Homecoming 2009
Event Schedule
Tuesday, October 13
6:30 to 9:00 pm
An Evening with Emily Harris: Critical Journalism in a Changing World
Emily Harris, Oregon Public Broadcasting's On-Air Host of Think Out Loud
Flavia Hall Salon
An Evening with Emily Harris
Wednesday, October 14
12 Noon to 1:30 pm
Envisioning Marylhurst Luncheon
Clark Commons
7:00 to 9:00 pm *
Recession as Opportunity:
Managing & Developing Your Communication Career in Difficult Times
Kathryn Hubbell, APR, and a panel of communication and career experts
Flavia Hall Salon
Communication Studies Panel and Reception
7:00 to 9:00 pm *
Sustainability & Living Smart
Facilitator: Jan Dabrowski, Chair, Marylhurst Science Department
Panelists: John Morris, Michelle Knaus and Jan Castle
The Old Library, BP John Admin. Bldg.
Sustainability & Living Smart
Thursday, October 15
7:00 to 9:00 pm
Neurological Strategies to Increase Student Engagement,
Motivation & Memory
Judy Willis, M.D., M.Ed.
Sponsored by:
The Master of Arts in Teaching Program
James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation
Flavia Hall Salon
Neurological Strategies
7:00 to 9:00 pm *
Interior Design Presentation: Oregon Sustainability Center
The Old Library, BP John Admin. Bldg.
Interior Design Presentation
7:00 to 9:00 pm *
Binford Reading Series: Alumni Writers
Jenny Chu '08, Gina Colantino '07 and Marianne Klekacz '05
Villa Maria Bldg.
Binford Reading Series Event
Friday, October 16
9:00 am to 12 noon *
Innovative Coaching Trends for the Workplace
Rose Milbeck '69, owner of Flight Unlimited
($25 fee includes a workbook for the session)
The Old Library, BP John Admin. Bldg.
Innovative Coaching Trends Workshop
12 noon to 1:30 pm
Alumni Mentor Program Luncheon: "A Taste of Fall"
Flavia Hall Salon
Alumni Mentor Program
2:00 to 3:30 pm
Global Aging: Emerging National & Global Issues
Facilitator: Jenny Sasser, Chair, Human Sciences Department
Panelists: Gerald J. Cohen, J.D., M.P.A., Jan Abushakra, Ph.D.
and Margaret B. Neal, Ph.D.
The Old Library, BP John Admin. Bldg.
Global Aging: Emerging National & Global Issues
4:00 to 6:00 pm
University Ministry Presents: "Water: A Human Right"
Dr. Cecilia A. Ranger, SNJM '55, Univ. Ministry
The Old Library, BP John Admin. Bldg.
Water: A Human Right
5:30 to 6:30 pm
MU Omega Reception
The Art Gym Reception Area, BP John Admin. Bldg
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Third Annual Alumni Art Gala & Sale Opening Reception
Mayer Art Building
Alumni Art Gala & Sale
7:30 to 8:00 pm
Gallery Talk: Artist Pat Boas
The Art Gym, BP John Admin. Bldg.
Pat Boas
Saturday, October 17
8:00 to 10:00 am
Business & Leadership & MBA Programs Present
"The State of the Economy" Breakfast & Keynote
Timothy A. Duy, Director, Oregon Economic Forum and
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Economics,
University of Oregon
Flavia Hall Salon
Business Networking Breakfast
10:30 am to 5:30 pm
Business & Leadership & MBA Programs Present
"Creating Economic Opportunities:
The Role of Public/Private Partnerships in Fostering Recovery" Seminar
Professor Mark Fetters, MPA
Flavia Hall Salon
Business Seminar
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Homecoming Weekend Registration
Clark Commons
9:00 to 10:00 am
Tea with the Sisters of the Holy Names
The Provincial House Foyer
9:45 to 11:45 am
The Secret is to Keep Writing: Sustaining the Creative Life
Moderator: Marian Pierce, Marylhurst faculty and short story author
Panelists: Monica Drake, Endi Bogue Hartigan and Jessica Page Morell
Wiegand Lecture & Recital Hall (Former Chapel), BP John. Admin. Bldg.
The Secret is to Keep Writing
10:00 to 11:30 am
Sisters of the Holy Names' Home Movies
Holy Names Heritage Center, Seminar Room
10:00 am to 12 Noon
Eighth Annual Mary's Woods "Creativity in Retirement"
Resident Art Exhibition at Holy Names Heritage Center
11:00 to 11:45 am
Networking in Clark Commons
11:45 am to 1:30 pm
Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon
Clark Commons
Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon
1:30 to 2:00 pm
Class Photos
Clark Commons
2:00 to 3:30 pm
Dessert Reception and Alumni Association Silent Auction & Raffle
The Old Library, BP John Admin. Bldg.
3:30 to 4:30 pm
"Retrospectives: Sister Artists of Marylhurst"
Gallery talk with curator Carole Strawn, SNJM '69
Streff Gallery, Shoen Library
Streff Gallery Talk
5:00 to 6:00 pm
Mass at St. Anne's Chapel
Celebrant: Fr. Rick Ganz, S.J., Special Counsel to the President
of Marylhurst University
Liturgist: Dr. Cecilia A. Ranger, SNJM '55, Univ. Ministry
Dr. Sheila O'Connell-Roussell, Univ. Ministry
Cantor: Dr. Sheila O'Connell-Roussell, Univ. Ministry
6:15 to 8:30 pm
Reunion Dinner for Honor Classes
Graduating years ending in 4 or 9
Flavia Hall Salon
Sunday, October 18
10:30 am
Sisters of the Holy Names & St. Mary's Academy Sesquicentennial
Eucharistic Liturgy of Thanksgiving
with Archbishop John G. Vlazny
Followed by a Celebratory Reception
Honoring the 150th Anniversary of the Sisters of the Holy Names'
arrival in Oregon and founding of St. Mary's Academy
150th Celebratory Liturgy
Chiles Center, University of Portland
5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland, OR 97203
* There will be a networking reception 30 minutes prior to the event.
Updated September 14, 2009