Founders+Day+2009

= Founders Day =

**Thursday, October 1, 2009**

//Enjoy a day and evening filled with exciting activities that are open to the Stevenson community. Celebrate the official first day of classes at what was then Villa Julie College: October 1, 1947//.
 * Did you know that 200 mini-footballs were hidden on both campuses? If you find one, bring it to the Stevenson's Got Talent show on October 1 at 8 p.m. One lucky winner will go home with tickets to a Ravens game!**

7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
 * Continental Breakfast:** Carolyn Manuszak Student Union, Greenspring

9:30 a.m.
 * Mass w/ Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur**

10 a.m. Indulge in a charming tea ceremony and don your hat and gloves. Spaces are filled.
 * Tea w/ Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur:** Convent Dining Room

12 – 2 p.m. Delicious food and fun for the University community. Come on by!
 * Picnic Lunch:** Suites Quad, Owings Mills

1 p.m. The Avalon Center at Owings Mills will be dedicated to former Board of Trustees Chair and longtime Stevenson supporter, Donald B. Ratcliffe.
 * Building Dedication / Naming Ceremony:** Avalon, Owings Mills

2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Four teams of 18 players. 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.: faculty vs. students; 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: staff vs. athletes; 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.: 3rd vs. 4th place; 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m.: 1st vs. 2nd place Contact: Graeme Millar, gmillar@stevenson.edu
 * Kickball Tournament:** Half fields, Owings Mills
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4:30 p.m.– 5:30 pm - //Something good to eat; something great to help// Taste and vote for your favorite in each category. Winners will be announced during half-time of Powder Puff Football. Help out and assemble sandwiches to feed families and individuals who turn to the Salvation Army
 * Baking Contest - Apple and pumpkin dessert treats:** Avalon, Owings Mills.
 * PB&J sandwich making for the Salvation Army**: Avalon, Owings Mills

5 – 8 p.m.
 * Student Dinner:** Rockland Center, Owings Mills

6 – 8 p.m. By special arrangement, Romas Laskauskas, assistant professor of business, will referee
 * SGA Powder Puff Football Game:** Apartments Quad, Owings Mills, rain or shine

8 – 10 p.m. Singing, dancing, music -- you name it, and likely someone at Stevenson can do it. Make this a night to remember and see firsthand that "Stevenson's Got Talent." Plus enjoy a free Auntie Anne's pretzel stick during intermission. Prizes include a week stay at the Princess Royale in Ocean City, and gift cards
 * Stevenson’s Got Talent:** Inscape Theatre, Greenspring

**Throughout the Day**
 * Framed **photographs** from the university archives will be on easel displays in the Student Union. An archival slideshow will be displayed on the plasma screens.
 * **Mini-footballs** will be hidden on both campuses before 7a.m.that morning. Find a football, bring it to the Talent Show and see if you are winner.
 * **Pennies for Peace** charity will begin on Founders Day and run through Greg Mortenson’s visit to our campus on April 27, 2010. Look for collection jars on both campuses.