To celebrate our 45th Reunion, we are planning a weekend of celebration,
June
5-8, 2008, 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 1963 Reunion Dinner
Friday, June 6
6:00-10:00 p.m.
Quad Club,
1155 E. 57th Street
What could be more Chicago than good food, good conversation, and good music! The ticket price ($45 per person in advance, $55 at the door) includes a stunning buffet dinner, beverages with a wine selection, and dessert buffet. Hootenanny to follow dinner, so bring your instruments and come ready to join in! Shuttle service will be provided throughout campus and from the Alumni Weekend hotels, valet parking will also be available at the Quad Club.
- Memory Book
Life has changed a lot over the last 45 years. We all want to know what our friends have been up to since graduation. Click here: to view our memory book. No new entries can be created because it has gone to the printer. The book will be distributed at our class dinner.
- 45th Reunion DVD and Textiles Order Forms
Reservation/order forms for the Sunday specials, DVDs, and textiles are here. Reservations and orders must be received by May 19th. Any questions? Ask Meryl Dann dann@alumni.uchicago.edu
- ’60s Archive
We are making a special effort to collect material on student life in the ’60s, be it in formal prose (printed, written, oral), pictures, songs, poetry, snippets of memory, whatever, that will be incorporated in the University’s Archives. To learn more and participate, go to our Google group. (To become a member, e-mail dann@alumni.uchicago.edu.)
- Film and Discussion
Friday, June 6
9:00 a.m.-noon
Swift Hall,
1025 East 58th StreetWatch and discuss the film The College made in ’62 (which involves some of our classmates). It will be followed by a thorough discussion and perspective with College faculty. There will be continental breakfast refreshments available for attendees as well.
- Jazz Duo: The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree
Friday, June 6
3:00-4:15 p.m.
Mandel Hall,
1131 East 57th Street
Classmate Bobby Applebaum and son Mark will play a jazz duo on piano. It will include original music and offer our classmates and other guests interesting musical insights on composing and recording.
- Alumni Procession and Convocation
Saturday, June 7
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. Mildred Dresselhaus, PhD’59, a world-renowned scientist, will speak.
- Picnic and Reunion Class Awards
Saturday, June 7
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Ratner Athletics Center
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 alumni from across the University.
- ChicaGO Party
Saturday, June 7
7:00 p.m.-midnight
Ratner Athletics CenterThis 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.
- Sunday Morning FOTA Event
Sunday, June 8
9:30 a.m.-noon
Jackson Park,
6401 South Stony Island AvenueThose of us who wish can go on a private canoeing, kayaking, and paddle-wheeling excursion on the lagoon with trained guides. (Birding is great if you want to come earlier.) Those of us who favor a more sedentary experience will enjoy composing haiku, learning the secrets and art of the Japanese garden, schmoozing, and enjoying the park’s peaceful beauty. We will all come together in the garden’s pavilion for a box lunch. Interested parties: please contact Meryl at dann@alumni.uchicago.edu so we know how much food to order.
Encourage participation:
- 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.
- While you’re preparing to join us back on campus, remember to join in contributing to our Class Gift. Your committee has decided to endow a Class of ’63 Scholarship under the Odyssey opportunity which means that your dollar contributions are matched. If you want to contribute to the Class of ’63 Scholarship, you should earmark your check for that purpose. Undesignated money raised will support student aid, faculty research, and other priorities in the College. We’re on our way towards our $275,000 dollar goal with $137,000 so far and we also hope to reach a participation rate of 43% or better (165 gifts), so every gift—no matter what size—will make a tremendous difference. You can make your gift at our Web site, or call 1-888-UCHICAGO.
Stay connected:
- Send in your news to our class correspondent. Watch the class column for updates on reunion throughout the year.
- The University doesn’t have contact information for a few of our classmates, and we need your help to find them. We want to make sure everyone knows about the reunion.