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SAVE THE DATE61 8WA S H B U RN5U N20 1 5I V E R S I T YJOIN US ANDCELEBRATE150 YEARS OFWASHBURNAUGUST AND SEPTEMBER 2015August 24-September 30: The sesquicentennial commissioned artwork ofKen Cooper, representing past and current Washburn University buildings inwatercolor, are on display in the Sabatini Gallery at the Topeka & ShawneeCounty Public Library. On Sept. 4, there will be a reception inconjunction with First Friday Artwalk for Cooper’s exhibit. Someof Cooper’s paintings will be available for purchase. For moreinformation about the exhibit and to view images of Cooper’s workstill available for purchase, visit washburn.edu/150.OCTOBER 2015October 23: Many departments on campus will host open houses fromnoon to 3:30 p.m. Visit washburn.edu/homecoming for more information.October 23: Grand opening and dedication of the Welcome Center from 3:30to 4 p.m. In addition, a new Ichabod statue, bench and signature sculpture willbe unveiled. Also, enjoy a historic threedimensionalart piece in the WelcomeCenter. It will be interactive artwork thatincludes 170 images and a touch screenallowing guests to read about each image.People from across the globe will be ableto view the images online. For more aboutthe statue, bench and sculpture, seepages 9-13.15 Sesquicentennial
OCTOBER 2015OCTOBER 2015October 23: After the reception for the WelcomeCenter, statue, signature sculpture and bench, walk to theBradbury Thompson Alumni Center for After Hours andthe Top Hat Auction from 4 to 7 p.m.October 23: At the conclusion of After Hours, followthe crowd to a bonfire from 8 to8:30 p.m. Coach Craig Schurig andPresident Farley will speak at thebonfire, a tradition from severalyears ago the Alumni Associationis bringing back for GrandHomecoming weekend.October 24: Enjoy a hearty breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to10 a.m. at an all-you-can-eat pancake feed between theBradbury Thompson Alumni Center and White ConcertHall. For $5 per person, you’ll enjoy flapjacks, sausage anda beverage prepared by Chris Cakes.October 24: Head tothe Foundation lawn orlawn north of the BradburyThompson Alumni Centerat 10 a.m. to watch theHomecoming parade aroundcampus. Affinity groups whoorganized a reunion are encouraged to participate in theparade with a float or by walking in it. For more informationabout participating in the parade, contact the LeadershipInstitute at 785.670.2000.October 24: Head to the Union lawn north of YagerStadium for tailgating before the Homecoming game. TheGrand Homecoming tailgatewill include two large tentsand a barbecue buffet for$5. Children age 5 andunder will be admittedfree. RSVPs required.Visit washburn.edu/homecoming to register.October 24: Cheer on the Ichabods against the Universityof Central Oklahoma at 2 p.m. in Yager Stadium.October 24: Immediately after the football game,join us for the Bow Tie Bash, which will be heldin the Washburn Room in the Memorial Unionand Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. Guestsneed not change after the football game and canattend the event as soon as the game ends. Thecelebration will feature bands, food and beveragesat each location. For more information and toregister for the Bow Tie Bash, which costs $30 perperson, visit washburn.edu/homecoming. You mustRSVP for this event.October 24: The celebration wraps up with a grandfinale from 8:30 to 9 p.m. between the MemorialUnion and Garvey Fine Arts Center. Visitwashburn.edu/homecoming for details about theevent as they are finalized.October: The third in a series of Ichabod statueswill be available for purchase in the IchabodShop. The first two statues also willbe available. In addition, the finalsesquicentennial holiday ornament willbe available for purchase in the IchabodShop during Grand Homecoming. Thefirst three also will be available. You alsocan purchase notecardsfrom the 2012 Art enPlein Aire event and othersesquicentennial items atthe Ichabod Shop. Visitichabodshop.com formore information.NOVEMBER 2015November: KBI forensiclab facility grandopening. Follow theAlumni Association onFacebook at facebook.com/washburnalumni forupdates on the opening of the facility.15 SesquicentennialSesquicentennial 16 16
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