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MXI 50th Anniversary

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
Foyer, MXIBS
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Continuous Viewing of Legacy of Hope Documentary
Horace Turner Classroom, MXIBS
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Honoring One of Our Own Reception
W. Club Lounge, Little Giant Stadium

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
W. Club Lounge, Little Giant Stadium

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
Littell Lobby, Fine Arts Center
7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast
Frank H. Sparks Center
8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Reflections from MXIBS Alumni (Panel Discussions)
Salter Hall, Fine Arts Center

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
Depart from Littell Lobby, Fine Arts Center
Noon – 1:15 p.m.

Luncheon with Keynote Address by Deonte “DJ” Singfield ’11
Knowling Fieldhouse, Allen Athletics and Recreation Center

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)
Baxter Hall 101

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
Salter Hall, Fine Arts Center

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
Pike Place, Downtown Crawfordsville

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
Knowling Fieldhouse, Allen Athletics and Recreation Center

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
Knowling Fieldhouse, Allen Athletics and Recreation Center

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

 

Breakfast
On Your Own

There are several options available in Crawfordsville including Francis & Mount, Cracker Barrel, The Breakfast Company, Starbucks, and various fast food locations.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Matinee Performance of Where is the Beloved Community
Ball Theater, Fine Arts Center

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.