Mark your calendars for 1 May 2009 (Friday). The University of Houston’s Futures Studies Program will celebrate its 35th Anniversary (1974-2009) as the world’s longest running free-standing futures program and will recognize the lifetime achievement of its program director---25 years of tireless devotion!

The program, Celebrating the FUTURE!, begins at 4:30 PM in the Rockwell Pavilion at the UH M.D. Anderson Library. Among the speakers will be Dr. Jib Fowles, the first Chair of the UH Clear Lake Futures Studies Program (1974-75), Dr. Christopher Dede and Dr. James Bowman, two faculty members initially hired to staff the program, Dr. Oliver Markley who joined the Faculty in 1978 and Dr. Peter Bishop (1983). Join us in Celebrating the FUTURE! physically or virtually. Open access through the Internet will be available. Plan to jump in with a word of congratulations or a raised cup of cheer! A Social Hour will follow. Just like old times :) !

The Second Alumni Reunion '09 begins as we gather for an evening meal--graduates and current students (7 PM). Do plan to attend! The challenge will be to have at least one member from each graduating class present!

The Alumni Reunion '09 continues on Saturday morning with Open Space discussions on the “next 35” in the Cameron Building, the program’s new home. A Night on Houston will wind up the day.

It is our vision :) that futurists all around the globe have an opportunity to share in this historic milestone together! Please, join us in Celebrating the Future!


Count for planning purposes:


A. Plan to Attend 35th Anniversary Celebration (1 May @ 4:30-5:50 PM Houston time)

Instructions: futurega@uh.edu Subject line [35th Anniversary Attendance]

In Body of email: Choose Physical Attendance or Remote Attendance
Add Name: & guest count: (#)

B. Plan to Attend '09 Alumni Reunion (May 1 & 2) Both Current Students & Alums

Instructions: futurega@uh.edu Subject line ['09 Alumni Reunion]

In Body of email: Add Name: & guest count (#)
Will need Hotel Arrangements: Yes or No

For our out-of-town guests, we will attempt to negotiate a group rate at the UH Hilton on campus, if you wish.

C. If you have "ideas" or wish to share the "excitement" by volunteering :), please, let us know.

Instructions: futurega@uh.edu Subject line [Volunteering]

Or Post your ideas to the discussion "Threads" below.

As the program continues to develop, information will also be posted to the houston futures wetpaint wiki. Leave us questions, comments or responses at http://houstonfutures.org < http://houstonfutures.wetpaint.com/ >.