To celebrate our 40th 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.
Submit a Class Memory Book Page:
Tell us about yourself: where you have been, family updates, travel news, career benchmarks, favorite University of Chicago memories. Just write it out on a one-page document and send it to us via Eric Horner by May 24, and we’ll include it in a packet at Alumni Weekend. Even if you cannot attend Reunion, it is a great way to let everyone know what you have been up to. Pictures encouraged!
Get ready for the festivities:
Informal Get-Together
Thursday, May 31, 6:00 p.m.
The Medici, 1327 East 57th Street
Bring your photos and memorabilia and your guitars to this quintessential campus hangout. We will remember our faculty and friends fondly and hand out songbooks for an old-fashioned hootenanny. Everyone is on their own for dinner and drinks. Please mark the registration form.
“Remembering the ’60s Now That We Are in Our 60s”
Friday, June 1, 1:30–4:15 p.m.
Alumni Discussion Panel during the UnCommon Core
The ’60s were years of protest and experimentation at University of Chicago and in society. The Class of 1967 is convening a panel to look at that time, what it meant then and how we think about it now, with a focus on the sit-in of ’66 against the Rank (and the war in Vietnam). Participants will include: 1967 classmates Lynn Vogel, who was an opponent of that sit-in; Tom Heagy, Student Government President (conservative party/Gnosis); and others who were at the University in those years: Jeff Blum, Student Government President (progressive party/SPAC); Jackie Goldberg, graduate student and leader in the sit-in; Dick Flacks, sociology professor and supporter of the student protests; and moderated by classmate Heather (Tobis) Booth, activist in those years, Chair of SPAC. Whatever your feelings were then, they inevitably shaped who you are now, and you will not want to miss this communal reflection.
Class of 1967 Reunion Dinner
Friday, June 1, 6:30 p.m.
Quadrangle Club, 1155 East 57th Street
What could be more Chicago then cocktails in the Solarium and dancing in the Grand Ballroom of the Quad Club? The ticket price ($60 per person in advance, $70 at the door) includes dinner, drinks, and dessert. Shuttle service will be provided to and from campus and the Marriott Residence Inn and Club Quarters. Valet parking will also be available.
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
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.
Faculty Revels
Saturday, June 2, 6:00 p.m.
Quadrangle Club Bar, 1155 East 57th Street
Sponsored by the Class of 1962. There is no charge for this event (cash bar will be available).
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.
Dedication of the Alumni House Library: Brunch with Books
Sunday, June 3, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the growing Klowden Family Library of alumni and faculty publications in Alumni House. A light brunch and a talk by Professor Martin Marty will introduce the collection, newly reorganized by members of the Graduate Library School.
Encourage participation:
- Make a gift to the College Fund in honor of your 40th 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.
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.