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Alumni Weekend

May 16-18, 2025

Alumni Work Week

 May 18-22, 2025

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

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ALUMNI WEEKEND

May 16-18, 2025

As Berry alumni and family, we feel fortunate to have such a beautiful place to call home. Although the years may have led us down different paths, this place will always bring us back together to celebrate our alma mater and rekindle old friendships. We hope you'll join us for Silver and Blue Alumni Weekend 2025!

From the class reunions on Friday night to the activities for all alumni to enjoy on Saturday and Sunday, this year is shaping up to be a great celebration. We're looking forward to seeing you soon!

Alumni Weekend Schedule

View the full schedule of events for Alumni Weekend 2024 below, or quickly jump to one of the following days:

Friday, May 16

  • Check-In
    12-5 p.m. || Alumni Center, Conference Room
  • Alumni Choir Rehearsal
    3-4:30 p.m. || College Chapel
  • Welcome Home Drop-in Reception
    5-6 p.m. || Alumni Center Lobby
    All class reunion members and their guests are invited.
  • Class Reunion Dinners*
    • High School & Academy - Hill Dining Hall || 5:30 p.m. || $35
    • 1960C - Ford Dining Hall || 6 p.m. || $35
    • 1965C - Dickey Living Room || 6 p.m. || $35

    Reunion photos will be made at each class reunion site, between 6 and 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, May 17

  • Check-In
    8 a.m. - 3 p.m. || Alumni Center, Conference Room
  • High School/Academy Breakfast*
    9 a.m. || Hill Dining Hall || $18
    Outstanding former Faculty/Staff Awards will be presented. High School/Academy class reunion photos will be made immediately following the breakfast. All High School and Academy alumni are invited to attend.
  • 1960C Class Breakfast
    9 a.m. || Landmark Restaurant || Pay on your own
  • Alumni Choir Rehearsal
    10-11 a.m. || College Chapel
  • "TODAY'S BERRY" Campus Tour
    10, 10:30 & 11 a.m. || Departing in front of the Krannert Center
    Tour stops will include the Hack Berry Lab - home to the Creative Technologies Program, Blackstone Hall and Sisters Theatre - home to the Theatre Program, and get a sneak peek at Morgan-Bailey Hall, the new health sciences building.
  • Alumni Association Picnic Lunch*
    Noon || Kilpatrick Commons || $22
    Join Alumni Council members and other Berry family members for lunch next to the beautiful waterfall and patio area adjacent to the Krannert Center. All alumni are invited to attend.
  • Alumni Association Annual Meeting with Special Recognition
    1:30 p.m. || Krannert Ballroom
    Alumni Council President Meredith Roberts (07C) will share updates on the work of the members this past year and winners will be recognized for the Virginia Webb Exceptional Service and the Dr. Ouida Dickey Heritage Awards. Outgoing council members will be honored, and the Alumni Choir will perform.
  • Alumni Choir Rehearsal
    3 p.m. || College Chapel
  • "YESTERDAY'S BERRY" Open Houses
    3-5 p.m.
    Enjoy, at your leisure, these opportunities to revisit "Your" Berry history.


    Berry Archives, 2nd Floor Memorial Library
    🔹 Exhibits include the history of the Wildlife Management Area, Martha Berry's Gardens, and a few "surprises" from the 1960s.

    Weaving Demonstration, 1st Floor Hoge
    🔹 Stop by the Sunshine Textiles Room to see how students keep the weaving traditions going with their student enterprise.

    Martha Berry Museum & Oak Hill Tours
    🔹 Guided tours of Oak Hill, Martha Berry's home, are available at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. The Museum will be open from 1-5 p.m., and guests are welcome to wander through the museum at their own pace to check out the latest exhibits.

  • Silver & Blue Celebration and Dinner*
    6 p.m. || Christopher Browning Pavilion at Oak HIll || $40
    A reception will be held on the patio from 6-6:30 p.m. with beer, wine and hors d'oeuvres. Dinner and live entertainment, provided by Dr. Stan Pethel (FFS) and his band Applescraps, will follow afterwards.

Sunday, May 18

  • Complimentary Continental Breakfast*
    9-10:30 a.m. || Krannert Center, Viking Court
  • Alumni Choir Rehearsal and photo
    9:45-10:30 a.m. || College Chapel
  • Alumni Weekend Worship Service, followed by 7-Fold Amen at Martha Berry's Gravesite
    11 a.m. || College Chapel
    College chapel guest minister is Billy Bell (65A). The guest choir director is Ross Magoulas (FFS).

* Registration required.

Note: All meals will be prepared and served by Aramark Catering. This ensures the health and safety of our attendees.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 7.

Questions? Contact us at 706-236-2256 or alumni@berry.edu.

 

 

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Alumni Work Week

May 18-22, 2025 

Since 1985, Work Week has been a cherished tradition, bringing alumni and friends together to reconnect, give back, and make a lasting impact on Berry. Founded by Billy Smith (39H), this special gathering blends service with fellowship, offering opportunities to contribute through projects like groundskeeping, artisan crafts, and historical archiving.

While the program is called "Work Week", you can register for single day participation, stay for two or three days, or join us the entire time. Don't miss this chance to reunite with classmates, forge new friendships, and help preserve the spirit of Berry.

Alumni Work Week Schedule

View the full schedule of events for Alumni Work Week 2025 below, or quickly jump to one of the following days:

Saturday, May 17

  • Check-in
    3-5 p.m. || Alumni Center

Sunday, May 18

  • Check-in
    1-4 p.m. || Alumni Center, Dickey Living Room
    Students will be available to assist with move-in at Centennial Hall. Bring your own extra-long twin linens, pillows, towels, toiletries, and kitchen pans/utensils.
  • Crew Chief Meeting
    4 p.m. || Conference Room, Alumni Center
  • BBQ Kickoff Dinner with Crew Meetings Afterwards
    6 p.m. || Ford Dining Hall

Monday-Wednesday, May 19-21

  • Breakfast
    7:30 a.m. || Krannert Center Dining Hall
  • Work Crews
    8-11:30 a.m. || Various campus locations
  • Lunch
    Noon || Ford Dining Hall
  • Work Crews
    1:30-4:30 p.m. || Various campus locations
    *Note - On Tuesday, optional social activities will be offered if crews want to take a break.
  • Dinner
    6 p.m. || Ford Dining Hall
  • Optional Evening Activities

    🔹 Monday Dinner & Activity: Movie Red Carpet: Dress as a Favorite Movie Character
    TBD movie showing for evening activity

    🔹 Tuesday Dinner & Activity: Patriotic Night
    BINGO & other games with students

    🔹 Wednesday Dinner & Activity: Work Week Service Recognition
    Trip to the Observatory (weather permitting)

Thursday, May 22

  • Breakfast
    7:30 a.m. || Krannert Dining Hall
  • Work Crew Clean-Up
    Various Locations
  • Lunch Celebration
    Noon || Ford Dining Hall
  • Check-Out
    1:30-4:30 p.m. || Centennial Hall

Optional Activities

  • Workouts
    The Cage Athletic Center is available for use throughout the week. Pick up a pass at registration.
  • Silent Auction & Raffle
    Bring any artisan items to donate for the auction. Items should be dropped off at dinner on Sunday. Additional items will be raffled off at $1 per ticket. Winners will be announced Wednesday evening. Proceeds support Work Week.
  • Tuesday Afternoon Fun
    Senior Scholars Class (tbd), Trip to Possum Trot, Berry Spires Tour, and other fun options! Sign up on Monday at lunch.

Note: Work Week meals will be prepared and served by Aramark Catering. This ensures the health and safety of our volunteers.

DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 7.

Questions? Contact us at 706-236-2256 or alumni@berry.edu.

Work Week Housing

Attendees are housed in Centennial Hall, in two- or four-bedroom suites, complete with kitchen, living area and bathroom.

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