Reed College Centennial Celebration

The Reed College 5k Odyssey is a Reed-sponsored run/walk to celebrate Reed's centennial and benefit local elementary schools. Open to all ages and abilities, the race wound through the campus and linked up with the Eastmoreland, Reed, and Woodstock neighborhoods. The run began at 8 a.m. on Saturday, September 24, kicking off a Community Day of music, food, and games for the whole family on the Reed campus. All participants received a T-shirt and admission to a post-race pancake breakfast. Proceeds benefited Duniway, Grout, Lewis, and Woodstock elementary schools.

On September 23, 2011, President Colin Diver invited the Reed community to a celebration of the college's first 100 years. The evening began with a reception in the Quad, followed by a formal program on the Great Lawn, at which Richard Danzig ’65 received the first Thomas Lamb Eliot Award for Lifetime Achievement by a Reed College Graduate.

On September 23, 2011, President Colin Diver invited the Reed community to a celebration of the college's first 100 years. The evening began with a reception in the Quad, followed by a formal program on the Great Lawn, at which Richard Danzig ’65 received the first Thomas Lamb Eliot Award for Lifetime Achievement by a Reed College Graduate.

On September 23, 2011, President Colin Diver invited the Reed community to a celebration of the college's first 100 years. The evening began with a reception in the Quad, followed by a formal program on the Great Lawn, at which Richard Danzig ’65 received the first Thomas Lamb Eliot Award for Lifetime Achievement by a Reed College Graduate. Performances were made by Northwest Dance Project, Chamber Music Northwest, and Reed's Centennial Chorus, as well as speeches by Portland Mayor Sam Adams, Reed College Chairman of the Board Roger Perlumtter ’73, Reed College Trustee Suzan DelBene ’83 and remarks by Reed faculty, alumni, and students. The program was followed by live music in the Quad, featuring Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. On Saturday, Reed College hosted a Community Day to celebrate the 100th birthday. A day of music, food, and games for the whole family kicked off at 8 a.m. with the inaugural Reed College 5k Odyssey to benefit neighborhood elementary schools. In the evening was a movie on the lawn and fireworks.