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Register by April 14, 2022
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday, April 22
| 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Wabash Bookstore Open |
| 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Registration & Campus Tours |
| 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Continuous Viewing of Legacy of Hope Documentary |
| 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Honoring One of Our Own Reception
Share in a special presentation that recognizes the significant contributions of a Wabash trailblazer. This individual has quietly paved the way for those who came after him, and his impact has been felt by generations of MXIBS members. We will salute his many contributions to the College and MXIBS! |
| 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Brother to Brother Session
In MXIBS fashion, participate in conversations and debates with alumni and friends of the MXIBS, and current students. |
Saturday, April 23
| 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. |
Registration |
| 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
| 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
Reflections from MXIBS Alumni (Panel Discussions)
How and why was the MXIBS your home away from home? Hear from a panel of speakers from various eras share their stories and reflections. |
| 11:00 a.m. – Noon |
Campus Tours |
| Noon – 1:15 p.m. |
Luncheon with Keynote Address by Deonte “DJ” Singfield ’11
History major, star football player, and educator, DJ Singfield, will offer his thoughts on why we have reason to celebrate 50 years of MXIBS history. |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. |
Keys to Graduating in Four (Panel Discussion)
How does one best navigate the rigor of Wabash and graduate in four years? What is the best practice to accomplish why we are here? Hear what has worked for alumni. |
| 2:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. |
Wabash Bookstore Open |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Glee Club Concert with Tribute to MXIBS
Enjoy a special musical tribute to recognize the founding of the MXIBS over 50 years ago. You may even see alumni participating. |
| 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
4th Annual Celebration of Unity
Join Crawfordsville residents and friends as they celebrate what makes the community great, our sense of Unity. Organized by Humans United for Equality and sponsored by the MXIBS, Hoosier Heartland State Bank, the Journal Review, the Mayor’s Special Commission on Racial Equity, and others. |
| 6:15 p.m. |
MXIBS Group Photo Arrive to the banquet before 6:15 p.m. to be included in the MXIBS Group photos. Complementary copies will be sent out to attendees after the event. |
| 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. |
Banquet with Keynote Address by Robert E. Knowling, Jr. ’77
Business executive and long-time advocate of the MXIBS, Robert E. Knowling Jr. ’77, will offer the keynote address and Coach Robert H. Johnson H’77 will pay tribute to Horace C. Turner H’76. |
Sunday, April 24
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Breakfast
There are several options available in Crawfordsville including Francis & Mount, Cracker Barrel, The Breakfast Company, Starbucks, and various fast food locations. |
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| 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Matinee Performance of Where is the Beloved Community
Directed by Heidi Winters Vogel, this devised theater piece will employ documentary theater techniques of story-gathering and witnessing by and with our students and community. The topic will be centered in stories and experiences related to equity and inclusion on our campus and the Crawfordsville community.
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Register by April 14, 2022
Hotel Information
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Best Western Plus Group Name: Wabash MXI 50th Celebration Arrival Date: April 22, 2022 Booking Link: Best Western Plus In order to get the discount rate at Best Western, you can call the hotel direct |
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Group Name: Malcolm X 50th Celebration Arrival Date: April 22, 2022 Booking Link: Holiday Inn Express & Suites In order to get the discount rate at Holiday Inn Express, you can call the hotel direct |
Hampton Inn and Suites Group Name: MXI Arrival Date: April 22, 2022 Booking Link: Hampton Inn and Suites You can also book your reservation at the Hampton Inn and Suites by calling Hilton Reservations toll-free number at 1-800-HILTONS and mention the unique code MXI; our use the link above. |
For questions, please contact Jennifer Morgan, at morganj@wabash.edu or 765.361.6384
