Denison readies to welcome alumni

GRANVILLE, Ohio—Denison University is preparing for its Reunion Weekend, which begins Thursday, May 30, and ends Sunday, June 2. Close to 1,200 alumni from 16 classes plan to attend the annual celebration, where they will reconnect with their friends, family and professors at Denison and in Granville. This marks Dale and Tina Knobel’s final reunion as president and first lady of the college.

“We celebrate reunions to honor the history and tradition of the college,” says Steve Crawford, director for alumni relations. “Alumni return to Granville both to rekindle friendships and to explore the Denison of today.”

Some events are open to the public, include the following:

· 8:30 a.m., Saturday, June 1: Bird walk at the Biological Reserve (1258 North Street, State Route 661 North). It is recommended that participants bring binoculars and be prepared to walk in wet grass. The event will be canceled if it is raining or very windy. For more information, contact 740-587-6359 or visit www.denison.edu.

· 9 a.m., Saturday, June 1: A 5K fun run/walk begins at the Burton D. Morgan Center Plaza (150 Ridge Road).

CALENDAR LISTING, Denison University, Granville— Bird Walk, led by Whitney Stocker at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Biological Reserve (1258 North Street, State Route 661 North). Free and open to the public. The event will be canceled if it is raining or very windy. For more information, contact 740-587-6359 or visit www.denison.edu.

CALENDAR LISTING, Denison University, Granville— 5K Fun-Run/Walk beginning at the Burton D. Morgan Center (150 Ridge Road) at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 1. Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.denison.edu.

Calendar Listing:

CALENDAR LISTING, Denison University, Granville— Bird Walk, led by Whitney Stocker at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the Biological Reserve (1258 North Street, State Route 661 North). Free and open to the public. The event will be canceled if it is raining or very windy. For more information, contact 740-587-6359 or visit www.denison.edu.

CALENDAR LISTING, Denison University, Granville— 5K Fun-Run/Walk beginning at the Burton D. Morgan Center (150 Ridge Road) at 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 1. Free and open to the public. For more information visit www.denison.edu.

About Denison:

Denison University, founded in 1831, is an independent, residential liberal arts institution located in Granville, Ohio. A highly selective college enrolling 2,100 full-time undergraduate students from all 50 states and dozens of foreign countries, Denison is a place where innovative faculty and motivated students collaborate in rigorous scholarship, civic engagement and the cultivation of independent thinking.

For press inquiries:

Name: Ginny Sharkey
Position Title: Media Relations
Primary Email: sharkeyv@denison.edu
Business Phone: (740) 587-6266

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