Message from the Alumni Association President Join us for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend on November 14 and 15 and recapture all the fond memories of your Winthrop Experience! The schedule is packed with events, entertainment and celebrations that make for an unforgettable weekend. From class reunions, tailgating and sporting events, to all the food, fun and friends, every moment will be filled with Winthrop pride!
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Take a stroll down Scholars Walk and soak in the timeless beauty of our campus. Join us for lunch in historic McBryde Hall as we honor our Alumni Award recipients. Bring the whole family to tailgating before the men’s basketball game, and let your future Winthrop Eagles enjoy the Kids’ Zone while you enjoy music and reconnecting with old friends.
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The weekend holds something for everyone. Make plans today to join us for Homecoming and Reunion Weekend 2014. We can’t wait to have you back on campus! Garnet and Gold Forever!
Nancy A. Donnelly ’77 Alumni Association President
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Schedule of Events
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Friday, November 14 Garnet and Gold Friday
Wherever you are, unleash your Winthrop pride by wearing garnet and gold! All Day World Wide
First Look Friday
This event gives a glimpse of campus life for high school seniors. 9:30 a.m. Johnson Hall To register, contact 803/323-2191.
1-4 p.m. Tillman Hall Lobby
Trolley Tours
First Look Friday
Exhibit features a S.C. artist who considers race and gender through objects, space and photography. *Mature subject matter. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Rutledge Gallery, Rutledge Building
Exhibition Question Bridge: Black Males
1-5 p.m. Outside Tillman Hall
The White Horse Restaurant
Sorors Initiated Through Xi Beta
7 p.m. Third Floor, DiGiorgio Campus Center To register, contact sororsinitiatedthroughxibeta@hotmail.com.
Homecoming Comedy Show featuring Brandon Comedy Show T. Jackson featuring 7 p.m. Brandon T. Jackson
Byrnes AuditoCheck out the stand-up act of Brandon T. Jackson. Best known for his roles in the films rium For ticket information, “Fast & Furious” and “Big Momma’s House: Like Father, Like Son,” Brandon is a seasoned contact www.winthrop.edu/ comedian and actor. For ticket information, homecoming. contact www.winthrop.edu/homecoming. Friday, 7 p.m. Byrnes Auditorium
Exhibition Where Painting and Drawing Meet
An all-level student exhibition
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Reunion Check-In Classes of ’39, ’44, ’49, ’54, ’59, ’64, ’69, ’74, ’79
Winthrop Dance Theatre Concert
Enjoy an evening of dance works choreographed by faculty and guest artists. 8 p.m. Johnson Theatre For ticket information, call Homecoming Party 803/323-2287. Enjoy a DJ, food and cash bar with Homecoming fellow alumni, faculty, staff and students Party for the party of the weekend! 9 p.m. Friday, 9 p.m. Richardson Ballroom, Richardson Ballroom, DiGiorgio Campus DiGiorgio Campus Center Center
Memorabilia Do you have a high school senior? Display Don’t miss this opportunity to show off your alma mater! Sign up for First Look Friday 1-5 p.m. 206 Tillman Hall to get a glimpse of the Winthrop Experience. Attend a real class, eat lunch in the cafeteria and Sociology enjoy a campus tour. Cap off the day meeting with and students, faculty and admissions counselors. Anthropology To register, call 803/323-2191. Inaugural Friday, 9:30 a.m. Alumni Toast Johnson Hall 5-6:30 p.m.
Exhibition Michaela Pilar Brown
Video installation that explores what it means to be black and male in America. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery, Rutledge Building
explores relationship between painting and drawing. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Lewandowski Student Gallery, McLaurin Hall
Schedule subject to change. For an up-to-date schedule visit www.winthropalumni.com/homecoming
Saturday, November 15 Reunion Check-In Classes of ’39, ’44, ’49, ’54, ’59, ’64, ’69, ’74, ’79 8-10 a.m. Tillman Hall Lobby
Trolley Tours
8 a.m.-Noon Outside Tillman Hall
Memorabilia Display 8 a.m.-Noon 206 Tillman Hall
Exhibition Michaela Pilar Brown
Exhibit features a S.C. artist who considers race and gender through objects, space and photography. *Mature subject matter. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Rutledge Gallery, Rutledge Building
Exhibition Question Bridge: Black Males Video installation that explores what it means to be black and male in America. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery, Rutledge Building
Exhibition Where Painting and Drawing Meet
An all-level student exhibition explores relationship between painting and drawing. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Lewandowski Student Gallery, McLaurin Hall
College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Ceremony 9:30 a.m. 401 Withers/W.T.S. Building For information, contact 803/323-2160.
Climbing Wall
Bring your kids and challenge yourselves on our 36-foot climbing wall. 10 a.m.–Noon Lois Rhame West Health, Physical Education and Wellness Center
Alumni Awards Ceremony and Luncheon
Class Reunion Schedule Class of 1954 60th Reunion 6 p.m. Heritage Hall, Westminster Presbyterian Church
Class of 1959 55th Reunion 6 p.m. The Olde Stone House
11 a.m. Vera Gruber Batten Dining Room, McBryde Hall
6 p.m., Wine reception Vera Gruber Batten Dining Room 7 p.m., Dinner Tuttle Dining Room, The McBryde Hall Golden Girls
of 1964
Class of 1969
Open to members of the 45th Reunion Class of 1964 and their guests 6:30 p.m. The women from the Winthrop The Shack Class of 1964 celebrate their 50th reunion Class of 1974 in style with a wine reception and 40th Reunion reunion dinner. Glory! Planning is Friday, 6 p.m. underway! McBryde Hall For information, call Laura Little at 803/323-2145.
Alumni Awards Ceremony and Luncheon
Join us for lunch as we honor the Golden Girls of 1964 and our esteemed alumni award winners. Saturday, 11 a.m. McBryde Hall
Class of 1979 35th Reunion 7 p.m. The White Horse Restaurant
Kid Zone
11 a.m.–4 p.m. South Lawn, Winthrop Coliseum
Tailgate
Pitch a tent or spread out your blanket for music, food and fun! Stop by the alumni tent to enjoy a free Chick-Fil-A sandwich provided by Chick-Fil-A and the Winthrop Alumni Association. Head over to the Kids Zone for games, activities and bouncy houses provided by Baptist Campus Ministries. Saturday, Noon–4 p.m. South Lawn of the Coliseum
Tailgating
Noon 4 p.m. South Lawn, Coliseum
Mass Communication/ Integrated Marketing Communication Tailgating 1–4 p.m. Coliseum
Class of 1964 50th Reunion
Women’s Basketball vs. Gallaudet Bisons 1 p.m. Coliseum For ticket information, contact 803/323-2345.
Men’s Basketball vs. Pfeiffer Falcons
4 p.m. Coliseum For ticket information, contact 803/323-2345.
Winthrop Dance Theatre Concert
Enjoy an evening of dance works choreographed by faculty and guest artists. 8 p.m. Basketball Johnson Theatre It’s not Winthrop Homecoming For ticket information, call 803/323-2287 without basketball! This year, cheer your Eagles to victory at two basketball NPHC Step Show games on Saturday, November 15. The women take on the Gallaudet Bisons at 1 p.m. 8 p.m. Byrnes while the men look for their first win against Auditorium the Pfeiffer Falcons at 4 p.m. E-mail nphc@winthrop.edu for ticket Catch the Eagle spirit! information. Saturday, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Coliseum
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Schedule subject to change. For an up-to-date schedule visit www.winthropalumni.com/homecoming
Alumni Groups Sociology and Anthropology Inaugural Alumni Toast
Calling all sociology and anthropology alums! Stop by the White Horse Restaurant to reconnect with fellow alums and faculty. Appetizers and cash bar provided. Friday, 5-6:30 p.m. The White Horse Restaurant
Alumni Award Winners To recognize accomplished alumni achievement,Winthrop proudly presents the 2014 Alumni Award winners. Mary Mildred Sullivan Award
This award recognizes an alumna for selfless dedication of time, energy and talent in service to others. Linda Driggers Williams ’64 Rock Hill, South Carolina
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award This award recognizes an alumnus for selfless dedication of time, energy and talent in service to others.
Sorors Initiated Through Xi Beta
Reminisce with your sisters from Xi Beta! Kick-off the weekend with a check-in to catch up and learn all that is planned. Friday, 7 p.m. Third Floor, DiGiorgio Campus Center To register, contact sororsinitiatedthroughxibeta@hotmail.com.
Jimmie Williamson ’80 Cheraw, South Carolina
Alumni Professional Achievement Award
This award is presented to an alum who has made significant contributions to his/her professional field while exemplifying high moral and business ethics. Jeffrey Revels, ’93 Orlando, Florida
Alumni Distinguished Service Award
Mass Communication and Integrated Marketing Communication
Catch up with Mass Communication and Integrated Marketing Communication faculty and alums for snacks and networking in the tent at the tailgate. Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Coliseum To register online, visit winthropalumni.com/homecoming or call Laura Little at 803/323-2145.
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This award is presented to an alum who has made significant contributions to the quality of life in his/her community, to the development of overall values and morals within others, and shall be an outstanding citizen in his/her own right. Recipient shall be a dedicated alumna/us who supports the growth and development of Winthrop University through his/ her service to and/or support of programs and objectives established by the university. Gina Price White ’83 Chester, South Carolina
Outstanding Young Alumni Award This award is presented to an alum who is 35 or younger. The award shall recognize a former Winthrop student whose service to the university, service to the community and professional achievements have reflected positively on all alumni and the university. Chisa Johnson Putman ’03 Rock Hill, South Carolina
Hotels The following hotels have special rates for the weekend. Both hotels are in Rock Hill.
Hampton Inn 803/325-1100 Holiday Inn 803/323-1900
Get Connected Via New Online Alumni Community The Winthrop Alumni Association has launched a new, redesigned version of its website, MyWinthrop. Key features of the site include a cleaner and more attractive design and a more personalized user experience with enhanced search and navigation. We invite you to explore MyWinthrop, which offers several new ways for you to enhance your online experience: • Update your information online instantly • Reunite and network with classmates using the alumni directory • Manage your e-mail preferences
Stop By: The Winthrop Bookstore Homecoming and Reunion special Enjoy 20 percent off First Floor, DiGiorgio Campus Center Friday, 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Share your achievements by submitting class notes • Check for personalized news and upcoming events on your MyWinthrop page • View up to five years of personal giving history • Save time by registering online for upcoming events Check out the new design at www.winthropalumni. com and update your information today! If you have questions or require assistance, please contact the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at wualumni@winthrop.edu or call 800/578-6545.
Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Special thanks to our Homecoming and Reunion Weekend Sponsors
Pave the Way for the Future of Winthrop Now’s your chance to leave a permanent mark on Winthrop’s campus. Purchase a brick engraved
Connected for Life
with your name, and it will be added to Scholars Walk, the pedestrian walkway in the heart of campus. Bricks also may be purchased in honor or in memory of a classmate, professor or friend. All proceeds benefit the Winthrop Fund, which provides money for student scholarships, faculty awards and the Winthrop Alumni Association. Visit www.winthropalumni.com/brick or call 803/323-2150 for more info.
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Visit us on Friday, November 14 in the lobby of Tillman Hall from Noon to 5 p.m.
2014 Winthrop Reunion Weekend REGISTRATION FORM ATTENDEE INFORMATION Please print your name and information clearly in the space provided below. First name___________________________________ Middle name__________________________ Last name___________________________________ Maiden name___________________________________________________________________________ Winthrop class year_____________________ Print your name as it should appear on your name tag___________________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________ City______________________________ State_______________ ZIP code___________________ Home phone_________________________________________ Mobile phone_____________________________________________________________ Preferred e-mail________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Employer_____________________________________________________________________ Job title_________________________________________ Employer address_________________________________________ City_____________________________________________ State_______________
Cut along dotted line, letter fold and place into an envelope along with remittance.
Employer ZIP code___________________________________________________ Work phone______________________________________________
GUEST INFORMATION Please print the name of your spouse and/or guests clearly below. First name________________________________ Maiden name_______________________________ Last name________________________________ City_____________________________________________ State_____________________ Winthrop class year (if applicable)____________________
First name________________________________ Maiden name_______________________________ Last name________________________________ City_____________________________________________ State_____________________ Winthrop class year (if applicable)____________________
EVENT REGISTRATION
PAYMENT OPTIONS
Number Attending Class of 1964 50th Reunion PRICE 50th reunion weekend package $50 per person __________ Class of 1964 dinner guest $30 per person __________ Luncheon Guest $15 per person __________ Mini-Tatler only-I cannot attend $15 per book __________ Add a gift for the 1964 Scholarship Fund 50th reunion package includes the Awards Luncheon, class photo, 50th class reception and dinner, charm, souvenir gifts, and a copy of the Mini-Tatler. See class letter for details. Class Reunion Packages Reunion weekend package for ’39, ’44, ’49, ’54, ’59, ’69, ’74, ’79. $30 per person __________ Reunion weekend package includes the Alumni Awards Luncheon, class photo, and souvenir gifts, but excludes class parties. See class letter for details.
Add a gift for the Winthrop Fund
Visa
MasterCard
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American Express
Card #
Security Code
= __________
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$15 per person __________ = __________
TOTAL
Check enclosed (payable to Winthrop Alumni Association) Please bill my credit card:
Expiration Date
$15 per person __________ = __________
Luncheon Guest
Saturday, November 15 Alumni Awards Ceremony and Luncheon
Subtotal = __________ = __________ = __________ = __________ __________
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You may also register online at:
www.winthropalumni.com/homecoming
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__________________________________________________________ Cardholder billing address ______________________________________________________ Cardholder signature and date
Please return form and payment by October 1, 2014. Mail: Winthrop University Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center 206 Tillman Hall Rock Hill, SC 29733 Please contact the Morgan-Holcombe Alumni Center at 800/578-6545 or wualumni@winthrop.edu if you require accommodations for disability needs or if you have food allergies or other dietary restrictions.
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