpful student ambassadors, ONU yearbooks from 1962 and before, and music from your years on campus, will greet you at Alumni Headquarters. In addition, information will be available from the Office of Admissions. Make Alumni Headquarters your first stop when you come to campus.
 
Horse and Carriage Campus Tours
For the seventh straight year, tours of campus in a horse and carriage will be available from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, June 2. There will be many other opportunities for tours of campus throughout the weekend, so please take advantage of them to see the new buildings and renovated structures on campus.
Lodging

We are pleased to offer you a room at the beautiful Inn at Ohio Northern University. You may reserve a room at this full-service luxury hotel, at a rate of $90 plus tax, by calling toll-free 866-713-4513. This block will be held through May 15, 2012. Please refer to Alumni Weekend when calling to make your reservation.
Also located on Northern’s campus are rooms in Ohio Northern’s Campus Village Apartments.
These will be available to attendees of this year’s Alumni Weekend on Friday and Saturday nights at a cost of $35 per night.
You may reserve a campus village apartment in the registration form.
Barnes & Noble Bookstore
The University Bookstore, located in McIntosh Center, will be open throughout the weekend so you may purchase ONU memorabilia. The bookstore’s hours of operation are below and will be posted at the registration area as well.

Friday – 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Saturday – 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Please visit the bookstore during these hours to take advantage of being on campus once again and to show your ONU pride when you return home.
Northern On Main
ONU’s own coffee shop will be open for business during Alumni Weekend, so be sure to stop by for a freshly brewed Starbucks coffee or grilled sandwich of your choice. Its hours of operation are below and will be posted at the registration area as well.

Friday – 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Saturday – 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Sunday – 7 a.m.-3 p.m.

Northern on Main is located on
Main Street adjacent to the front of campus, about a two-block walk from McIntosh Center.
 Elzay Gallery of Art
Visit the Elzay Gallery of Art on ONU’s campus. The gallery will be open from noon-5 p.m. both Friday and Saturday of Alumni Weekend for your convenience.
Tours of Campus
Tours of campus, led by ONU student ambassadors, will be available throughout the weekend. They would be happy to give you a guided tour so you may reminisce about how campus looked in 1962 and how it has changed over the years.
Special Events
Horse and Carriage Campus Tours
For the seventh straight year, tours of campus in a horse and carriage will be available from 2-6 p.m. on Saturday, June 2. There will be many other opportunities for tours of campus throughout the weekend, so please take advantage of them to see the new buildings and renovated structures on campus. 
Alumni College Seminars

Book Discussion

Please join us in reading The Reconstructionist, by Nick Arvin, prior to the weekend and joining in on a wonderful discussion during the weekend. If you need assistance acquiring this book, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 1-886-ONU-ALUM.

Thoughts on the 2012 Presidential Election
Dr. Robert Alexander, BA ’94, associate professor of political science. As the presidential election draws near, hear thoughts on who will be the next presidentof the United States.
 
*Please note: All other class reunion  gatherings will be celebrated during Homecoming Weekend on Oct. 6, 2012.
 To register online via credit card for this event, you may visit our online community at: http://onualumnicommunity.com and click on events on the right. A user name or password is not required to register online.
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