Houghton College Summer Alumni Programs

Alumni College - July 7-11, 2008

Alumni College is the perfect time to visit Houghton, see what is new on campus, and reconnect with old friends and classmates. Join us for meals, chapels, and informative classes where Houghton faculty and alumni will share their knowledge and expertise. In the evenings, relax with friends and enjoy fun activities.

Come for one day or stay for the whole week!  Child care and special programming will be provided for children ages 0-11 during class sessions.   Classes range from one-time sessions to week-long courses. 

Online registration is now open!

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Week long courses:  

• The Book of Revelation with Carl Schultz, professor of Old Testament
• Watercolor Painting with Ted Murphy, Professor of Art 
• The History of New York State with Tim Nichols, Director of Career Services 
• Alumni Choir with Brandon Johnson, Associate Professor of Vocal Music & Conducting and Director of Choral Activities, and Amanda Cox, Instructor of Voice 
• Religion in the Modern West with Peter Meilaender, Associate Professor of Political Science
• Intercultural with Marcus Dean, Associate Professor of of Intercultural Studies
• Trail Development with Matthew Dougherty, Director of Service Learning
• Star Gazing with Gary Stith, Associate Professor Music Education
• Collecting Children's Series Books with Bradley Wilber, Interim Director of the Library, Reference and Music Librarian

Two part lectures:

• The Digital Wave: Gadgets, Google and God, with Connie Finney, Professor of Education
• Afghanistan Rhetoric, with Douglas Gaerte, Professor of Communication
• Fitness for Life, with Trini Rangel, Instructor of Physical Education  

Daily Vespers:

• President Shirley A. Mullen ‘77,
• Karl Eastlack ‘79,
• John Brittain, Dean of the Chapel  

Other activities:

• Welcome Reception, the evening of July 7th
• Alumni Choir Recital
• Letchworth State Park  

Alumni College Prices:  

Programming (including classes, meals and activities)  

• Adults:  $25 per day
• Children (0-11):  Free!  

Housing  

• Adults:  $10 per night, per person (includes two twin beds, bedding & towels)
• Children (0-11):  Free when housed with parents (bedding & towels will not be provided)
• Additional rooms for children:  $5 per child (includes two twin beds per room; bedding & towels are not provided)    

What some of last year’s Alumni College participants are saying:  

“It was spiritually enriching to come back here after 15 years and see the wonderful changes.”  

“It was a great week. [I was] challenged and changed by encounters with professors and new friends.”