To celebrate our Landmark 50th Reunion, we are planning a weekend of celebration, May 31-June 3, 2007, during the University’s annual Alumni Weekend. Mark your calendars, confirm your travel arrangements, and register now. See who else is planning to attend.
Get ready for the festivities:
Class of 1957 Reunion Celebration
Friday, June 1
6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m., Cocktails at the Ratner Athletics Center, East 56th Street and Ellis Avenue
7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., Dinner at the Smart Museum of Art, 5550 South Greenwood
Celebrate in style at our class reunion dinner. We’ll start the evening with cocktails at the Ratner Center as guests of the Alumni Emeriti (friends who graduated before us). Then we’ll walk over to the Smart Museum of Art for our private class dinner. The cost of the evening ($55 per person in advance; $65 at the door) covers dinner and drinks. Shuttle service will be provided from campus and from the Marriott Residence Inn and Club Quarters.
Memory Book
Click here to download a page for our Class Memory Book. You can type into the form, print it, and send it back with your Alumni Weekend registration, which will be coming to you in late March. Even if you can’t attend, your participation is welcome. Pictures encouraged. (Provide a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want them returned.) Deadline, May 4. Questions? E-mail alumniweekend@uchicago.edu, ATTN: 1957.
Alumni Procession and Convocation
Saturday, June 2, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
After breakfast at Bartlett Dining Commons, we’ll march with our banner through the Quads to Rockefeller Chapel for the Alumni Convocation.
Picnic and Reunion Class Awards
Saturday, June 2, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Ratner Athletics Center
Remember the size of the Ida Noyes pool? Come check out the new athletics facility and revel in Chicago spirit at our family-friendly picnic. We’ll celebrate the achievements of the College Reunion classes. Look for the tables reserved for our class at this festive lunch with President Zimmer and alumni from across the University.
ChicaGO Party
Saturday, June 2, 7:00 p.m.-midnight
Ratner Athletics Center
This annual gala features a variety of dinner options, drinks, and live music. Those attending the Interfraternity Sing or having dinner elsewhere can come after 9:30 p.m. at a reduced price for dessert, drinks, and dancing until midnight.
Encourage participation:
- Make a gift to the College Fund in honor of your 50th reunion. Your participation supports the traditions and rigorous liberal education of the College.
- Get in touch with friends, and make sure they’re coming back as well. If you’ve lost contact with someone, check out the online directory and send e-cards to boost attendance.
- Our reunion committee can use your
ideas and energy. It won’t take much time, and you don’t need to live in Chicago—most
planning is done by e-mail and conference call. Contact the Alumni Office
at alumniweekend@uchicago.edu or
800/955-0065 if you would like to help.
- If you are 70 ½ or older, you may be able to take advantage of a new law that allows you to make a gift with a tax-free withdrawal from your IRA and become a member of the CSO. Please contact Barbara Pitts at 773-702-1169 for further information.
Stay connected:
- Send in your news to your class
correspondent. Watch the class
column for updates on reunion throughout the year.
- The University doesn’t have contact information for a few of your classmates, and we need your help to find them. We want to make sure everyone knows about the reunion.