<h2 align="center"><img height="148" border="0" width="500" alt="" src="/id0904f67a805d181d" /></h2><p align="center"></p><p align="center"><strong>June 13, 2009<br />11:00am-3:00pm</strong></p><p>Join the SIUE Alumni Association and the SIUE Foundation for the MRF Commemorative Picnic and Plaque Dedication on Saturday, June 13th. Activities will include a cook-out, walking tours of the former MRF site, Illinois State Historical Society plaque unveiling and dedication.</p><p><img height="159" border="0" width="125" alt="" src="/id0904f67a805d181e" align="left" /><strong>Event Agenda:</strong><br />11:00am - Registration<br />11:30am-1:00pm - Lunch<br />1:00pm - ISHS Plaque Unveiling and Dedication<br />1:15pm-2:30pm - Walking Tours</p><p>The event will take place in the former MRF main parking lot just southwest of the intersection of North University Drive and New Poag Road. Free parking will be available across the street on the southeast corner of North University Drive and New Poag Road.</p><p><strong>Ticket Information:</strong><br />Tickets are $15 for Alumni Association and $20 for non-members. Pre-registration is requested. Tickets can be purchased online by <a href="http://siuealumni.wildfire.net/wum5/viewer?ACTION=DrillDown" target="_blank">clicking here</a> or over the phone by calling 618-650-2760.</p><p><strong>Event Volunteers:</strong><br />We are in need of volunteers to help with set up, event registration and walking tour guides. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Steve Jankowski at 618-650-2346 or <a href="mailto:sjankow@siue.edu">sjankow@siue.edu</a>.</p><p><strong>MRF Commemorative Committee:</strong><br />The MRF Commemorative Picnic is being produced by the members of the MRF Commemorative Committee, a joint effort of the SIUE Alumni Association and the SIUE Foundation. <a href="/id0904f67a805d18d7">Click here</a> for more information on the committee.</p>