DUE TO THE LOW NUMBER OF REGISTRATIONS,
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
PLEASE CALL 270-745-4395 WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
The WKU Alumni Association cordially invites you to
celebrate a special 50th anniversary.
The Golden Anniversary Club Reunion
May 13-14, 2016
Celebrating Western Kentucky University
Class of 1966
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
All events are Central Daylight Time.
Friday, May 13, 2016
Welcome Reception and Reunion Registration
3:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Holiday Inn University Plaza, 1021 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Welcome Class of 1966! Registration packets, refreshments, and opportunities to reminisce will be available in the Heartland Salon of the Holiday Inn.
Golden Memories Cocktail Reception
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Augenstein Alumni Center, 292 Alumni Avenue, Bowling Green, Kentucky
Enjoy cocktails while touring your alumni home, the Augenstein Alumni Center.
Golden Memories Dinner
6:00 p.m.
Augenstein Alumni Center – Robertson Ballroom
Immediately following the reception, enjoy dinner together and reminisce about your days on the Hill.
Saturday, May 14, 2016
WKU Commencement
With a special recognition of the Class of 1966
9:30 a.m.
E.A. Diddle Arena, 1605 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, Kentucky
The Golden Anniversary Club will welcome the Class of 2016 into the WKU Alumni Family. In cap and gown, your class will walk in the Commencement procession and be introduced during the Commencement ceremony. A luxury suite will be reserved for reunion guests. GAC will be dismissed prior to the conferring of diplomas.
Golden Anniversary Club Reunion Brunch and Induction Ceremony
10:30 a.m.
Augenstein Alumni Center
Following a brunch buffet, the Class of 1966 will be inducted into the Golden Anniversary Club.
Commencement Celebration
11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Augenstein Alumni Center
Following the GAC induction, the Class of 1966 will welcome graduates of the Class of 2016 to the Augenstein Alumni Center. Enjoy champagne and dessert and take photos with Big Red in our Commencement Day photo booth.
WKU Campus Tour (Optional)
12:30 p.m.
Enjoy a driving tour of the growing WKU campus, given by a current WKU student.
Registration deadline is Monday, May 2, 2016.
Lodging
The Holiday Inn University Plaza is the official hotel for the Golden Anniversary Club Reunion. A block of rooms has been reserved for GAC Reunion participants at a discounted rate of $99 plus tax. Please make your reservation by April 15, 2016, to receive this rate. Make your reservation by calling 270-745-0088 or 1-800-HOLIDAY and mention block code GA2.
Dress
Business Casual attire is suggested for all reunion activities.
Transportation
Bus transportation will be provided from the Holiday Inn to all reunion activities. If you choose to drive on your own, please remember that parking remains an issue on campus, and accessible parking may not be available.
Information for the Reunion Booklet
We strongly encourage your reunion attendance! However, whether you attend or not, your classmates would still like to know about you! Please tell us your life experiences since you left WKU, in addition to your most treasured WKU memory. This information will be included in a memory book to be distributed at registration. You may complete the form by clicking HERE All forms must be submitted by May 2, 2016, to be included in the reunion booklet.
Questions?
For additional information, please contact Ginny Hensley, Director of Alumni Programming, at 270-745-4395 or ginny.hensley@wku.edu.