Homecoming at the University of the South is today through Sunday, Oct. 25–27. More than 1,000 Sewanee alumni are expected to be on the Mountain this weekend. This is a reunion year for alumni with class years ending in “3” and “8”; those classes will have special events in addition to the all-alumni offerings. In addition, reunion events will celebrate 40 years of women at Sewanee, and the 1958 and 1963 undefeated football teams.
The registration desk at the McGriff Alumni House will be open today (Friday) until 6 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon. The weekend will be filled with social, educational and recreational opportunities planned to appeal to all alumni.
Academic offerings include the opportunity to sit in on classes and to hear presentations on the Carey pre-business program by Chip Manning, C’82, director of the Babson Center for Global Commerce; a Civil War talk, “A Rite Sharp Little Fight: The Skirmish at Sewanee, July 4, 1863,” by Merritt Blakeslee, C’68; and a talk about “The Forest Unseen” by David Haskell.
Arts events include Friday afternoon readings at IONA; an artist’s talk and reception with Tony Winters, C’76, whose exhibition is on display in the Carlos Gallery; a screening of “Walker Percy: A Documentary Film” and reception with Walker Percy’s grandson, Jack Moores; and a book signing by author Ben Walker, C’68, of his two novels, “Winds of the South” and “Sentimental Journey.”
Active and outdoor offerings include a hike of the new Caldwell Rim Trail overlooking Lost Cove led by favorite professors, the annual fun run and a morning bike ride for alumni and friends, and numerous varsity athletic events. A grand opening celebration of the Domain being certified as a Tennessee Arboretum will be held Saturday morning at the Arboretum map on the corner of Georgia and University avenues.
Vice-Chancellor John McCardell and his wife, Bonnie, will welcome alumni at events throughout the weekend, including a Welcome Home Reception this afternoon (Friday) and the Alumni Awards Brunch on Saturday.
A memorial service Sunday morning will remember alumni, faculty, staff, and community members at St. Augustine’s Stone outside All Saints’ Chapel.
The full schedule of events can be found from the Sewanee alumni gateway page at <www.sewaneegateway.com/>.
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