Among annual highlights like the Alumni Parade and fireworks show, ReUnion ’09 will feature back-to-back presentaions from a Family Guy tv show writer and producer and two veteran entertainment industry executives.
More than 1,000 visitors are expected on campus for the annual celebration of Union’s graduates. The Saturday series of speakers begins at 1 p.m. and will feature: Chris Sheridan ’89, a writer and character voice for Family Guy; Scott Siegler ’69, the creative executive behind shows like Growing Pains and Night Court who has today branched into other media; and Alan Horn ’64, the president and chief operating officer of Warner Bros. Entertainment, which last year released the latest Batman movie installment, The Dark Knight.
And that's just three events from a varied weekend of activities. To read a complete schedule, click here.
Below are few of the highlighted events, including a Saturday groundbreaking ceremony to honor a substantial gift from Jim Lippman ’79 that will help renovate the Social Sciences Building.
Friday, May 29
The Greening of Black America – A Rural Development Opportunity
4-5 p.m.
Green House, located in South College
Sponsored by UNITAS
Joseph James ’69, recent recipient of the 2008 Purpose Prize Award. Joseph will speak about one of his latest initiatives, “The Greening of Black America – A Rural Development Opportunity.” The project, like much of his other work, creates economic practices that maintain equity for disadvantaged people and communities. This project sprung from James’s realization that participating in the South’s growing “green” economy was a way to stabilize the declining number of black farmers and reduce rural poverty. Reception to follow.
Minerva Fellows Program
7:30-9:30 p.m.
Nott Memorial
A multimedia journey through South Africa, Uganda, India and Cambodia including photos, video clips and interviews from this year's Minerva Fellows Program. Since last summer, eight members of the class of 2008 have been volunteering their time, energy and skills in these corners of the world. If you have an interest in what some of the best of Union's newest alumni are doing, or if you enjoy travel, photography, film, regional food from Asia and Africa, or are interested in finding out more about one of our newest programs, this is a presentation you should not miss. More information on the Minerva Fellows can be found here.
Saturday, May 30
Lippman Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony
Noon-1 p.m.
Social Sciences, Southside Library Plaza
A substantial gift from Jim Lippman ’79 and his wife, Linda, will support a major renovation of the Social Sciences Building that will transform the teaching and learning environment of one of the most heavily used academic buildings on campus. This celebratory groundbreaking of Lippman Hall is named to honor Jim Lippman’s father, Robert G. Lippman ’50.
Union's very own Family Guy
1-2 p.m.
Reamer Campus Center Auditorium
A special presentation by Chris Sheridan ’89 of Family Guy. Born in the Philippines and raised in Connecticut and New Hampshire, Sheridan has been working as a writer and producer for television since 1994. He is currently a writer and executive producer of Fox's hit TV show Family Guy, where he has also provided the voices for various characters.
Living in Television
2:15-3:15 p.m.
Taylor Music Center
Join us as Scott Siegler ’69 discusses how television entertainment continually evolves to reflect the demands of the consumer and society. Network television was born simultaneous with the Class of 1969, and it has made extraordinary changes as we have grown up. Curious about what's going to happen next…in storytelling, in audience expectations, and in media investments? Come listen to Scott's drive to understand it all.
Perspectives on the Movie Business
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Taylor Music Center
Join us as we welcome Alan Horn ’64, president and chief operating officer of Warner Bros. Entertainment, a global leader in the creation, production, distribution, licensing and marketing of all forms of entertainment and their related businesses.