Saint Mary's Magazine Winter 2003 - Saint Mary's University of ...

Friday, February 28
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Special Reception for Alumni
Alumni and friends are invited to socialize with
Saint Mary’s faculty and staff, members of the Alumni
Board of Directors and the board of trustees at a
reception (complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar).
Music will be provided by the SMU Jazz Ensemble.
Saturday, March 1
9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibitor Booths Open
11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Convention Kick-off Celebration
Be our guest for a complimentary Italian sandwich
buffet lunch!
Convention welcome address will be
given by master of ceremonies
John McDonough ’75, vice president
of marketing & broadcasting for the
Chicago Cubs.
Brother Louis DeThomasis, FSC,
Ph.D., president of Saint Mary’s
University will provide an update with
news about our alma mater.
Schedule of Events
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Bill Kurtis
Executive producer and host of two
acclaimed series: American Justice and
Emmy Award-winning Investigative Reports
on cable television’s A&E Network. He is also executive producer
and host of the science documentary series on PBS: The New
Explorers with Bill Kurtis.
Saturday (continued)
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Break-Out Sessions
Fun, educational mini-seminars presented by faculty
and staff from more than 50 majors and departments.
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Live Entertainment!
Enjoy music, comedy and more provided by Second Page
(SMU’s student comedy improv troupe) and others!
Special guest Wayne Messmer,
Chicago’s “Voice of Wrigley Field”
Special appearance by The Oldie Moldie All-Stars
A 30-year tradition at Saint Mary’s, the All-Stars are a
student/alumni band of mostly Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
members. Performing popular 1950s and 1960s hits, they are
the traditional closing act in SMU’s Blue Angel variety show.
5:00 pm
Convention Adjourns
5:00 pm - Midnight
Social, Dinner, Silent Auction
& Dance for Alumni & Friends
Alumni and friends
are invited to a social
and elegant
served dinner followed
by a dance with music
provided by Union
Union Station
Station. Cash bar will
be available.
Professional-casual attire, please.
Sunday, March 2
9:30 am — Mass
Join the Saint Mary’s community as we celebrate Mass
at the closing of the Convention weekend.
Show your
Saint Mary’s spirit!
Bring your Saint Mary’s memorabilia to
be included in a display just for
the convention! If you have items
such as photographs, brochures,
buttons, pennants or other items
which capture the history of Saint
Mary’s, bring them with you to the
convention or contact us if you
are unable to attend. SMU
archivist Dr. William Crozier will create
a display showing the character of this
university over the years.
(Items will be available for pick-up at
the close of the exhibition area
Saturday afternoon.)
CST items will also be included!
Sports Fans!
The SMU athletic department will host a
variety of athletic challenges.
Test your skill in…
• Hockey slap shot
• Basketball pop-a-shot
• Putting green
Join us for special SMU sports memories
with current and former athletes, coaches
and fans! Bring your team photos, rosters,
programs or other sports memorabilia to
share!
Special thanks to our sponsors!
Barnes & Noble College Bookstores, Inc.
McHugh Construction
Fine Host Corporation
Walter E. Smithe Furniture
St. Patrick’s High School
Wyndham Northwest Chicago
Questions? Call toll-free: 800-635-5987, Ext. 1499
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