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Reunion 2001

Reunion 2001 took place July 26-29. As always, the annual Antioch College work project preceded the Reunion festivities. Projects this year included building a shed behind the gym, exterior and interior painting projects, and gardening.

Work Project

Antioch Area Theater's annual Shakespeare Under the Stars production of Euripides' Medea in the Miles Budd Goodman Amphitheater.

Diversity Panel

Highlights of Reunion 2001 included a Diversity Panel presentation, cartoonist Jennifer Berman ’84, the State of the College address, and the Antioch Area Theater’s annual Shakespeare Under the Stars production of Euripides’ Medea in the Miles Budd Goodman Amphitheater. Artistic Director Louise Smith ’77 took on the title role in a new adaptation written and directed by Tony Dallas, with Antioch students and actors from the surrounding area rounding out the cast. A special Reunion 2001 performance took place Friday night.

The Diversity Panel presentation, Dismantling Resistance with Self-Disclosure: Dialogue as Innovation in Multicultural Training,” was held on Saturday. It featured faculty members and students from Antioch University Southern California at Santa Barbara who presented an innovative approach to challenging prejudice and owning privilege called Multicultural Dialogue. The engaging and enlightening Dialogue opens channels of communication and creates opportunities for members of various cultural groups to learn from each other.

On Saturday, Antioch College President Robert H. Devine ’67 presented his annual State of the College address in the Antioch Inn.

Jennifer Berman’s exhibit, HA HA, YOU’RE FIRED! The cartoon that lost me my job and other favorite drawings from the Berman Archives graced the walls of Herndon Gallery throughout the summer. Berman, a self-syndicated national cartoonist, is the author of four books, including Why Dogs are Better Than Men and Why Dogs are Better Than Kids. A reception in her honor was held after the State of the College Address.

This year’s Antioch College Distinguished Award recipients included:

Deborah Willen Meier, class of 1954, received the Horace Mann Award, which recognizes alumni who have “won some victory for humanity,” following Mann’s advice to the graduating class of 1859. The award is given to persons whose personal or professional activities have had a profound effect on the present or future human condition. Deborah’s work as a pioneer in public education reform has been widely studied and followed. This MacArthur Grant winner has been principal of Mission Hill Pilot School in Boston since 1995 and is founder of Central Park East elementary and secondary schools in New York City. Deborah has spent several decades working in public education as a teacher, writer, and public advocate. She is the author of The Power of Their Ideas: Lessons for America from a Small School in Harlem and The Passionate Teacher: A Practical Guide. The topic of her Reunion presentation was “Who’s in Charge? Who’s Keeping Company with Our Kids – and What Are the Implications for Democracy?”

Thomas Gilbert Shelby, class of 1928, was selected as the J.D. Dawson Award recipient, which recognizes an individual’s significant contribution to Antioch College. Thomas has demonstrated an unprecedented display of long-term commitment, remaining loyal, connected and interested through several generations of

volunteering and other charitable donations. Thomas’ health prevented him from attending this year’s Reunion.

Beverly Lipsett Viemeister, class of 1949, accepted the Arthur Morgan Award for her contributions to her community – in this instance, Yellow Springs, Ohio. The Arthur Morgan Award recognizes alumni who have brought together members of their community – either locally, nationally, or globally – to work toward common goals, thus exemplifying the concept of “community” as advocated by Morgan. Beverly has donated her time, thoughtfulness, resources and energy to many community organizations over the years. Bev presented “Toilets in the Inn and Other Win-Win Tales of Overcoming Obstacles in the Antioch Community.”

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Kathryn Diane Leary, class of 1975, received the Rebecca Rice Award. This award recognizes alumni who, by their actions, achievements and leadership, have distinguished themselves and their alma mater by excelling in their vocation or field of study. Kathryn runs her own marketing firm, which focuses on global solutions and strategies.

Kathryn integrated her past skills with an astute world view, and specialized in international marketing and communications, trade development, and executive training programs for global success. Some of her achievements include her work for the National Minority Business Council, Inc., for whom she organized and led trade missions. Her cross-cultural work with the Japanese market has also been exemplary. Kathryn’s presentation was titled “My Life As an Antiochian: How the Richness of Antioch Inspired a Fulfilling Career in Product Management, Advertising, Global Marketing and Communications.”