To celebrate our 25th 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 1983 Reunion Celebration
Friday, June 6
6:30 p.m.
Class photo at the steps of Rockefeller Chapel (rain location, first-floor staircase of Ida Noyes Hall)
7:00–10:00 p.m.
Dinner at the President’s House,
5855 S. University Avenue
We’ll come together formally for the first time at our class dinner on Friday, June 6, as the guests of President and Mrs. Zimmer. This is a special occasion you won’t want to miss. Catch up with classmates and enjoy dinner with wines from their personal cellar—all compliments of the University Alumni Association in celebration of our 25th Reunion. The event is free, but advance registration is requested. Following dinner, plan to head over to the Checkerboard Lounge (5201 South Harper Avenue)—for live jazz music. Shuttle service will be provided from campus and from Alumni Weekend hotels. Visit our Evite.com site and leave a note for your fellow classmates.
- Memory Book
Life has changed a lot over the last 25 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. Copies will also be sent to all classmates who cannot attend Reunion, but who make a contribution of any amount to the Class Gift.
- 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 CenterCome 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.
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.
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.