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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, April 11, 2014
Hospitality Suite • 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Open for all alumni. Bring your own alcoholic beverages.
Registration Desk Open • 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Omni Hotel, Suite 321.
Omni Hotel, Top of Grand Staircase.
Meet VCU Athletes and Coaches • 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Hospitality Suite • 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Calling all sports lovers. Enjoy a casual lunch buffet with
Open for all alumni. Bring your own alcoholic beverages.
some of VCU’s athletes who will join you at your table.
Omni Hotel, Suite 321.
Hear from coaches and learn more about VCU Athletics. Sports Medicine Center, 1300 West Broad Street.
Richmond Landmarks Segway Tour • 2:45–5 p.m.
Leaving from the lobby of the Omni Hotel, the tour begins
Warren Weaver Lecture • 1 p.m.
with a 15-minute orientation to make sure you’re safe and comfortable gliding around town. On this guided Segway
Funded in honor of Dr. Weaver by the Class of 1956 R. Blackwell Smith Building 410 North 12th Street, Richmond VA 23298
tour, you’ll see many of Richmond’s well-known landmarks, including The John Marshall House, The Wickham House, Valentine Richmond History Museum, St. Paul’s Church,
Tours of the R. Blackwell Smith Building • 2 – 4 p.m.
James River Flood Wall, Brown’s Island and The American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar. Segways require
riders to stand while balancing on a two-wheeled machine
R. Blackwell Smith Building 410 North 12th Street, Richmond VA 23298
for two hours (see photo).
River District Historic Canal Cruise • 3:30–4:30 p.m. Learn about Richmond’s fascinating history along the
5th Annual MCV Motors Antique Car Show •
James River. Enjoy a great view of the city’s skyline during
1–4 p.m.
this hour-long cruise through the city’s canal system, which
Take a trip back in time and enjoy alumni-owned and
was established in 1785 and completed in 1840. Tour leaves
alumni-restored vintage cars artfully displayed in the
from the Turning Basin at 14th and Dock streets. Located
garage of the Perkinson Building. Advance registration is
within three blocks of the Omni.
not required. Local Wine and Craft Beer Tasting • 2 – 4 p.m.
Class of 1964 Fifty Year Dinner • 6 p.m. Jefferson Hotel, Dominion Room 101 West Franklin Street, Richmond VA 23220
Sample delicious Virginia wine from Cooper Vineyards,
Class of 2004 Social • 7 p.m.
selection of beers from Richmond’s craft brewery,
a local winery owned by Jacquelyn P. Hogge, M.D. (H’94) and Geoffrey G. Cooper, M.D. (H’87). Also on tap is a
Capital Ale House 623 East Main Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Hardywood Park. MCV Alumni House, corner of 11th
Class of 1989 Social • 7 p.m.
Memory Sharing • 2:30–3:30 p.m.
and Clay streets.
Reminisce and relive some of your funny stories and
Berkley Hotel 1200 East Cary Street, Richmond VA 23219
memories from your days as a student at this oral history session. This session will be moderated and video recorded. Omni Hotel, Canal Room.
Theatre VCU’s “Arabian Nights” • 7:30 p.m.
Church Hill Segway Tour • 2:45–5 p.m.
April 11 is opening night of Theatre VCU’s production of
The highlights of this popular tour include Libby Prison,
“Arabian Nights.” The show magically transports you to
Libby Hill (beautiful views of the river and where our
Shahrazad’s imaginary world of Ali Baba, Sindbad the
city was named in 1620 by William Byrd), the Masonic
Sailor, secret sorceresses, singing trees, and wise talking
Lodge (oldest continually operating lodge in the country),
birds. Directed by the internationally acclaimed director
the Adam Craig House, St. John’s Church (where Patrick
Gabriel Barre. Meet the bus at the Cary Street side of the
Henry gave his famous “Give me liberty or give me death”
Omni at 6:45 p.m. (Other performances are available
speech) and Chimborazo Park (site of the largest wartime
throughout the weekend if you wish to attend on your own.
hospital in history). Segways require riders to stand
Call the box office at 804-828-6026.)
while balancing on a two-wheeled machine for two
hours (see photo). Leaves from the lobby of the Omni
Saturday, April 12, 2014
Hotel and includes a required 15-minute orientation.
Registration Desk Open • 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
School of Pharmacy Alumni Award Reception • 6 – 8 p.m.
Omni Hotel, Top of Grand Staircase.
Cross-campus Tour • 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Join all pharmacy alumni to celebrate the recognition of the Honorable M. Keith Hodges, Class of 1989, with the 2014 Distinguished Pharmacy Alumnus Award, and Dr. William R. Garnett, Class of 1969, with the 2014 Pharmacy Alumnus Service Award. MCV Alumni House, 1016 East Clay Street Richmond VA 23298.
See how the campus has changed via a motor coach ride through the MCV and Monroe Park campuses. This fun bus tour gives you a chance to reminisce about your favorite campus spots and see the newest buildings. Space is limited, so register early. Bus leaves from the Omni Hotel on the Cary Street side. Shockoe Bottom Segway • 9:45 a.m.–12 p.m.
This tour is centralized in the
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Shockoe Bottom area. Among others, some of the sites seen on
50-Year Memorial Service • 9 a.m.
this tour are the Edgar Allen
Honoring deceased alumni from the classes of 1964
Poe Museum, the Holocaust
at Monumental Church. Meet the shuttle bus on
Museum, the site of the
the Cary Street side of the Omni Hotel at 8:30 a.m.
17th street train crash, the Richmond Slavery Reconciliation Statue (one of three statues on three sepa-
50-Year Grand Alumni Society Induction Brunch •
rate continents), the Triple Crossing (the only place in the
9:30 a.m.
world where three train tracks cross at the same point),
Honoring classes of 1964 with presentation of 50-year
Lumpkins Jail (a slave jail recently excavated, known as the
medallions. Cash bar available for Bloody Marys,
“Devil’s half-acre” and the site of extreme cruelty during the
mimosas and screwdrivers. Omni Hotel, Ballroom.
Civil War), the monument to Henry “Box” Brown and the 17th Street Farmers’ Market. Segways require riders to stand
Class of 2004 Brunch • 10 a.m.
while balancing on a two-wheeled machine for two hours
Home of Heather Greene and Tori Yamarik 2638 McRae Road, Richmond VA 23235-3033
(see photo). Leaves from the lobby of the Omni Hotel and includes a required 15-minute orientation.
Indicate the number attending and the total cost. Cost per ticket Number
Total Cost
Friday, April 11, 2014
Cost per ticket Number
Total Cost
Wine and Beer Tasting
$25
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River District Canal Cruise
$5
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Memory Sharing
n/c
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COMPLIMENTARY
Richmond Landmarks Segway tour
$30
x _____ =
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Church Hill Segway tour
$30
x _____ =
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Class of 1964 Dinner
n/c
x _____ =
COMPLIMENTARY
Pharmacy Awards Reception
n/c
x _____ =
COMPLIMENTARY
Class of 2004 Social
Cash Bar
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Class of 1989 Social
Cash Bar
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n/c
x _____ =
COMPLIMENTARY
Theatre VCU’s Arabian Nights
$20
x _____ =
Sunday, April 13, 2014 __________
Memorial Service for Classes of 1964
50-year Grand Alumni Society Induction Brunch (cash bar) Class of 1964 and prior plus guest
Saturday, April 12, 2014 Cross-Campus tour
n/c
x _____ =
COMPLIMENTARY
Shockoe Bottom Segway tour
$30
x _____ =
__________
Meet VCU Athletes Luncheon
$20
x _____ =
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Warren Weaver Lecture
$15
x _____ =
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R. Blackwell Smith Building Tours
n/c
x _____ =
COMPLIMENTARY
All other alumni attending
50-year brunch
Class of 2004 Brunch
n/c
x _____ =
COMPLIMENTARY
$30
x _____ =
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n/c
x _____ =
COMPLIMENTARY
Late fee for all registrations after 4/4/2014
$100 x 1
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Cross-campus Tour
Hotel Reservations
See how the campuses have changed via a motor
MCVAA has negotiated a group rate of $159 per night at the Omni Richmond Hotel** for Reunion Weekend. The Omni is located in downtown Richmond at the corner of 12th and Cary streets. Valet parking is available for $20 per night with unlimited ins and outs. Please contact the Omni Hotel at 804344-7000 or 800-843-6664 (1-800-THE-OMNI) and identify yourself as a Reunion attendee to reserve a room. Deadline for Omni reservations (at this reduced rate) is April 2. The hotel suggests making a reservation as soon as possible. Rates are subject to state and local taxes. All rates are for single or double occupancy. Special group rates are not available at the following hotels, but you can book your own reservations:
coach ride through the MCV and Monroe Park campuses. This fun bus tour gives you a chance to reminisce about your favorite campus spots and see the latest buildings. Space is limited, so register early. 9:30–11:30 a.m. Saturday, leaving from the Omni Hotel on the Cary Street side. River District Historic Canal Cruise Learn about Richmond’s fascinating history along the James River. Enjoy a great view of the city’s skyline during this hour-long cruise through the city’s canal system, which was established in 1785 and completed in 1840. The tour leaves at 3:30 p.m. Friday from Turning Basin at 14th and Dock streets, three short blocks from the Omni. This 40-minute cruise departs every hour from 12–7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 12–5 p.m. Sunday, should you wish to take it on your own time. Learn Something New … Interest Seminars Interested in expanding your knowledge about fine wines and beer or exploring Richmond’s rich history from a Segway? These fun seminars during the weekend broaden your horizons.
The Berkeley Hotel —1200 East Cary Street, 804-780-1300 The Crowne Plaza River District Hotel —555 E. Canal Street, 804-788-0900 The Richmond Marriott Hotel —500 East Broad Street, 800-228-9290 The Doubletree Richmond Hotel —301 West Franklin Street, 804-644-9871 The Jefferson Hotel —Franklin and Adams Streets, 800-424-8014 **Reunion Headquarters Hotel Reunion Reservation Deadline Reservations for all events are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Space for many activities is limited, so please register early! You must preregister for all weekend activities unless otherwise specified. (For example, the MCV Motors car show.) Checks should be made payable to the “MCV Alumni Association.” The registration deadline is April 4, 2014. After April 4, if space is still available, a $100 late registration fee will be charged per form. If you need to cancel your reservation, all fees minus $30 will be refunded if you submit your cancellation in writing by April 4. Registration packets should be picked up at the MCVAA registration desk at the Omni Hotel. See schedule for hours of operation.
Theatre VCU April 11 is opening night of Theatre VCU’s production of “Arabian Nights.” The show magically transports you to Shahrazad’s imaginary world of Ali Baba, Sindbad the Sailor, secret sorceresses, singing trees and wise-talking birds. Meet the bus at the Cary Street side of the Omni. (Other performances occur throughout the weekend if you wish to attend on your own. Call the box office at 804-828-6026.) Hospitality Suite If you are searching for a great central spot to meet your friends and classmates during the weekend, tell them to meet you in the MCVAA Hospitality Suite. The MCVAA is pleased to provide complimentary
If special accommodations are needed, please contact Diane Stout-Brown (BSW’80), senior director at 804-628-8015 in Richmond or 800MCV-7799 outside the Richmond area.
snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. You are welcome to bring your own alcoholic beverages. Suite is open 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Omni
Come Back … Register to attend the weekend or book your Omni room online at www. vcualumni.org/ mcvreunion.
Hotel, Room 321. Gifts The MCV Alumni Association carries a limited selection of items that feature the MCV Egyptian Building Seal. Please stop by the MCVAA Registration Desk at the top of the Grand Staircase at the Omni to see what is offered. Sunday Brunch with the MCV Foundation The MCV Foundation hosts the Class of 1964 and
Give Back … The generosity of our alumni is crucial for supporting student scholarships and other important initiatives. Join your classmates by donating to your Reunion class gift at www.vcualumni.org/mcvreunion/givenow.
retired faculty for Sunday’s brunch and induction ceremony. We thank the MCV Foundation for its generous support! Omni Hotel, Ballroom.
Parking is available to alumni in the “N” Deck (corner of Leigh and 10th streets).
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Complete this form and make your check payable to “MCV Alumni Association of VCU.”
Mail to: MCVAA Reunion 2014 P. O. Box 843042 Richmond, VA 23284-3042 or GO GREEN, and register online at: www.vcualumni.org/mcvreunion If paying by credit card:
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