2023 Reunion Gift Project: Renovation of Residence Hall Community Areas

“We are looking forward to seeing the smiles on the student faces when they see their remodeled community spaces in the residence halls. We all remember our days on campus, gathering with friends. These community spaces are also an important first impression in the recruitment process. Join us in supporting this worthwhile project!”

— David ’68 & Fran Corbly ’68 Upperman

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The Project

Each year, classes celebrating a banner reunion join to fund a project of significant importance to our alma mater. The 2023 Reunion Gift Project will begin the renovation and remodeling of the common spaces in the residence halls. This year our goal is one men’s and one women’s residence hall and then next summer those reunion classes will be invited to sponsor two more residence halls or key living spaces. This typically will be the main lobbies, but in Kresge would likely include the living spaces in each unit, or might include a basement gathering area in other residence halls. It’s a way we can say to our current students we value you.

Your Gift

The Goal of the 2023 Reunion Gift Project is to raise $250,000. Will you join us by making an early pledge or gift to the project?

Pledges may be made to cover 3 Decembers with fulfillment by December 30, 2024. Visit https://www.asbury.edu/reunion-gift-project/give/ to pledge or make a one-time gift.

The Committee

Special thanks to the following alumni who have volunteered to invite classmates to support this worthwhile project.

REUNION GIFT PROJECT CO-CHAIRS	David ’68 & Fran Corbly ’68 Upperman
75th Reunion- Cardinal Class of 1948	Russ Edwards (honorary)
70th Reunion- Beaver Class of 1953	Kathleen Register Redeker (honorary)
65th Reunion- Cahok Class of 1958	Ron Overcash
60th Reunion- Mariner Class of 1963	Camille Winslow (honorary)
55th Reunion- Sentinel Class of 1968	David & Fran Upperman
50th Reunion- Cavalier Class of 1973	Curt Olson
45th Reunion- Colonel Class of 1978	Joe Reeves Locke
40th Reunion- Ambassador Class of 1983	Mark & Gail Matthews
35th Reunion- Olympian Class of 1988	Cheryl Baker Nesselroade
30th Reunion- Servant Class of 1993	Matt Atkins
25th Reunion- Commissioned Class of 1998	Philip Putnam
20th Reunion- Anointed Class of 2003	Melanie Bakayska Kung
15th Reunion- Empowered Class of 2008	Clay Hassler
10th Reunion- Awakened Class of 2013	Cody & Jennifer Guiler
5th Reunion- Vindicated Class of 2018	Liz Louden

A small percentage of each year’s Reunion Gift Project funds Asbury’s online alumni community and other digital engagement efforts.

For additional information or to receive a pledge form: contact Carolyn Ridley ’81 or Sommer Toadvine ’22, at (859) 858-3511, or email advancement@asbury.edu. To make a secure gift online visit www.asbury.edu/reuniongift/give/.

For Reunion questions, please call the Alumni Office at (859) 858-3511, x2534, or email reunion@asbury.edu. Registration materials for Reunion will be in the spring issue of the Ambassador magazine. Dates are June 23-25, 2023.