Reunion 2013
Friday, May 31 – June 2, 2013

Events that are underlined may be of interest to those who are here for Celebration. 

In the event of inclement weather, a rain plan will be activated and announced by Reunion staff members. Please refer to Inclement Weather Locations listed below. If an Inclement Weather Location is not listed, the event will remain at the original site.‌

Friday, May 31^st

11 a.m.- 8 p.m. Mapping your Weekend
Check in at the registration desk to get important information for the weekend’s festivities.
First floor of the College Center at Crozier-Williams

Noon. Sykes Society Luncheon
President Higdon welcomes alumnae who have celebrated their 50^th Reunion.

• A special toast for the Class of 1963
• Remarks by Amy Gross ’63 on "Waking Up: The Search of a Lifetime." Gross currently teaches Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, developed by microbiologist Jon Kabat-Zinn at the UMass Medical Center. 

College Center at Crozier-Williams, 1962 Room

Revisit & Rediscover: Life in the Common Rooms
2-2:45 p.m. Conversations with Residential Education Fellow Professors 
Learn about the classes, programs, and renovations in the common rooms that have shaped the lives of students! Professors will speak about bringing faculty into the common rooms, and will teach a brief master class. Choose your session:

• 42: The Myths and Realities of the Robinson Narrative
  Meet with Ronald J. O. Flores, associate professor of sociology, to explore the myths and realities of the Robinson Narrative in the film 42.
  Coffee Grounds Café in Katharine Blunt 

• Introducing the DSM 5: What is In, What is Out, and What this Means for Psychiatric Diagnosis and Treatment
  Just this month, the long-awaited 5^th revision of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual was finally published (DSM 5). Meet with Audrey Zakriski, associate professor of psychology and department chair, for a discussion of the revision process, the controversies, the final product, and what this means for consumers of mental health services, mental health providers, and the state of the field.
  Ruane’s Den, Harkness House 

3-3:45 p.m. A Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Workshop with Amy Gross ’63
Join Amy Gross ’63 in a workshop on Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). Developed 30 years ago by a molecular biologist Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D., at the UMass Medical Center, MBSR has been shown to reduce stress and the need for pain medication, lower emotional reactivity, ease disturbances of sleep and mood, and strengthen the immune system. This workshop offers a taste of the practices used in MBSR and a chance to discuss the principles behind them.
Evans Hall, Cummings Art Center 

‌Revisit & Rediscover: Sustainability
3-4 p.m. The Steel House – Where Architecture Meets Sustainability
Come see our recently preserved Steel House, a rare example of early prefab housing manufactured by Chicago-based General Houses Inc. in 1933. The Steel House now serves as the College’s hub for sustainability efforts related to social justice, economic wellbeing, and the environment. Abigail Van Slyck, Dayton Professor of Art History and Associate Dean of the Faculty, and Josh Stoffel, manager of sustainability, will speak about the preservation process and sustainability’s role at the College. 
Steel House located near South Parking Lot

3:45-4:30 p.m. Class of 1963 Book Discussion  
Join Professor Bridget Baird and classmates in a riveting discussion of Gail Collins' book "When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to Present."
College Center at Crozier-Williams, Cro’s Nest

4-5:30 p.m. Classes of 1958 and 1973 Wine Tasting
Join Leah Votto ’09, owner of Votto Vines Importing, for a wine tasting. Discussion will focus on the selection of wines being poured and why they are important, along with their respective vineyards, taste qualities, and food pairings. 
Knowlton House Dining Hall

Revisit & Rediscover: Community Resources
4-5:30 p.m. Open Houses at the LGBTQ Center, Unity House, and the Women’s Center

• LGBTQ Center:
  Join Jen Manion, assistant professor of history and director of the LGBTQ Resource Center, and the rest of the Center’s staff and faculty to learn about the center and its resource library, along with the social events and educational programming the Center sponsors.
  LGBTQ Center, located to the left of Burdick House. Look for the rainbow flag!
  
• Unity House: 
  Meet with the Dean of Multicultural Affairs, Elizabeth Garcia, and the rest of the Unity House Staff to learn about what’s new with the College’s multicultural center.
  Unity House, Pepsico Room

4:30 p.m. Class of 1983 Happy Hour
Meet up with classmates before heading over to the lobsterbake.
Windham Hospitality Suite

5-6 p.m. President’s Champagne Reception for the Class of 1963
Harris Atrium

5-7 p.m. Recess: Family Fun on the Green
A moonwalk, arts and crafts, and more.
Tempel Green, south section of Knowlton Tent 
(Inclement Weather Plan: Moved to Harris Lobby, 1^st Floor)

5:30-7:45 p.m. Summer on the Sound: Downeast Lobsterbake
Enjoy an al fresco lobster dinner straight from Maine in a setting that can’t be beat.
Barbecue and vegetarian options are available.
Tempel Green, Knowlton Tent  

6:30 p.m. Class of 1993 Dinner at Captain Scott’s Lobster Dock
The Class of 1993 will kick off their 20^th Reunion celebration with an off-campus dinner.
Transportation not provided.
80 Hamilton St, New London, Conn.

7:00 p.m. Class of 2003 Taste of New London
Harkness Hospitality Suite

7:00 p.m. Class of 2008 Taste of New London
Jane Addams Dining Room

8 p.m. America: the New Rome - Keynote Presentation with Fernando Espuelas ’88
Fernando Espuelas ’88, a global media entrepreneur who’s been recognized as a rising star by organizations as diverse as CNN and the World Economic Forum, will be the keynote speaker at Reunion this year.

Espuelas is the CEO of Voxgente, a multi-platform media company, and hosts “The Fernando Espuelas Show” on Univision Radio. He is a frequent political analyst on television, radio and online sites including the Huffington Post. His interviews have included Barack Obama and Newt Gingrich.

Espuelas co-founded StarMedia, the first multi-platform digital media company for Latins, and managed the first IPO for a Latin internet company. StarMedia became the most recognized pan-Latin new media brand and one of the top sites in the world.

The World Economic Forum chose Espuelas as a “Global Leader of Tomorrow” in 2000 and he was named a “Leader of the New Millennium” by CNN and Time Magazine. Born in Uruguay, he was a College trustee from 2000 to 2002.
Evans Hall, Cummings Art Center

9 p.m.  Celebration VIII Reception
Look through historic Unity House photographs and memorabilia while catching up with friends. Hosted by CCAC.
Unity House, Pepsico Room

10 p.m. Time to Reunite!
Drop by your class hospitality headquarters and catch up with friends.

10 p.m. DJ Eazy Spins Your Favorites
James D. Jackson ’11 provides the music for a festive all-campus party.
Tent behind the College Center at Crozier-Williams

Saturday, June 1^st

Just arriving? Be sure to check in at the registration desk to get important information for the weekend’s festivities.
8 a.m. – 7 p.m. First floor of the College Center at Crozier-Williams

Revisit & Rediscover: Athletics

• 7 a.m. Game, Set, Match
  Challenge your classmates to a game of tennis. Renovated in 2008, the six courts feature the same surfaces and windscreens used at the U.S. National Tennis Center.
  Tennis courts located in South Campus just past the Office of Admission on the right
  (Inclement Weather Plan: Event Cancelled)
  
• 7 a.m. Good morning, Yoga!
  Marya Ursin, visiting instructor of dance, will lead an energizing session appropriate for all levels of experience and ability.
  Please bring your mat.
  College Center at Crozier-Williams, 2^nd Floor Dance Studio
  
• 7-9 a.m. Row with the Coach
  Get a workout in the tanks. Learn with Coach Ric Ricci using Concept2 machines.
  No experience necessary. Plan to spend at least 30 minutes for a tutorial and workout. Christoffers Rowing Training Room. (Enter only through the ground-level double doors at the back of the Athletic Center facing Silfen Field.) Shuttles to the Athletic Center depart every 30 minutes from the front of the College Center at Crozier-Williams.
  
• 7:30 a.m. Keep Pace with an Olympian
  William Wuyke, a 1980 and 1984 Olympian from Venezuela and the director of the College’s fitness and wellness center, will lead a 5K campus fun run. Don’t worry, the pace will be moderate!
  Meet in front of the College Center at Crozier-Williams
  (Inclement Weather Plan: Event Cancelled)
  
• 7-10 a.m. Work Out in Style
  Test out the free-weights and Cybex equipment, treadmills, ellipticals, and upright and incumbent bikes, while enjoying the sweeping views of the Thames River.
  Fitness Center at the Athletic Center

Revisit & Rediscover: The Dining Hall
7-9:30 a.m. Breakfast with a Camel
Bring the family – and your camera – for a visit with the College mascot.  Renovated in 2011, the Harris Refectory features a new architectural design, offering a user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing layout.
Harris Refectory, Dining Hall

8 a.m. Class of 1963 Breakfast and Class Meeting
Remember the anonymous class questionnaire that you submitted in the spring?  Julia Kushigian, Professor of Hispanic Studies has analyzed the results of this survey and will speak with the class about trends that she sees and give an overview of the results. She will join the class at 9am.
Harris Refectory, 1973 Room

8 a.m. Classes of 1943 and 1948 Light Breakfast
Enjoy a light breakfast before heading to the parade. 
Lambdin 4^th Floor Common Room  

‌Revisit & Rediscover: The Arbo
8-9 a.m. The Ecology of Our Campus
Tour the Arbo with Glenn Dreyer MA ’83, Charles and Sarah P. Becker ’27 Director of the Arboretum. Connecticut College is now home to a new national champion - a large Bebb Willow tree.
Meet at the Arboretum entrance on Williams Street
(Inclement Weather Plan: Event Cancelled)

8:30-9:45 a.m. Bright’n Early 25^th Reunion Breakfast for the Class of 1988
Enjoy breakfast together before heading to the parade.
Katharine Blunt House, Coffee Grounds Café 

9 a.m. Class of 1968 Tours What's Changed on Campus over 45 Years
Join Abigail Van Slyck, the Dayton Professor of Art History and Associate Dean of the Faculty and Steve George, the College's manager of planning, design and construction for an inside history of the most influential projects on campus.
Following breakfast in Harris, meet at the outdoor entrance to Harris Refectory

Revisit & Rediscover: The Classroom (with your kids!)
9:30-10:15 a.m. Bang, Pop, Shrivel: Having Fun with Chemistry
Enjoy time in the lab with Marc Zimmer, Jean C. Tempel ’65 Professor of Physical Sciences. Bring the kids to see supersaturated solutions, foam fountains, and glowing axolotls. Kids won’t want to miss the fun!
The Science Center at New London Hall

10 a.m. Morning Mimosas
Enjoy a glass of crisp orange juice with bubbly champagne before the parade!
Tempel Green near the Ad Astra Garden (sundial)
(Inclement Weather Plan: Moved to Cro. Connection in the College Center at Crozier-Williams)

Our History, Our Future

• 10:30 a.m. Parading Down Cro Boulevard 
  Who doesn’t love a parade? Show your pride and join your class for this Reunion tradition.
  The parade forms in front of Blaustein Humanities Center
  (Inclement Weather Plan: Event Cancelled)
  
• 10:45 a.m. - Noon. Alumni Convocation
  • “State of the College” by President Higdon
  • Recognition of class gifts and participation achievements
  • Honor alumni award recipients: Christy Burke ’93;  Arturo Guzman ’73; André Lee ’93; Menzi Lukhele ’08; Jean Tierney Taub ’58; and Hildegard Meili Van Deusen ’43 (Hildegard is receiving this honor posthumously. Her husband will accept on her behalf).
  • Presentation of College Medals to Jewel Plummer Cobb (Jewel’s son will accept her award on her behalf) and Father Laurence LaPointe.
  • Celebrate faculty members marking milestone anniversaries with the College: 30 years: John Burton and William Rose; 25 years: Ric Ricci and Jefferson Singer; 20 years: David Patton; 15 years: Ann Robertson; 10 years: Simon Feldman and Christopher Hammond; 5 years: Sayumi Harb and Jeffrey Cole.

College Center at Crozier-Williams, 1962 Room

Noon-1:30 p.m. Summer on the Sound: All-Campus Picnic on the Green!
Tempel Green, Knowlton Tent

Noon-1:15 p.m. 1963 & 2008 - Wow! How Things Have Changed, or Not?
The Classes of 1963 and 2008 (5th and 50th) Reunion) will sit together at lunch and exchange stories about their College experiences. Learn about what it was like to be a student in the sixties as compared to being a student in the mid 2000's!
Tempel Green, Knowlton Tent

Noon-1:30 p.m. Luncheons for the Classes of 1943 & 1948
Blaustein Humanities Center, Faculty Lounge

Noon-1:30 p.m. Class of 1968 Lunch with Senior Administrators
Knowlton House Dining Hall

Noon-1:30 p.m. Class of 1998 Lunch in the Arboretum
Join classmates, family, and friends at Buck Lodge for a picnic and a family-friendly arboretum scavenger hunt!
Buck Lodge. Students will be at the Arboretum entrance on Williams Street to provide directions.

Noon-3 p.m. Recess: Family Fun on the Green
Face painting, a caricature artist, a moonwalk, Slip’n Slide, an arts and crafts table and animal visitors. Something for children of all ages.
Tempel Green, south section of Knowlton Tent
(Inclement Weather Plan: Moved to Tent on Tempel Green)

1-2 p.m. Center for the Comparative Study of Race & Ethnicity Open House
Stop by the Pink House, home to the CCSRE, to hear about the center’s mission and current projects from Leo J. Garofalo, associate professor of history and the director of the center. This will be followed by an alumni panel discussion with Liza Talusan ’97 (Chair, CCAC), Frank Tuitt '87 (former Trustee) and Leslie Williams ’88 (former director of Unity House) on their experiences with race and ethnicity at the College.
Pink House, 740 Williams Street

1:30-2 p.m. Service of Remembrance
Harkness Chapel

Revisit & Rediscover: The Classroom
2-2:45 p.m. Go Back to Class with a Professor!
Hear the outstanding teachings of faculty who help shape the College’s intellectual vibrancy through their scholarship, research, and mentoring.
Choose your session:

• Igniting the Sociological Imagination
  Join Afshan Jafar, assistant professor of sociology, for a brief introduction to the sociological perspective and how it’s different from other social sciences. Discussion will touch upon how people select their future mates/partners, demonstrating the significance of thinking sociologically even when analyzing the most private and intimate aspects of our lives.
  Blaustein Humanities Center, Room 203

• What Does Psychology have to do with Economics?
  Join David Chavanne, assistant professor of economics, for a discussion on the connections between psychology and economics. Demonstrations will be provided to show how these connections are studied and how this knowledge helps us better understand how people behave.
  Blaustein Humanities Center, Room 205

2 p.m. Dodgeball on the Green for 2003 and 2008
Tempel Green, in front of Freeman House
(Inclement Weather Plan: Event Cancelled)

2-3 p.m. 25 Years Later…Perspectives on Innovation  (open to all classes)
Join panelists, from the Class of '88 celebrating their 25^th Reunion, as they address where the liberal arts are impacting society today. Speakers include communications entrepreneur Rob Hale (Granite), professor and sociologist Debby Carr (Rutgers University) and education advocate Carlos Garcia (Eng Garcia Group). Sustainability restaurateur and trustee David Barber (Blue Hill) will moderate the discussion. Join in the conversation or just listen to what fellow alumni have achieved since 1988.
Bill Hall, Silfen Auditorium

2-3 p.m. Classes of 1978 & 1983 Campus Tour – What’s Changed in 30+ Years?
Join Steve George, the College’s manager of planning, design and construction, for a campus tour to see all of the changes the campus has undergone in the last 30+ years. Afterwards, 1983 will hang out with friends and family on the Chapel Green and 1978 will enjoy a class gathering in the Quad behind Branford.
Tour leaves from Tempel Classroom on Tempel Green
(Inclement Weather Plan: Event Cancelled)

2-4 p.m. Class of 1973 Tour and Cocktails in the Arbo!
The 40th Reunion will enjoy a private Arboretum tour with Glenn Dreyer MA ’83, Charles and Sarah P. Becker ’27 Director of the Arboretum and professor of botany. Afterward, we’ll have cocktails in Buck Lodge. 
Meet at the main entrance of the Arboretum on Williams Street
(Inclement Weather Plan: Tour Cancelled, Reception in Buck Lodge still being held)

2-4 p.m. CCSRE Sponsored Screening & Discussion of "Living Thinkers: An Autobiography of a Community of Women"
Join the Center for the Comparative Study of Race & Ethnicity for a screening and discussion of “Living Thinkers: An Authobiography of a Community of Women” with filmmaker Roxana Walker-Canton, professor of visual and performing arts at Fairfield University. This documentary examines the intersection of race, class, and gender in the experiences of contemporary Black women professors and administrators through their education narratives from girlhood to their present status in academia.  
Pink House, 740 Williams St.

2:15-3:15 p.m. A Conversation with the College’s Senior Administrative Team
The College is managed by the president, faculty, students, staff and of course, a team of dedicated senior administrators.  Come listen to a facilitated conversation based on how the College’s Campaign has changed and enhanced the campus. Sponsored by the Class of 1968.
Charles Chu Room, Shain Library

2:30-3:45 p.m. Class of 1953 Campus Tour – CC Through the Years
Join us for a campus bus tour and discover the changes the College has undergone in the last 60 years. Afterwards, join us back in the hospitality suite for light snacks.
Tour leaves from the front of the College Center at Crozier-Williams

3 p.m. Memorial Service for Hildegard Meili Van Deusen ’43
Hildegard Meili Van Deusen was a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors and recipient of the Alumni Tribute Award. Please join family, friends, classmates and Alumni Board members as we remember Hildy, a woman with a warm smile, bright eyes and a quick wit. She was a dear friend to so many and will be deeply missed.
Harkness Chapel 

3-4 p.m. Meet Alumni Authors
Authors from Reunion classes will read from their works and sign their books. Meet Theodora Dracopoulos Argue ’63, Julie Grossman '83, Anna Raff ’88, Todd Rheingold ’88, Carolyn (Lonnie) Jones Schorer ’63, and Susan Hall Veccia ’63.
College Center at Crozier-Williams, Bookshop

3 p.m. Fun on Chapel Green with 1983
Toss the Frisbee, try your hand at hula hooping, or just relax and reconnect with classmates on Chapel Green. We’ll have beverages, snacks, and music too!
Chapel Green, across from Harkness Chapel

3:00 p.m. Class of 1978 Gathering in the Quad
Hang out and enjoy each other's company in the Quad behind Branford.
Quad behind Branford House

Revisit & Rediscover: Sustainability
3:15-4 p.m. Sprout Garden – Where Student Initiatives meet Agriculture
Join Josh Stoffel, manager of sustainability, and current students in a tour and conversation about the history of Sprout Garden, the student-run organic garden. The Garden offers an opportunity for students to become involved in gardening and sustainable agriculture, as well as to provide local, organically grown produce to the campus dining halls.
Sprout Garden, behind College Center at Crozier-Williams  
(Inclement Weather Plan: Moved to Steel House)  

Revisit & Rediscover: The Sciences
3:30-4:30 p.m. Tour the newly renovated State-of-the-Art New London Hall
The state-of-the-art science center is opened this past Fall 2012 after a $25M renovation. Hear from Steve George, manager of planning, design and construction, about features like the new geothermal system that will provide energy to the building.
Meet at the Outdoor Classroom on Tempel Green
(Inclement Weather Plan: Meet in the first floor lobby)

4-5:30 p.m. Microbrewery Beer Tasting
Open to all! Cheers!
Castle Court 

4–4:45 p.m. What the Experts are Saying about Education Today
Hear from members of the class of 1973 as they discuss the current state of education. Speakers include Jean LaVecchia Mayshar, Sue Krebs, Dr. Margie B. Gillis, and Nancy Voye. Join the conversation or just listen!
Charles Chu Room, Shain Library

Revisit & Rediscover: Athletics
4:30-5:30 p.m. Athletic Center Reception
Look through historic photographs and memorabilia while catching up with teammates and coaches. While there, join the Athletic Center staff in celebrating the new additions to the athletic facilities with a reception. Don’t miss out on the new turf lights, completely renovated locker rooms, and state-of-the-art fitness center.
Athletic Center, Fitness Center 2nd Floor

4:30-5:30 p.m. Catholic Mass
Harkness Chapel

5-6:30 p.m. Class of 1993 Relax & Unwind with Family & Friends
Join classmates, family, and friends at Buck Lodge for cocktails and a family-friendly arboretum scavenger hunt!
Buck Lodge. Students will be at the Arboretum entrance on Williams Street to provide directions.

5:30 p.m. Dinner with Friends for 1943 & 1948
Unwind and enjoy a casual dinner with classmates.
Harris Atrium

5:30 p.m. Reception and Dinner for the Class of 1953
Office of Admission, Living Room

6-7:30 p.m. 12-Step Gathering
Harkness Chapel Library, lower level

6 p.m. - Midnight. Childcare for Children 3 and Up
Advance registration required. Walk-ins cannot be accepted. For a list of babysitters, go to the registration desk during open hours.
Lambdin Game Room, Lambdin House

6 p.m. Receptions and Dinners for Classes of 1958, 1963 and 1968
1958: Lyman Allyn Art Museum Glassenberg Gallery, reception; Hendel Library, dinner
1963: Shain Library, reception; Blaustein Humanities Center, Ernst Common Room, dinner
1968: College Center at Crozier-Williams, Cro’s Nest

7 p.m. Receptions and Dinners for Classes of 1973-2003 & Celebration VIII!
1973: Blaustein Humanities Center. Faculty Lounge.
1978: Blaustein Humanities Center. Hood Dining Room patio, reception; Hood Dining Room, dinner
1983: College Center at Crozier-Williams, 1941 Room
1988: Cummings Arts Center. Outdoor patio, reception; main gallery, dinner
1993: Tent on Larrabee Green (Inclement Weather Plan: Moved to Tansil Theater)
1998: Unity House, Pepsico Room
2003: Tent behind the College Center at Crozier-Williams (Inclement Weather Plan: Moved to College Center at Crozier-Williams, 1962 Room)
Celebration VIII: College Center at Crozier-Williams, 3rd floor Myers Dance Studio Foyer

7 p.m. President’s Reception for the Class of 2008
Join President Higdon at Centennial Plaza for “Lee Breezes,” a specialty drink created in his honor.
Centennial Plaza (between New London and Fanning Halls)
(Inclement Weather Plan: Moved to first floor lobby of The Science Center at New London Hall)

8 p.m. Dinner for the Class of 2008
2008: Tempel Green, Knowlton Tent

10 p.m. Music and Dancing with Styff Kitty
Enjoy music and dancing with Nick Burlingham '88 and the rest of SK, which stitches blues, rock, and new-age sounds into a mosaic of modern standards!
Sponsored by the class of 1988; open to all.
Tempel Green, Knowlton Tent

Sunday, June 2^nd

7-10:45 a.m. One Last Hurrah! Breakfast with your Class
Harris Refectory

7-10 a.m. Class of 1963 Breakfast
Harris Refectory, 1973 Room

8 a.m. Classes of 1943 and 1948 Breakfast
Enjoy coffee and a light breakfast with classmates.
Lambdin 4^th Floor Common Room

8:30- 11 a.m. 1968 Celebrates our Third Act in Buck Lodge
Join us for breakfast at 8:30 a.m. to share our favorite weekend memories. From 9-11 a.m., Helen Epps will lead us in conversation about our lives today as women and where we are headed. This event is for women only. Following in the footsteps of our last Reunion, this Buck Lodge event has become a beautiful and loved tradition. Students will meet us at the entrance of the Arboretum to walk with us to Buck Lodge. 
Buck Lodge, Arboretum

10:30 a.m. Class of 2003 Breakfast
Enjoy a light breakfast with classmates. Be sure to check out of your dorm before heading over!
Castle Court
(Inclement Weather Plan: Moved to the College Center at Crozier-Williams, Cro's Nest)

11 a.m. Deadline for Residence Hall Check-Out
Please return keys and swipe cards to the student hosts in your class hospitality suite. There is a $25 fee for each lost or unreturned access card and key.