To celebrate our 20th 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.
Make sure to bring the whole family as Alumni Weekend is a terrific family experience featuring kid-focused, parent-friendly events. During our class dinner and the ChicaGO party, there will be supervised Young Maroon parties. Saturday opportunities for children include: a banner procession, entertainment by face-painters, balloon artists, jugglers, and a magician during the picnic, and an insider’s tour of the Museum of Science and Industry.
Get ready for the festivities:
- Class of 1988 Reunion Dinner
Friday, June 6
7:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
DeLaCosta,
465 East Illinois StreetThe cost of the evening ($50 per person in advance; $60 at the door) covers food and drinks. DeLaCosta’s fantastic menu includes Spanish and coastal Latin tapas flavors and the best sangria in the city. Location is central near the downtown hotels, and there are shuttles from campus or from the hotels you can catch.
- 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.