Homecoming at the University of the South is today through Sunday, Nov. 7–9. More than 2,000 Sewanee alumni and guests are registered for the weekend. This is a reunion year for alumni with class years ending in 4 and 9, and those classes will have special events in addition to the all-alumni offerings. Other reunion events will celebrate alumni choir members and 10 years of the equestrian program at the Howell Riding Facility.
The registration desk at the McGriff Alumni House will be open today (Friday) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 8, 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 growing scientific activity on the Domain by Kevin Hiers, C’96, the University’s director of environmental stewardship; “An Innocent Man’s Life in Prison: the Anatomy of a Wrongful Conviction,” by Bill Allison, C’67, professor at the University of Texas School of Law; on the economic costs of over-indebtedness by internationally known economist Lacy Hunt, C’64; and on Finding Your Place, Sewanee’s new first-year program, by associate professor of classical languages Chris McDonough. Returning alumni will also have the chance to hear from the new dean of the College, Terry Papillon and provost John Swallow.
Arts events include a Friday afternoon art exhibition and poetry reading at IONA; exhibitions in University Archives and Special Collections of etchings created by Joe Winkelman, C’64, and “Coming Home: The Johnson Collection,” selected works from the collection of George Dean Johnson, C’64; and the University Art Gallery exhibition “Flat Earth Unfolded” by artists Greg Pond, C’95, School of Letters alumnus Jesse Thompson and Archie Stapleton.
In addition, Americana singer, songwriter and fiddler Amanda Shires, a poetry student in the School of Letters, will perform at McCrory Hall for Performing Arts on the campus of St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School on Saturday, Nov. 8. And the Ralston Listening Library, a world-class listening facility built in memory of beloved Sewanee professor Father William Ralston, C’51, will be open on Friday for guests to enjoy music.
Active and outdoor offerings include a guided hike of the Caldwell Rim Trail overlooking Lost Cove, the annual morning fun run for alumni and friends, and Saturday’s football game against Berry College.
Vice-Chancellor John McCardell and his wife, Bonnie, will welcome alumni at events throughout the weekend, including a Welcome Home Reception on Friday afternoon at the new Sewanee Inn, 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).
This weekend is an opportunity for alumni to learn from faculty on a variety of topics, explore the campus and reunite with friends. The full schedule of events can be found at the Sewanee alumni gateway page: www.sewaneegateway.com/.
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