Antioch University New England Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Happy Birthday Antioch University New England (AUNE)! The school will commemorate its 50th anniversary with a four-day celebration on April 16-19, according to a press statement.

The celebration includes programs hosted by all academic departments including Applied Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Education, Environmental Studies, and Management. The event is open to the public; however, space is limited and attendees should register in advance at antiochne.edu/aune50.

“We’ve planned a diverse and busy schedule including a reception at Stonewall Farm on Saturday, plus panel discussions, hikes, a contra dance, lectures, an art exhibit, a ceremonial tree planting and more,” said Cindy Rodenhauser Stewart, director of institutional advancement at AUNE. “Plan to come for one event, all events, or anything in between. This will be a weekend to recognize AUNE’s past, embrace its mission, and reconnect with old friends.”

The weekend will culminate with a ceremonial tree planting in Ashuelot River Park at 12 pm on April 19th to commemorate AUNE’s long legacy, our past, present and future in this community The Honorable Mayor Kendall W. Lane, of Keene, will lead the ceremony and read a proclamation to congratulate AUNE on its 50th anniversary.

“Our students, faculty, staff, and alumni have made and continue to make lasting contributions to help us create a better world,” said AUNE President Stephen Jones. “We look forward to welcoming our local community, our alumni, friends, and family to campus as we celebrate our proud past and embrace the future of Antioch University New England.”

Celebration schedule:

Thursday, April 16

11 am-1 pm | Workshop: The Social Profit Handbook by David Grant—Hosted by the Center for Academic Innovation, Community Room at AUNE

Author David Grant offers those who lead, govern, and support mission-driven organizations and businesses new ways to assess their impact in order to improve future work rather than merely judge past performance. This event is sponsored by Antioch University New England’s Center for Academic Innovation and co-sponsored by the Center for Whole Communities,New England Grassroots Environmental Fund, and NH Center for Nonprofits.

5-9 pm | Unspoken Crimes: Movie Screening and Discussion—Hosted by the Support Group for Ethnic and Racial Diversity (SERD), Community Room

Join the discussion: What can be done to solve America’s human trafficking epidemic?

6-8 pm | 50th Anniversary Alumni and Friends Art Exhibit Opening Reception, West Wing

Friday, April 17

10 am-8 pm | 50th Anniversary Alumni and Friends Art Exhibit, West Wing

10:30 am-12 pm | AUNE and the 1960s Panel Discussion: Activism, Social Justice & Our Role in History—Hosted by AUNE’s Board of Trustees, Community Room

Discover and discuss the role early Antioch-Putney students and faculty played in the tumultuous 1960s, and how that time strengthened AUNE’s mission and values.

1-4 pm | Community Gardens Connection Introduction and Service Project—Hosted by the Department of Environmental Studies, E101

Learn about this exciting student-driven initiative that builds capacity to grow food where we live, work, and play. Come prepared to go outside and get dirty!

1-6 pm | Clinical Psychology Roger Peterson Distinguished Speaker Series Featuring Kenneth Gergen and Social—Hosted by the Department of Clinical Psychology, Community Room and Dance Studio

AUNE Clinical Psychology welcomes renowned psychologist Kenneth Gergen as part of the inaugural Roger Peterson Lecture Series. Discussion, Q&A, and social to follow.

4-6 pm | Social for Antioch-Putney Graduates—Hosted by AUNE’s Board of Trustees

6-9 pm | ES Coffee House & Potluck—Hosted by Environmental Studies, E101

Join the Department of Environmental Studies for a social.

6:30-8:30 pm | Family Contra Dance and Social—Hosted by the Department of Education, Community Room

Saturday, April 18

9:30 am-1 pm | Meet the Mountain Day—Hosted by the Department of Environmental Studies, Monadnock State Park

Hike and explore Monadnock State Park with Environmental Studies students who are members of the Monadnock Ecological Research and Education (MERE) Project. They will share information about natural history and outdoor safety, and will lead short activities at the visitors’ center.

10 am-5 pm | 50th Anniversary Alumni and Friends Art Exhibit, West Wing

10 am-12:30 pm | International Counseling Honor Society Chi Sigma Iota Counseling and Professional Honor Induction Ceremony followed by DMT Presentation and Brunch—Hosted by the Department of Applied Psychology, Community Room

Join us for the first initiation ceremony of Chi Sigma Iota Counseling and Professional Honor Society for AUNE Applied Psychology students, faculty and alumni, followed by a presentation by Dance/Movement Therapy students.

1:30-4:30 pm | Leadership and Resilience Panel Discussion—Hosted by the Department of Management, Community Room

Join us in the conversation: How can we support resilience in ourselves and in our organizations in the face of today’s challenges?

1:30-4:30 pm | Women in Environmental Leadership Panel Discussion—Hosted by the Department of Environmental Studies, E 101

Learn about and discuss the important and unique roles women are playing in environmental leadership and science.

5:30-8 pm | Evening Community Celebration at Stonewall Farm—All Departments ($35 tickets, purchase online or call603-283-2165)

Join us to celebrate AUNE’s milestone at Stonewall Farms. Enjoy a cash bar, appetizers, and live music while mixing and mingling with old and new friends. Tickets cost $35 per person (limit 150 guests). For those who would otherwise be unable to attend, some donated tickets are available at no charge. Purchase online or call 603-283-2165.

Sunday, April 19

9 am-12 pm | Open House and Brunch—All Departments, Community Room

Learn about current AUNE programs and degrees, and opportunities for alumni engagement. Brunch is sponsored byEdward Jones/Allen Mendelson (MA ED ’75).

9 am-12 pm | 50th Anniversary Alumni and Friends Art Exhibit, West Wing

9:30 am | Hike with ES Faculty Emeritus Tom Wessels—Hosted by the Environmental Studies Department. (To be added to the wait list, call 603-283-2165.)

12 pm | Ceremonial Tree Planting, Ashuelot River Park

Join us to commemorate AUNE’s long legacy—50 Years of Changing the World—as we plant a tree to celebrate our past, present and future in this community.

For more details and to register (limited space at some events), please visit antiochne.edu/aune50.