With the academic year wrapping up, exciting annual events are just around the corner for alumni and friends of Central Methodist University.
Founders Weekend, set to take place May 5-6, will be filled with entertaining and educational activities designed with Central visitors in mind – including the highly anticipated 71st annual Alumni Awards Banquet.
Those being recognized include Dr. George Schweitzer (Class of 1945), Mr. Franklin Wallis (’66), Mr. William Gamble (’74), Lt. Col. David Smith (’87), and Mr. J.W. Arnold (’90), who are all receiving a Distinguished Alumni Award; and Dr. Nolyn Nyatanga (’05), who is receiving the Young Alumni Award.
Advance registration is required for the Banquet, and is appreciated for other activities included in the weekend, according to Dr. Josh Jacobs, CMU vice president for advancement and alumni relations.
A full schedule of Founders Weekend events can be viewed at alumni.centralmethodist.edu, or for questions, contact Megan Freese at 660-248-6234 or mfreese@centralmethodist.edu.
CMU Founders Weekend activities include:
Friday, May 5
2 - 4 p.m. Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art showing the Bill (’47) and Martha (’47) Holman Collection
5 p.m. Portrait unveiling and celebration for the Dr. O.A. “Doc. R” and Anne Robinson Hall of Sponsors Scholarship, located on the first floor of Brannock Hall
Saturday, May 6
9 a.m. Welcome Center at the Inman Student and Community Center
Check-in for 4th Annual Mark Robb 5K Run/Walk (Race begins at 10 a.m.; $25 entry fee; register atwww.centralmethodist.edu/student-life/robb-5k.php)
10 a.m. J.W. Arnold (’90 & 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award) Organ Concert at Linn Memorial United Methodist Church
11 a.m. BBQ lunch on the square, $10 per person
1 p.m. CMU Trivia Challenge at Emmet’s Kitchen and Tap
1 - 4 p.m. Ashby-Hodge Gallery of American Art showing the Bill (’47) and Martha (’47) Holman Collection
5 p.m. 71st Annual Alumni Awards Reception at the Jacobs Conference Center, fourth floor of Inman Student and Community Center. (Reception at 5 p.m., Banquet at 6 p.m.; Advance registration required; $25 per guest)
8 p.m. 71st Annual Alumni Awards post celebration at Emmet’s Kitchen and Tap