The College welcomes several volunteer groups back for the weekend meeting and the Class of 2017 dinner, including the Alumni Council, Kenyon Fund Executive Committee, Kenyon Volunteer Leaders Emeriti, Regional Association Leaders, Greek Alumni Leadership Council and Alumni of Color Mentors. All volunteers are invited as guests to observe the Council meeting during open sessions. Seating at the meeting table is reserved for Council members, with chairs provided for guests.
6 p.m. Executive Committee Meeting & Dinner (Ex-Com only), Newman Room, Kenyon Inn
6:30 p.m. Meet in Lounge. Informal dinner for Alumni Council members at 7 p.m., Kenyon Inn
Breakfast served at Peirce Dining Hall from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. You may bring tray to the meeting. Beverages will be available throughout the day.
Location: Leach Dining Room (Peirce Hall), unless otherwise noted.
9 a.m. Welcome
9:15 a.m. Housekeeping and Updates
9:45 a.m. Alumni Council Committee Work (in groups)
10:45 a.m. Break
11 a.m. A Look Inside: A Kenyon Symposium for all volunteers with President Sean Decatur and members of the administration.
12 p.m. Break
12:10 p.m. Student Panel moderated by Jack Killen ’71
1 p.m. Break
1:15 p.m. Lunch and joint session with KFEC and alumni volunteers (Alumni Dining Room (Jack & Todd Giardinelli ’94, Chair of KFEC)
1. Doors, cottages, and safe spaces: How can we help the College be better attuned to/ahead of alumni perspectives on changes in the age of social media?
2. Social media and its role in philanthropy
1. How can class agents support the work of regional alumni associations?
2. How can regional engagement translate to alumni participation in philanthropy?
1. How can we foster more alumni engagement in high-impact experiences and post-graduate careers?
2. How do we build a culture of philanthropy among young alumni
Announcements and instructions on Senior Premiere for the Class of 2017
2:45 p.m. Break
3 p.m. Awards Nominations (Closed Session/Members Only)
4:15 p.m. Adjourn Meeting
6 p.m. Alumni Association Welcome Reception with Class of 2017 (business attire) (Gund Commons Ballroom)
7 p.m. Senior Premiere Dinner (business attire) (Gund Commons Ballroom)
Full breakfast served at Peirce Dining Hall from 8 – 9am. You may bring tray to the meeting. Beverages will be available throughout the day.
9 a.m. Strengthening the Regional Associations
10:30 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Committee Reports
11:30 a.m. Preparations for May Meeting
12 p.m. Meeting Adjourns. Box Lunches Available. Lunch Discussion Groups (Alumni Dining Room)
1:30 p.m. Meeting of the Kenyon Volunteer Leaders Emeriti (TBD). Alumni of Color Mentoring Ski Trip*
4 p.m. Panel Discussion: Utilizing Greek Connections in the Real World (Peirce Lounge)
6 p.m. All Volunteer Dinner (Peirce Pub)
8 p.m. Kenyon Unique Lecture: A Conversation with Graham Gund ’63 H’81, Gund Gallery Community Foundation Theater
*Events sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as part of the Alumni of Color Mentoring Initiative Weekend.
Brunch is served at Peirce Dining Hall from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Please recycle your nametag by returning it to Scott Baker or Alex Compton. Check-out time at The Kenyon Inn and the Holiday Inn Express is 12 p.m.
If you plan to use the KAC, please wear your nametag and check in with the worker at the information desk. Inform the worker that you are an alumnus/alumna and you will be able to use the facilities.
May Meeting Date: Friday, May 26, 2017