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Alumni Weekend
May 17-19, 2024
As Berry alumni and family, we're grateful to have such a beautiful place to call home. Though the years may have taken us on different paths, we'll always have this place to come back together to honor our "shrine of many a memory" and renew our friendships. Plan to come home this year for Silver & Blue Alumni Weekend 2024.
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 17
- Check-In
12-5 p.m. || Alumni Center, Conference Room
On-Campus Housing Check-In (for Work Week attendees only) will be in the Alumni Center, Multimedia Room - Alumni Choir Rehearsal
3-4:30 p.m. || College Chapel
- Welcome Home Reception*
4:30-6 p.m. || Krannert Center Lobby ||
All class reunion members and their guests are invited. - Class Reunion Dinners*
- High School and Academy Class Reunions - Hill Dining Hall || 6 p.m. || $30. Celebrating the 54 H, 59H, 64H, 69A class reunions. All High School and Academy Alumni are invited to attend.
- 1959C - Krannert Center Room 217 || 6 p.m. || $30
- 1964C - Krannert Center Ballroom B || 6 p.m. || $30
- 1969C - Ouida Dickey Living Room || 6:30 p.m. || $30
*Reunion photos will be made at each class reunion site, between 6 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. High School reunion photos will be made at the High School / Academy breakfast on Saturday morning.
Saturday, May 18
- Check-In
7 a.m. - 3 p.m. || Alumni Center, Board Room
On-Campus Housing Check-In (for Work Week attendees only) will be in the Alumni Center, Conference Room - High School/Academy Breakfast*
8 a.m. || Hill Dining Hall || $15
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. - Alumni Choir Rehearsal
9-10 a.m. || College Chapel - Beneath the Chapel Lawn: An Overview of the Berry College Chapel Cemetery
10:30 a.m. || College Chapel
Dr. Susan Bandy (70C) will highlight the history of the 43 individuals honored with plots and markers on the north side of the chapel lawn. These community members made significant contributions to the success of the Berry schools from the earliest days of Martha Berry's vision. - 1954C Class Reunion Brunch and Reunion Photo*
11 a.m. || Krannert Center Room 217 || $20 - Picnic Lunch*
11:30 a.m. || College Chapel Lawn || $20
Join us for a picnic on the beautiful chapel grounds. All alumni are invited to attend. - Oak Hill Home Tour
1, 3 & 4 p.m. || Oak Hill & Martha Berry Museum
Guided tours of Oak Hill, Martha Berry's home, are available at the top of the hour. Limited tour spots are available and must be reserved during Alumni Weekend Check-In. The Martha Berry Museum will be open between 1-5 p.m., and guests are welcome to wander through the museum at their own pace to check out the latest exhibits. No reservations are needed. - Alumni Association Annual Meeting
2 p.m. || Krannert Ballroom
The Alumni Council will share updates on their work and will recognize council members for their service. The Alumni Choir will perform and updates will be shared on our growing health sciences program, including the addition of the new Physician Associate (PA) degree. - "Today's Berry" Campus Tour
Meet in front of Krannert for shuttle
Current students will lead shuttle tour and share what life is like on campus. Limited tour spots are available and must be reserved during Alumni Weekend Check-In. - Alumni Choir Rehearsal
3 p.m. || College Chapel - Silver & Blue Celebration and Dinner*
5 p.m. || Christopher Browning Pavilion at Oak HIll || $40
Take a trip down memory lane -- All alumni are invited to attend and celebrate Berry's history. Reception outside, starting at 5 p.m. Dinner and program, 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 19
- Complimentary Continental Breakfast*
8:30-10:30 a.m. || Krannert Center, Viking Court - Alumni Choir Rehearsal and photo
9:30-10:30 a.m. || College Chapel - High School/Academy Worship Service
9:30 a.m. || Frost Chapel - Alumni Weekend Worship Service
11 a.m. || College Chapel
College chapel guest minister is Dr. Dale McConkey. The guest choir director is Ross Magoulas.
* Registration required.
Note: All meals will be prepared and served by Aramark Catering. This ensures the health and safety of our attendees.
Alumni Work Week
May 19-24, 2024
As one of our most honored and distinctive traditions, Work Week is a special way for alumni and friends to enjoy fellowship while also giving back to Berry. Started in 1985 by Billy Smith (29H), we are proud to celebrate 40 years of this unique alumni gathering.
Make plans now to come reconnect with classmates and friends, and perform valuable services, ranging from groundskeeping projects to artisan craftwork. Register today, even if you can only stay a day or two - there's sure to be a project to suit every interest and ability!
Alumni Work Week Schedule
View the full schedule of events for Alumni Work Week 2024 below, or quickly jump to one of the following days:
Sunday, May 19
- Registration, On-Campus Housing Check-in
2-5 p.m. || Alumni Center - Crew Chief Meeting
4:30 p.m. || Alumni Center
- 40th Kickoff Dinner
6 p.m. || Krannert Ballroom
Monday-Thursday, May 20-23
- Breakfast
7 a.m. || Krannert Dining Hall - Work Begins
8 a.m. || Various campus locations - Lunch
Noon || Ford Dining Hall - Work Continues
1 p.m. || Various campus locations - Dinner
6 p.m. || Ford Dining Hall
Friday, May 24
- Breakfast
7 a.m. || Krannert Dining Hall - Check-Out
9-11 a.m. || Alumni Center
Note: Work Week meals will be prepared and served by Aramark Catering. This ensures the health and safety of our volunteers.
ACTIVITIES
- WORKOUT YOUR WEEK: The Cage Athletic Center is available for use throughout the week. Pick up a pass at registration.
- BRING ITEMS TO DONATE TO THE SILENT AUCTION: New or gently used items may be dropped off at breakfast on Monday morning.
- RAFFLE: A selection of items will be raffled off Monday-Wednesday, May 20-22. Tickets will be $1 and will be available beginning Monday at lunch until Wednesday at lunch. Winners will be announced Wednesday at dinner.
THEME NIGHTS AND PROGRAMS
- SUNDAY: Kickoff Dinner, Krannert Ballroom.
We will celebrate past Work Weeks. Bring or wear a prior Work Week t-shirt and bring your pictures! - MONDAY: Hawaiian Luau, Ford Dining Hall.
Be sure to bring your best Hawaiian shirts and hula skirts! - TUESDAY: Game Night, Alumni Center.
Following dinner in Ford Dining Hall, we will have BINGO, Berry trivia and other popular games, with students joining us for the fun! - WEDNESDAY: Patriotic Night, Ford Dining Hall.
Enjoy a patriotic presentation honoring our veterans. Be sure to wear your red, white and blue! - THURSDAY: Slideshow Presentation and Recognitions, Ford Dining Hall.
We will celebrate 40 years of Alumni Work Week, along with the current Work Week photo presentation and service pin honorees.
Work Week Housing
This year's Work Week Housing will be on the 1st floor of Dana Residence Hall.
Our usual location, Centennial Hall, is unavailable to use this summer as its entire fire alarm system must be replaced during the months of May and June in order to be ready for student move-in late July.
While Dana Hall will be a bit different than our usual space, we will have a couple of common lounge areas on the hallway, kitchen with a refrigerator, and laundry facilities on the first floor. Each room will contain two twin beds, two desks with chairs, two closets and a sink. Shared bathroom facilities are located on each floor, and we will designate one as male and the other as female. The bathrooms have walk-in showers and several have chairs available too. Parking is adjacent to the building.
For guests wishing to check-in early for on-campus housing leading into Work Week, there is a $40/night fee for Friday and Saturday stays.
