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Reunion Weekend 2008 Schedule of Events
Wednesday, April 9
Dental Alumni Reception
This special reunion event is planned especially for Dental and Dental Hygiene alumni. Enjoy an elegant array of appetizers and desserts that will be served to the graceful sounds of music from students of the College of Music and Fine Arts.
6 p.m., President’s Suite, second floor, Marquette Hall; $10 per person
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Thursday, April 10
Loyola Open Golf Tournament
Join College of Business, College of Law, and Greek alumni for an afternoon at the beautiful Audubon Park Golf Course. We will play 18 holes followed by a 19th Hole Party. This is a tournament you don’t want to miss!
Noon, Lunch
1p.m., Tee off followed by a 19th Hole Party
Audubon Park; $100 per person, $400 per foursome
Loyola Night at Zephyr Field
Come “sit on the porch” with Loyola alumni and watch the New Orleans Zephyrs battle the Memphis Redbirds.
6:30 p.m. (pre-game party); 7 p.m. (game), Metairie Bank Home Run Porch, Zephyr Field
Zephyr Field is located at 6000 Airline Drive in Metairie, La.
$20 per person, includes ticket, hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, beer and soft drinks. Purchased tickets will be available at the Home Run Porch entrance.
Friday, April 11
Golden Wolves Reception and Induction Ceremony
Honoring the Class of 1958
Join us as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1958 and all members of the Golden Wolves Society. A class photo will be taken after the ceremony.
10:30 a.m., Audubon Room, second floor, Danna Student Center
Loyola University New Orleans Annual Alumni Association Luncheon
Presentation of the 2007-2008 Adjutor Hominum Award to Leslie, A’74, and Larry, A’74, Bouterie
12 p.m., St. Charles Room, Danna Student Center
$15 per person; $30 per couple
This event sells out; reserve today!
Special Alumni Book Signings
Immediately following Luncheon in the St. Charles Room
Meet award winning author Mary Lou Widmer, A’45, for the signing of her nostalgic book New Orleans in the Sixties.
Meet award winning author Amy Cyrex Sins, A’98, for the signing of Ruby Slippers Cookbook: Life, Culture, Family and Food After Katrina, winner of the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Award.
Campus and J. Edgar and Louise S. Monroe Library Tours
Current Loyola Student Ambassadors will take you on a guided tour of Loyola’s campus highlighting new buildings and traditions.
1:45 p.m., Meet outside of Monroe Library
An Eyewitness View of 65 Years of Loyola's History
Join The Rev. James C. Carter, S.J., President Emeritus, for this unique and interesting discussion that will recall his personal journey at Loyola.
2:30 p.m. , Audubon Room, second floor, Danna Student Center
President's Welcome Reception
Join University President Kevin Wm. Wildes, S.J., Ph.D., and fellow alumni as we celebrate all members of the Loyola community at this complimentary special reunion reception.
6 – 7:15 p.m., Roussel Hall Foyer, third floor of the Communications/Music Complex
An Evening with the legendary Allen Toussaint
Allen Toussaint is one of the most influential figures in New Orleans music. Toussaint penned 
and produced some of America’s best-loved soul songs, including Lee Dorsey’s “Working in a Coal Mine”, Ernie K-Doe’s “Mother-in-Law”, and LaBelle’s “Lady Marmalade.” The entertainer’s songs have also been covered by Otis Redding, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Pointer Sisters, The Hollies, Al Hirt, The Meters, Irma Thomas, Glen Campbell, Bonnie Raitt, Three Dog Night, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, and many more. In 1998, Toussaint was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Join us for an evening of the memorable music of Allen Toussaint and his quintet.
7:30 p.m., Opening Performance by The Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz Septet; Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall, Communications/Music Complex
Complimentary. Space is limited. You must RSVP to attend this event. Tickets will be distributed at the door.
Saturday, April 12
New Orleans "Renewal and Recovery" Bus Tour
Join us for this insightful tour of New Orleans, nearly three years after the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. This energetic and educational tour will focus on the recovery, renewal, and rebuilding of “America’s Most Interesting City.”
Space is limited. You must RSVP to attend this event. Tour lasts approximately two and a half hours.)
9:45 a.m., Holy Name of Jesus Church on St. Charles Avenue, Complimentary
"Fun, Facts, and Fables - All About New Orleans" Bus Tour
Learn about three centuries of life in “The Crescent City” as a professional guide leads you on a memorable tour through historic New Orleans.
You must RSVP to attend this event. (Tour lasts approximately two and a half hours.)
9:45 a.m., Holy Name of Jesus Church on St. Charles Avenue, Complimentary
Stained Glass Windows Bus Tour
Join us for a tour of the Lower Garden District Irish and German immigrant historic churches of St. Alphonsus and St. Mary’s Assumption, built in the early 19th century.
Space is limited. You must RSVP to attend this event. (Tour lasts approximately two and a half hours.)
9:45 a.m., Holy Name of Jesus Church on St. Charles Avenue, Complimentary
Family Crawfish Boil Feast
Spotlighting the return of the historic New Orleans Streetcar
Join alumni, family, and friends for a Fais Do Do, featuring the music of the Pierre Descant Cajun Fiddle Band, dancing, socializing, and of course, Cajun and Creole cuisine. Afterwards, hop on the exclusive “Loyola” streetcar that will take you directly to the New Orleans French Quarter Festival.
12:30 – 2:30 p.m., Marquette Hall Horseshoe (front lawn of Loyola); $20 per person
Young Alumni Reunion Party
Join alumni of the '80's, '90's, and '00's for an evening on the patio. Complimentary hors d'eourves and beer.
F&M's is located at 4841 Tchoupitoulas St.
7:00 – 10:00 p.m.,The Original F&M Patio Bar; Complimentary
SUNDAY, April 13
Reunion Mass with the Rev. Kevin Wm. Wildes, S.J., University President, celebrant
Special blessing for Loyola alumni, legacy students, and parents. A complimentary continental breakfast will follow Mass.
10:30 a.m. Mass; St. Ignatius Chapel, first floor Bobet Hall.
A light continental breakfast to follow.
Register Online Today!
Click on alumni.loyno.edu/reunionweekend to register for Reunion Weekend 2008.