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It’s Your Reunion! Dear Bearcat, It’s almost that time of year when we get to return to campus to reconnect with old friends and the university itself. The Alumni Board of Directors and I are delighted to invite you back to Willamette for your class reunion this June. The weekend kicks off Thursday with a panel discussion on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency and then picks up Friday with a Greek Life reception, a session about research that tested the Big Bang Theory, a Waller Hall archival exhibit and more. Friday evening programs include the Bearcat Happy Hour, followed by the Alumni Awards Presentation and Dinner and a summer concert. Matt Benjamin ’02, MBA’05 President Alumni Board of Directors
Saturday is filled with various events showcasing Willamette’s amazing programs and people, ending with the Saturday Night Experience under the Bearcat Tent on the Quad. Attending that big tent party last year reminded me how much fun it is to see so many familiar faces and catch up on important relationships. Of course, the highlight of the weekend will be your Class Reunion Dinner. Come early for the All-Class Reception and stay late for the Winning Hand Casino, Celebration and Dance.
These events present an opportunity to connect with Willamette friends, relive college memories and get a firsthand look at what is happening on campus today.”
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These events present an opportunity to connect with Willamette friends, relive college memories and get a firsthand look at what is happening on campus today. Join us to celebrate your Willamette connections and share all that you have experienced since you walked across the commencement stage. I look forward to seeing you this June! Go Bearcats!
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Thursday, June 6 Schedule subject to change. Complete list of locations will be provided in final program available at check-in.
6 – 8:30 p.m. Blockchain & Cryptocurrency 2.0: The Revolution Continues After a successful introductory event last November, join Willamette alumni as we continue to uncover the pros, cons and questions around blockchain technology and emerging digital currencies from a variety of angles. Featured content experts — including Coinme executives Neil Bergquist ’09, MBA’10 and Nathan Love ’05, MBA’06 — will be there to guide meaningful conversation around opportunities and concerns surrounding these emerging technologies that may significantly affect the way we live, work, interact and thrive in society. Join alumni for a networking hour with hors d’oeuvres and beverages before the session begins.
6 p.m. Class of 1969 Talk & Cocktails ’69 Kick off the 50th Reunion with a cocktail party at the home of Keith ’69 and Madge Bauer ’69. You won’t want to miss this welcome party! Come early at 4:30 to join classmates in the garden for a timely and rousing discussion about separating the art from the artist.
Friday, June 7 11 a.m. – Noon Large-Scale Flows of Galaxies as a Test of the Big Bang Rick Watkins, Professor of Physics Professor Watkins and a senior physics major will present on their research using data on the motions of galaxies to test the Big Bang model of the origins of the Universe. They will start by giving an overview of the history of the Universe and explain why large scale flows of galaxies carry information about the distant past. They will then discuss their results and the associated implications. Noon – 1 p.m. Noon Basketball The Noon Ball tradition is still running strong. Join familiar players, students, faculty, staff, coaches and local community members for a fun pick-up game. You may have played with Nathan Sivers Boyce, Tony Hoobler,
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Nate Coston, Dave Griffith, Eric Tweed JD’14, Brian “Bub” Lathen JD’04 and Eric Lassahn, who still regularly frequent the Cone Gym between 11:30 and 1:30 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Come hit the hardwood for this special reunion edition of Noon Ball! Noon – 2 p.m. Rediscover Salem Lunch Take a leisurely stroll downtown (where the food scene has blossomed in recent years) for lunch at one of Salem’s many outstanding eateries. 1 – 2 p.m. What I Learned in Prison Melissa Buis Michaux, Professor of Politics, Policy, Law and Ethics Professor Michaux visited a prison because she wanted to teach a class on mass incarceration and thought she should have firsthand knowledge. What she found changed her thoughts, not only about criminal justice and prison policy, but also about the fundamentals of teaching, learning and the nature of the human condition itself. It is not that everything Michaux knew about prison was wrong. Instead, she says, “My knowledge of human possibility was just so limited.” Join Professor Michaux for a thoughtful conversation about what she learned in prison.
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2 – 3 p.m. Hallie Ford Museum of Art Tour Oregon’s third largest art museum celebrates the creativity of the human spirit as reflected in the art of different cultures, places and times.
3 – 4 p.m. Greek Life Reception Join alumni, current students and staff for a casual gathering that will provide an update on how Willamette is supporting Greek life on campus while allowing you to reconnect with Greek brothers and sisters, classmates and friends.
4 – 5 p.m. Program for Urban & Regional Government Reunion Join fellow classmates and faculty from the Program for Urban and Regional Government (PURG) and engage in a discussion of the program’s impact — past and present. 4 – 5 p.m. Waller Hall Archival Exhibit Enjoy dessert in the president’s office while you view a historical exhibit of Waller Hall.
4:30 – 8 p.m. International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition & Reunion Don Negri, Professor of Economics Join Professor Negri, former teammates and other alumni who participated in the Business Simulation classes for a time to reconnect and reminisce about the program since its inception in 1966. An evening of fun is planned along with a few rounds of the game. Reception
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2 – 3 p.m. Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance (TJQMBB) Peter Harmer, Professor of Exercise and Health Science Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance, a specialized exercise program, has been shown to be particularly effective. This talk will discuss falling in older adults and examine the success of TJQMBB, both from a research perspective and as applied in the community.
3 – 4 p.m. Making Black Life Matter on a Historically White Campus Emily Drew, Associate Professor of Sociology In her most recent work, Professor Drew analyzes anti-racist pedagogical practices while teaching “Black Lives Matter.” She argues that studying and engaging in a movement taking place in real-time facilitates — perhaps necessitates — legitimizing activists’ knowledge, generating conflict in the classroom and breaking through the veil of post-raciality in the classroom and beyond. She analyzes the challenges and contradictions of student-generated intervention projects, in which the goal was to make black life matter on campus.
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1 – 2 p.m. Campus Walking Tour Visit familiar spots and see the many new and exciting spaces on campus during a tour led by an Office of Admission student tour guide.
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5 – 6:30 p.m. Bearcat Happy Hour Connect with your classmates, fellow alumni and members of the Alumni Board of Directors at an event filled with fabulous fare, beer, wine and fun.
6:30 p.m. College of Law Class of 1969 50th Reunion Reception The Grand Hotel The Law Class of 1969 will kick off their 50th reunion with classmates at a hosted reception. 7 – 9 p.m. Alumni Awards Presentation & Dinner Enjoy dinner and a time to honor alumni receiving the Sparks Medallion, Distinguished Alumni Citations and the Young Alumni Leadership Award for 2019. Learn more about the recipients on pages 12-15. 6
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Friday Night
8 – 11:30 p.m. Summer Concert on the Quad Join alumni of all ages for an evening concert with The Junebugs, a high-energy pop/rock trio with Pacific Northwest folksy goodness. Their genre-bending sound and bright, cheery melodies will provide a fun, yet relaxing, backdrop for the evening. 9 – 11 p.m. ’69 Class of 1969 Hospitality Suite Visit with classmates and unwind at The Grand Hotel.
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Schedule subject to change. Complete list of locations will be provided in final program available at check-in.
10 a.m. – Noon Tennis Mix-In Come enjoy playing a couple of matches with a variety of partners and opponents, including former teammates, Coach Bryce Parmelly and former coach Russ Beaton ’60.
11 a.m. – Noon Campus Walking Tour Visit familiar spots and see the many new and exciting spaces on campus on a tour led by an Office of Admission student tour guide. 11 a.m. – Noon Hallie Ford Museum of Art Tour Oregon’s third largest art museum celebrates the creativity of the human spirit as reflected in the art of different cultures, places and times. 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. All-Class Lunch Celebrate 30 years of Lu`au at Willamette with a Hawaiian-themed lunch in Goudy Commons.
1 – 2 p.m. Cultivating the Next Crop of STEM All-Stars at WU Sarah Kirk, Professor of Chemistry Allison Fisher, Associate Professor of Chemistry Willamette received significant funding from
1 – 2 p.m. Lessons from the Border Crisis Warren Binford, Professor of Law Professor Binford recently spent time at the Texas-Mexico border interviewing detained immigrant children and families. While she won’t soon forget the crisis she witnessed or her experience in the midst of it, Professor Binford came away from that experience with observations she’s now compelled to share. 2 – 4 p.m. Alumni Music Jam Bring your guitars! The class of 2014 had a great idea: let’s get a bunch of alumni back to rock out together. Join fellow Bearcats to play some organic tunes, or just come by and listen to an informal jam session. Instruments will be available (keyboard, bass, drums) for those who want to make some music together.
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10 – 11:30 a.m. Conversation & Reception with President Steve Thorsett Join Willamette’s 25th president, Steve Thorsett, for a conversation about the current and future state of the university. The conversation will be followed by a reception.
Noon – 2 p.m. Tennis Alumni Lunch Meet & Greet Enjoy lunch with current and former coaches, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Rob Passage and alumni from Willamette’s tennis programs as they gather to share stories and talk about the current state of our athletic programs.
the National Science Foundation to offer scholarships and pilot a cohort of students interested in STEM fields. Professors Kirk and Fisher are excited to share the results from the first year of this five-year grant, which has been a great success as they welcomed in a class of 25 amazing students. Special aspects of the program have included living-learning communities, co-enrollment in first-year courses, embedded tutors, career advising and mentoring networks.
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2 – 3 p.m. Compassion in the Public Sphere Wendy Peterson Boring ’84, Associate Professor of History; David Gutterman, Professor of Politics, Policy, Law and Ethics The basic premise is to explore spaces of compassion: how are they designed and cultivated and how do they work? Professors Boring and Gutterman are interested in spaces liberated from the harshness of surveillance, marked not by humiliation, but by possibility — spaces that might offer, a new sense of what it means to be sacred. The goal is to explore places of healing — political and interpersonal — in a time so commonly defined by disease, illness and shame. 2 – 3:30 p.m. Campus Golf , Ultimate Frisbee & Volleyball For many years, students have played golf (with a tennis ball), Ultimate Frisbee and volleyball on the Quad. Join your classmates and fellow Bearcats for a round of one or all. Sponsored by Campus Recreation. 2:30 – 3 p.m. College of Law Tour Tour the law school and learn about the history of the building and its current use. Then, stick around for a meet and greet with Dean Curtis Bridgeman at 3 p.m. 8
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2:30 – 4 p.m. The Evolution of Willamette’s Architectural & Natural Landscape Curious to know how Willamette’s campus evolved from a single building in a field to the beautiful setting we appreciate today? Come hear public historian Dr. William F. Willingham ’66 share information gathered while researching Willamette’s architectural and natural landscape for his forthcoming book on the subject. Followed by a tour led by Dr. Willingham. 3 – 5 p.m. College of Law Meet & Greet Join law alumni and faculty for a meet and greet and update from Dean Curtis Bridgeman. 3 – 4 p.m. Sparks Open House Hear an update from Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Rob Passage, meet Bearcat coaches and tour the facility.
3 – 4 p.m. Willamette Academy: Where Are We Now? Willamette Academy serves 150 8th - 12th grade students from historically underrepresented communities in the Salem-Keizer School District through mentoring, tutoring, monthly Saturday sessions, family programming, campus workshops and a summer program. Join us for an update from academy alumna and Program Director Delia OlmosGarcía ’14 and a panel discussion from current and former students about the program’s impact on their lives and their paths to college. 3 – 4 p.m. Alumni Survey Results If you missed our “Bearcats on the Road” program, this is your opportunity to see what we learned from our comprehensive Alumni Survey. Data was collected throughout the month of February and we received thousands of responses from alumni across all three schools. Come to see the results as we reveal the plans we’re making, as informed by the results of this successful survey. 4 – 5 p.m. Walking Tour: Willamette’s Architectural History Enjoy a campus tour highlighting Willamette’s architecture led by Dr. William F. Willingham ’66.
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Registration required 5 – 7 p.m. All-Class Social The evening celebration begins with a cocktail, hors d’oeuvres and time to mingle with fellow Bearcats.
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5:30 p.m. 50th Reunion Class Photo Join your classmates in capturing this special milestone!
6 – 7 p.m. 50th Reunion Reception Reunite with your classmates at this special VIP reception. Start your evening with a glass of wine, beer or other beverage, hors d’oeuvres and time to mingle. 7 – 9 p.m. 50th Reunion Dinner & Program Enjoy a lovely meal and a special program highlighting the stories and achievements of your class, all planned by the Class of 1969 Reunion Committee.
8:30 p.m. – Midnight Winning Hand Casino, Celebration & Dance Keep the good times rolling under the Bearcat Tent! Continue to catch up with friends and enjoy music, dancing, fun photo opportunities, gaming tables, classic arcade games and prizes. Beer, wine, soft drinks and late-night snacks will be served.
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7 – 9 p.m. Reunion Dinners Catch up with classmates and enjoy great food and special programs that highlight your class stories and achievements, all planned by your reunion committee. Individual reunion class photos will be taken during this time.
’59 and ’6� Reunion Dinners Join friends from the class of 1959/1964 to celebrate, reminisce and catch up on years of life, family and career experiences. With a lovely dinner and class photo, the evening with help the entire class commemorate a truly special milestone.
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The Saturday Night Experience
7 – 9 p.m. College of Law Class of 1969 50th Reunion Dinner Join classmates for dinner to celebrate your 50th reunion and reminisce about your time at Willamette College of Law.
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Sunday, June 9 Schedule subject to change. Complete list of locations will be provided in final program available at check-in.
9 – 10 a.m. All-Class Memorial Service Gather with fellow alumni for a time of remembrance to pay respects to members of our community who have passed on, with a special tribute to those in a reunion year.
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10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Half Century Club Brunch & Class of 1969 Welcome Celebrate members of the Half Century Club and honor the Class of 1969 during a served brunch. Club members will welcome the Class of 1969 as they present themselves for induction into club ranks. Then, visit with President Steve Thorsett and Carol Long, provost and senior vice president, to learn about the Willamette of today.
1 – 2 p.m. Buzz Yocom Portrait Dedication Join alumni, faculty, staff, family and friends for the official dedication of a memorial portrait of Richard “Buzz” Yocom ’49 in recognition of his commitment and loyal service to Willamette University.
Sketch of portrait provided by the artist, Dean M. Larson ’80.
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1 – 4 p.m. Willamette Valley Wine Tour Enjoy touring the stunning wine country adjacent to Salem with visits to three wineries in the Eola-Amity Hills. Transportation and snacks provided.
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1:30 – 4 p.m. Zena Tour Take a guided tour of 305 acres of ecologically diverse and historically significant land owned by Willamette and managed by WU’s Sustainability Institute. Space is limited.
Noon Illahe Hills Country Club Join your fellow Bearcats for a fun day of golf in celebration of Willamette Athletics, including prizes, spectacular raffle items and extraordinary food. We are excited to bring the long-standing tradition of FORE Willamette back home to Salem and Illahe Hills Country Club for a second year. This event offers the opportunity to catch up with friends, meet new ones and have a great time celebrating Bearcat Athletics. Learn more online at: wubearcats.com/fore ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2019
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2 – 3 p.m. Native bees at Zena & Prairie Restoration Briana Lindh, Continuing Instructor of Biology; Associate Director, Sustainability Institute Lindh studies native bee communities along a continuum from the urban Willamette campus to rural prairie restoration sites, including Zena. She and her students are researching whether native bees will use non-native plants when they occur as ornamentals in gardens or as weeds in farms or restoration sites. Learn about the work Lindh and her students do to determine which bees are associated with restored prairies, farms and urban areas.
2019 Alumni Award Honorees The 2019 Alumni Awards will be presented during a ceremony and dinner on Friday evening of Alumni Reunion Weekend.
LESTLE J. SPARKS MEDALLION The Sparks Medallion recognizes graduates whose lifetime loyalty and service to Willamette reflect the ideals of one of the university’s most devoted alumni, Lestle J. Sparks, Class of 1919.
Mike Bennett ’70 Mike Bennett retired from WU in June, 2018 after working in Advancement for his alma mater for more than 31 years. Active in intercollegiate sports (soccer and golf) and in the life of the Beta house (house president), Mike graduated with a psychology degree, married fellow Bearcat Darilyn Raschio ’71, 12
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and pursued graduate studies at NYU. While living in New York City, Mike became part of a federal court-appointed team whose charge was planning the deinstitutionalisation of residential living and day-programming services for thousands of developmentally disabled residents of institutions in New York and Pennsylvania. After a decade back east, Mike, Darilyn, and their daughter, Erin, moved back to Oregon, living in Eugene. While working as a stockbroker there, long-time WU administrator, Jerry Whipple, approached Mike with the idea of coming to work at Willamette. In January 1987, Mike became the Director of Planned Giving and Major Gifts at Willamette. For more than three decades, Mike had the pleasure of meeting thousands of WU alums and friends while raising hundreds of major gifts for the university, including 12 years working with Dean Symeon Symeonides at the College of Law.
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The Distinguished Alumni Citation recognizes Willamette graduates who, in professional achievement and service to their communities, represent the university in an exemplary manner by embodying its highest ideals as exemplified in its motto “Not unto ourselves alone are we born.”
Madge Baughman followed her brother, Burr ’64, to Willamette. A member of Pi Beta Phi, she graduated with a degree in political science and married
as president of the Children’s Theatre Foundation of America. Madge was also a founding board member of Fairmount Hill Community Foundation, a local nonprofit providing small targeted acts of charity, such as paying DACA fees for South Salem High School students. Last fall, Madge and Keith received the Oregon Artists Series Foundation Award for Arts Activism.
Nikolas Caoile ’00 Dr. Nikolas Caoile is a conductor, pianist and music educator. Currently, he is music director and conductor of the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra,
director of orchestras at Central Washington University and the music director designate of Lake Union Civic Orchestra. In 2017, Nik was appointed acting chair of the Department of Music at CWU. He is the former conductor and artistic director of the Salem Chamber Orchestra. He has conducted many other orchestras including: Auburn Symphony, Orchestra Seattle and the Seattle Chamber Singers (OSSCS), Northwest Mahler Festival Orchestra, Rainier Symphony, Yakima Symphony, Gig Harbor Symphony, Lake Avenue Orchestra and Olympia Symphony. In 2019, Nik directed the All-City Middle School Orchestra in Salem. In 2016, Nik received the Outstanding Orchestral Achievement Award from the Washington Chapter of the American String Teachers Association. In 2013, he accepted a nomination to join Phi Beta Kappa as a member of the Willamette chapter, Delta of Oregon.
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fellow classmate Keith Bauer ’69. Madge then taught third and fourth grade for several years in a federal project school in Salem, leading to a lifelong commitment to public education. When the children (Katie and John ’01, JD’05) were small, Madge helped start Baker Kindergarten, the first free public kindergarten in Salem. She then helped found and served as the first president of the Salem-Keizer Education Foundation (SKEF), which funds grants to teachers in public schools. Madge co-chaired Yes for Schools campaigns for local school budgets and chaired the Education First lobbying group for public schools. In association with a cadre of others, Madge founded and was board president of Abiqua School, and served on its board of trustees for many years. Education has not been Madge’s only volunteer venue, however. She was a founding board member and president of Gilbert House Children’s Museum and served
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2019 Alumni Award Honorees The 2019 Alumni Awards will be presented during a ceremony and dinner on Friday evening of Alumni Reunion Weekend.
Melvin Henderson-Rubio ’74 Melvin came to Willamette as a freshman from the inner city environment of Los Angeles. He majored in the social sciences and served as editor of the Wallulah, earning his bachelor of arts degree in 1974. Between 1983 and 2002, he served as program manager for small business opportunities for Microsoft. He has been a generous donor to WITS, WU scholarships and the Hallie Ford Museum of Art. In 2001, he set 14
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up terms of the MHR Trust, which will benefit minorities and provide additional support for Cathedral High School in Los Angeles. Besides his many involvements at Cathedral High School, he is a member of Willamette’s Board of Trustees. He is a major supporter of the fine arts and provides major funding for the Smithsonian’s National Art Gallery in Washington, D.C. He has helped the Christian Brothers’ Lasallian Education Opportunities (LEO) program that was founded by his high school math teacher, the late Br. Christopher Bassen (now staffed by his old tennis coach, Br. Anthony Lenz). The LEO program provides after school tutoring and enrichment classes to at-risk students in Oakland. It also provides adult education classes. Melvin has also supported programs of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the Los Angeles Police Department designed to help at-risk young people to stay in school.
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The Young Alumni Leadership Award recognizes graduates from the past 10 years for outstanding leadership in their vocation, community service and service to the university.
Manuel Velazquez-Garay MBA’14 After obtaining his MBA from Willamette as a Fulbright scholar, Manuel moved back to Paraguay and shortly after, started working at the Ministry of Housing as general director
of strategic projects. Manuel had the challenge to build a new department from scratch, managing the flagship projects of the government. He developed a team of 15 people and managed 14 strategic projects, including Barrio San Francisco, the largest social housing project in the history of Paraguay. An entrepreneur at heart, Manuel later co-founded Timón, a start-up with great social impact that helps individuals and families with their financial education. In a year, Timón, currently being certified as a B-corp, has helped over 500 families with their financial well-being. Among other extracurricular activities, Manuel serves in the board of directors of Fútbol Más, a non-profit that promotes resilience in children living in contexts of social vulnerability, through sports.
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Dmitri Palmateer grew up in Roseburg, Oregon. From the moment he stepped on campus, he pursued political opportunities across the street at the Capitol and in student government. His first job in politics was on Bryan Johnston’s initial legislative campaign in 1994. After graduating from Willamette, majoring in political science and history, Dmitri worked on a few more campaigns in Oregon before heading off to graduate school. He earned his Ph.D. in history from the State University of New York in Binghamton,
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with a focus on American labor history. Upon completing his doctorate, Dmitri and his wife, Kara Ritzheimer ’97, returned to Oregon and he gravitated back to public policy and politics. He has worked as legislative director for then house speaker Jeff Merkley, as the chief of staff for the Oregon House Democratic Caucus, and as legislative director and deputy chief of staff for Oregon governors John Kitzhaber and Kate Brown. He had a short stint working for a private consulting firm, before he returned to state service to work as chief of staff for Oregon State Treasurer Tobias Read ’97. He has remained active in his community, coached youth sports and serves as the treasurer of the Fairmount Hill Community Foundation, which includes a number of Willamette alums. Dmitri and Kara, a history professor at Oregon State University, live in Salem and have two boys, ages 16 and 13.
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Relive the Glory Days! Stay in a residence hall or sorority house for Alumni Reunion Weekend.
Accommodations ON-CAMPUS LODGING With this fun and affordable option, alumni are welcome to stay in the residence halls or sorority houses during Alumni Reunion Weekend. Rooms will be available starting at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 6. Each room will be outfitted with single bed(s), sheets, pillow, blanket and towels. Please bring your own toiletries. Space is limited, so act fast! Rooms are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Classes and generations will be paired together, if possible. You may pick up your key only during the check-in hours listed here. Reservations and payment for rooms should be made as part of your registration process (online or via the enclosed form). If you plan to arrive after check-in hours, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 503-375-5304 or alumni@willamette.edu before May 31.
LOCAL HOTELS A limited block of special-rate rooms has been reserved at the following hotels. Contact these hotels directly for further information and reservations. Note that these special rates are for Alumni Reunion Weekend only. CAMPUS LODGING CHECK-IN
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Friday Saturday
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The Grand Hotel Downtown Salem
Best Western Plus Mill Creek Inn
201 Liberty Street SE Salem, OR 97301 503-540-7800
3125 Ryan Drive SE Salem, OR 97301 1-800-780-7234
Special Alumni Reunion Weekend rate: $159/night, plus tax. Rate includes breakfast, Wi-Fi access and free parking. Group code: Willamette Reunion
Special Alumni Reunion Weekend rate: $130/night, plus tax. Rate includes breakfast, Wi-Fi access and free parking. Group code: Willamette Alumni
Rate offered through May 6, 2019
Rate offered through May 6, 2019
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Online Registration:
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Complete the enclosed form and mail to:
Take advantage of the early bird discount by May 17, 2019
Willamette University Office of Alumni Engagement 900 State Street Salem, Oregon 97301
FINAL REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 28, 2019
We cannot guarantee space for Friday or Saturday evening event reservations received after May 28.
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9 a.m. – Noon Putnam University Center, first floor
8:30 p.m. – Midnight Bearcat Tent, Quad
Refund Policy: Cancellations will be accepted with a $15 non-refundable cancellation fee until May 28. No refunds will be offered after May 28. ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND 2019
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Reuniting While Giving Back As you join your classmates to mark a post-collegiate milestone, we hope you will be inspired to support the Willamette Annual Fund. Your gift to the annual fund will support the areas of greatest need, including scholarship support. While a student, you enjoyed an experience provided, in part, by those who came before you. Now, we ask you, as an alum, to continue the tradition of giving back by providing today’s scholars access to an exceptional Willamette education. Another wonderful way to honor your reunion milestone and form a lasting legacy is through the creation of a bequest, annuity or trust. If you have already included Willamette in your estate plans, please let us know so that we may welcome you as a member of the R.A. Booth Society. Invest in Willamette students by making your gift today!
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BRINGING CHILDREN TO ALUMNI REUNION WEEKEND: Please keep in mind that there are no activities specifically planned for children and no childcare will be available on campus. Children under 18 must be escorted and supervised at all times by a parent, legal guardian or other authorized adult. It is the responsibility of the parents, legal guardians or other authorized adult to make appropriate offcampus arrangements if children cannot be accompanied at all times while on campus. We strongly encourage parents to consider making this your adult weekend and bring children in October for Willamette Family Weekend and Homecoming.
USE OF PHOTOS AND VIDEO: This Willamette University event is being photographed, video recorded or both. By attending, you consent to this recording and authorize Willamette University and its employees and agents to use your name, photograph, voice or other likeness for purposes related to the university’s mission, including but not limited to marketing, publicity, website and other social, print, electronic and broadcast media. For questions or concerns, please contact alumni@willamette.edu.
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Join your classmates for a memorable weekend! Alumni Reunion Weekend 2019