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Students, alumni, parents and families, come back to The University of Findlay for a weekend full of events sure to strike your Oiler spirit. To register visit www.findlay.edu/homecoming, call the office at 419-434-4516, or return the registration card in this booklet with payment.
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HOMECOMING BANNER CONTEST Oct. 12-18, 2015 - UF Spirit Banners will be on display in the Alumni Memorial Union. Judging: Friday, Oct. 16. Winners will be announced at Oiler Bash on Friday evening. Banners due by Friday, Oct. 9 in the Alumni Office (1015 N. Main St.) to qualify to win.
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS TUESDAY, OCT. 13 Noon - 1 p.m. Faculty & Staff Alumni Appreciation Luncheon Carrothers Home of the President
6 p.m. White Coat Ceremony, College of Pharmacy & Reception Winebrenner Theological Seminary 950 N. Main St., Findlay, OH Continuing the tradition, third-year pharmacy students will be welcomed to the profession in a white coat ceremony, with a reception to follow for students, parents and pharmacy alumni. As part of the celebration, we invite pharmacy alumni to participate as mentors and make a lasting connection with current students. If interested in being a mentor contact Dr. Sandra Earle at earle@ findlay.edu.
FRIDAY, OCT. 16 6 - 8 p.m. 50th Reunion of the Class of 1965 Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion – Mazza Museum, UF campus Members of the Class of 1965 and their guests are invited to this special reunion gathering. Social time begins at 6 p.m. and plated dinner/wine begins at 6:30 p.m. $25 per person *Registration is required. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 40th Reunion of the Class of 1975 Carrothers Home of the President, 1115 N. Main St., Findlay, OH Members of the Class of 1975 and their guests are invited to this special reunion gathering at the home of UF President Katherine Fell, Ph.D. Serving heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and craft beer by classmate Chuck Mason ’75. *Registration is required.
7 - 9 p.m. College of Pharmacy - 10th Anniversary Gathering Koehler Fitness & Recreation Complex, Room 105 All pharmacy alumni and guest(s) stop by for refreshments, renew relationships with old friends and find new ones. This will be a great opportunity for you to visit with fellow alumni, faculty, staff and current pharmacy students. *Registration is required.
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7 - 9 p.m. Oiler Bash Koehler Fitness & Recreation Complex Join us for the Oiler Bash. There’s something everyone can enjoy. Join us for a campus version of the TV game show Family Feud featuring our homecoming court, administration and coaches. Enjoy the inflatables and carnival and having pictures taken in the photo booth. The campus spirit committee will be announcing the banner contest winner. And, when you’re done having fun after the bash, enjoy our annual spectacular fireworks display!
9:15 p.m. Alumni Fireworks (weather permitting) Davis Street Parking Lot (P31) Continue the homecoming celebration with the eighth annual homecoming fireworks display! 9:30 p.m. - Midnight Oiler Octoberfest Alexandria’s Gastropub 132 E. Crawford St., Findlay, OH Celebrate your Oiler pride, reconnect with other alumni while listening to professional DJ, Sam Foutz ’08 and enjoy appetizers and cash bar. These reunion groups will be celebrating at Oiler Octoberfest: - Generation Orange, graduates of the last decade - Sigma Kappa Sorority $10 per person *Registration is required.
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SATURDAY, OCT. 17 8 a.m. Homecoming 5K Run/Walk Registration: Croy Physical Education Center Registration begins at 6:45 a.m. All preregistered participants will receive a T-shirt. Join alumni, students, faculty, staff, parents and community members in walking, running, skipping or jogging! Proceeds from this event will benefit Generation Orange. Go to www.findlay.edu/5K. 5K Run/ Walk $20, UF Student with valid ID $10 (includes a T-shirt); if postmarked by Sept. 25, entries are non-refundable. All 5K Run/ Walk entries received after Sept. 25 are $25 and not guaranteed a T-shirt. 9 a.m. Alumni Association Annual Breakfast Winebrenner Theological Seminary, 950 N. Main St., Findlay, OH Enjoy breakfast with alumni from all over the nation while congratulating the 2015 Distinguished Alumni, recipients of the Old Main Award, the Gold Medallion, the Arch Award, the Class of 1965 on their Golden Anniversary, Class of 1975 - 40 years, and Class of 1990 - 25 years. The nomination committee of the Alumni Board of Governors have approved the following to serve as board members for a three-year term: Susan Hite ’87, Liz Ditto ’81, Mike Clouse ’96 M’06, DeMya Wimberly ’94. In addition, the following officers have been approved: Kelly (Zink) Ernst ’03 - president, and Kim (Heaster) Rozelle ’88 - vice president. $10 per person; 5 and under: no cost; ages 6-12: $5; Heritage Club (Graduates 1965 and before): no cost *Registration is required. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Student Recreation Center Open Koehler Fitness & Recreation Complex Open to Homecoming & Family Weekend guests, ages 16 and above.
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10 - 11:15 a.m. Oiler Family Brunch Alumni Memorial Union, Multi-Purpose Room The Parent Executive Council invites students, parents, grandparents, and family members to an Oiler family brunch. Featured speakers will be President Katherine Fell, Ph.D., a member of the Parent Executive Council, and the senior class president. $10 per person; 5 and under: no cost; ages 6-12: $5 *Registration is required. 11 a.m. Dedication of University Archives Expansion Supported by the Class of 1965 Shafer Library, University Archives Second Floor Thanks to gifts from the Class of 1965 in honor of their 50th Anniversary Reunion, the University Archives space is growing! Join us for the dedication of this expanded space.
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active members and alumni, honor sisters celebrating 25 or more years in the sorority, bid on silent auction items to raise funds for the newly endowed Sigma Kappa scholarship and chapter programming. Enjoy light snacks before the football game. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. College Open Houses Various Campus Locations (see below) Alumni, parents, friends, and current students welcome! Stop by and visit with the dean and current faculty members and hear about the exciting progress in our colleges.
• College of Business - Old Main Building (2nd floor)
Programs include: Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Hospitality Management, International Business, Marketing, Operations and Logistics, and Sport and Event Management.
• College of Education - Davis Street Building
11:15 a.m. Give Voice to your Values Campaign Celebration Alumni Memorial Union, Atrium Everyone is invited to join us for dessert and a celebration for the closing of the Give Voice to your Values Campaign! 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Sigma Kappa Open House Sigma Kappa House, 314 Howard St. Join the current sisters and celebrate 50 years of sisterhood at UF. Mix and mingle with
Take a tour of our Teacher Resource Center. Programs include: Undergraduate, Post Baccalaureate Licensure, Master of Arts in Education, Principal and Superintendent Licensure; Doctor of Education
• College of Health Professionals - lobby of Brewer Center for Health Sciences (east side) Programs include: Athletic Training, Health, Health Studies, Physical Education, Health Informatics, Healthcare Management, Medical Laboratory Science, Nuclear Medicine Technology, PET/CT, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Social Work, Sonography, Strength and Conditioning
• College of Liberal Arts - Egner Center for the Performing Arts Programs include: Art Management, Art, Children’s Book Illustration, Criminal Justice, English, Forensic Science, Graphic Design, History, Japanese, Spanish, Journalism/Digital Media, Law and the Liberal Arts, Political Science, Psychology, Public Relations, Religious Studies, Philosophy, Sociology, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), Theatre
• College of Pharmacy - Atrium in the middle of the Davis Street Building
Areas to be open: Research Laboratory: faculty and students perform research in this area. Pharmacy Skills Laboratory: pharmacy students are trained in how to prepare and dispense prescriptions, including the compounding of products that are not commercially available. My First Patient Practice Laboratory: students practice patient counseling and patient assessment skills such as measuring blood pressure, blood glucose and cholesterol. SimMan Patient Skills Laboratory: a sophisticated patient simulator that can mimic a real patient in many ways.
• College of Sciences - Davis Street Building addition with “tours” of the IDEA paint classrooms and a few of the labs. Programs include: Animal Science/PreVeterinary Medicine; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Management; Equestrian Studies; Mathematics
Noon - 1:45 p.m. Pharmacy Class of 2010 Reunion Carrothers Home of the President 1115 N. Main St., Findlay, OH Celebration of 5-year reunion *Registration is required. 12:30 p.m. Seventh Annual Marching Band and Oiler Brass Reunion Donnell Stadium Bring your instruments and wear black slacks. We’ll have music and a T-shirt that are yours to take home with you. All band instruments are welcome! You’ll rehearse with the Oiler Brass and perform with the band during pre-game and at halftime. 2 p.m. Football Game, Oilers vs. Northwood University Donnell Stadium Come dressed in orange and black with lots of creativity! Our 2015 Homecoming Court will be announced along with honoring the 2015 Distinguished Alumni and Award Recipients. Game tickets purchased at the gate. Football Tickets: Reserved: $9 General Admission: $5 5 & under/65-older: Free Admission All tickets available at the gate the day of football game.
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5 - 6:30 p.m. 25th Reunion of the Class of 1990 Alexandria’s Gastropub, Upper Deck 132 E. Crawford St., Findlay, OH Members of the Class of 1990 and their guests are invited to this special reunion gathering. Celebrate your Oiler pride and reconnect with other classmates while enjoying appetizers and cash bar. $10 per person *Registration is required. 6:30 p.m. Pharmal Hilton Garden Inn 1050 Interstate Dr., Findlay, OH Formal dinner dance for pharmacy alumni, students, advisory board and faculty (adults only). *Registration is required.
7 – 11 p.m. Give Voice to your Values Campaign Gala Celebration Koehler Fitness and Recreation Complex $40 per person Cocktail Hour - 7 p.m. Dinner and Program Live band, dancing and cash bar Cocktail Attire Requested. Registration is required.
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7 - 8:30 p.m. Alumni Marching Oiler Brass Mixer Waldo Peppers 411 S. Main St., Findlay, OH All Marching Oiler Brass Alumni and guests are invited to reunite for appetizers and a cash bar. Please RSVP to Kelley Hutton at huttonk@findlay.edu or 419-434-4531.
SUNDAY, OCT. 18 9 a.m. ESOH Alumni Golf Scramble Birch Run Golf Course 14451 Deshler Rd., North Baltimore, 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 a BBQ lunch. Proceeds will benefit ASSE and UF Habitat for Humanity Campus Build. Register online only at Findlay.edu/ESOH-Alumni-Golf-Scramble. Contact ESOHAlumni@findlay.edu with questions. $45 per player 11 a.m. Worship Service College First Church of God, Sanctuary Worship 1100 N. Main St., Findlay, OH Alumni, parents, donors and friends of the University, join us for a special blessing of the gifts to the Give Voice to your Values Campaign.
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, OCT. 9, 2015 Mail reservation form to the Wolfe Center For Alumni, Parents & Friends, 1000 N. Main St. Findlay, OH 45840-3653 or visit www.findlay.edu/homecoming to register online.
HOMECOMING & FAMILY WEEKEND 2015 REGISTRATION FORM Name(s) and Class Year(s) ___________________________________________________ College/major (if alumnus)__________________________________________________ Maiden/Graduation Name __________________________________________________ Address_________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________________ State __________ ZIP________ Phone ________________________ Email Address______________________________ Credit Card: VISA / MC / American Express / Discover
3-Digit Security Code_______
Expiration _______________________ Card # __________________________________ Signature________________________________________________________________
5K REGISTRATION FORM Birthdate _____________________
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Shirt: S M L XL XXL (circle one)
Payment type: q Check q Credit Card Credit Card: VISA / MC / American Express / Discover
3-Digit Security Code_______
Expiration_______________________ Card # ___________________________________ Signature________________________________________________________________ Name___________________________________________________________________ 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.
Signature ____________________________________ Date_______________________ Please complete the registration form and send it, along with your check, money order, or credit card number, made payable to: The University of Findlay, 1000 North Main Street, Findlay, OH 45840, or call: 1-800-472-9502, ext. 4516 or register online at www.findlay.edu/homecoming.
See reverse side for event registrations.
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Event Time
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Number Attending
Price Per
Total Price
50th Reunion - Class of 1965 6 - 8 p.m.
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$25
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40th Reunion - Class of 1975 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
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N/A
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Pharmacy White Coat Ceremony
6 p.m.
please register online www.findlay.edu/homecoming
OilerBash
7 - 9 p.m.
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College of Pharmacy - 10th Anniversary Gathering
7 - 9 p.m.
please register online www.findlay.edu/homecoming
Oiler Octoberfest
9:30 - Midnight
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FRIDAY, OCT. 16
N/A
$10
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Name(s) / Class Year(s) ____________________________________________________________ SATURDAY, OCT. 17 Annual Alumni Association Breakfast
9 a.m.
Adult Ticket(s) _________ $10 ________ Child Ticket(s) ages 6-12 _________ $5 ________ Heritage Club (Graduates 1965 and before): no cost _________ FREE ________ *Registration is required
Name(s) / Class Year(s) ____________________________________________________________ Oiler Family Breakfast
10 - 11:15 a.m.
Adult Ticket(s) Child Ticket(s) ages 6-12
_________ $10 _________ $5
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Name(s) ______________________________________________________________________ College of Pharmacy - Class of 2010 Reunion
Noon - 1:45 p.m. please register online www.findlay.edu/homecoming
25th Reunion – Class of 1990 5 - 6:30 p.m.
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Pharmal (College of Pharmacy) 6:30 p.m.
please register online www.findlay.edu/homecoming
Give Voice to your Values 7 - 11 p.m. Campaign Gala Celebration
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$10
$40
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Name(s) / Class Year(s) if applicable ______________________________________________ DONATION I would like to make a donation to the Findlay Fund to support students pursuing meaningful lives and productive careers at The University of Findlay:
q $1,000 q $500 q $250 q $100 q $50 q $35 q Other_________ I would like my gift to support: q The Findlay Fund q Other _____________________________ Total Price ________
THE DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AND AWARD RECIPIENTS
Our revitalized downtown encourages our Oiler visitors to experience the diverse downtown businesses during Homecoming & Family Weekend. The following businesses will be offering discounts or special offers during your visit: Bread Kneads The Cracked Pot’s Tea Shop DorAnne’s Gifts & Gourmet Trends! on Main The Dressing Room Boutique Main Street Deli Logan’s Irish Pub Mother Hubbard’s Learning Cupboard
Distinguished Alumni Pam Beall ’78
Distinguished Alumni Dr. Jonathan Hauenstein ’03
Distinguished Alumni Paul Worstell M’99
Arch Award Dr. Ray McCandless
Old Main Award Scott Grant ’04 M’06
Gold Medallion The Late Dean Butler ’69
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