Reunion 2008 Information

Hotel Accomodations

A block of rooms has been reserved at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. The Crowne Plaza Hotel is conveniently located just off Interstate 55 at 3000 South Dirksen Parkway.

Be sure to mention that you are with the “SIU reunion weekend” in order
to receive the special rate of $102.00 single, double, triple or quad
occupancy. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local
taxes in effect at the time of check in. The room block will be held until
May 30, when it will be released to the general public. After the cut-off
date of May 30, the hotel will accept reservations on a space available basis, but may not offer the special rate. Please make your reservations
early; call (217) 529-7777 for hotel reservations.

Schedule of Events
PDF Schedule
Springfield PDF Map Showing Event Locations

Friday, June 20
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.	Classes of 1978, 1983 and 1988 Island Bay Yacht Club 76 Yacht Club Road Casual dress-sweaters or light jacket recommended in mild weather due to lake breeze; families welcome.
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.	Class of 1998 Crowne Plaza Hotel 3000 South Dirksen Parkway Casual dress; families welcome
Saturday, June 21
CME Program South Auditorium - 801 North Rutledge Street
8:30 a.m.	Continental Breakfast - Pearson Museum
8:55 a.m.	Welcome
9:00 - 9:45 a.m.	“ProOrthovations” Progress and Innovations in Orthopaedics Ronald R. Romanelli, MD, ‘83 Clinical Associate Professor Department of Surgery SIU School of Medicine Orthopaedic Center of Illinois Springfield, Illinois
9:45 - 10:30 a.m.	Educational Innovations in the Department of Internal Medicine at SIU School of Medicine Andrew J. Varney, MD, ’88 Associate Professor Department of Internal Medicine Residency Training Program SIU School of Medicine Springfield, Illinois
10:30 - 10:45 a.m.	Break
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.	Maintenance of Certification (MOC): Advancing Quality by Continuous Professional Development Rebecca L. Johnson, MD, ’78 Chair, Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratories Berkshire Medical Center Pittsfield, MA
11:30 - 12:00 Noon	School of Medicine Update J. Kevin Dorsey, MD, PhD, ‘78 Dean and Provost
Saturday Evening - Crowne Plaza Hotel (Business attire; spouse/adult guest welcome)
6:30 p.m.	Reception
7:30 p.m.	Dinner
9:15 - 11:30 pm	DJ/Dance
Sunday, June 22
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum 112 North Sixth Street Families Welcome
8:15 a.m.	Continental Breakfast – Augie’s Café (Located in the Museum)
8:55 a.m.	Welcome and Orientation Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum, Guest Services