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There is still time

…for time (imagine proper accent here, i.e., the Greek word for honor), if you register this week for Centennial Reunions!We already have more than 1,700 people scheduled to attend one or more of the 230+ events occurring as part of… Continue reading

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Keep the tee love going…

A couple of months ago, we told you about Travis Greenwood '01 and his growing gallery of Reed-related t-shirts ("Atheism, Communism, and Tee Love," April 2011). We are happy to report that this archive is now thriving online.Travis reports that… Continue reading

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Ceremonial exercises at Centennial Reunions

Reed's 97th annual commencement ceremony took place Monday, May 23, and the class of 2011 jubilantly joined the ranks of alumni. If the above cartoon by the multi-talented Mateo Burtch '82 makes you nostalgic, consider coming back to campus for… Continue reading

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Mt. Hood hike with Arlene Blum ’66 & friends

Join renowned mountaineer and environmental chemist/activist Arlene Blum '66, Columbia Gorge naturalist and environmental activist Barbara Robinson '68, Professor Dell Rhodes, and wildflower nut Will Bloch for a guided hike near Mt. Hood on Thursday, June 9 of Centennial Reunions…. Continue reading

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Ladd and Reed legacy tour

THE LADD AND REED LEGACY: Building Portland 1851-2011Tuesday, June 7, from 8 a.m. through 12:45 p.m.The Ladd and Reed Legacy talk and tour during Centennial Reunions, organized by Richard Ross ’69 MAT, explores and celebrates the lasting impacts of two remarkable… Continue reading

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Making Waves 100 (by Brad Wright ’61)

Most people, when they go swimming, think it’s all about them.  But it’s actually all about the water.  Take the Reed pool for example.  What’s going on with the water there?  Nothing much. It just lies there.  There’s a… Continue reading

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An array of art exhibitions at Reunions ’11

Stephanie Snyder ’91, Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery Director, has shared this amazing scope of shows and tributes, including exhibitions celebrating Lloyd Reynolds, images of dance, Native American basketry, art from the collection of Leslie Scalapino ’66, archival photography of… Continue reading

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Pianissimo to fortissimo, Reunions ’11 has it all!

Here's the Student Union in 1943, blended with the "vintage" couches of today… Now imagine the SU filled with all manner of bands and other tuneful entertainment! We're kicking off a year of centennial celebrations with an all-class reunion for… Continue reading

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Off-campus lodging during Reunions

Here are some alternatives for lodging during Centennial Reunions, including guesthouses in our SE neighborhood and hotels offering Reed rates.  Reserve soon, as Portland’s Rose Festival is that same week!The Bluebird Guesthousehttp://www.bluebirdguesthouse.com/The Evermore Househttp://www.evermoreguesthouse.com/The 1907 Taylor Guesthousehttp://www.vrbo.com/179496Brooklyn Center Suiteshttp://brooklyncentersuites.com/Also, Reed has… Continue reading

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Atheism, Communism & Tee Love: Reed T-Shirts Unite!

I recently caught up with Travis Greenwood ’01, kitschy shirt connoisseur, to get the scoop on his efforts to collect and document Olde Reed t-shirts.Please give us your vision for this project? This project mixes personal and professional interests. I’ve always… Continue reading

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