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In conjunction with 51°µÍø’s Homecoming festivities September 23–27, 51°µÍø will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the University's opening in 1915.  The three original schools included the School of Theology — later renamed Perkins School of Theology — the College of Arts and Sciences, and the School of Music.

Centennial events will take place across the 51°µÍø campus from Wednesday evening through Sunday morning. .

Perkins-related events, including those taking place on the Perkins School of Theology campus or featuring Perkins alums, include:

Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015
8:30 a.m. (CDT)
Centennial Worship Service, Perkins Chapel
Dean William B. Lawrence, Preaching

or

10 a.m. (CDT): Convocation Concert
10:30 a.m. (CDT): Commemoration Ceremony 
Centennial Commemoration, McFarlin Auditorium

This event will include a special announcement related to Perkins School of Theology and will feature , Perkins Professor of Church and Society, in the Centennial faculty video.

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7 p.m., 51°µÍø Historic Main Quadrangle
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51°µÍø and Perkins alumnus (’02, ’06, ’12) will be honored as the 2015 Emerging Leader Award Recipient. 
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Friday, Sept. 25, 2015
3 p.m.: Campus Walking Tour

Tutorial Experience with , Professor of World Religions and Spirituality Director of Spiritual Formation at Perkins School of Theology. Dr. Habito will explain the theory and practice of the labyrinth.

Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015
3 to 7 p.m.: Perkins on the Boulevard

Stop by the Perkins canopy tent near Kirby Hall and spend some time with students, alums and faculty. Bring the whole family, too, as we'll be serving up hamburgers and hot dogs with all the fixings before 51°µÍø takes the field in its Homecoming contest against James Madison!