Class of 1972 50th Reunion

Alumni Weekend: June 23-26, 2022

Welcome, Class of 1972!

CLICK HERE FOR A LETTER FROM YOUR REUNION VOLUNTEERS

It’s time to come back to Palatine Hill for your Golden Reunion!

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Online registration for Alumni Weekend 2022 has closed. Please come see us at Check-in at the Alumni Gatehouse, just inside Gate 4, to purchase walk-in tickets.

The following alumni have registered for Alumni Weekend:
Layne Barnes ’72
Elaine Bastajian ’72
Pat Bowers ’72
Manny Cabral ’72
Beth Case ’72
Ken Cuno ’72
Lynn Curtis ’72
Dick Dieterich ’72
Ron Gaither ’72
Dave Gardner ’72
Rod Grafe ’72
Larry Graser ’72
Linda Graser ’72
Carolyn Hamm ’72
Chris Jay ’72
Dorothy Loo ’72
Pat Markham ’72
Arche McAdoo ’72
Dana McBrien ’72
Chris Miller ’72
James Mullins ’72
Ralph Munson ’72
Mary Neel ’72
Tim Neilson ’72
Ellen O’Brien ’72
Sandy Osborne ’72
Jane Patterson ’72
Bob Phillips ’72
Pamela Plimpton ’72
Anne Price ’72
Sherrie Reed Guerin ’72
Mary Ruhl ’72
Randee Schmidt ’72
Susana Sharp ’72 
Tom Spitz ’72
Connie Thomas ’72 
Rolf Thorson ’72
Karen Tozer ’72
Allan Weisbard ’72
Merrie Wong ’72
Marja Yingling ’72 

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS OF SPECIAL INTEREST TO YOUR GROUP:

Thursday, June 23

1972 Class Dinner 7 - 9 p.m.
A dinner in honor of your Golden Reunion. Appetizers, dinner, and an open bar with beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are included. Reconnect with those who made your Lewis & Clark journey with you.

Friday, June 24

Golden Medallion Luncheon 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join members of the Albany Society and welcome the classes of 1970, 1971 and 1972 into the Albany Society with the Albany Society Induction Ceremony and medallion presentation. There will be special recognition of reunion year classes before 1970 as well.

Albany Society Linger Longer 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Members of the Albany Society are welcomed to head to Frank Manor House after the Golden Medallion luncheon to visit a little longer. (Registration not required.)

Celebration of Kim Stafford Archive and Exhibition 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the archive and exhibition of former Oregon poet laureate Kim Stafford who generously donated his collection to Lewis & Clark’s Aubrey R. Watzek Library. Join faculty, staff and alumni to honor the creativity and generosity of Professor Stafford.

Pioneer College- Nightmare on the Scottie: A Reading by Stephen Orsini 3 - 4 p.m.
Join Stephen Orsini ’70 for a short reading and discussion of his new book, Nightmare on the Scottie, The Maiden Voyage of a Doomed King Crabber. This true account is a memoir and a thrilling true account of an ill-fated voyage from Mobile, Alabama, south through the Panama Canal and on to Seattle. During the winter break of 1969, Orsini signed on to what he thought would be a winter break in the sun soaked Caribbean on the maiden voyage of a crabbing vessel bound for Seattle for its final outfitting. Instead, caught in a terrible storm, the vessel almost sunk before reaching the Panama Canal. Come hear the riveting details and first-hand account.

Late 60s and Early 70s Archives Open House 4 - 5 p.m.
Take a walk down memory lane by stopping by the Special Collections room in Watzek library to peruse vintage relics from our time at L&C. Archives staff will be on hand to answer questions and hear our stories! (Registration not required.)

Alumni Weekend Welcome Reception 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Join alumni and the LC community in thanking President Wim Wiewel and his wife Alice Wiewel for their years of service to Lewis & Clark.

Japan 1969 Study Abroad Reunion 6 - 9 p.m.
The Japan ’69 group (Hiroshima) invites all Japan study abroad alumni to come together in the Wood Hall Foyer and Deck at Lewis & Clark Law School. Excellent wines, beer, and soft drinks will accompany sushi, other entrees, salads, and desserts. Come and relive your memories of your time in Nihon. RSVP requested to Tom Sherwin, Japan ’69 Committee, CEOTJS@aol.com.

Golden Hours at Palatine Prost Haus (our German-themed pub!) 6 - 8 p.m.
A chance to mingle, schmooze, and catch up with 1970, 1971, and 1972 classmates at the Palatine Prost Haus. Beers, wine, and pub food will be available for purchase.

Sing-along from the 60’s in the Manor House 8 - 10pm
With special guest, singer/songwriter Richard Moore ’71, this event will feature Richard’s original songs and then transcend into a great musical 60’s free-for-all Hootenanny! All classes are welcome. Song lyrics will be available. (Registration not required.)

Munich Overseas Program Reunion at the Palatine Prost Haus Beer Garden 8 - 10 p.m.
The L&C Munich Overseas Program is turning 50! Join fellow Munich alumni in the Prost Haus for a chance to catch up and say “prost” to this extraordinary program. Beer, wine, and pub food will be available for purchase. (Registration not required.)

Palatine Prost Haus (our German-themed pub!) 6 - 10:30 p.m.
Meet your friends and hang out on campus while enjoying food and drink. Beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Keep the party going after your class reception in the Prost Haus, or meander over for an evening of fun and food with a German flavor. This is an over 21 event, with food and beverages available for purchase. This year’s pub is named in honor of 50 years of the Lewis & Clark Munich Program. (Registration not required.)

Saturday, June 25

Coffee with Retired Faculty and Staff 10 - 11a.m.
Join us for an opportunity to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with retired faculty and staff. Catch up with those who opened your eyes and made your college years meaningful!

All Decades Brunch 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Enjoy a scrumptious brunch with your classmates and others from the Lewis & Clark community. Come meet Lewis & Clark’s 26th President, Dr. Robin Holmes-Sullivan.

Alumni Honors Celebration 1 - 2p.m.
The Board of Alumni cordially invites you to honor four outstanding members of the L&C community at the Alumni Honors Ceremony. The honors include: Outstanding Young Alumnus, Chris Bailey ’08; Pioneer Alumni Leadership, Cathy Kirkland ’75, MAT ’83, JD ’87; Don Balmer Citation, Jane Atkinson; and Distinguished Alumna, Anna Marjavi ’98.

Connection Reception 2 - 4 p.m.
A reception with on-campus organizations and departments. See what’s happened on campus since your graduation, and find out how you can stay connected in the areas most meaningful to you. (Registration not required.)

Pioneer College- Theodore Roosevelt: A Model for Modern Leadership 3 - 4 p.m.
Join Professor Emeriti, Stephen Beckham, to discuss the life, labors, and contributions of the nation’s 26th president who served from 1901 to 1909. Although Theodore Roosevelt died more than a century ago, his impact is felt today in conservation, leadership, and the United States as a world power. The lecture also covers the design and upcoming construction of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library that broke ground in March, 2022, at the gateway to Roosevelt National Park, Medora, ND. (Registration not required.)

Pioneer College- Lewis & Clark Master Plan 4 - 5 p.m
What is going on with all this construction? What’s happening to Templeton? Join Vice President for Advancement Josh Walter, Trustee Jim Spencer ’85 and Associate Vice President of Facilities Services David Ernevad to hear about the renovations and the vision for Lewis & Clark’s future. (Registration not required.)

Pioneer College- Crafting an Entrepreneurship Education Through Beer with Brian Detweiler-Bedell,
5 - 6 p.m
The craft beer industry is a microcosm of business and innovation, touching on everything from sensory art to industrial production and packaging to sales and hospitality. In this session, we will connect the dots between a Lewis & Clark liberal arts education and the art, science, and business of brewing that students study through the Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership, and we will taste two student-designed commercial beers. (Registration not required.)

1972 Denmark Reunion Around 5 pm- Firm Details to Follow
Join Roger Nelson and members of the 1972 Denmark overseas program to celebrate 50 years since making the journey to Denmark. There will be a potluck at the home of Gil Parker ’72 in Lake Oswego. Please contact Maria Hein, maria.hein@gmail.com for more information.

Optional Portland Spirit Cruise 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Join the class of 1970, 1971, 1972, 1975, 1976, and 1977 for a special cruise on the Willamette River. Tickets include dinner, featuring northwest cuisine (locally sourced and prepared fresh onboard), live piano music, and captain’s narration on the outer decks. Enjoy a 2.5-hour cruise and the chance to renew old acquaintances on a lovely summer evening. Contact Joan at lc50dinnercruise@gmail.com for more information and to sign-up! Let’s go sailing!

Palatine Prost Haus (our German-themed pub!) 6 - 10:30 p.m.
Meet your friends and hang out on campus while enjoying food and drink. Beer, wine, and nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. Keep the party going after your class reception in the Prost Haus, or meander over for an evening of fun and food with a German flavor. This is an over 21 event, with food and beverages available for purchase. This year’s pub is named in honor of 50 years of the Lewis & Clark Munich Program. (Registration not required.)

Sunday, June 26
1968 Japan Reunion 12 - 3 p.m.
Join Mary Fukuyama and members of the 1968 Japan overseas program for a Sunday afternoon picnic in the park. Please contact Mary, maryalicefukuyama@gmail.com for more information.

HOW CAN I CONTRIBUTE TO MY 50th REUNION GIFT?
The Annual Fund Class Gift is a way for you and your classmates to give thanks for your L&C education - and help current students experience L&C like you did. Contributions of all sizes are welcome and appreciated. Click here to see how the class of 1972 stacks up against the other reunion classes. If you would like to join the Philanthropy Council or have any questions about giving to Lewis & Clark, please contact Julie Newsome, jnewsome@lclark.edu, or 503-768-7963.

STAFF REUNION COORDINATOR
Tara McIrvin, Associate Director, Alumni & Parent Programs, 503.768.7941, taramcirvin@lclark.edu 

WHERE CAN I FIND CLASSMATES?
Start with the Alumni Directory to connect and reconnect with classmates. Or, let your staff reunion coordinator know you’d like a list so you can contact friends to encourage them to attend the reunion.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Lewis & Clark attempts to remain in contact with all alumni but unfortunately we have lost contact with some individuals. We rely on the lifelong friendships made at L&C to help us find alumni who have moved or changed names over the years, causing us to lose contact with them. Follow this link to see who from your class is missing. We would love contact information on these alumni.

JOIN THE VOLUNTEER GROUP!
There are many ways to support the reunion to ensure a great turnout, and that the reunion is a meaningful and fun time for your class and your overseas or off-campus group. Learn more about volunteering here or contact your staff reunion coordinator. 

WHO IS WORKING ON THE REUNION?
For a list of your class reunion volunteers, and to join in on the fun, visit the Alumni Weekend volunteer page.

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