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SCHEDULE of EVENTS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 1966 Owl yearbook photo: Donating blood 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Pitt Alumni Association’s Bleed Blue and Gold Blood Drive in Partnership

with the Central Blood Bank (, Lower Lounge) We all bleed blue and gold. Support Pitt’s homecoming blood drive and show your pride! We encourage all who are interested to preregister by logging on to www. centralbloodbank.org, clicking on “Make an Appointment,” and searching by the sponsor code CU190057. Can’t get to campus but want to participate? Go to www.centralbloodbank.org or call 1-866-366-6771 to find a location near you. Most individuals can donate blood; if you have medical questions, contact the Central Blood Bank Medical Help Desk at 412-209-7160.

Above: 1948 Owl yearbook photo: Cheerleaders give a “Big Alleghanee.” TUESDAY, On front cover: 1948 Owl yearbook photo: “The Big Day”: Students celebrate a victory over Ohio State University. SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. University of Pitt Day of Caring (In Pittsburgh neighborhoods and at local nonprofit agencies on and around the Pitt campus) Homecoming 2013! Roll up your sleeves and help others. Alumni are invited to join Pitt faculty and staff members and participate in this great community outreach It doesn’t matter how far you’ve traveled since graduation; effort. Refer to the Alumni Association’s Pitt will always be your home. The Pitt Alumni Association homecoming Web site for a complete list of all available projects, each with a different size invites you to this year’s homecoming festivities! Events are and scope. There’s a project for everyone, and scheduled for the week of September 23, culminating with we need your help! This year’s Day of Caring will feature service projects that are both the homecoming football game against the University of neighborhood based and at agencies of regional Virginia on September 28 and the traditional halftime importance. Go to www.unitedway.pitt.edu/ crowning of the homecoming king and queen. dayofcaring/index.php and sign up today!

Hail to Pitt! THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2013 8–10 p.m. For complete information and up-to-the-minute Young Alumni Mixer: A Social details including new events, visit www.alumni.pitt. Networking Event Sponsored edu/homecoming. Links to all of the schools’ and by the Young Alumni Council colleges’ homecoming events are available on the of the Pitt Alumni Association association’s homecoming page. (Mario’s East Side Saloon, 5442 Walnut Street,

Shadyside) www.alumni.pitt.edu. Appetizers and one drink ticket will be provided. Questions? Registration is strongly encouraged; please visit Call the Pitt Alumni Association at 412-624-8229. www.alumni.pitt.edu to register. Questions can be Note: All events and times are subject to change. directed to Kara Petro at 412-624-0048. = Pitt Alumni Association Event

The is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Published in cooperation with the Department of University Marketing Communications. UMC91005-0813 10 a.m. 11 a.m.–4 p.m. School of Nursing Continuing Have You Seen FRIDAY, Education Event Your Campus SEPTEMBER 27, 2013 (129 Victoria Building) Lately? Campus This continuing education event, Walking Tours Southwest Regional Action (Departing on the hour from Coalition Implementation of the the Alumni Association office, 140 Alumni Hall) Institute of Medicine Report The Future Take a relaxing tour of the campus 8 a.m.–1 p.m. of Nursing: Pitt Nursing’s Involvement, and see the growth and changes African American Alumni Council Apple features Pitt School of Nursing Dean since your last visit. Seed Community Service Project with Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob. The cost for the Pittsburgh Public Schools the continuing education event is $10 and includes a box lunch. Participants will (Pittsburgh Public Schools will be assigned) receive 1.5 contact hour credits. To register, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. This marks the eighth of the project please visit www.nursing.pitt.edu/events.jsp providing the Pitt community with an How to Decide What Kind of Law to or contact Amy Elliott at 412-624-0856 or Practice: Advice from Alumni Living opportunity to share its time and talents with [email protected]. students in the Pittsburgh Public Schools. To throughout the Country become an Apple Seed volunteer, contact Valerie (, Teplitz Moot Courtroom) Njie at 412-779-2866 or [email protected]. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. Presented by the Pitt Law Academy, this School of Social Work Alumni Recognition program will feature Pitt School of Law alumni 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. and Continuing Education Forum from around the country who have returned to campus for their class reunions. They will share (Pittsburgh Athletic Association) School of Dental Medicine Homecoming their experiences deciding which area of the Continuing Education Course Join us for an Alumni Awardees Moderated law to practice with current Pitt law students. (6 credit hours) Panel from 10 a.m. to noon and the luncheon (Edward J. Forrest Continuing Education Center, ) and award presentations from noon to 1 p.m. “The Medically Complex Patient: Preoperative The $25 registration fee includes two (2) hours 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Assessment and Management” will be presented of continuing education credits and lunch. For Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts by Daniel E. Becker, DDS. Sponsored in part more information, please call Bobby Simmons and Sciences 50+ Alumni Luncheon at 412-624-6354. by an educational grant from the T.F. Bowser (for the Classes of 1963 and Earlier) Continuing Education Fund. For additional (William Pitt Union, Lower Lounge) information, call 412-648-8370 or visit 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences alumni 1–5 p.m. www.dental.pitt.edu/ce/index.php. Guided Tours of the Nicholas Lochoff from the Classes of 1963 and earlier are invited Rub the Panther’s Nose

Cloister and University Art Gallery to join Bettye J. and Ralph E. Bailey Dean of for Luck and Say Exhibition Arts and Sciences N. John Cooper for lunch to “Cheese!” celebrate the 50th+ anniversary of graduation. (, Cloister) The panther statue, that is! RSVP required. Please visit www.as.pitt.edu/ Stop by the panther statue The University Art Gallery will be open for alumni/homecoming2013 or call 412-624-7283. located outside the William Pitt Union and student-led tours of an exhibition that features say “cheese!” to make a Pitt Homecoming works from the permanent collection. Gallery 2013 memory. Our blue and gold student hours are 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Contact 412-648-2400 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. ambassadors will be on site to capture or visit www.haa.pitt.edu/collections/university- Pitt Business 51+ Luncheon the moment for you. art-gallery for more information. Tours also will (Pittsburgh Athletic Association) be available on Sunday, September 29, 2013, at The annual 51+ Luncheon is a way of 2 p.m. Gallery hours are 11 a.m.–4 p.m. staying in touch with all alumni who graduated from Pitt Business more than a half century ago. 2 p.m. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Attendance is by special invitation only to School of Nursing Convocation Veterans Alumni Luncheon Sponsored Pitt Business alumni who graduated prior to 1963. Featured speakers will be Dean John T. and Alumni Day Program by the Office of Veterans Services and Delaney and newly appointed associate dean Pitt ROTC (Twentieth Century Club, 4201 Bigelow Boulevard) of the College of Business Administration Audrey Festivities will include a milestone reunion (William Pitt Union, Ballroom) Murrell. Register at www.business.pitt.edu/alumni. recognition, a state of the school address, All Pitt military veteran alumni are invited and a dessert reception. To register for the to reconnect with old friends, expand their 12:30–4:30 p.m. Convocation and Alumni Day Program, please professional networks, learn more about visit www.nursing.pitt.edu/events.jsp or contact the resources Pitt provides to veteran and School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Amy Elliott at 412-624-0856 or [email protected]. military-affiliated students, hear stories from (SHRS) Continuing Education Event current students, and share experiences (4028 ) with fellow military veteran alumni. Visit Professional continuing education units/contact www.veterans.pitt.edu for more information. hours will be awarded for attendance. The event is free for SHRS alumni and $10 for guests and includes lunch and a closing reception. For more information or to register, please contact Samantha 1966 Owl yearbook photo: Football activities Jakiel at 412-383-6565 or [email protected]. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013, CONTINUED 5–6 p.m. 6–8 p.m. 6:30 p.m. School of Law Update from Dean Pitt Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, School of Dental Medicine Homecoming William M. Carter Jr. Queer, and Allied (LGBTQ) Alumni Happy and Reunion Dinners (Phipps Conservatory, Botany Hall) Hour, Sponsored by the Pitt LGBTQ (University Club) The law school invites alumni and guests to Alumni Council All alumni are welcome! Class reunions will be hear an update from Pitt Law’s dean, William (5801 Video Lounge & Cafe, 5801 Ellsworth Avenue, Shadyside) held for class years ending in 3 and 8. For more M. Carter Jr. Free self-guided tours of Phipps All alumni are invited to join the Pitt LGBTQ information, contact the Office of Alumni Affairs Conservatory will be available. Alumni Council for good drinks, food, and and Development at 412-648-8910 or visit fellowship at 5801 in Shadyside. Reconnect with www.dental.pitt.edu/alumni/homecoming.php. 5–6:30 p.m. old friends, make new ones, and learn more about the mission of the LGBTQ Alumni African American Alumni Council (AAAC) Council. For more information, visit Meet and Greet Networking Event with www.facebook.com/pittLGBTQAlumniCouncil Pitt Students and Alumni or contact Aaron Arnold at arnold.aaron@ (William Pitt Union, Cross-Cultural and Leadership gmail.com. Development Center, Sixth Floor) Join student leaders and African American alumni for networking. Share your expertise 6–9 p.m. School of Law Alumni 1952 Owl yearbook photo: Mixer and experience. For more information, please contact AAAC President Steve Jones at Reunion Reception 2 p.m. [email protected]. (Phipps Conservatory, Special Events Hall) University Honors College Afternoon The Pitt Law Alumni Association will honor the 2013 Distinguished Alumni Lecture and Reception 5:30 p.m. Award recipients and celebrate the (3500 ) Shabbat at the Edward and Rose Berman reunions of the Classes of 1953, 1958, Attend this Friday afternoon lecture for Hillel Jewish University Center of Pittsburgh 1963, 1968, 1973, 1978, 1983, 1988, 1993, a presentation by University Honors (4607 Forbes Avenue) 1998, 2003, and 2008. Cost is $60 per College (UHC) Dean Edward Stricker Come join fellow Pitt alumni and current person. For more information, please about some of his past research in the students for a Friday night Shabbat experience. contact the Office of Development Department of Neuroscience. A reception Services start at 5:30 p.m. and will be followed and Alumni Affairs at 412-648-1305. will immediately follow and include UHC by dinner at 6:30 p.m. An $18 dinner donation staff. Visit www.honorscollege.pitt.edu/ is kindly suggested, though not required. If Annual homecoming-2013 for more information. interested, please contact Joshua Glass at 6:30 p.m. 412-621-8875 ext. 101 or [email protected]. 53rd Annual Pitt Varsity Letter Club Awards Dinner Welcome Back 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Jewish Alumni Council. () Volleyball Alumni Weekend Reception, Join us as we recognize the incoming Reception Followed by Pitt vs. 5:45–7:30 p.m. class of Awardees of Distinction, our at 4 p.m. National Society of Black Engineers Athletics Hall of Fame. Invitations will 6:30–8:30 p.m. () Alumni and Student Mixer be sent to former Pitt letterwinners; Annual Welcome Back Celebrate the Panthers’ Atlantic Coast (Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum, Hall of Valor) however, this event is open to all Pitt Reception, Hosted by Conference debut in volleyball as Pitt takes on The Pitt National Society of Black Engineers alumni and their guests. The cost of the Pitt Alumni Association Clemson at 4 p.m. in the historic Fitzgerald Field this event is $40 per seat; there are and the Pitt EXCEL Program invite engineering (Cathedral of Learning, Commons Room) House. Admission is free. Volleyball alumni will be 10 seats per table. Call the Panther alumni to join them for the annual alumni and The Pitt Alumni Association hosted at a reception before the match at 3 p.m. student mixer. Attendees should register by Club at 412-648-8889 or e-mail welcomes all Pitt alumni back to campus For more information, please call 412-648-8209. September 20, 2013 by contacting Marcus [email protected] for its annual homecoming reception in Jordan at [email protected] or for more information. the Commons Room. Reconnect with Alaine Allen at [email protected]. 3–6 p.m. former classmates, browse through the , and peruse the Department of Studio Arts archives exhibit. Stop Screen Printing on the Lawn 6–8 p.m. by anytime between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. (Frick Fine Arts Building, lawn facing ) A Taste of Wine and Research, Sponsored by for light hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, For more information, please call 412-648-2430 the Department of Computer Science and a festive atmosphere before the or visit www.studioarts.pitt.edu. (5317 ) fireworks. This event is complimentary You are cordially invited to join computer for all Pitt alumni. Register online at science alumni and friends for A Taste of Wine www.alumni.pitt.edu/homecoming. 4:30–5:30 p.m. and Research with faculty, graduate students, School of Health and Rehabilitation and alumni. Wine tasting and appetizers will be Sciences Reception provided while faculty talk about their current (4028 Forbes Tower) research endeavors. Join us for some friendly For more information or to register for this conversation, networking, and wine! For more event, please contact Samantha Jakiel at information, call 412-624-8490 or visit 412-383-6565 or [email protected]. www.cs.pitt.edu.

1913 Owl yearbook photo: Lettermen 7:30–9 p.m. I Do, I Do, I Do! SATURDAY, ( Memorial Chapel) Stop by and seize SEPTEMBER 28, 2013 the moment to walk down the aisle with your sweetheart. Reminisce about taking your vows and celebrate your love all over again. Have your special moment captured on camera by our photographer. The Living Panther, April 9, 1902, University of Pittsburgh Historic Photographs 2–5 p.m. Chinese Scholars Alumni Social, Sponsored by the Chinese Scholars Alumni Council and the Chinese Students 6:30–9 p.m. and Scholars Association Pitt Pharmacy Alumni Reception 8–11 p.m. (837 William Pitt Union) (William Pitt Union, Dining Room) Join us for a Chinese cultural gathering at the Pitt Business Homecoming Social Union! Meet and share experiences with both The School of Pharmacy invites alumni and (Mario’s East Side Saloon, alumni and current students and learn about the friends to a prefireworks reception in the William 5442 Walnut Street, Shadyside) development of the Chinese Scholars Alumni Pitt Union. Meet the dean and spend an evening All Pitt Business alumni are invited to join Council and how you can get involved. For more reconnecting with faculty, staff, and friends. Hors current MBA students in Shadyside for fun information, visit www.pittcssa.net or contact d’oeuvres and drink tickets will be provided. For and fellowship. Food and drink tickets will Ying Yang at 312-533-5572 or [email protected]. more information, please contact Meg Osborne be provided. Register at www.business.pitt. at 412-648-8186 or [email protected]. edu/alumni.

7–9 p.m. 9:00 p.m. College of General Studies (CGS) 1948 Owl yearbook photo: Spectacular Fireworks Drum Major Lou Kish Student Government and and Laser Show, Sponsored by Alumni Society Homecoming the Pitt Program Council Prefireworks Reception This annual University of Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh Athletic Association, Main Dining Room) homecoming tradition has been going The CGS Student Government on for more than 20 years, and this year and Alumni Society invite all promises to be bigger and better than CGS alumni to a prefireworks last. Watch from Bigelow Boulevard. celebration. CGS alumni admission is free and guests are $10. Call 412-624-7683 for more information. 9:15–11 p.m. 7–9:15 p.m. Swanson School of Engineering Swanson School of Engineering Young Alumni Mixer Alumni Dessert Reception (Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum, Patio) (Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum, Patio) Join us after the fireworks for music, Meet the dean, faculty, and students; join us for dancing, and fun. Attendance is free. dessert; and enjoy the fireworks and laser show For more information, please contact from the comfort of the tent. Attendance is free. Stephanie Aaronson at [email protected]. For more information, contact Monica Bell at [email protected]. 10 p.m.–2 a.m. African American Alumni Council 7–9:30 p.m. (AAAC) Young Alumni Mixer School of Education Reception (Location TBA) (Pittsburgh Athletic Association; Johnny Majors, Patrician, This annual mixer is a great way to begin Crown, and Mural rooms) homecoming weekend! For more information, Join the School of Education for an evening of please contact AAAC President Steve Jones at reconnecting with fellow alumni and friends. [email protected]. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served before the University’s fireworks and laser show. RSVP to Susan Sherlock in the School of Education dean’s office by September 20, 2013. With questions and for more information, please contact Sherlock at 412-648-1738 (phone), 412-648-1825 (fax), or [email protected] or visit www.education.pitt.edu. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2013, CONTINUED 1979 Owl yearbook photo: 1978 Homecoming Queen and King Cathy Leo and Bruce Terrell. PREGAME FESTIVITIES

ONE HOUR BEFORE KICKOFF THREE HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF March to Victory Parade Joint Pitt Business and Pitt School of Law (, General Robinson Street) Alumni Tailgate Party Watch as the homecoming court leads the (Heinz Field, Gold Lot 1) March to Victory Parade into Heinz Field. Stop by the tailgate to meet with fellow law and business alumni and students. Register at www.business.pitt.edu/alumni. TWO HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF Pitt Athletics All-sport Reunion Chancellor Mark A. Nordenberg with 2012 Homecoming Queen and King THREE HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF (Stage AE, adjacent to Heinz Field) Juliana Bursic and John Obeid Pitt Alumni Association All former student-athletes are welcome to join Pregame Party us for our all-sport reunion. More details will (Stage AE, adjacent to Heinz Field) be released leading up to the event. For more information, please contact the Panther Club All Pitt alumni and fans are invited at 412-648-8889. to stop by Stage AE before the game for entertainment, giveaways, and more. Share your Pitt spirit with fellow alumni and watch GAME KICKOFF TIME TBA for special appearances by Roc the Panther, the Pitt cheerleaders, and the Pitt pep band. Pitt Football vs. the The Medical Alumni Association (MAA) will (Heinz Field) be joining the Pitt Alumni Association for the The Pitt football team will host the pregame party at Stage AE! All medical school University of Virginia as the Panthers alumni and guests are encouraged to visit the play their first homecoming game MAA area for FREE giveaways and a good time! as members of the Atlantic Coast For additional details, contact the MAA at 412- Conference. At halftime, the home- 648-9059 or [email protected] or coming court will be recognized and visit www.maa.pitt.edu. the king and queen announced. For The following alumni groups also will have tickets, visit www.pittsburghpanthers. designated areas at Stage AE: com or call the Panthers Ticket Office • wish Je Alumni Council at 1-800-643-PITT (7488). For • Veterans Alumni Council (Sponsored by the updated game information, visit Office of Veterans Services and Pitt ROTC) www.pittsburghpanthers.com. • Young Alumni Council

Stop by to reconnect with fellow alumni and share a good time! 10 p.m.–2 a.m. African American Alumni Council THREE HOURS BEFORE KICKOFF (AAAC) Pan-Hellenic Social World’s Largest Family Tailgate (O’Hara Student Center) ( Avenue) Join us for an all-Greeks welcome Activities include inflatable games, face social at the O’Hara Student Center! painting, balloon artists, Euro Bungees, live Connect and celebrate with your fellow entertainment, and much more! sorors and frats across organizations and generations. For more information, Time TBA please contact AAAC President

African American Alumni Council Steve Jones at bmorepitt82@ John B. “Jock” Sutherland, gmail.com. University of Pittsburgh football Young Alumni Tailgate coach 1924–38, University of (Location TBA) Pittsburgh Historic Photos This annual tailgate is a spirited celebration for the big game on homecoming weekend! For more information, please contact Jared McClain at [email protected]. www.alumni.pitt.edu 140 Alumni Hall 4227 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15260 www.alumni.pitt.edu

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