LEC Alumni Weekend| Event
Attend LEC home athletic games while you're around!
Purchase tickets to Athletic Events here: https://lakeeriestorm.com/sports/2023/1/11/tickets.aspx
Our Dining Hall will be open and available for alumni:
-Thursday, September 26 and Friday, September 27 from 7:00am-7:00pm
-Saturday, September 28 and Sunday, September 29 from 11:00am-7:00pm
Bookstore hours:
-Friday, September 27: 8:00am-6:00pm
-Saturday, September 28: 8:00am-3:00pm
Lodging information here: https://www.lec.edu/alumni/area-lodging/
More details on the weekend below
Thursday, September 26, 2024Â
Sustainability talk on Prairie Inspiration with John Blakeman in the Dickinson Auditorium from 6:00-9:00pm. COST: Free
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Friday, September 27, 2024
70s Class Breakfast: We invite all of our 1970 alumni to join us in the Louise Price Social Parlor for a breakfast from 9:00am-10:30am. The morning will be filled with bloody marys, mimosas, good memories, and of course- topped off with Mrs. Weaver’s bacon! We encourage you to bring photos, yearbooks, and other tokens from your days at LEC as a way to reminisce with your sister class years. COST: $15
Campus Tour: Allow our student Admissions tour guides to take you on a campus tour to see the buildings, grounds, and ask questions about the latest improvements and improvements that have happened since your time at LEC. The tour will start in the front lobby of College Hall at 10:30am. COST: Free
Taste of Tuscany Presentation: Join Dr. Paola Basile in the Coe Conference Room from 10:00am-11:15am as she takes you on A journey into Tuscany: into its magical landscapes, cities of art, and fantastic cuisine! The presentation will include Tuscan food & wine tasting! Dr. Basile Paola is professor of Italian Studies since 2005, she has organized and led 15 trips abroad for LEC students and alumni. COST: Free
Alumni Printmaking Workshop: Join Professor Grace Summanen in Royce Hall 203 from 10:30am-12pm. In this workshop participants will explore ideas of nature and environment by creating monoprints using experimental and traditional printmaking techniques. We will get inspiration from the Water Exhibition in B.K. Smith Gallery and a brief presentation on printmaking focusing on experimental materials, emphasizing the medium is integral to the message. Participants will have the opportunity to make prints to take with them from existing plates or experimental processes using materials from nature like leaves or flowers or synthetic materials like bubble wrap or cardboard. The existing plates will connect to the environment (animals, landscape, plants). Participants are welcome to bring their own materials to explore the possibilities. We will use water based block printing ink. COST: Free
LEC All Alumni Picnic: Enjoy an afternoon of fun on the campus green under the tent with a picnic lunch, the East Coast Custard ice cream truck, and LEC Jeopardy MCed by our very own Deb Remington ‘74. The picnic will run from 11:30am-2:00pm with Jeopardy from 1:00-2:00pm. COST: $15
Rediscovering Dawn Powell: Join us for a presentation with Dr. Jennifer Swartz-Levine from 2:00-3:00pm. COST: Free
Update from schools and mixer: Hear about the latest happenings from the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, the School of Arts, Education, Humanities, and Social Sciences (with a breakout update from Education), the School of Business, and the School of Equine Studies at 3:30pm with an all alumni mixer to follow from 4:00-5:00pm.Â
Paint and Sip with President Schuller: Discover your artistic ability with a step by step painting opportunity with President Schuller. All materials, snacks, and drinks will be included in this class offered from 3:45-5:00pm under the tent (inside the Learning Commons if inclement weather). COST: $25
All Alumni Clambake: Nothing says fall in Ohio like a clambake! Indulge in the delicious offerings of our full clambake menu and enjoy the musical stylings of ‘Just Jazz’ on the campus green from 5:00-7:30pm. Yard games and music will be included. COST: $40
Alumni After Hours: Dance through the decades with us at our Alumni After Hours party in the Multi-purpose gym from 9:00pm-11:00pm. Music will alternate between eras/decades for you to sing and dance along to. Snacks and drinks will be provided. COST: $10
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Yoga with Jenn Miller: Start your morning off with an introductory yoga class for all. Instructor Jenn Miller is not only certified in yoga and Pilates but also our Director of the Learning Commons and Library Services, Director of the Center for Professional Development, and Professional Teacher Pathway Program Student Success Facilitator. The class will take place on the second floor of the Learning Commons from 8:00am-9:00am. Chairs will be available to participate seated if needed. COST: Free
Pastries with President Schuller: Join President Jennifer N. Schuller for pastries and conversation in the Learning Commons from 9:00am-10:00am. President Schuller will share updates about the College, the latest happenings on campus, and have the opportunity to visit with you! COST: $10
LEC brunch on the green: Grab a bloody mary or mimosa and join us for brunch on the campus green from 11:00am-1:00pm. COST: $15
Campus tour: Allow our student Admissions tour guides to take you on a campus tour to see the buildings, grounds, and ask questions about the latest improvements and improvements that have happened since your time at LEC. The tour will start in the front lobby of College Hall at 12:30pm. COST: Free
Athletics Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon: The LEC Athletic Department is excited to induct our 2024 Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees at the Victor Manor House. Doors open at 11:30am with lunch served at 12:00pm and awards starting at 12:30pm. COST: $25
Class of 1974 50th reunion luncheon: It is time for the class of 1974 to celebrate their Golden 50th Anniversary with us! A special reunion luncheon will take place in the Louise Price Social Parlor from 11:30am-1:30pm. Share memories, and receive your golden diploma. COST: Free
Storm Family Fun Fest: Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of fun on the campus green from 1-3:30pm. Family Fun Fest will include putt putt, bumper cars, pizza from Fire and Ice, cotton candy, and many other games and activities for our LEC alumni and their kids! The event will feature our Education Department with face painting, arts, crafts, and more. COST: $10 (ages 12 and over), $5 (ages 12-4 years old), Free (for kids 3 and under).
Organ concert: Enjoy the musical stylings of our Organist in Residence Todd Wilson from 3:00-4:00pm in Morley Music Hall. This staple event showcases our E.M. Skinner pipe organ. COST: Free
Meet & Greet with Water Exhibition Artist: This fall, the B.K. Smith Gallery will display a water exhibition. From 4:00-5:00pm, meet the artist for a chance to learn about the work. Refreshments will be provided and art on display will be available for purchase. COST: $5
Food Truck Tailgate: We are excited for the second annual food truck tailgate at Jack Britt Stadium: 301 Latimore St. Painesville, OH 44077. Food vouchers will be provided to our alumni and students. Food trucks include: FATS on the Go, Barrio Tacos, Fire and Ice Pizza, and King Kone Ice Cream. The tailgate will be from 4:00-5:45pm with the football game immediately following. COST: $10
Reunion VIP early access: Reunion years are welcome to come to Manor House for an early entry happy hour from 5:00-6:00pm before the rest of our alumni join us for the cocktail party. Refreshments and a photo booth will be available. COST: $5
All Alumni Cocktail Party: Our signature cocktail party will begin at 6:00pm at the Victor Manor House. Appetizers, drinks, and a photo booth will be set up for you to enjoy. The Distinguished Alumni Awards presented by the National Alumni Board will begin at 7:30pm. COST: $15
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Tai Chi: Join Denise Molesch ‘95 for tai chi in the Learning Commons from 9:00am-9:45am. Chairs will be available to participate seated if needed. COST: Free
Tour of EQ Center: Enjoy a tour with our EQ staff to see the Equestrian Center and some of the school’s beautiful horses from 10:15-11:00am. COST: Free
Farewell Garden Tea Party: Join us for a garden tea party before you head home in the Victor Manor House garden from 11:00-12:30pm. Brunch will be available. COST: $10