Alumnae Weekend 2023
Reunion is about reconnecting.
April 14-16, 2023
Save the date and register for Stephens Alumnae Weekend (Reunion) in Columbia, MO and gather with your alumnae friends and Stephens community! This year, we have much to celebrate as Stephens turns 190 years old, Jean McFaddin ’62, and Mr. James Shirky as well as the milestone reunions for the classes ending in 3 and 8. Regardless of your class year, we hope you’ll join us and reconnect with Stephens.
If you’re traveling to Missouri from afar, we want to let you know that Columbia has a significantly upgraded airport terminal with multiple daily flights from Dallas-Ft. Worth and Chicago O’Hare via American Airlines. Flights directly to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) are often similar in price to flights into St. Louis or Kansas City. We encourage you to look into it – because the quicker you’re in Columbia, the sooner we get to see you!
If you fly into St. Louis, a local shuttle called MO-X can be booked for transportation to Columbia. MO-X shuttle service is not available from Kansas City. Rental cars are available at all three airports.
Register Here!
Current Registrants 3/23/2023
Sally McClure Jackson '56
Judi Gephart Jones '59
Lenny Ross Ashley Westbrook '63
Julie Kylloneu Rose '63
Susan Kingsnorth Rouse '63
Janan Huntsberry '66
Kay Chaney Nadel '67
Bill Webster (guest)
Jackie Fleisher-Wood '67
Susan Orr Brown '68
Carla Burkart '68
Claudia Smith Carr '68
Nancy Drown McWhorter '68
JoAnn Lyman '68
Rosie Galyean Mitchell '68
Bob Mitchell
Mary Clem Good Morris '68
Debby Snyder '68
Jackie Steele '68
Karen Tindel Wiggins '68
Ruth Dreyer Wagner '68
Donna Bell Zimmer '68
Rob Doyen '69
Sharon Orr Moskwiak '70
Diane Campbell Sher '71
Cynthia Odor Blosser '71
Deborah Roquemore Crockett '73
Sheila Hughes '73
Carole Mosher '73
Vivian Collier O'Dell '73
Anita Parran '73
Mark Taylor '73
Judy Taylor '73
Rene Jones Vassar '73
Janeen Bjork '78
Roseann Carter Durbin '78
Martha Murphy '78
Sharran F Parkinson '78
Lynda Clugston Webster '78
Marcia Urban '79 & '83
Carrie Barnett '82
Kerry Brocker '82
Juliette Benkendorf '83
Penney Farris '83
Cecilia Lynch '83
Alisha Moore Cole '83
Louise Quayle '83
Sara Seng Richter '83
Leslie Swanda Willey '83
Tanya Downing '84
Sara Longley '84
Mary Ann Sprinkle '84
Ruth Ann Schulze Burke '86, '10
Michael Burke '86, '19
Ellen Vollrath '86
Deidre DeJong Kroll '87
Nancy Ball '89
Julie Hester '89
Erleen Anderson '91
Laura Horn Dale '91
Patty Conklin Eggerding '91
Teresa Smith '91
Amy Farha '92
Beth Riggert '92
Lisa Korte-Wilson '93
Holly Cooper Olson '93
Jeneva Pace '93
Noel Beltram Schneider '93
Shannon Blankenship Walls '93
Brooke Williams '93
Rajah Maples-Wallace '97
Samantha Crawford '98
Aimee Davenport '98
Wendy Powers Eads '98
Juliet Harper '98
Alexis Kalpedis '98
Silissa Uriarte-Smith '98
Cintia Sutton '98
Stacy Morse '99
Erica Taylor Volk '02
Jennifer Nitzband Flaks '03
Beth Gummersheimer Pembrey '03
Syeria Haynes Smith '03
Mandy Sweet Trainer '03
Leah Wyllys Zimmerman '03
Sara Byrne '05
Danielle Doyen '05
Lindsey Weber '08
Emily Doyen '10
Danielle Eicherl '13
LaJoy Epperson '13
Sarah Lowenthal '13
Kelsey Neal '13
Amanda Glaze Pendleton '13
Angela Jackson '14
Olivia O'Dell '15
Alissa Taylor '19
Jennifer Wilcox '19
Issa Buck '21
Precious Clark '21
Hannah Durbin '21
Courtney Elliott '21
Nichole Kelly '21
Amelia Stevens '24
Sarah Whorton '08 '17
John Lynch
Margaret Campbell
Liz Mathis
Clay Shirky
Hotels
We have reserved room blocks at special rates at many Columbia hotels just for you.
| Hotel | Price per Night | Phone | Hotel Website | Group Code/Link | |
| Marriott Courtyard | $119 | (573) 443-8000 | www.marriott.com | SCA | |
| Drury Plaza (East) | $109 | (800) 436-1175 | www.druryhotels.com |
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| The Broadway (often fills early) | $159 | (573) 875-7000 | www.thebroadwaycolumbia.com | SCR | |
| Hilton Garden Inn | $135 | (573) 814-5464 | http://www.hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com/ | SCA | |
| The Tiger Hotel | $159 | (573) 875-8888 | https://www.thetigerhotel.com/ | SCA | |
| Holiday Inn East | $119 | (573) 303-0056 x140 | www.ihg.com | ALM | |
| Hampton Inn & Suites (College & Stadium) | $119 | (573) 214-2222 | www.hilton.com | Stephens Reunion 2023 |
Schedule
Thursday, April 13
Registration and Hospitality Room
9 a.m-5 p.m. | Oberdorfer Alumnae Welcome Center, Lela Raney Wood Hall, Room 317
Alumnae Back in Class
All Day | Various Locations
Revisit your favorite subjects by sitting in on an open class. A list of courses will be available at registration and online. You'll love the classes that will be open to visitors!
The Life and Work of Jean McFaddin ’62 – The Woman Who Reinvented Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
4-5 p.m. | Hugh Stephens Library, Main Floor
Join us for a reception honoring the distinguished career of 2001 Alumnae Achievement Award recipient Jean McFaddin ’62, who served as Macy’s events planner for 24 years and created magical Thanksgiving Day Parades, a children’s Santaland at Christmastime, exquisite flower shows every spring, and spectacular fireworks on the Fourth of July each summer in New York City. Jean’s wife, Susan Falk, has donated Jean’s extensive collection of awards and career memorabilia to Stephens, and she will be with us at the reception. The collection will be available to view throughout Alumnae Weekend during Library hours.
An Evening Out in Columbia
Gather your friends for an evening of reconnecting in Columbia! If you need suggestions about things to do or places to eat, let us know.
Friday, April 14
Registration and Hospitality Room
8:30 a.m-5 p.m. | Oberdorfer Alumnae Welcome Center, Lela Raney Wood Hall, Room 317
Alumnae Back in Class
8-11:30 a.m. | Various Locations
Revisit your favorite subjects by sitting in on an open class. A list of courses will be available at registration and online. You'll love the classes that will be open to visitors!
Campus Walking Tour
9-11:30 a.m. | Tours leave at 9:10 and 10:20 a.m. from the lobby of Lela Raney Wood Hall
Mission Promise Kept: A New Program for Women Veteran Students at Stephens
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | Firestone Baars Chapel
Mission Promise Kept is the first comprehensive college program designed to meet the full spectrum of living and learning needs of women veterans transitioning from the military into the academic environment. Join the Executive Director of Mission Promise Kept, to learn more about this new and exciting initiative from Stephens College.
Firestone Baars Chapel Open
11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Journey Plaza
The Chapel will be open for quiet reflection.
Susie's Online Store Alumnae Focus Group
11 a.m.-11:45 | Near Susie's (likely in the Student Organizations room adjacent)
Susie's is managed entirely by students. Help them better serve alumnae by participating in a focus group!
Crossing the Bridge Ceremony, for the Class of '23
12:00 p.m.-12:15 p.m. | Traditions Day Event
This Stephens College tradition for 26 years is the lead off event for the Class of ’23’s Countdown to Commencement. Alumnae and faculty will line the bridge over College Avenue for a ceremonial walk of the Senior Class representing their “bridge” into the Alumnae Association. You won’t want to miss this special occasion!
Susie’s
Open 11-2 p.m. | Stamper Commons
All-Campus/Alumnae Picnic Lunch
12:15-1:15 p.m. | Stamper Commons
By popular request, join the entire campus for an informal picnic lunch. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with classmates and meet today’s students, faculty, and staff!
Let's Remember the Searcy House Plan and Mr. Shirky with Margaret Campbell
1-1:45 | Dr. Alan Havig Archives, Hugh Stephens Library
Bring your best Mr. Shirky memories and join co-hosts Margaret Campbell and Trustees/Searcy Alums Mary Ann Sprinkle ’84 and Ellen Vollrath ’86 for a time of reminiscing about this great Stephens teacher that impacted so many lives. They will be in the Archives from 1:00-1:45 to share stories.
Dr. Alan Havig Archives Open
1-3 p.m. | Hugh Stephens Library
Dedicated in honor of longtime history instructor Dr. Alan Havig, the collection is conveniently located in the lower level of the library, and you are welcome to browse the archives at your leisure. A special display during the weekend will highlight the Stephens career of beloved humanities instructor Mr. James Shirky.
Alumnae Awards Ceremony
2-2:45 p.m. | Firestone Baars Chapel
Celebrate the recipients of the Alumnae Achievement Award winner Lynda Clugston Webster ’78 and the Jean Clinton Roeschlaub ’44 Alumnae Service Award winners Mark Taylor ’73 and Judy Doyen Taylor ’73.
Honors Convocation
3-5 p.m. | Kimball Ballroom of Lela Raney Wood Hall
Celebrate the successes of our student and faculty award recipients! We also will honor the late Professor Jim Shirky at this event with his family.
Academic Reception
5-7 p.m. | Macey Lounge, Kimball Ballroom
We have exciting things happening in our academic programs, and this is your opportunity to meet the current faculty and some of our talented students. Retired faculty are also invited to join this reception with appetizers and a cash bar.
An Evening Out in Columbia
7 p.m. | Various Locations
Enjoy dinner out with your classmates and friends. If you need suggestions about things to do or places to eat, let us know.
Saturday, April 15
Registration & Hospitality Room
8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Stop by the Welcome Center to pick up your registration materials, to meet and visit with classmates, and to spend time remembering your Stephens Days while looking through your yearbooks. Refreshments will be available in the Welcome Center throughout Alumnae Weekend.
Breakfast Buffet and President’s State of the College Address
9-11 a.m. | Kimball Ballroom, LRW
Enjoy breakfast and an update on the current state of the College from President Dianne Lynch. Be ready for an EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT during her presentation. This event will be streamed live for alumnae who will not be able to join us in person, on campus. We will post the link closer to the event.
Kimball Ballroom, LRW
Afternoon Activities for You to Choose
You have the afternoon to spend with friends doing what you want to do – including lunch on your own and extended time reconnecting.
On campus, we will have Susie’s open for shopping (11am-2pm); the Archives open for perusing (1-3pm); and an Equestrian Open House at the Stables (shuttles depart from LRW beginning at 12:30 and returning by 2:30).
Susie’s
Open 11-2p.m. | Stamper Commons
Dr. Alan Havig Archives Open
1-3 p.m. | Hugh Stephens Library
One more chance for you to peruse the College’s extensive archives and view the special display highlighting the career of beloved Stephens humanities instructor Mr. James Shirky.
Equestrian Open House and Program
1-2 p.m. |
Join us at the main barn in the stables. This is an opportunity to see the exciting happenings in the Equestrian Program and meet equestrian students.
78th Annual Stephens College Fashion Show
4 p.m. | Windsor Auditorium
This is a can’t miss event! Come see the up-and-coming talent of our student designers in the ever-popular Fashion Show.
All-Classes Happy Hour and Buffet Dinner
5:30-7:00 p.m. | Senior Hall
Come one, come all! This is a great chance to visit classmates and meet and mingle with alumnae from other classes. A cash bar will be available.
Conservatory for the Performing Arts Senior Showcase
7:00 | Macklanburg Playhouse
Come and see the culmination of the work from the Musical Theatre Senior Showcase class! We are celebrating our Conservatory seniors as they shine in the spotlight one last time and before they graduate to pursue their dreams. The event is free with general admission seating.
Join the performers after the showcase to meet-and-mingle and enjoy a sweet bite of dessert.
Sunday, April 16
Continental Breakfast
8 a.m.-11 p.m. |
Stop by to say farewell and plan your next get-together with Stephens friends. We will have a light continental breakfast for you to enjoy or to take with you as you journey home.
Reunion 2023 Class Volunteers
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| Doris Painter Littrell '58 | Columbia, MO | |
| Donna Ensign Marshall '58 | New York, NY | |
| Carolyn Jacob Crawford '63 | Springfield, MO | |
| Allen Hull Hermann '63 | Portland, OR | |
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Karen Tindel Wiggins '68 |
Richardson, TX | |
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Susan Orr Brown '68 |
[email protected] | Richardson, TX |
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Mary Good Morris '68 |
[email protected] | McKinney, TX |
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Judi Strain Vanet '73 |
Overland Park, KS | |
| Anita Parran '73 | Kansas City, MO | |
| Sharran Parkinson '78 | Lubbock, TX | |
| M. Anne Murphy '78 | Houston, TX | |
| Cecilia Hitzmann Lynch '83 | Lakeway, TX | |
| Juliette Klang Benkendorf '83 | St. Charles, MO | |
| Holly Cooper Olson '93 | Carmichael, CA | |
| Silissa Uriarte-Smith '98 | Long Beach, CA | |
| Callie Pigg Antonelli '98 | Edmond, OK | |
| Aimee Davenport '98 | Columbia, MO | |
| Beth Pembrey '03 | Columbia, IL | |
| Jennifer Flaks '03 | Scottsdale, AZ | |
| Mandy Trainer '03 | Derby, KS | |
| Sarah Gaston Carroll '03 | Columbia, MO | |
| Maddie Marshall Jeffrey '08 | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | |
| Samantha Mazzara Wootton '08 | Santa Rosa, CA | |
| Lindsey Weber '08 | St. Louis, MO |
A message from the College
We are excited to see you in April! Alumnae Weekend is such a special time to reconnect with friends. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] or (573) 876-7110.