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
Stephens College Reunion 2023
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

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.   

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

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.   

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
Join current Stephens students on a tour of campus. 

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

Stop by the student-run campus store to pick up some new Stephens merchandise.  Better yet, arrive on campus already showing your school-pride by shopping at the new online store before you come at stephenssusies.com.  

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. | Oberdorfer Alumnae Welcome Center, Lela Raney Wood Hall, Room 317

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.

Class and All Attendee photos to follow! 

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

Susie’s will be open again for your campus shopping needs – and to meet the amazing students who run the store.  

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. | Stephens Stables, Shuttles available from LRW begin at 12:30 and return by 2:30.

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. | Oberdorfer Alumnae Welcome Center, Lela Raney Wood Hall, Room 317

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

Name

Email

Location

 

 

 

     
Doris Painter Littrell '58

[email protected]

Columbia, MO
Donna Ensign Marshall '58   New York, NY
Carolyn Jacob Crawford '63

[email protected]

Springfield, MO
Allen Hull Hermann '63

[email protected]

Portland, OR

Karen Tindel Wiggins '68

[email protected]

Richardson, TX

Susan Orr Brown '68

[email protected] Richardson, TX

Mary Good Morris '68

[email protected] McKinney, TX

Judi Strain Vanet '73

[email protected]

Overland Park, KS
Anita Parran '73

[email protected]

Kansas City, MO
Sharran Parkinson '78

[email protected]

Lubbock, TX
M. Anne Murphy '78

[email protected]

Houston, TX
Cecilia Hitzmann Lynch '83

[email protected]

Lakeway, TX
Juliette Klang Benkendorf '83

[email protected]

St. Charles, MO
Holly Cooper Olson '93

[email protected]

Carmichael, CA
Silissa Uriarte-Smith '98

[email protected]

Long Beach, CA
Callie Pigg Antonelli '98

[email protected]

Edmond, OK
Aimee Davenport '98

[email protected]

Columbia, MO
Beth Pembrey '03

[email protected]

Columbia, IL
Jennifer Flaks '03

[email protected]

Scottsdale, AZ
Mandy Trainer '03

[email protected]

Derby, KS
Sarah Gaston Carroll '03

[email protected]

Columbia, MO
Maddie Marshall Jeffrey '08

[email protected]

Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Samantha Mazzara Wootton '08

[email protected]

Santa Rosa, CA
Lindsey Weber '08

[email protected]

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.

 

Contact Us

Office of Institutional Advancement

Oberdorfer Alumnae Welcome Center | 317 Lela Raney Wood Hall
(573) 876-7110, Ext. 4110 [email protected] Stephens College, 1200 E. Broadway, Box 2035, Columbia, MO 65215 Alumnae Relations

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