Centennial Gala Event and Weekend Entertainment
You're invited to attend a memorable evening at the Classic Center. Our guest
list includes every College of Pharmacy graduate! Mrs. Kenneth L. (Grace) Waters, Honorary
Chairperson of the Centennial Year Celebration, will be there to welcome you to this once-in-a-lifetime
event. We're planning cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, a wonderful dinner, two bands, gifts
and memorabilia.
Plan to spend the weekend of May 21-22 in Athens and enjoy the entertainment possibilities listed below.
Hotel information, event registration materials, and prices will be posted here in September 2003. The
cost of tours will vary depending on which tour you select and how many people are in the group.
Tour of Historic Athens: A guided tour of the Classic City with a guide/historian on a tour bus. Tour time: 1.5 hours.
State Botanical Garden Tour: Nature lovers won't want to miss this 313-acre preserve that features
five miles of trails, a new International Garden, the Day Chapel, and a three-story tropical conservatory. After the tour, guests can return to the College for a complimentary lunch. Tour time: 3 hrs.
Dean Waters' Memorial Tube Steak Lunch: Have lunch complete with hotdogs and ice cream outside in front of the R.C. Wilson
College of Pharmacy Building in the newly constructed mall area. Afterward tour the building to see all the changes since you were here.
Downtown Walking Tour--Enjoy a guided walking tour of historic downtown Athens and North Campus. Tour begins at the Classic
Center and features historic sites and associated lore. Tour time: 2 hrs.
Ramsey Student Center and Georgia Museum of Art Tour: The 420,000 sq. ft. Ramsey Center offers racquetball, weight training,
two Olympic swimming pools, basketball courts, rock climbing and indoor soccer. The beautiful Art Museum boasts a 200-seat auditorium, gift shop and nine galleries. Tour time: 3-4 hrs.
Guided Pub Tour--Guided tour of six to eight downtown pubs and nightspots in restored historic buildings. Tour time: 3.5 hrs.
Self-Guided Pub Tour--Visit pubs in downtown Athens, supplied with historical information, cocktail recommendations and
information on bands in residence. Tour time: 3.5 hours.
Click here for details on our Special Centennial Celebration Poster Offer!
For more information, contact Dr. Lee Schramm, Centennial Coordinator, at 706-542-5404.
