Skip Navigation Homepage Navigation Admissions A–Z · Directories · MyKSC Search keene.edu Alumni Weekend Returns to Keene State SECTION MENU October 7, 2021 Keene State College’s Alumni Weekend was a time to celebrate, after spending time apart. For the first time in two years, more than 350 alumni and friends came back to campus October 1-3 to reconnect with other Owls, following the cancellation of last year’s event due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Alumni returned to campus eager to visit their favorite places on campus, meet current students, and celebrate their fellow friends and peers. Special events were held throughout the weekend to honor distinguished alumni, faculty, and staff, including athletics Hall of Fame inductees, alumni award recipients Jocelyne Cummings ’09 and Dorothy Simpson ’61, retired athletic coaches Denise Lyons ’90 and Ken Howe ’86, and Professor Emeritus David E. White. Director of Alumni Relations Bethany Morin ’12 was thrilled the College was able to welcome alumni and friends back to campus with safety in mind. “Having alumni on campus reconnecting with one another and with students felt wonderful. There were so many activities and opportunities to see what happens at Keene State — athletics, arts, student groups, and more. It felt good to have them back on campus.” Alumni spanned over 70 years of graduates, with Ruth Washburn ’47 proudly leading the parade of classes as the oldest alumnae in attendance. Activities included class reunion lunches, varsity athletics and club sport games, sizzlers in the Night Owl Café, lawn games and music on Fiske Quad, the opening of the David E. White Children’s Illustration Collection, and much more. Check out the slideshow of photos below to see some highlights of the weekend. Alumni Weekend 2021 The annual Parade of Classes on Appian Way during Alumni Weekend 2021 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Fullscreen SHARE Related Stories Keene State Alumna Combines Degree and Interests To Keep Work Fun Keene State Safety Grad Continues Learning After Earning Degree Keene State Ranked as 9th Best Regional College In this Section: Home News and Events Latest News News Archive Contact Keene State College 1-800-KSC-1909 229 Main Street Keene, New Hampshire 03435 Visit us on Facebook Visit us on Instagram Visit us on Twitter 1-800-KSC-1909 · 229 Main St. Keene, New Hampshire 03435 © 2021 Keene State College. Keene State College is a member of the University System of New Hampshire.