´óÏó´«Ã½ is welcoming back for the first time in its 175-year history all alumni for a special reunion on its main campus in Staunton this weekend. The line-up will include several on-campus events as well as several downtown happenings from April 20–23.
On Friday, the R.R. Smith Center will open its doors for a special 175th Anniversary Archival Exhibit and Opening Reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m.
From 6 to 9 p.m. alumni will also be welcome at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel and various downtown shops for Downtown Staunton Celebrates Mary Baldwin’s 175th Anniversary. Several shops will stay open late to accommodate ´óÏó´«Ã½ alumni patrons.
On Saturday, the Parade of Classes at 10:30 a.m. will include some special anniversary-year touches, including a Homecoming Queen who will preside over the event: Eleanor Supple of Staunton, 95, an alumna from the Class of 1942.
At 5 p.m., the university will celebrate the Grand Re-Opening and Dedication of the Alumnae House on North Coalter Street, which has undergone an extensive renovation this year.
There will also be a 5K, community service projects, and a tent crawl in among other numerous events. Visit for a complete line-up.