October 24, 2008, 1:00 pm

A Celebration of Peirce Hall

Join the all-campus party celebrating the renovation and reopening of Peirce Hall, and welcome back a beloved Kenyon landmark.

1:00 p.m.
Food for Thought presentation, led by Bruce L. Hardy, assistant professor of anthropology
Peirce Pub

1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Open House
Peirce Hall

1:00 p.m.
Behind-the-scenes tours of Peirce Hall on the hour, led by Thomas V. Lepley, director of facilities planning

2:00 p.m.
Guided tour of the stained-glass windows. Learn about the medallions inspired by scenes from classic English and American literary works. Led by David Foote '66.

5:30 p.m.
Dedication
Borden Atrium
Thank and honor those who made possible the restoration of Peirce Hall
Remarks by Chair of the Kenyon Board of Trustees William E. Bennett '68 P'96, '00, '07; President S. Georgia Nugent; Architect Graham Gund '63; President of Student Council Shrochis Karki '09; and others

9:00 p.m.
Party
Great Hall and Peirce Pub
Marvel at a five-foot-tall cake replica of Peirce Hall and sample the Bishop's Sidecar Punch

9:30 to 11:00 p.m.
Dance
Great Hall
Swing to the sixteen-piece Rick Brunetto Big Band

10:30 p.m. to midnight
Dance
Peirce Pub
Move to the Motown sounds of student band Detroit Groove

Location: Peirce Hall

Sponsor: Office of the President and Office of Development

Contact: Kris Caldwell

Email: caldwellk@kenyon.edu

Phone: (740) 427-5582

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