UF Homecoming 2018 Mailer

You’re Invited!

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We all have stories that define our lives. If you’re reading this, you probably have an Oiler story to tell.

This year’s Homecoming & Family Weekend is about celebrating Where Your Story Began with Findlay. We’d like to welcome you back to campus for a weekend full of events sure to strike Oiler spirit!

Are you an alumna/us and the parent of a current Findlay student?

If you’re a graduate of Findlay and the parent of a current UF student, thank you for continuing the Findlay legacy! You’ll receive both our alumni brochure and our parent brochure. Please note that you only need to submit one registration form.

To register, visit www.findlay.edu/ homecoming, call 419-434-4516, or return the registration card in this booklet with payment.

Share your tweets & posts with #oilerhomecoming #oilerstories

Happy 50 Years to Shafer Library In honor of Shafer Library’s golden anniversary, we’re putting a call out for Findlay College/University of Findlay memorabilia. If you have memorabilia you’d like to donate to University Archives during Homecoming & Family Weekend, please contact University Librarian, Andrew Whitis, at 419-434-5735 or whitis@findlay.edu.

Bonfire

Davis Street Buildi

Center for Student Life & College of Business Brewer Center for Health Sciences (BCHS)

UF Village

UF Haven

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Koehler Fitness & Recreation Complex

Koehler Intramural Field

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Bare

Fox

Myers

Brewer/ Frost Cory St. Mall

Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion (GFAP) Egner Center for the Performing Arts

Deming Residence Hall

College First Church of God

Croy Physical Education Center

Old Main

Alumni Memorial Union (AMU)

Henderson Dining Hall

Carrothers Home of the President

Lovett Hall

Shafer Library

Wolfe Center for Alumni, Parents & Friends​​​​​​​​​​​​

Winebrenner Theological Seminary (WTS)

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Schedule of Events T H U R S D A Y, O C T. 4 , 2 0 1 8

College of Education Alumni Speaker, Brent Wise ‘04 7 - 8 p.m.

Ritz Auditorium, Old Main

This presentation is sponsored by the College of Education and features Brent Wise ‘04, Director of Technology and Strategic Initiatives, Mariemont City Schools. Brent will share where his story began and what innovative practices he is implementing at the K-12 level. This event is free and open to all COE alumni and current students.

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Upcycle Your Style - Shirt to Bag Noon - 2 p.m.

Center for Student Life and College of Business, Marathon Patio

UF’s Findlay Green Campus Initiative (FGCI) and the Green Student Club will show you how to take your favorite old T-shirt or sweatshirt and transform it into a reusable bag.

Bring your favorite old UF/Findlay College shirt and be entered to win a prize! No cost or registration required.

50th Reunion of the Class of 1968 (alumni only) University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum, Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion

Members of the Class of 1968 and their guests are invited to a special reunion gathering.

4 - 5 p.m.

5 p.m.

5:45 p.m.

6 p.m.

6:30 - 8 p.m.

Guided Campus Tour (meet at Mazza Museum to depart for tour) Shafer Library 50th Anniversary Celebration (including Class of 1968 picture) (If you aren’t joining us for the campus tour, meet at Shafer Library) Mazza Museum Tour Class of 1968 50th Reunion Check-In and Social Hour Class of 1968 50th Reunion Dinner

$25 per person. *Registration is required.

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Shafer Library 50th Anniversary Celebration 3 - 6 p.m.

Shafer Library

Tour Shafer Library and get nostalgic with Findlay College/University of Findlay archives.

AKO/Alpha Sigma Phi Reunion Kickback (alumni only) 5:30 - 7 p.m.

Drury Inn, 820 W. Trenton Ave., Findlay, OH

Join us in reuniting the AKO/Alpha Sigs’ spirit! Snacks and drinks for registered hotel guests.

4th Annual College of Pharmacy Pharmal (alumni only) 7 - 11 p.m.

Hilton Garden Inn, 1050 Interstate Drive West, Findlay, OH

An evening of fellowship and fun including dancing, hors d’oeuvres, photo booth and cash bar. Business cocktail attire requested. $20 per person. $15 for UF students. *Registration is required.

Bonfire 7:30 - 8:45 p.m.

West of 300 Davis Street

Come out and show your Oiler spirit for our Homecoming Bonfire prior to the fireworks display.

Fireworks 9:15 p.m. countdown Davis Street Parking Lot

Continue the homecoming celebration with the 11th annual homecoming fireworks display!

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Homecoming 5k Run/Walk American Academy of Student Pharmacists

8 a.m. (Registration begins at 7:15 a.m.)

Alumni Memorial Union Fees: 5K Run/Walk $20; UF student with valid ID $10, if postmarked by Sept. 12.

Entries are non-refundable (includes a T-shirt). All 5K Run/Walk entries received after Sept. 12 are $25 and not guaranteed a T-shirt. *Registration is required.

University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum Open Hours 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion

University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum is the most diverse collection of original artwork by children’s book illustrators in the world. You’re welcome to tour the Museum during this time.

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Alumni Association Annual Awards Breakfast (alumni only) 9 a.m.

Winebrenner Theological Seminary

Enjoy breakfast with alumni from all over the nation while congratulating the 2018 Distinguished Alumni, and recipients of the Old Main Award, the Gold Medallion, the Arch Award, the Honorary Alumni Award, the Class of 1968 for their Golden Anniversary (50 years); Class of 1978 (40 years); and Class of 1993 (25 years). The Alumni Board of Governors has approved to renew the following members for a second three-year term: Liz Ditto ’18, Margaret Wetzler ‘92, DeMya Wimberly ‘94. $10 per person; $5 ages 6-12; no cost ages 5 and under; no cost to Heritage Club (Findlay College graduates 1968 and before) *Registration is required

DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AND AWARD RECIPIENTS

Distinguished Alumnus JR Haley ‘81

Distinguished Alumna Jennifer Smith DVM ‘91

Distinguished Alumnus Edward Brandt ‘81

Distinguished Alumna Barbara Hibschman ‘66

Arch Award Linda Peck, DVM

Old Main Award Lauran Glover ‘11

Gold Medallion The late Robert Ewald

Honorary Alumni Award Don Manley

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Oiler Family Brunch (families of current UF students only) 10 - 11:15 a.m.

Alumni Memorial Union, Multi-Purpose Room

The Parents Executive Council invites students, parents, grandparents and family members of current students to an Oiler Family Brunch. Featured speakers will be President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., a member of the Parents Executive Council, and the president of the senior class. $10 per person, UF student on meal plan - free with UF ID, $5 ages 6-12, Free - 5 and under *Registration is required.

Posthumous Past Vice President Recognition 11 a.m.

Hon. Jo Ann Davidson Student Leadership Development Suite, Center for Student Life & College of Business

Please join us for a plaque dedication to honor the years of service of past Vice President for Student Services from 1969 to 2000, Frank Schultz. Through his leadership, Findlay students were provided innumerable opportunities to fully develop as a whole person outside of the classroom. Housing/Residence Life, Student Activities/Greek Life, Professional Experience Programs, Career Planning and Placement, Campus Ministries and Minority Student Services all developed and prospered under his leadership.

Oiler Bash – “Down on the Farm” Noon - 2 p.m.

Dr. C. Richard Beckett Animal Science Building/Western Equestrian Farm, 14700 US-68, Findlay, OH

Join us for the Oiler Bash! There’s something everyone can enjoy, from face painting, pony rides, pumpkin painting, train rides, inflatables, photo booth, games and food. You can also visit the animals in the Dr. C. Richard Beckett Animal Science Building and watch our Western Equestrian students perform ranch horse demonstrations. *Registration is required.

10th Annual Marching Band and Oiler Brass Reunion (alumni only) 12:30 p.m.

Donnell Stadium

Please wear jeans and tennis shoes. You will be given a MOB T-shirt. All band instruments are welcome. You will rehearse with the Oiler Brass and perform with the band at halftime and in the stands. Bring your instrument or contact Kelley Hutton at huttonk@ findlay.edu to reserve one.

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40th Reunion of the Class of 1978 (alumni only) 1 p.m.

Carrothers Home of the President

Members of the Class of 1978 and their guests are invited to this special reunion gathering at the home of UF President Katherine Fell, Ph.D. A tailgate-style lunch buffet and your ticket to the football game will be available. $20 per person. *Registration is required.

Findlay Oilers vs. Hillsdale Chargers 3 p.m.

Donnell Stadium

Our 2018 Homecoming Court will be announced along with honoring the 2018 Distinguished Alumni and Award Recipients.

Tickets: General Admission $5, 5 and under/65-older: Free Admission All tickets available at the gate the day of the football game.

25th Reunion of the Class of 1993 (alumni only) 6:30 p.m.

University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum, Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion

Celebrate your Oiler pride and reconnect with ‘93 Oiler alumni over a nostaligic buffetstyle dinner with food from Wilson’s Sandwich Shop, Jac n’ Dos Pizza and Dietsch Brothers. Cost also includes soft drinks, beer and wine. $20 per person. *Registration is required.

80’s Reunion (alumni only) 8 - 11 p.m.

Alexandria’s Gastropub, Brunswick Room, 132 E. Crawford St., Findlay, OH

Celebrate a reunion of the decade! Reconnect and celebrate with other Oiler alumni from 1980 to 1989. Appetizers and a cash bar available. $25 per person. Your $25 fee includes a suggested tax-deductible donation of $10 for the Findlay Forward Scholarship Initiative. *Registration is required. #oilerhomecoming | 11

Generation Orange (GO!) Mixer (alumni only) Young Alumni Chapter - ages 35 years and under

8 - 10 p.m.

Findlay Brewing Company, 213 E. Crawford St., Findlay, OH

All young alumni, ages 35 years and under, are invited to celebrate your Oiler pride and reconnect with other Oiler alumni. Appetizers and cash bar. $15 per person. Your $15 fee includes a suggested tax-deductible donation of $5 for the Findlay Forward Scholarship Initiative. *Registration is required.

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4th Annual ESOH Alumni Golf Scramble 9 a.m.

Red Hawk Run 18441 E. US Route 224, Findlay, OH

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) student section will host alumni from the Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Management Program for a golf scramble including mulligans, contests and more. Guests receive a barbeque lunch and two complimentary drink tickets. $45 per player Register online only at www.findlay.edu/ESOH-Alumni-Golf-Scramble. Contact ESOHAlumni@ findlay.edu with questions

Homecoming & Family Weekend Worship Service 10 a.m.

Winebrenner Theological Seminary University of Findlay Campus Ministry & College First Church of God

Students past and present, parents, donors and friends are invited to a special time of worship to celebrate our faith heritage and God’s hand of blessing through the years.

Mazza Museum Funday Sunday - “Where Your Story Begins” 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum, Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion

Funday Sunday is a theme-based event offered through UF’s Mazza Museum that is fun for the entire family! Activities include storytelling, art stations, music, refreshments, shopping and special guests. This weekend’s theme, “Where Your Story Begins,” will immerse kids in a mini college visit and allow them to experience the different departments on campus and what they have to offer. Over 16 stations will be available for the kids to experience as well as the University of Findlay’s Planetarium.

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Registration

Event Time Number Price Per Attending Person

Total Cost

F R I D A Y, O C T. 5 50th Reunion of the Class of 1968

4 - 8 p.m.

$25

AKO/Alpha Sigma Phi Reunion Kickback

5:30 - 7 p.m.

Free

4th Annual College of Pharmacy Pharmal

7 - 11 p.m.

$20 $15 current students

S AT U R D A Y, O C T. 6 Homecoming 5k Run/Walk

8 a.m.

Register on the back of this form or online at www.findlay.edu/5k

Alumni Association Annual Awards Breakfast

9 a.m.

$10 $5 ages 6-12

Free for ages 5 and under and Heritage Club (Findlay College graduates 1968 and before)

Oiler Family Brunch (Families of current UF students only)

10 - 11:15 a.m.

$10 $5 ages 6-12

Free for ages 5 and under and UF student with valid UF ID.

Oiler Bash

Noon - 2 p.m.

Free

40th Reunion of the Class of 1978

1 p.m.

$20

Findlay Oilers vs. Hillsdale Chargers

3 p.m.

25th Reunion of the Class of 1993

6:30 p.m.

$20

80’s Reunion

8 - 11 p.m.

$25

Generation Orange (GO!) Mixer

8 - 10 p.m.

$15

Tickets available at the gate the day of the football game.

T O TA L Please register by Friday, Sept. 28, 2018 by completing both sides of the registration form and send it in the attached envelope along with your check, money order or credit card number or register online at www.findlay.edu/homecoming. #oilerhomecoming | 13

Registration Homecoming & Family Weekend Name(s) ___________________________________________________________________________ Class Year(s) and College/major (if alumnus/ alumna)_____________________________________ Maiden/Graduation Name ___________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________ State __________ ZIP___________________ Phone ________________________ Email Address________________________________________ Payment type:

Check

Credit Card

Credit Card: VISA / MC / American Express / Discover

Security Code ____________________

Expiration_______________________ Card # _____________________________________________ Signature___________________________________________________________________________ This form grants permission for a person’s appearance in photos or recorded video to be used by the University of Findlay for its print, electronic, or video communications. Parental consent is required for minors (those under the age of 18), unless there is prior consent through release from their school or camp. Please note that signed photo release forms are not needed when subjects are in “public” events or places, such as outdoor campus locations.

I hereby grant to University of Findlay all rights to any photographs, video and/or audio recordings taken of me at UF, and permission to interview me and/or use my likeness in photograph(s)/video in any and all of its publications and in any and all other media, whether now known or hereafter existing, controlled by University of Findlay, in perpetuity, and for other use by University of Findlay. I will make no monetary or other claim against University of Findlay for the use of the interview and/or the photograph(s)/video.

5K Run/Walk Registration Form 5K Run/Walk $20; UF student with valid ID $10, if postmarked by Sept. 12. Entries are nonrefundable (includes a T-shirt). All 5K Run/Walk entries received after Sept. 12 are $25 and not guaranteed a T-shirt.

Birthdate _____________________ Payment type:

Check

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Shirt: S M L XL XXL (circle one)

Credit Card

Credit Card: VISA / MC / American Express / Discover

Security Code__________________

Expiration_____________________ Card #_______________________________________________ Signature___________________________________________________________________________ Name

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Address ___________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________ State __________ ZIP___________________ Phone ________________________ Email Address ________________________________________ I hereby for myself or my executors in consideration of this entry, waive for myself and my heirs any and all claims for damages against the sponsors, their representatives and all race officials, for all claims of injury growing out of participation in this event. I attest and verify that I am physically fit to participate and am aware of the possible hazards of running in this event.

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Visit www.findlay.edu/homecoming for continued updates/changes to events.

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