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Alumnae College and Reunion 1999:
Schedule of Events

 

Thursday, May 27th

2:00-8:00 p.m.: Registration and Room Assignments - Main Building Lobby

2:00-4:30 p.m.: Open House - Long Library and Open House - Book Arts Center

4:30 p.m.: Campus Tour - Meet in Lobby of Main Building

5:30 p.m.: Reception (cash bar) - Dining Hall Lawn

6:30 p.m.: Buffet Dinner - Dining Hall

8:00 p.m.: Alumnae College Opening Session: Let's Split the World Open and Laugh: A Reflection on Women's Stories, Vice President for Academic Affairs Ellen W. Hall - Barler

Following this session is a presentation of  selected American music, theatre, and dance performances featuring members of  the Wells Arts and Performance  Department, under the direction of Associate Professor of Theatre Susan Forbes. The presentation will illustrate the power of personal stories -  Barler

9:30 p.m.: Dessert Party - Sommer Center

 

Friday, May 28th

7:00 a.m.: Bird Walk led by Mindy LaBranche '80, leader of Cornell Ornithology Lab's Project Pigeon Watch - Meet at Glen Park Bridge

7:30-8:30 a.m.: Breakfast - Dining Hall

8:15 a.m.-10:00 p.m.: Registration and Room Assignments - Main Building Lobby

8:30-9:10 a.m.: Hands-On Session led by staff from the Book Arts Center - Morgan Hall

9:15 a.m.: Alumnae College Session: The Books That Mother Us: Remembering Mary Shelley, Visiting Associate Professor of English Catherine Burroughs - Art Exhibit Room

10:00 a.m.: Coffee Break - Art Exhibit Room Foyer

10:15 a.m.: Alumnae College Session: Unforgettable Characters and Divine Secrets: Biography as Women's History, Professor of Sociology and Education Anne Russ - Art Exhibit Room

11:00 a.m.: Alumnae College Session: Huge Stories Told from Small Places, Assistant Professor of Psychology Victoria Muñoz - Art Exhibit Room

11:30 a.m.: Lunch begins, continuous service until 1:30 p.m. - Dining Hall

12:30 p.m.: Women's Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls: $2/person fee charged - Van leaves from the front of Main Building

1:00 p.m.: Psychology major JoAnn Carlson '99 will present the results of her qualitative research project in a talk entitled Boys and Their Toys - Art Exhibit Room

1:00 p.m.: Hands-On Sessions: (choose one, sessions repeated at 2:00 p.m.)

1:00 p.m.:  MacKenzie-Childs Ltd.: Because of construction at the facility, tours will not be available. You are welcome to visit the shop, stroll around the gardens, or enjoy a lemonade or ice cream at the Happy Eating Restaurant. No fee - Van leaves from the front of Main Building

1:45 p.m.: King Ferry Winery, maker of Treleaven wines: $3 per person fee charged. Keep your souvenir glass for an extra dollar - Van leaves from the front of Main

2:00 p.m.: Hands-On Sessions (see 1:00 p.m.)

2:00 p.m.: FOB W. meeting - Chapel

2:00 p.m.: Historic Walking Tour of village of Aurora escorted by Jeanne Dalton '89 - Meet in front of Main Building

3:00 p.m.: Campus tour - Meet in Lobby of Main Building

4:00 p.m.: Intergenerational Conversation: All alumnae and guests are encouraged to attend this discussion where alumnae volunteers will pose questions and discuss how they have dealt with some of life's challenging issues, facilitated by Jean Jones Morris '70 and Kaffie White McCullough '67 - Art Exhibit Room

5:30 p.m.: Reception (Cash Bar) with faculty, staff and administration - Dining Hall Lawn

6:00 p.m.: Buffet Dinner - Dining Hall

7:30 p.m.: "State of the College" Address by President Lisa Marsh Ryerson '81 - Phipps Auditorium

9:00 p.m.: Reunion/125th Anniversary Celebration - Sommer Center

 

Saturday, May 29th

7:00 a.m.: Yoga Class led by Mimi Collins '59 - Dodge Lounge

7:30-9:00 a.m.: Breakfast - Dining Hall

9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.: Registration and Room Assignments - Main Building Lobby

9:00-10:00 a.m.: Alumnae Association Annual Meeting. Continental breakfast available. All alumnae are encouraged to attend to learn about our Association - Chapel

10:00 a.m. Alumnae March of Classes Forms. Bring class banners, beanies, and freshman signs. Classes line up in order behind the coach - Front of Main Building

10:15 a.m.: Alumnae March of Classes parades to Macmillan Hall

10:25 a.m.: Academic Procession forms - Macmillan Hall Lobby

10:30 a.m.: Alumnae Award Convocation honoring Carolyn Bunn Wood '52 - Phipps Auditorium

Class Photos (alumnae only) immediately following Award Convocation - Macmillan Steps

12:00 p.m.: All-American Picnic and Class Picnics

3:30 p.m.: Henry's VIII/Whirligig Rehearsal - Chapel

4:45-6:00 p.m.: President's Reception - Taylor House

6:30 p.m.: Alumnae Banquet - Dining Hall

9:45 p.m.: Fireworks Show - Main Lawn

 

Sunday, May 30th

7:00 a.m.: Yoga Class led by Mimi Collins '59 - Dodge Lounge

7:30 a.m.: Reunion Fun Run - Sycamore Tree

7:30-10:00 a.m.: Brunch and Good-Byes - Dining Hall

 

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