Reunion Weekend Schedule

12 - 8 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for classes celebrating their 50th Reunion, Alumni Council, KFEC members and Perennial Reunion Alumni. Alumni and Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane

6 - 8 p.m. 1975 50th Class Welcome Event

This event will serve as a welcome gathering and dinner option for classmates to attend at their leisure as they arrive on campus. Thomas Hall, lower level

6 p.m. Perennial Reunion Dinner

For alumni who are celebrating a reunion beyond their 50th. Alumni Dining Room, Peirce Hall

8 a.m. - 10 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for all reunion attendees. Alumni and Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane

8 - 10 a.m. Breakfast at Peirce Hall Servery

Peirce Hall

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Peirce Hall Servery

Peirce Hall (Check out local restaurants for additional options.)

1:30 - 3 p.m. Owl Creeks Rehearsal

Brandi Recital Hall

2 p.m. Kokosing Nature Preserve / Philander Chase Conservancy "Walk and Talk"

Interested in learning about green burial and land conservation around Kenyon? Join Director of the Philander Chase Conservancy Amy Henricksen and Green Burial Coordinator at Kokosing Nature Preserve Samantha Bartram for a walk around Kenyon’s natural burial cemetery. Meet at the reception center parking lot at 10608 Quarry Chapel Road. In case of rain, the event will be held inside the reception center.

2 p.m. To Dream a House: Frank Lloyd Wright in Knox County, a Conversation with Gregory Spaid, Jodi Kovach and Harlow Walker

Join guest curator and Professor Emeritus of Studio Art Gregory Spaid; Pamela and Christopher Hoehn-Saric Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs and Education at The Gund Jodi Kovach; and Mount Vernon Attorney at Law Harlow H. Walker in a panel discussion about The Gund’s presentation of "To Dream a House: Frank Lloyd Wright in Knox County." This exhibition presents a little-known piece of Knox County history. The house was the dream house for a young couple about to move to Knox County — Joe and Virginia Munroe. At their request, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a house in 1946 specifically for their needs as a family of five and for Joe Munroe’s budding career as one of the nation’s premier agricultural photographers. With the help of a local farm family, the Walkers, Joe and Virginia purchased a parcel of land on a wooded hillside overlooking the Kokosing River near Gambier. But the house was never built. It exists today only in the 24 drawings by Wright and in the imaginations of those who view these drawings. Community Foundation Theater, Gund Gallery

3 - 4 p.m. Faculty and Emeritus Faculty Reception Hosted by Alumni Council

Members of Alumni Council invite you to join them on the Gund Commons patio to reconnect with current and emeritus members of the Kenyon faculty. Light refreshments will be provided. Gund Commons Patio and Ballroom

4 - 4:30 p.m. Alumni Association Annual Meeting

Please join members of Alumni Council to learn more about the alumni association and how you can get involved. Gund Commons Ballroom

4:45 p.m. Parade of Classes Line-Up

Middle Path north of Brooklyn Street

5 p.m. Parade of Classes

Relive Opening Convocation with a parade down Middle Path to a community picnic on Peirce Lawn. Classes will gather in the Village and walk south through the gates towards the hospitality tent. Please arrive at 4:45 p.m. for the parade line-up and check in on Middle Path north of Brooklyn Street. Spectators are encouraged to line the parade route just south of the gates by the hospitality tent located on Peirce Lawn. Middle Path

5:30 - 8:30 p.m. All-Reunion Picnic

Reunion registrants, along with faculty, staff and other members of the Kenyon community, are invited to enjoy complimentary dinner, drinks (including beer and wine), novelty food items, games and music at the all-reunion picnic following the Parade of Classes. Hospitality Tent, Peirce Lawn

6:30 p.m. 1975 50th Reunion Reception with President Kornfeld

Please bring your dinner ticket with you to this event. Dinner will begin immediately following the conclusion of the reception. Peirce Pub, Peirce Hall

7 - 9 p.m. Class of 2020 Social

Drinks and light appetizers will be provided by the Class of 2020 reunion planning committee. Thomas Residence Hall Lounge

7 - 11 p.m. Class of 2010 Social

Old Kenyon, AD Lounge

7:30 p.m. Class of 1975 Dinner

Thomas Dining Hall, Peirce Hall

7:30 - 9 p.m. Owl Creeks Rehearsal

Brandi Recital Hall

7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Class of 1980 Social

Join classmates for conversation and a slideshow hosted by the Class of 1980 reunion committee. Weaver Cottage

8 - 9 p.m. S’mores

Join us for a post-dinner sweet treat around the fire. South Campus Lawn

8 - 11 p.m. Class of 2005 Social

Old Kenyon, Peeps Lounge

8 - 11 p.m. Class of 2000 Dance Party

Hanna, 3rd Floor Lounge

8 - 11 p.m. Class of 1995 Social

Peirce Hall, Alumni Dining Room

8 - 11 p.m. Class of 1990 Social

Colburn Hall

8 - 11 p.m. Class of 1985 Social

Oden Lobby

8:30 - 11 p.m. Class of 2015 Trivia Night

Light appetizers will be provided by the Class of 2015 reunion planning committee, along with a cash bar. The Flats

8 - 10 a.m. Breakfast at Peirce Hall Servery

Peirce Hall (Check out local restaurants for additional options.)

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for all reunion attendees. Alumni and Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane

8:30 - 10 a.m. Leadership Breakfast (Invitation-Only Event)

Remarks begin at 9 a.m. Thomas Hall

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Alumni Swim

James A. Steen Aquatic Center, Lowry Center

10 - 11:30 a.m. Owl Creek Concert Rehearsal

Rosse Hall

10 a.m. The African American Great Migration: An Exploration of Peter Rutkoff’s North by South Course

Join Professor Emeritus of American Studies Peter Rutkoff and his former students, Janey Andris ’01, Meredith Crawford ’02, Andrew Kahrl ’01 and Philip Stephenson ’02, as they discuss the highly regarded North by South course. Learn what the course was all about and hear from alumni who were deeply impacted by the experiential, travel-embedded learning experience. 

North by South was conducted over the course of six academic years (1997-2000, as well as 2001-2004). Kenyon College students studied the migration of African Americans from South Carolina to New York City, the Mississippi Delta to Chicago, and Birmingham, Alabama, to Pittsburgh and Cleveland under the supervision of National Endowment for the Humanities Distinguished Teaching Professors of History Peter Rutkoff and William Scott. Cheever Room, Finn House

10 a.m. - noon ​​College Archives Open House

Special Collections & Archives will have materials from celebrated classes on display in Chalmers L160 (one floor below the main level of Chalmers Library). View memorabilia from your class year ending in 5 or 0. Come see (or sign) the Matriculation Book and view other unique items in our collection. No food or drink allowed; please arrive with clean, dry hands. Special Collections & Archives Reading Room, Chalmers L160

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch at Peirce Hall Servery

Peirce Hall (Check out local restaurants for additional options.)

2 - 2:30 p.m. Rededication of Class of 2000 Memorial

Due to the proximity to the construction site of Thomas Hall, our class memorial was temporarily removed and housed for safekeeping. The committee has worked with the College on relocating and improving this site. We hope you will join us for a rededication ceremony, lead by Rebecca White Newgren, to honor our classmates. Presidential reception to follow. The memorial is located off the walking path between Bolton Theater and the new Thomas Hall residence building, leading to Lowry Center.

2 - 3:30 p.m. Green Space Connections

Celebrate 30 Years of the Brown Family Environmental Center, 25 Years of the Philander Chase Conservancy and 30 years of Knox County Parks with this guided tour of the newest BFEC-managed parcel. The area, owned by the Philander Chase Conservancy (Kenyon's land trust) and managed by the BFEC, connects with one of Knox County's largest parks. The resulting 1,100 acre green space — right in the middle of Knox County — will provide health, recreation and research opportunities for students, faculty, staff and all local residents. Join the BFEC director, the PCC director and the director of the Knox County Park District (Dave Heithaus '99) for a guided tour. Please register in advance via email to: jordan2@kenyon.edu. Vans will pick-up participants in front of the Bookstore.

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Owl Creek Concert Rehearsal

Rosse Hall

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Class of 2000 25th Presidential Reception

Members of the Class of 2000 are invited to a special reception in honor of their 25th Reunion. Lower level of Thomas Residence Hall

3 p.m. 1980 Class Photo by Richard Titus '80

Following our class photo on the steps of Ross Hall, the Class of 1980 will walk together to Ascension Hall for a class photo in the Campbell Meeker Room (Room 102). Ascension Hall

3 p.m. Art and Art History Department Reception

Join art and art history faculty and alumni for a reception. Horvitz Hall Lobby

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Class of 1995 Presidential Reception

Members of the Class of 1995 are invited to a special reception in honor of their make-up 25th Reunion. Lower level of Thomas Residence Hall

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Young Alumni Happy Hour

Graduates of the last decade are invited to gather for drinks and snacks at The Flats for a pre-Soiree happy hour. The Flats, behind the bookstore

5 - 6 p.m. Colla Voce and Take Five Concerts

Experience the magic of harmonies and voices blending seamlessly together as the alumni of Colla Voce and Take Five each perform a repertoire of their favorite classics. Colla Voce will begin at 5 p.m. and Take Five will follow. Brandi Recital Hall 

6 - 10 p.m. Kids Care for School-Aged Children

Childcare for school-aged children during the All-Reunion Soiree. Pre-registration is required and children will need to be checked in and out by an adult listed on their registration form. Multipurpose Room #237, Lowry Center 

6 - 10:30 p.m. All-Reunion Soiree

Pre-registered guests are invited to this evening of dinner and dancing. Please present a ticket at the door. Shuttles will run on a continuous loop to the Lowry Center from the Church of Holy Spirit. Lowry Center, Toan Track

8 - 9 p.m. Owl Creek Concert Rehearsal

Rosse Hall

9:30 p.m. Owl Creek Alumni Concert

No tickets are required, seating is first come, first served. Rosse Hall

10:30 p.m. All-Reunion Sing

Join your fellow alumni after the Owl Creek alumni concert for a traditional all-Reunion sing. (View song lyrics.) Rosse Hall steps

8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Brunch

Peirce Hall (Check out local restaurants for additional options.)

8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Registration Center Open

The registration center will be open for all reunion attendees to return dorm keys. Alumni and Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane

9 a.m. Class of 1976 Reunion Committee Debrief

Leach Dining Room, Peirce Hall

9 - 11 a.m. Class of 2000 Informal Gathering

One final opportunity to gather as a class before parting ways. Come to Peirce anytime between 9 - 11 a.m. to grab a coffee and/or breakfast through the line and come find 2020 classmates — we will save you a seat! Peirce Hall

10 a.m. Colla Voce Farewell Brunch

Peirce Hall

1 p.m. Residence Halls Close

Please return your residence hall keys and key cards to the registration center prior to 1 p.m. After that time you may return them to the Office of Campus Safety with your name and room number. If keys are not returned you are subject to a $150 lost key fee. Registration Center, Alumni and Parent Welcome Center, 101 Scott Lane

Take a Book, Make a Gift and Support Kenyon Students at Books for Books

Along with Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies Royal Rhodes and in partnership with Kenyon's Generosity Project, Alumni Council invites you to browse a selection of books donated by beloved professors and take home a piece of Kenyon’s academic legacy! Books are available at no cost, but alumni are encouraged to pay it forward to today's Kenyon students by making a donation to the Kenyon Library Textbook Fund — a fund that ensures a copy of every course book is available for students at Chalmers Library.

Write a Fall 2025 Welcome Note

Alumni Council is excited to offer an opportunity for alumni to write a personal note to an incoming Kenyon student that will be delivered when they arrive on campus in the fall. This is a wonderful way to send a warm welcome to new students as they begin their Kenyon journey. 

We hope to see you there! Participate in these activities throughout the weekend:

Friday, May 23

• 3 - 4:30 p.m. Reception with Faculty and Emeritus Faculty and Alumni Council in Gund Commons

• 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. All-Reunion Picnic in the Hospitality Tent

Saturday, May 24

• 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch in Peirce Hall Servery

• 2 – 5 p.m., Hospitality Tent

Hospitality Tent on Peirce Lawn

• Friday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hospitality Refreshments (non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks)

• Friday: 7:30 p.m. - 1 a.m. Beer Tent 

• Saturday: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Hospitality Refreshments (non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks)

• Saturday: 2 p.m. - 1 a.m. Beer Tent 

Lowry Center

• Thursday, Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.

• Saturday, Sunday: 12 - 4 p.m.

James A. Steen Aquatic Center

• Thursday, Friday: 12 - 1:30 p.m.

• Saturday, Sunday: 1 - 3 p.m.

Kenyon College Bookstore

• Thursday - Saturday 8 a.m. - 11 p.m.

• Sunday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 

Brown Family Environmental Center (BFEC) Resource Center

• Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

• Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Closed Sunday. 

Please note: Hiking trails, labyrinth and wildlife garden open daily from dawn to dusk.

Chalmers Library Special Collections & Archives

• Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. - noon and 1 - 4 p.m. 

The Gund

• Saturday, Sunday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 

Golf cart shuttles along Middle Path

• Thursday, noon - 8 p.m.

• Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

• Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Henry J. Abraham Society Lounge

Invite-only lounge in the Gund Commons Game Room for alumni who support the College with a leadership level gift and members of the Henry J. Abraham Society who have supported the College in each of the three most recent fiscal or calendar years. Stop by to chat with annual giving staff, ask a question of one of our Reunion concierges or enjoy free snacks, drinks and Kenyon-themed amenities, sponsored by trustee Matt Winkler ’77 H’00 P’13.

• Friday: 1 - 4 p.m. 

• Saturday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., mixer from 3 - 4 p.m.

Concierge Texting

Texting service available to members of the Henry J. Abraham Society and alumni who support the College with a leadership level gift. Connect directly with reunion staff and student workers to ask questions and receive support.

• Friday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. 

• Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Sunday: 10 a.m. - noon