Reunion events abound across campus

An estimated 7,000 people (including 5,000 alumni/ae) are expected to attend reunion activities, which begin Monday (June 6) and continue through June 11. Here is a list of the activities.

Monday, June 6
11:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION OPENING LUNCH at Eliot Dining Hall and Courtyard Tent.

1:15 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION SYMPOSIUM at Sanders Theatre. “Harvard Today.” Current panelists are Drew Gilpin Faust, dean of Radcliffe Institute; William. Fitzsimmons, dean of admissions and financial aid; Georgene Herschbach, associate dean of Harvard College; Jackie O’Neill, University marshal; Robert Scalise, director of athletics. Moderator: Warren Little ’55

3:15 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION SYMPOSIUM at Sanders Theatre, “Fifty Years in the Media: From Print TV to the Internet.” Current panelists: Steve Banker ’55, Bill Beecher ’55, Dick Burgheim ’55, Dave Burnham. ’55, Dave Halberstram ’55, Jon Randall ’55, Sid Schanberg ’55. Moderator: Jack Harrison ’55.

6:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION COCKTAIL RECEPTION in Annenberg Hall.

7:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION OPENING DINNER in Science Center Tent with guests President Summers and Dean Kirby.

8:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION ADDRESS in Science Center Tent. President Summers and Dean Kirby to address the class.

10:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION NIGHTCAPS in Standish Courtyard Tent.

Tuesday, June 7
7:00 a.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION BREAKFAST in River House Dining Halls.

9:00 a.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION TOURS including Adams National Park, Arnold Arboretum, Boston Public Library, Charles River Boat Cruise, Fogg Art Museum, Golf at the Country Club, JFK Museum, MFA, Mount Auburn Cemetery, PBH Open House, Tennis, Walking Tour of Renovated Harvard Buildings.

11:00 a.m. PHI BETA KAPPA LITERARY EXERCISES in Sanders Theatre. Open to the public.

11:30 a.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION LUNCH in Science Center Tent.

1:15 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION SYMPOSIA at Sanders Theatre. “So You Want to Live Forever? Keeping the Young-Old Healthy.” Lois Epstein ’55, Bob Lees ’55, Kim McCully ’55, Dick Rivlin ’55 and George Valliant ’55. Moderator: Bob Blacklow ’55.

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For more things to do,
see the Calendar

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2:00 p.m. BACCALAUREATE SERVICE for Seniors and their families. Caps and gowns should be worn at this time. Seating in the church is for graduating seniors only. Others may listen to the ceremony in seats in Tercentenary Theatre

3:15 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION SYMPOSIA at Sanders Theatre. “The Place of Religion in American Culture, Society and Politics.” Professor Ali Asani, Professor Diana Eck, the Rev. J. Bryan Hehir, and Richard Parker. Moderator: Bill MacKaye ’55.

3:15 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION SYMPOSIA at Science Center C. “Highlights of a Medical-Scientific Career.” Charles Epstein ’55, Bill Peck ’55, Allan Rosenfield ’55 and David Rush ’55. Moderator: Roger Bulger ’55.

4:00 p.m. CLASS OF 2005 SENIOR CLASS PICTURE – Widener steps

5:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION DINNER in Eliot House.

6:00 p.m. CLASS OF 2005 SENIOR CLASS FAMILY DINNER & PARTY at the athletic area for seniors and their guests. Tickets are $15 per person by reservation only through the Harvard Alumni Association office at 124 Mount Auburn St., 6th floor.

8:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION NIGHT AT THE BOSTON POPS. Classmates and guests arrive via police motorcade for that evening’s performance.

10:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION NIGHTCAPS in Standish Courtyard Tent.

Wednesday, June 8
7:00 a.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION BREAKFAST in River House dining halls.

9:00 a.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION MEMORIAL SERVICE in the Memorial Church.

10:15 a.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION CLASS PHOTO on the steps of Widener Library.

11:00 a.m. ROTC COMMISSIONING CEREMONY in Tercentenary Theatre.

11:00 a.m. CLASS OF 1980 25th REUNION REGISTRATION HEADQUARTERS OPENS in Loker Commons, basement of Memorial Hall.

11:45 a.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION LUNCH in Science Center Tent.

12:00 p.m. CLASS OF 2005 CLASS DAY PICNIC LUNCHEON for seniors and their guests by reservation only through the Harvard Alumni Association office.

1:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION HEADQUARTERS opens in Quincy House Junior Common Room

1:15 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION SYMPOSIUM at Sanders Theatre. “Varieties of Leadership in the Service of the Public.” John Law ’55, Dan Mayers ’55, Oscar Pollock ’55, and Ted Whatley ’55. Moderator: Stan Katz ’55.

2:00 p.m. SENIOR CLASS DAY EXERCISES with special guest speaker and members of the Senior Class speaking; featuring the Harvard and Ivy Orations, presentation of the Ames Award and the Class Ode. Open to seniors and their families.

3:15 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION SYMPOSIUM at Sanders Theatre. “1955 Speaks Out on Public Service.” Members of Harvard and Radcliffe Classes of 1955 and their guests are invited to speak for three minutes each on an aspect of public service. Moderator: David Wise ’55.

5:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1980 25th REUNION “TASTE OF HARVARD SQUARE” WELCOME DINNER.

6:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION GALA DINNER DANCE at the Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel.

6:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION WELCOME DINNER in Cronkhite

7:00 p.m. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS FOR THE CLASS OF 1970 AND CLASS OF 1980 OPEN.

8:00 p.m. RADCLIFFE CHORAL SOCIETY, HARVARD GLEE CLUB, & HARVARD UNIVERSITY BAND CONCERT – Tercentenary Theatre. Diverse musical selections including folk songs from around the world, interpretation of romantic literature, and traditional Harvard and Radcliffe songs. Open to the public.

10:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION NIGHTCAPS in Quincy Courtyard

Thursday, June 9, Commencement Day
6:45 a.m. Gates open
Families of graduates with tickets and alumni with tickets may enter the Yard through the gate indicated on the back of their tickets. All other guests may watch the exercises on large screen television sets located in the Science Center.

7:00 a.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION BREAKFAST at the Harvard Faculty Club.

7:00 a.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION BREAKFAST in the Science Center Tent

8:00 a.m. SENIOR CLASS CHAPEL SERVICE

8:15 a.m. ACADEMIC AND ALUMNI PROCESSION FORMS between University Hall and the Johnston Gate.

8:30 a.m. ACADEMIC AND ALUMNI PROCESSION begins.

9:45 a.m. HARVARD’S 354th COMMENCEMENT: THE MORNING EXERCISES
Including conferring of degrees on candidates from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, the University Extension School, all Graduate Schools and Harvard College, as well as the conferring of Honorary Degrees.

11:15 a.m. ALL PRE-ASSIGNED CLASS HEADQUARTERS & HOSPITALITY ROOMS OPEN. See list of room locations at the Information Gazebo.

11:30 a.m. THE GENERAL ALUMNI SPREAD. Tickets @ $15 per person can be purchased at the Information Gazebo or in advance at the Harvard Alumni Association office.

11:30 a.m. LUNCHEON AND DEGREE PRESENTATION CEREMONIES for seniors and their families, by ticket only. Tickets are available at the House offices.

11:30 a.m. THE TREE SPREAD for Alumni/ae of the Harvard and Radcliffe College Classes of 1918 through 1954, including the 55th, 60th, 65th, 70th, and 75th Reunion Classes, By invitation only. These designated alumni/ae are guests of Harvard College. Tickets for spouses and guests of alumni/ae @ $35 per person are by reservation only through the Harvard Alumni Association office.

11:30 a.m. CLASS OF 1955 50th REUNION LUNCHEON at the Science Center Tent.

11:30 a.m. CLASS OF 1980 25th REUNION COMMENCEMENT LUNCHEON in Annenberg Hall

11:30 a.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION LUNCHEON at the Harvard Faculty Club

1:45 p.m. THE ALUMNI PARADE, forms by class, including the Class of 2005, in front of Harvard Hall. Please stand behind the ropes at the edge of the driveway until your class is called.

Alumni who march in the parade do not require a ticket and should enter through the Alumni Gate next to Wadsworth House. Guest tickets can be obtained In advance from the Harvard Alumni Association office.

2:30 p.m. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE HARVARD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION: THE AFTERNOON EXERCISES
Including welcoming remarks and recognitions by James R. Ullyot ’62, MBA ’66, President of the Harvard Alumni Association; announcement of Overseer and Director elections; presentation of Harvard Medals by President Lawrence H. Summers; and the Report on University Resources.

Address by the University Commencement Speaker.

5:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1980 25th REUNION LOBSTER BAKE

7:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION DINNER DANCE in Eliot House

7:00 p.m. JUNIOR REUNION GATHERINGS. Class 2000 5th Reunion at John Harvard’s; Class 1995 10th Reunion at the Temple Bar, Cambridge; Class 1990 15th Reunion location TBD; Class of 1985 20th Reunion location TBD.

8:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1980 25th REUNION ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT in Sanders Theatre

Friday, June 10 7:00 a.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION BREAKFAST in Quincy House

9:00 a.m. CLASS OF 1980 25th REUNION SYMPOSIA – concurrent Sessions

10:30 a.m. CLASS OF 1980 25th REUNION – address by President Summers

10:30 a.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION SYMPOSIA

11:15 a.m. CLASS OF 1980 25th REUNION SURVEY RESULTS

12:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1980 HOUSE LUNCHEON

12:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION LUNCHEON in Dunster House

2:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1980 LIFE DIALOGUES. 25th Reunion classmates and spouses are invited to attend facilitated discussions drawing on our life experiences. Topics include: Raising our Children; Striking the Balance Between Work and Family; Raising Good Global Citizens in an Increasingly Isolationist Environment; Career Women Leaving the Workforce to Stay Home: Short-Term Phenomenon or Long-Term Trend?; Reinventing Ourselves at Midlife; Living With/Through a Major Illness; Same-Gender Relationships. Reunion guide will have detailed descriptions of each dialogue session.

3:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION MEMORIAL SERVICE in the Memorial Church

3:45 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION CLASS PHOTOGRAPH on the steps of Widener Library

5:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION PRE-POPS COCKTAILS & DINNER in Lowell House

7:00 p.m. Class 2000 5th Reunion Kick-Off Event, Dunster House

Class 1995 10th Reunion Kick-Off Event, Eliot House

CLASS 1990 15th REUNION KICK-OFF EVENT, Kirkland House

CLASS OF 1985 20th REUNION KICK-OFF EVENT, Science Center Tent

8:00 p.m. CLASSES OF 1980 & 1970 HARVARD NIGHT AT THE BOSTON POPS

10:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION NIGHTCAPS in Quincy House Courtyard

Saturday, June 11
7:00 a.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION BREAKFAST in QUINCY HOUSE

9:15 a.m. PRESIDENT LAWRENCE SUMMERS ADDRESSES THE CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION in the Science Center

10:00 a.m. AN INFORMAL CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT SUMMERS and the 5th, 10th, 15th and 20th Reunion Classes, Science Center.

10:00 a.m. CLASS OF 1980 25th REUNION MEMORIAL SERVICE

10:30 a.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION FIELD DAY at Radcliffe Quad with opportunities for conversation and recreation

12:00 p.m. CLASS of 2000 5th REUNION FIELD DAY, Athletic Fields
CLASS of 1995 10th REUNION FIELD DAY, Athletic Fields
CLASS of 1990 15th REUNION FIELD DAY, Athletic Fields
CLASS OF 1985 20th REUNION FAMILY FIELD DAY, Harvard Yard
CLASS of 1980 25th REUNION FAMILY FIELD DAY, Athletic Fields

12:45 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION LUNCHEON at Radcliffe Quad

3:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION SURVEY REPORT in the Science Center

5:30 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION COCKTAILS & DINNER in Annenberg Hall

7:00 p.m. CLASS 2000 5th REUNION GALA EVENT, Kirkland House; CLASS 1995 10th REUNION GALA EVENT, Radcliffe Yard; CLASS 1990 15th REUNION GALA EVENT, Lowell House; CLASS OF 1985 20th REUNION GALA EVENT, Eliot House; CLASS OF 1980 25th REUNION GALA EVENT, Football Stadium

8:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION CABARET in Sanders Theatre

10:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION NIGHTCAPS in Quincy Courtyard

Sunday, June 12, 2005

8:00 a.m. CLASS OF 1970 35th REUNION FAREWELL BRUNCH in Quincy House Masters Residence

10:00 a.m. CLASS OF 2000 5th REUNION MEMORIAL SERVICE, Radcliffe Quad; CLASS OF 1995 10th REUNION MEMORIAL SERVICE, Radcliffe Quad; CLASS OF 1985 20th REUNION MEMORIAL SERVICE, Radcliffe Quad

11:00 a.m. CLASS OF 2000 5TH REUNION BRUNCH, Radcliffe Quad; CLASS OF 1995 10TH REUNION BRUNCH, Radcliffe Quad; CLASS OF 1985 20TH REUNION BRUNCH, Radcliffe Quad

12:00 p.m. CLASS OF 1980 25TH REUNION FAREWELL LUNCHEON