An Invitation to All Briggsies
2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the first graduating class. While the distinction for the first Briggs graduate goes to Mary Ruwart ('70), the first full group of 76 students graduated in 1971.
This year Briggs will also honor Steven Spees, Ph.D., who will retire after over 40 years of dedicated service to the College.
The combination of these 2 celebrations provides an excellent opportunity for all Briggsies to gather for a Mini-Reunion scheduled for May 6 & 7, 2011.
Guests are also invited to celebrate with the 2011 graduates by attending the LBC Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 7, at 3:30 PM in the MSU Auditorium. A reception will follow in Shaw Hall.
Tentative Schedule of events
| Friday, May 6, 2011 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | University Convocation Speaker: to be announced | Breslin Student Event Center |
| 7:00 to 8:30 PM | Experience Briggs – Session I Briggs faculty/student presentation |
Holmes Hall - C101 |
| 8:30 PM | After Glow Social Event wine and snacks |
Holmes Hall -Sparty Cafe |
| Saturday, May 7, 2011 | ||
| 10:00 to 11:30 AM | Experience Briggs – Session II Briggs faculty/student presentation |
Holmes Hall - C101 |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch ($10.00/person) | Holmes Hall |
| 3:30 PM | LBC Spring Commencement Reception immediately following |
MSU Auditorium (parking in Shaw Hall ramp) |
| 7:00 PM | Dinner Reception honoring Class of 1971 Steven Spees, Ph.D. buffet $30/person |
Holmes Hall |
Lodging
A limited number of rooms at a special rate have been reserved for this event (Reference: Lyman Briggs College)
Candlewood Suites (adjacent to the MSU University Club and Forest Akers Golf Course)
As this is MSU Commencement weekend you are encouraged to make your reservations early. Once this block of rooms is gone guest must locate their own accommodations. Candlewoods Suites rooms are held for LBC reservations only until Apil 5, 2011. Book early!
Candlewood Suites Info:
3545 Forest Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
877-226-3539
517-351-8181
Guests with special needs are invited to contact LBC in advance so that we might assist you.
Additional Information Contact
Dan J. McKean
Director of Development & Alumni Relations
Lyman Briggs College
25C E. Holmes Hall
East Lansing, MI 48825-1107
(517) 353-4869
mckean@msu.edu
