Schedule of Events

Please note that not all locations are listed on the online registration form or in the schedule below. Location information will be made available as it is finalized.

This page will continue to reflect updates and can be referenced during The Baker Institute 40th Anniversary Reunion for final event details, including locations, times, and descriptions. 

Friday, March 28

Registration
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Lobby, Ellis Hall

Welcome Reception
6:30 - 8 p.m. 
Ballroom, Ellis Hall
Kick off an unforgettable weekend with a lively social hour! Enjoy an array of light bites and refreshing drinks as you mingle with attendees, all set to a backdrop of live music that sets the perfect tone for the weekend ahead.

Saturday, March 29

Registration
8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Lobby, Ellis Hall

Student Presentations
9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. 
Neff Lecture Hall, von Liebig Center for Science
Start your day energized with an engaging morning session filled with dynamic presentations. Enjoy coffee and light fare to fuel your morning, with regular breaks throughout this activity.

Alumni Networking Salon
1:30 - 4 p.m.
Location TBA
Engage in structured alumni networking activities that foster connections between former students and current ones. The Baker Institute is always a place for expanding your interests and opportunities! Capture your memories at the "photobooth" recording station, where all can share their favorite Juniata and PACS stories, celebrating how their experiences have shaped them on their journey. You can also enjoy optional tours of campus during this afternoon salon.

40th Anniversary Dinner
6 - 8 p.m.
Ballroom, Ellis Hall
Delight in an elegant buffet dinner and exceptional entertainment as you gather with alumni, students, and faculty for an evening filled with laughter and camaraderie. It's the perfect moment to celebrate old friendships and create new memories.

Evening Social
8 - 10 p.m.
Juniata Brewing Company
Stay for a casual evening social gathering at Juniata Brewing Company, a Juniata-alum-owned brewery in Huntingdon! With excellent local brews and great company, it's the ideal cap to a day full of connection and celebration.

Sunday, March 30

Honorary Swim at Raystown Lake
9:30 - 11:30 a.m. 
Raystown Field Station
*Shuttles will be provided with limited seating and will depart from the front of Ellis Hall at 9 a.m.  If you are interested in reserving a shuttle seat, please email Kei Takahashi at kta100@juniata.edu.
In 1985, Reverend Dr. Andy Murray made history as the first person to swim the newly formed Raystown Lake, all to raise awareness and funds for the Baker Institute. What began as a playful bet with former colleague Clayton Pheasant turned into a remarkable 20-mile swim, raising over $70,000 for the Institute. To honor this legendary achievement, join us at the Raystown Field Station for a memorable recreation—a refreshing polar plunge! Warm up afterward with a hearty breakfast, a roaring fire, and enjoy the beauty of Raystown with opportunities for boating and exploration.