Past Regional Alumni Events
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South Bend, IN ~ March 13, 2008
"Searching for Peace in the Middle East"
by Landrum Bolling
Sunny weather greeted our South Bend guests at Notre Dame University's Hesburgh Center for International Studies. We saw Landrum Bolling's film, "Searching for Peace in the Middle East," and heard from him about current peace topics. Good food and fellowship! Hope to see you the next time we plan something in the South Bend area!
Richmond, Indiana ~ March 8, 2008
Volleyball Reunion
at Earlham College
Seattle, WA ~ February 29, 2008
Learning and Teaching About Public Policy at Earlham with Doug Bennett, President of Earlham College
Beautiful weather, with a bit of rain, and food accompanied a great night in Seattle. We heard from President Doug Bennett about the course he teaches on Public Policy, as well as he took questions about the class and the College. We dined on food served by Tulio Restaurant. A great time was had by all in attendance. We hope to see you next time we are in the area!
Portland, OR ~ February 28, 2008
Learning and Teaching About Public Policy at Earlham with Doug Bennett, President of Earlham College
Beautiful weather and food accompanied a great night in Portland. President Doug Bennett discussed the course he teaches on Public Policy and took questions about the class and the College. We dined on food served by Wildwood Restaurant. A great time was had by all in attendance. We hope to see you next time we are in the area!
Chicago, IL ~ February 16, 2008
A Day of Pottery and Pizza
at Lillstreet Art Center
Earlhamites, parents, and friends of the College gathered at Lillstreet Art Center for a hands-on workshop with Emily Murphy '99. Each participant learned hand building techniques and created his or her own mug or vase and also shared pizza! A great time was had by everyone who attended and hopes of having another event soon were brewing! We hope you will join us next time we are in Chicago!
For more information on Emily's pottery, visit sodafired.com and potteryblog.com
2008 East Coast Choir Tour
Pittsburgh, PA ~ January 4
Washington, DC ~ January 5
Philadelphia, PA ~ January 6
New York City, NY ~ January 7
Cambridge, MA ~ January 8
The beautiful melodies of the Earlham College Concert Choir greeted alumni, parents, and friends of the College during the Concert Choirs East Coast Tour. The Choir sang pieces from a variety of different cultures and languages. A huge thank you to those who helped make the tour a success.
San Diego, California ~ December 6, 2007
Los Angeles, California ~ December 7, 2007
San Francisco, California ~ December 8, 2007
Dinner and Conversation with Doug Bennett, president of Earlham
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Earlham President Doug Bennett made three stops on the west coast, visiting with alumni and parents in San Diego, Pasadena and San Francisco, California. Doug shared information about a public policy course he teaches in which he engages students in learning to think about policy issues, such as poverty and health care. A discussion also took place about Earlham today. Many thanks to our volunteers for helping organize these events!
Connecticut ~ November 2, 2007
Doug Bennett, president of Earlham College
Dinner and Conversation with Doug Bennett, president of Earlham
Earlham alumni, parents and friends had a delightful time connecting over dinner at an authentic New England grist mill, cider mill and saw mill built in 1749, Cobb's Mill Inn. We dined in The Country Store and had a discussion with President Doug Bennett about how he engages students in learning to think about policy issues, such as poverty and health care. A discussion also took place about the Earlham of today. We hope you will consider making the trip to New York City for the 2008 East Coast Choir Tour stop on January 7!
New York City, NY ~ November 1, 2007
Dinner and Conversation with Doug Bennett, president of Earlham
Earlham alumni and parents had a delightful time connecting and reconnecting over dinner at The Princeton Club of New York (which became known as the Earlham Club of New York by the end of the evening). President Doug Bennett shared how he engages students in learning to think about policy issues, such as poverty and health care. A discussion also took place about the Earlham of today. We look forward to seeing New York area Earlhamites during the New York stop of the 2008 East Coast Choir Tour!
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ~ October 11, 2007
Dinner and Conversation with Doug Bennett, president of Earlham
Earlham alumni and parents had a delightful time connecting and reconnecting over dinner at Margaret Kuo's Restaurant in Wayne, PA. President Doug Bennett shared how he engages students in learning to think about policy issues, such as poverty and health care. A discussion also took place about the Earlham of today. We look forward to seeing Philadelphia area Earlhamites at another event in the near future!
Indianapolis, Indiana ~ September 28, 2007
Dinner and Conversation with Doug Bennett, president of Earlham
Earlham alumni and parents had a delightful time connecting and reconnecting over dinner at the Columbia Club of Indianapolis. President Doug Bennett shared how he engages students in learning to think about policy issues, such as poverty and health care. A discussion also took place about the Earlham of today. We look forward to seeing Indianapolis area Earlhamites at another event in the near future!
Washington, D.C. ~ September 20, 2007
Dinner and Conversation with Doug Bennett, president of Earlham
Earlham alumni and parents gathered at The Old Ebbitt Grill, Washington, D.C.'s oldest, most historic saloon, founded in 1856. President Doug Bennett shared how students taking his Public Policy course engage in learning and thinking about policy issues, such as poverty and health care. A discussion also took place about the goings on at Earlham today. We look forward to seeing Washington, D.C. area Earlhamites in January 2008 for the East Coast Choir Tour!
Boston, Massachusetts ~ September 6, 2007
Dinner and Conversation with Doug Bennett, president of Earlham
Many Earlham alumni and parents had a delightful time connecting and reconnecting over dinner at the Harvard Club of Boston thanks to our host, James C Hamilton '59. Jim is a member of Earlham's Alumni Council. President Doug Bennett shared how he engages students in learning to think about policy issues, such as poverty and health care. A discussion also took place about the Earlham of today. We look forward to seeing Boston area Earlhamites in January 2008 for the East Coast Choir Tour!
Yakima, WA ~ August 25, 2007
Wine Tasting and Dinner
A terrific time was had by all at Cascade Wine Co. Owner Jim Collis and his colleagues, Phil and Scott, educated us about wines made in the Yakima Valley and surrounding areas, which we also enjoyed tasting. Earlhamites gathered again later at El Rincon Mexican Restaurant for a spicey dinner and to hear an update from campus. We look forward to seeing you again in Portland and Seattle this spring!
Rochester, New York ~ August 12, 2007
Casual Earlhamite Gathering at the Home of
Charles '61 and Carolyn Anderson Haines '61
Alumni and friends enjoyed a casual gathering in the beautiful home and gardens of Charlie '61 and Carolyn Anderson Haines '61. An update on summer events and projects was given and there was discussion about admissions and the incoming Class of 2011. This first-ever gathering in the Rochester area was such a success, we plan to make it an annual event! See you next year!
Chicago, IL ~ July 28, 2007
Potluck and a Bike Ride
A gathering of alums enjoyed a fun day of grilling and the shore. Be looking for information on the next event in February.
Madison, WI ~ July 20, 2007
Casual Gathering at Capital Brewery
Earlhamites met in Middleton after work to enjoy an evening of rekindling old friendships and creating new ones.
Indianapolis, IN ~ June 8, 2007
Picnic and a Movie
A beautiful evening greeted us at the Indianapolis Museum of Art's summer theatre series featuring the movie Airplane! Earlhamites young and younger joined us for food, fun, and conversation! We would love to see more friends next time we are in the Indianapolis area!
Boston, MA ~ June 2, 2007
Whale Watching and a Brown Bag lunch
Humpback and Finback whales greeted Earlhamites on our whale watching trip. We were even fortunate enough to see several whale calves swimming with their parents. It was an enjoyable time with friends and great weather. Join us next time we are in the Boston/New England area!
New York City, New York ~ April 28, 2007
An Evening at New York City's 15-Minute Play Festival and Discussion at Rosie O'Grady's
If you weren't with us on April 28, you missed a great show at the American Globe Theatre. Earlhamites packed the 90 seat theatre to support our very own Earlhamite Editor and Writer, Jonathan Graham; Director, Kefah Crowley '05; Actor, Adam Hardin '05; and Actor, Liz Lord '01 in the play The Soft Bigotry of Low Expectation. All were smiles and excited to get together at the reception afterwards. Hope you will join us next time we are in your area!
Detroit⁄Ann Arbor, Michigan ~ March 31, 2007
Tour Arab American National Museum
Alumni, Parents, and Friends gathered for a day filled with fun. A tour of the new Arab American National Museum provided a great informal get-together, with a lunch at a local Lebanese restaurant that followed. Current EC students and faculty joined us at lunch for conversation about Earlham yesterday and today!
Bronx, NY ~ March 16
Wynnewood, PA ~ March 17
Washington, D.C. ~ March 18
Gospel Revelations East Coast Spring Tour
The Gospel Revelations Choir had an amazing East Coast Tour, complete with snow! Their visits to New York, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia brought large crowds of alumni, parents, and friends. Look for their next tour, in March 2009.
Cincinnati, OH ~ February 23 - March 31, 2007
Walt’s photo “Snow Urchin” © 2006
Photography Exhibit at Pendleton Art Center
by Earlham professor Walt Bistline
Lawyer turned professional photographer and Earlham's Artist-in-Residence, Walt Bistline, exhibited his work at Cincinnati's Pendleton Art Center February 23-31. Walt's photos spanned the spectrum of traditional black and white prints to color photos digitally printed on larger scale paper. Walt shared a lecture about his transformation from "Texas Super Lawyer" to professional photographer and his journey to Earlham.
Northern California ~ February 17, 2007
"Searching for Peace in the Middle East"
by Landrum Bolling
Stanford University opened its doors to Landrum Bolling's latest film, "Searching for Peace in the Middle East". A large crowd of alumni, parents, and friends of the College gathered to hear from Landrum and dialogue about Peace in the Middle East. A great time was had by all who attended. Hope we see you the next time we are in Northern California!
Southern California ~ February 15, 2007
"Searching for Peace in the Middle East"
by Landrum Bolling
Sunny weather and "peace"-ful skies welcomed Landrum Bolling to the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice on the campus of the University of San Diego. Many Earlham alumni and friends of the Institute joined in an evening of dialogue about the Middle East Peace controversy. Landrum's film "Searching for Peace in the Middle East" was shown followed by a brief lecture and questions. Catch us the next time we are in Southern California!
Chicago, IL ~ January 28, 2007
A Chat about the London program with
Professors of History Randall and Alice Shrock
Snow and chilling temperatures could not stop the 30 alumni , parents, and friends from gathering at Elephant and Castle Pub and Restaurant. We had a great meal of fish and chips and got an update from the College. Randall and Alice Shrock shared loads of information about the London program as well information on study abroad programs in general. We hope to be in Chicago again soon! Cheers!
St. Louis, Missouri ~ January 26, 2007
An Earlhamite Gathering
at Cicero's Italian Restaurant
Balmy weather greeted us in St. Louis as we headed to eat at Cicero's Italian Restaurant. 24 alumni, friends and a few children gathered to enjoy a night of fun appetizers and pizza shared family style. A great time was had by all as well as scheming for another event in the area! Hope to catch more friends the next time we are there!
Washington, D.C. ~ November 19, 2006
"Searching for Peace in the Middle East"
by Landrum Bolling
Earlhamites, Parents, and Friends joined in for a sweet snack and an intense discussion on Peace. Landrum Bolling's film, "Searching for Peace in the Middle East", looked at the issues surrounding the conflict in the Middle East. Washington International School was the host site for the event. Good food and great fellowship were had by all. Join us next time we are in Washington, D.C.
Philadelphia, PA ~ November 18, 2006
"Searching for Peace in the Middle East"
by Landrum Bolling
Earlhamites, Parents, and Friends joined in for a lunch and an intense discussion on Peace. Landrum Bolling's film, "Searching for Peace in the Middle East", looked at the issues surrounding the conflict in the Middle East. Arch Street Friends Meetinghouse was the host site for the event. Good food and great fellowship were had by all. Join us next time we are in Philadelphia.
New York, NY ~ October 21, 2006
Contemporary Clay: Japanese Ceramics for the New Century
Halsey '70 and Alice Henderson North '69 are principal lenders to the Japan Society exhibition CONTEMPORARY CLAY: Japanese Ceramics for the New Century which continues through January 27, 2007. Dick Wood, President of Japan Society and President Emeritus of Earlham, and Nelson Bingham, Earlham's Provost and Professor of Psychology, joined Halsey and Alice for a special talk and viewing of the exhibition for an event for Earlham alumni, parents and friends in the northeast. Halsey and Alice, recipients of the Alumni Association's first Outstanding Alumni Award in 1985, shared how their experiences and special people from their days as Earlham students, influenced their love of Japanese ceramics and culture. Nelson shared the goings on of current Earlham programming in Japan and shared other exciting news from the campus.
Read more about the Norths and the Japan Society exhibit in the Alumni Spotlight.
Berkeley, CA ~ August 26, 2006
Earlhamite gathering at The Berkeley Monthly Meeting of Friends Meetinghouse
PAGS alumni, Friends of PAGS and PAGS faculty and many current PAGS majors gathered for a day-long West Coast Reunion of The Peace and Global Studies Alum Collective of Earlham (PACE). Reports were heard about the World Social Forum, the May Term to Rosario, Argentina and the trip to Palestine and Israel with Tony Bing. Joel Fischer '90 was honored as the latest recipient of the Howard Richards Ethical Construction Award for carrying peace values beyond Earlham and into the workforce. Friends shared in song, poetry and discussions during an open mic session which wrapped the day's fesitivities.
Portland, OR ~ July 21, 2006
Portland Timbers Soccer Club
104° temperatures and a higher humidity count could not keep our Oregonians from a soccer match (football for all of you sports lovers). 19 friends gathered to enjoy the Portland Timbers take on the Seattle Sounders. The real excitement came from running into many other Earlhamites who were not part of our group. The Sounders defeated the Timbers, but did not defeat the GREAT time had by all! Catch us the next time we are in Portland!
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