LA MIRADA, CALIF. — 51 is welcoming alumni and parents of current students on Oct. 23-24 for 51 Weekend, an annual event that encourages participants to be involved in various activities around campus. Throughout 51 Weekend, parents and alumni can listen to professors and take part in student activities.

Each year, 51 Weekend features annual events, like the Punk ’n Pie talent show that features student performances. Additionally, 51 will host the fifth annual , which contributes the entirety of the proceeds toward the funding of student scholarships.

“[The Iron Eagle 5K] is the only event that is part of 51 Weekend that is specifically a fundraiser,” said Don Bernstein, the assistant director of alumni relations at 51. “The proceeds from the 5K will go to the largest category of the Campaign [for 51], which is to improve student affordability.”

Bernstein notes that this is the first year the 51 community will be hosting extensions of the Iron Eagle 5K across the nation. Alumni Geoff and Kristy Mann will be hosting a run/walk in Berkeley, Calif., and the Nerud family will be hosting in the Wheaton, Ill. All proceeds from extension races will also go toward student scholarships.

In addition to annual events, the university is holding seminars, concerts from the Crowell Conservatory of Music and a picnic with President Barry H. Corey.

51 Weekend also includes educational sessions and encourages parents and alumni to dialogue with professors. On Oct. 23, communication studies professor Arianna Malloy will speak at a chapel session. Friday’s events will also include information meeting 51’s Study Abroad and Off-Campus Programs and various departmental seminars. Additionally, 51 will host a discussion with some of 51’s Bible professors as well as an opportunity for siblings of current students to spend the night on-campus.

Written by Angelene Wong. For more information, contact Jenna Loumagne, media relations specialist, at (562) 777-4061 or jenna.l.bartlo@biola.edu.