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Alumni

The Patterson School will soon mark its 50^th Anniversary. James K. Patterson's vision of a unique institution that would educate leaders in both diplomacy and international commerce has more than withstood the test of time. From the very beginning, the school attracted exceptional students ready to tackle the world, and top scholars and practitioners committed to providing an unmatched educational experience. It benefited enormously from steady, extraordinary leadership, with the contributions of Amry Vandenbosch and Vince Davis still felt today. Ranked among the leading international studies programs in the world, the Patterson School has truly become a lustrous gem. Tomorrow, we hope it will shine even brighter.

We are now planning the events that will commemorate this significant landmark. In addition to special speakers and activities in Lexington, we expect to hold receptions in New York and Washington, DC. Dinners in London, Geneva, and Beijing are also under consideration, depending upon alumni interest. We hope you will be able to join us as we celebrate the Patterson School's past accomplishments and the success of our alumni.

Need Memories, Photos, News, and Current Addresses

One 50^th Anniversary project is assembling a book to document the school's first half century. Assistance with this project is greatly needed. Pictures and tales of the early Vandenbosch and Davis years are of particular value. We could use materials from these early years, like programs from BOA Meetings, or flyers for key speakers (like President Ford or Archbishop Tutu). Pictures of students and faculty in class, on early visits to Forts Knox and Campbell, in discussions at Lake Cumberland or rafting on the Kentucky River would also be nice. Please look over what you have in your memorabilia drawer and if you find something special, pass it on. For photographs, we do not need originals, but prefer digital copies.

Another key anniversary project is updating our alumni database. The internet makes contact easy, but only if you have current addresses. Our master list has significant gaps (as many of you who missed our recent Washington, DC reception at DACOR-Bacon House are aware). Please make sure that your own information is accurate and, if you are in contact with others who may have been lost, let us know how to reach them. It would be disheartening for anyone to miss a Patterson School Golden Anniversary activity in their region for want of an e-mail address.

Finally, please continue to send us news about your life. Your classmates welcome learning about new assignments, new adventures, and new babies, and we will gladly pass on the tidbits in the next newsletter.

We look forward to a promising new era of innovation and excellence.

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