Friday - Saturday, 9 a.m.  – 5 p.m.   Exhibit: Wish You Were Here: A Collection of Boring Postcards
Drawn from a collection of over 200 postcards, this exhibition, curated by students in Professor Christopher Steiner’s advanced seminar on “Bad Art,” celebrates the lackluster aesthetics of the mundane. Taken as a whole, and looked at closely, these “boring” postcards offer an engrossing visual experience that puts into conversation sentiments of post-World War II optimism and an existential commentary on the desolation of modern existence. This exhibition showcases a collection of “Chrome Postcards” from the 1950s-70s. Named after Kodachrome film (which produced glossy surface color prints) these shiny, oversaturated full-color postcards feature popular tourist destinations, advertisements for household goods and appliances, and images of roadside attractions, museums, motels, restaurants, bars, gas stations, and highways.  
Lobby, Charles E. Shain Library

Friday - Saturday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.   Exhibit: Claiming our Place in Education: The Continuous Evolution of Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies
Claiming our Place in Education: The Continuous Evolution of Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies an exhibition from the College Archives, celebrates 25 years of the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies and explores the rich history of women’s and gender studies at Connecticut College beginning in the 1970s.  Over this time it slowly but rightfully staked its place in both the College and the greater field of education.  In the 25 years since becoming a department, GSIS has developed a specialized and intellectual home for the study of gender, sexuality, and their intersections with race, nation, disability, and class.  This would not be possible without the work of dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and speakers, all claiming their places in education.
Lobby, Charles E. Shain Library

Friday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.   Free Admission to the Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Alumni are welcome to visit the Museum free of charge over Reunion Weekend on Friday and Saturday. Please note, 4 p.m. is the last entry time and Reunion badge is required for entry.
Lyman Allyn Art Museum

Friday - Sunday, Sunrise to Sunset, Self-Guided Tour of the Arboretum
The Arboretum was established in 1931 and is owned and operated by Connecticut College. This self-guided tour, which begins at the notice board just inside the Williams Street entrance of the Arboretum, is an introduction to the 25-acre collection of trees and shrubs native to eastern North America, and to some of southern New England’s common biological communities. The main trail is approximately two miles long and should take about one hour to complete at a leisurely pace. 
Arboretum, Williams Street, New London, Connecticut

3 - 7 p.m.   On-campus Check-In & Accommodations Open to the Class of 1974
First things first! Stop by the 1973 Room in Harris Dining Hall to check-in and pick up your name badge which gets you access to events, meal tickets, important information about the weekend’s festivities, and your room key if you are staying on campus.  All 50th reunion classmates can settle into their dorm rooms and spend time reconnecting in the hospitality suite. 50th Reunion Swag bags can be picked up here!
1973 Room, Harris Dining Hall

3 - 7 p.m.  On-campus Check-In & Accommodations Open to the Class of 1969 - 1954
First things first! Stop by the 1973 Room in Harris Dining Hall to check-in and pick up your name badge which gets you access to events, meal tickets, important information about the weekend’s festivities, and your room key if you are staying on campus.
1973 Room, Harris Dining Hall

5:30  – 8 p.m.    A Class of 1969 Program | Welcome Dinner at Mr. G’s
Catch up with classmates while enjoying a meal from long-time local favorite restaurant: Mr. G’s! Each guest will be responsible for their food charges and carpooling is encouraged as transportation is not provided. Meet & Greet to follow in the 3rd floor Common Room of Hamilton House. 
Mr. G’s Restaurant, 452 Williams St., New London, Connecticut

6 - 8 p.m.   A Class of 1974 Program | Welcome Dinner at Connecticut College
Connecticut College welcomes the Class of 1974 as they celebrate their 50th Reunion. Catch up with classmates, reminisce about your last visit to Connecticut College, and kick off what promises to be a fun-filled, memorable Reunion weekend!
Hood Dining Room, Blaustein Humanities Center

7 – 9 a.m.   A Class of 1974 Program | Welcome Back Breakfast
Enjoy a delicious meal —and fun icebreakers! — among classmates.
Dining Hall, Harris Refectory

7 – 9 a.m.   Breakfast Brigade 
Get fueled up for a day of reconnecting and revisiting. Open to all classes.
Dining Hall, Harris Refectory

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.   Exhibit: Wish You Were Here: A Collection of Boring Postcards
Drawn from a collection of over 200 postcards, this exhibition, curated by students in Professor Christopher Steiner’s advanced seminar on “Bad Art,” celebrates the lackluster aesthetics of the mundane. Taken as a whole, and looked at closely, these “boring” postcards offer an engrossing visual experience that puts into conversation sentiments of post-World War II optimism and an existential commentary on the desolation of modern existence. This exhibition showcases a collection of “Chrome Postcards” from the 1950s-70s. Named after Kodachrome film (which produced glossy surface color prints) these shiny, oversaturated full-color postcards feature popular tourist destinations, advertisements for household goods and appliances, and images of roadside attractions, museums, motels, restaurants, bars, gas stations, and highways.
Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives, Charles E. Shain Library

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.   Exhibit: Claiming our Place in Education: The Continuous Evolution of Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies
Claiming our Place in Education: The Continuous Evolution of Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies an exhibition from the College Archives, celebrates 25 years of the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies and explores the rich history of women’s and gender studies at Connecticut College beginning in the 1970s.  Over this time it slowly but rightfully staked its place in both the College and the greater field of education.  In the 25 years since becoming a department, GSIS has developed a specialized and intellectual home for the study of gender, sexuality, and their intersections with race, nation, disability, and class.  This would not be possible without the work of dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and speakers, all claiming their places in education.
Lobby, Charles E. Shain Library

10 – 11:30 a.m.   A Class of 1974 Program | 50th Reunion Campus Tour*
The Class of 1974 is invited to join Dean of Students, Victor Arcelus, for a historic walking tour of the campus that will showcase exciting campus renovations. Explore new campus walkways, sustainable energy sources, the Sprout Garden, and exciting renovations to Fanning Hall, the Charles E. Shain Library, Olin Science Center, and the Athey Center for Performance and Research at Palmer Auditorium.  Golf cart transportation is available if needed.
Ernst Common Room, Blaustein Humanities Center
*The Class of 1969 is invited to join the Class of 1974 on their private tour.

Noon – 1:30 p.m.   Sykes Society Luncheon
Alums who are celebrating or have celebrated their 50th Reunion are invited to attend the Sykes Society Luncheon. Professor Suzuko Knott, Associate Professor of German and Director of the Toor Cummings Center for International Studies & the Liberal Arts (CISLA), will deliver a Keynote Address: AI and its impact on Connecticut College. How students learn has changed radically with the common use of the internet, laptops, and now Artificial Intelligence. How do we measure success in education today? What implications does AI have on teaching and the Honor Code? Answers await.
Dining Room, Harris Refectory

1:45 – 2:45 p.m.   Tour of the New Offices and Native Plant Collection in the Arboretum
Take a tour of the Arboretum with Maggie Redfern, Director of the Arboretum. Explore the Native Plant Collection; witness stunning mountain laurels, azaleas, and magnolias in full bloom; and tour the Arboretum team’s new offices on Gallows Lane.
The tour will meet at 33 Gallows Lane. Trolleys will be available in front of the College Center at Crozier-Williams to Gallows Lane and back.

1:45 – 5 p.m.   A Class of 1974 Program | Walking Tour of Downtown New London with Mayor Michael Passero ’79
The Class of 1974 is invited to take a Water Taxi ride from the Kohn Waterfront, up the Thames River, to the New London City Pier, where they will join the Mayor of New London, Michael Passero ’79, for a walking tour of New London, focused on urban renewal, historic architecture, and the Town & Gown relationship with Connecticut College. A shuttle to the Waterfront will leave the College Center at Crozier-Williams at 1:45 p.m. Bus transportation will take all non-sea-fearing classmates and guests to the City Pier. Bus transportation will bring all alums and guests back to campus at 5 p.m.
Meet at the College Center at Crozier-Williams at 1:45 p.m.

2 – 5 p.m.   We Love You a Latte — Drinks On Us!
Stop by the Blue Camel Café and pick up a complimentary coffee or tea of your choice.
Blue Camel Café, Charles E. Shain Library

2:30 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.   Guided Tour of the Lyman Allyn Art Museum
Enjoy a docent-led tour of the American Perspectives and Louis Comfort Tiffany in New London exhibitions. Two times are available — please be sure to indicate your preference when you register for Reunion! Alums are also welcome to visit the Museum FREE OF CHARGE over Reunion Weekend from Fri-Sun during regular hours – 4 p.m. is the last entry time. 
Lyman Allyn Art Museum

3 – 4 p.m.   Tour the NEW Stark Center for the Moving Images
Join Greg Surman, Film Studies Technical Support Specialist at The Stark Center for the Moving Image, for a close-up, behind-the-scenes look at one of the newest spaces at the College. The Stark Center serves as the first-ever centralized social and academic hub for one of the fastest-growing majors and fields of study at the College.
Lobby, Stark Center for the Moving Image, Hillyer Hall

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. CELEBRATIONS: Neurodiverse Black Youth - Intersectional Experiences & System Challenges
Rashelle Litchmore, Assistant Professor of Human Development, will describe her ongoing work in Ontario, Canada on the experiences of Black youth in the education system, with a focus on Neurodiverse Black youth, She will outline a community-based,  youth-led research project work being done in partnership with the Centre for Diverse Learners of Halton-Hamilton, Ontario, Ase Community Foundation for Black Canadians with Disabilities, and the Afro-Canadian Caribbean Association of Hamilton. The presentation will include consideration of the challenges faced by Black researchers doing equity focused work in the years following the 2020 “racial reckoning”.
Charles Chu Reading Room, Charles E. Shain Library

4 – 5:30 p.m.   A Class of 1969 Program | Greet & Gather
Mix and mingle in the Hamilton House Common Room with friends from near and far!
Third Floor, Common Room, Hamilton House

4:45 – 5:30 p.m.   A Class of 1989 Program | Greet & Gather
Mix and mingle in the Harkness House Common Room with friends from near and far!
Common Room, Harkness House

5 – 6 p.m.   A Class of 1974 Program | Champagne Toast & Reception
Join together for a celebratory gathering and toast in honor of the 50th Reunion Class of 1974.
Reunion Village on Tempel Green

5  – 6 p.m.   CELEBRATIONS: Welcome Reception
Join Conn’s alumni of color community for a champagne reception to kick off Celebrations Weekend and the culminating weekend of our 50th Anniversary Unity House.
Reunion Village on Tempel Green

6 – 8 p.m.   Classic New England Style Lobsterbake
Enjoy a traditional Foster’s Lobsterbake on Tempel Green, featuring fresh Maine lobster, clam chowder, steamed clams and mussels, BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, and roasted potatoes. Vegetarian and children’s menu options available.
Main Tent, Reunion Village on Tempel Green

6 p.m.   A Class of 1989 Program | Dinner at Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough
Join classmates at Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough for a relaxing evening on the water. Mix, mingle, and enjoy – and don’t forget to BYOB! Each guest will be responsible for their food charges and carpooling is encouraged as transportation is not provided. Food window is open until 8 p.m. for orders.
Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, 117 Pearl Street, Groton, Connecticut

7 – 10 p.m.   Music in the Meadow
The Connecticut College Arboretum invites you to attend Music in the Meadow featuring live performances from local bands including Chris Mackay & the ToneShifters, Kerri Powers with special guest Marco Giovino and Ben & Nancy Parent of the Rivergods. Bring lawn chairs/blankets, snacks, drinks, bug spray, and your friends, and head to the Arbo by 7 p.m. for a night you won’t forget! Gates open at 6 p.m. Grab a wristband from the table at the Arboretum entrance for free admission to the show. Shuttles will be available at the College Center at Crozier-Williams for any alumni who need assistance with accessing the Arboretum. 
Williams Street Entrance, Connecticut College Arboretum

7:30 – 9 p.m.   Decades Trivia - Test Your Knowledge!
Grab your friends and test your knowledge with questions about the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s, and today! Don’t forget to brush up on your CC knowledge for special bonus questions about CC’s history. The winning team will receive a Conn College Swag bundle! Soft drinks and snacks provided, BYOB.
Hood Dining Room, Blaustein Humanities Center

8 p.m.   CELEBRATIONS: Re-Unity
Come back to Unity with fellow alums, share your Conn story and what you are up to now. 
Pepsico Room, Unity House

8 p.m.   A Class of 1969 Program | Meet & Greet
Mix and mingle with classmates in the Hamilton Common Room!
Third Floor, Common Room, Hamilton House

9 – 11 p.m.   All-Campus Dance Party
Kick-off Reunion Weekend at our Welcome Dance Party, featuring James “DJ E@ZY” Jackson ’11. Munchies Food Truck, Rolling Tomato Pizza Truck, and Meriano’s Bake Truck will be on-site to keep the party going! Beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.
Reunion Village on Tempel Green

9:30 p.m.   A Class of 1994 Program | I HEART THE 90s Dance Party
Relive your college days while dancing the night away with your classmates! Refreshments will be provided. BYOB!
Common Room, Windham House

11 p.m.   Time to Reunite!
Drop by your class hospitality suite and catch up with friends, old and new!

7 – 9:30 a.m.   Breakfast Brigade
Get fueled up for a day of reconnecting and revisiting.
Dining Hall, Harris Refectory

7 – 9 a.m.   Class of 1974 Breakfast
Enjoy a hot breakfast before heading to the Alumni Parade!
Dining Hall, Harris Refectory

7:30 a.m.   Campus Jogging Tour
Get your blood pumping with a jogging tour of campus! Grab your water bottle and hit the road with fellow Camels. The run will conclude at the newly revitalized Kohn Waterfront! Unless you're feeling adventurous and want to hike back up the hill, trolleys will provide transportation back to campus.
Meet in front of Harris Dining Hall

8 – 9 a.m.   Yoga by the Thames
Join Ashley Hanson ’82 for a beginners' yoga class on the Thames. Enjoy a moment of calm, taking in the sights from our beautiful, newly renovated Waterfront. Blankets and mats will be provided. Trolleys will be available, starting at 7:45 a.m. to bring alumni to the riverfront and back as needed. Yoga not your vibe? Take a self-guided tour of the Waterfront and docks!
Kohn Waterfront, Trolley pickup at College Center at Crozier-Williams

8:15 – 9:30 a.m.   A Class of 1974 Program | Explore the Arboretum
Join Connecticut College Arboretum staff for an educational and insightful walking tour of the Arboretum. The Connecticut College Arboretum manages four major plant collections containing 6,195 individual, accessioned living plants. Grab a coffee and pastry at the Arboretum Gates and embark on an Arboretum adventure!
Meet at the Arboretum Entrance on Williams Street 

9 – 10 a.m.   Cro Renovations & The Future of Campus Life by Victor Arcelus
Exciting campus renovations are on the horizon. Join Dean of Students, Victor Arcelus, for an immersive conversation detailing plans for upcoming renovations to Crozier Boulevard, the College Center at Crozier-Williams, and the Crozier-Plex Pedestrian Connector. These campus improvements will better connect our community and provide a safer campus for us to navigate and enjoy!
Charles Chu Room, Charles E. Shain Library

9 a.m. – 1 p.m.   Tour WCNI – Your Radio Station!
Come by the WCNI 90.9 FM studio for a behind-the-scenes tour of our own college radio station - the home of the finest free-form radio station in southern New England.  Remember to stream WCNI from iHeartRadio and CXRadio; wcniradio.org, or tune your radio to 90.9 FM all weekend long and dedicate a song to your favorite alum!
First Floor, College Center at Crozier-Williams, Enter at Loading Dock

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.   Exhibit: Wish You Were Here: A Collection of Boring Postcards
Drawn from a collection of over 200 postcards, this exhibition, curated by students in Professor Christopher Steiner’s advanced seminar on “Bad Art,” celebrates the lackluster aesthetics of the mundane. Taken as a whole, and looked at closely, these “boring” postcards offer an engrossing visual experience that puts into conversation sentiments of post-World War II optimism and an existential commentary on the desolation of modern existence. This exhibition showcases a collection of “Chrome Postcards” from the 1950s-70s. Named after Kodachrome film (which produced glossy surface color prints) these shiny, oversaturated full-color postcards feature popular tourist destinations, advertisements for household goods and appliances, and images of roadside attractions, museums, motels, restaurants, bars, gas stations and highways.  
Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives, Charles E. Shain Library

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.   Exhibit: Claiming our Place in Education: The Continuous Evolution of Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies
Claiming our Place in Education: The Continuous Evolution of Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies an exhibition from the College Archives, celebrates 25 years of the Department of Gender, Sexuality, and Intersectionality Studies and explores the rich history of women’s and gender studies at Connecticut College beginning in the 1970s.  Over this time it slowly but rightfully staked its place in both the College and the greater field of education.  In the 25 years since becoming a department, GSIS has developed a specialized and intellectual home for the study of gender, sexuality, and their intersections with race, nation, disability, and class.  This would not be possible without the work of dedicated faculty, staff, students, alumni, and speakers, all claiming their places in education.
Lobby, Charles E. Shain Library

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.   Mix, Mingle, Mimosa 
Come one, come all — it’s time to get decked out in regalia for the Parade of Classes. Take photos with classmates, pick from our selection of parade swag to show off your Conn spirit, and enjoy a crisp mimosa, hot coffee, and delicious breakfast sandwich from the Tasty Yolk Food Truck!
Fanning Green

10:30 a.m.   Reunion 2024 Parade of Classes - A Conn Tradition
Show your pride and join your class for this not-to-be-missed Reunion tradition. Process from Fanning Green to the newly renovated Athey Center for Performance and Research at Palmer Auditorium. Look for your class gathering spot behind Fanning.
Look for your class banner on Fanning Green

11 a.m. – Noon    Alumni Convocation and Alumni Awards
Join alumni and friends of the College as we announce Reunion 2024 Award winners, class gifts, and participation achievements. All audience members will be eligible for an amazing grand prize!
Palmer Auditorium, Athey Center for Performance and Research

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Making Your Mark - Children’s Program at Lyman Allyn
Join us in the art studio from 11 am – 1 pm and create an artwork that represents Making Your Mark! Learn about different kind of mark making by creating a painting without a brush! Experiment with different tools and materials in your work. While you’re here, explore the Museum and enjoy ongoing exhibits. Fun for the whole family! Walk-ins for the art project are welcome as capacity allows.
Lyman Allyn Art Museum

Noon – 1:30 p.m.   All-Campus Picnic on the Green
Come together with all Reunion classes for a luncheon picnic under the tent on Tempel Green. Don’t forget to grab a frozen treat at our Build-Your-Own Ice Cream Sundae Bar!
Tent on Tempel Green

Noon – 1:30 p.m.   Annual CISLA Reunion Luncheon
Suzuko Knott, Faculty Director of the Toor Cummings Center for International Studies and the Liberal Arts (CISLA), and Cara Masullo Ekwuabu, Director of CISLA Operations, invite all CISLA alumni and partners, spouses, and children to attend an annual CISLA Reunion Luncheon. Catch up with former CISLA peers and make new connections. Pre-registration is required during Reunion Registration.
Otto and Fran Walter Commons for Global Study and Engagement, Blaustein Humanities Center

Noon – 1:30 p.m.   A Class of 1954 and Class of 1959 Program,  Ladies Who Lunch
Relax with a light sandwich & salad lunch and enjoy a good conversation in a quieter environment while you mix with other graduates from your classes.
Room 211, Blaustein. Elevator available to the second floor.

Noon – 2  p.m.   Kids Time on Tempel Green
Head to the Tents on Tempel Green for some FUN! Face painting, a JUMBO Bounce House, Camel coloring activities, and field games away. Don’t forget to stop by the Callie & Co. Beading Bar to make your own Connecticut College-themed bracelet stack.
Cedar Tent, Tempel Green

1 – 2 p.m.   Movement is Necessary! Dance Class with David Dorfman, Hosted by the Class of 1984
Come celebrate our bodies moving in Martha's wonderful studio! Movement is necessary! Join in to explore the world of dance with Professor David Dorfman ’81. His company, David Dorfman Dance, considered one of the most influential American contemporary dance companies for the past two decades, was permanently named company-in-residence at the College in Fall 2007. Hosted by the Class of 1984, open to all.
Myers Dance Studio, 3rd Floor, College Center at Crozier–Williams

1 – 2:30 p.m.  Creative at Conn: Authors and Artists
Join us and explore the creative minds of our Connecticut College alumni community - made by Camels, for Camels! Stop by to mix and mingle with our amazing authors and artists. 

Starting at 1:15 p.m., Ann Napolitano ’94, author of Dear Edward and Hello Beautiful (Oprah’s 100th Book Pick), shares her creative process in a short session followed by a Q&A. Grab a signed copy of When We Fell Apart by Soon Wiley ’09 and remember to check out the special giveaway courtesy of David Grann ’89, New York Times best-selling author of Killers of the Flower Moon, The Lost City of Z, and The Wager.  Hannah Tinti ’94, author of the bestselling novel The Good Thief,  will share insights on her latest novel, The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawley, and its development for television.  Check out The Darlings for the perfect summer read by Hannah McKinnon ’94, award-winning author of six fiction and beach read novels. Dabble in dark humor with Clown Shoes, the first release from Robert Markowitz ’79 or explore historical fiction with Stephanie Vanderslice '89 and her novel The Lost Son. Children’s authors Janet Lawler ’74 and Elly Berke ’09 will be on hand to dive into the wonderful world of children's literature. Learn about the time Rachel Perry ’84 spent as Artist-In-Residence at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. 

Love what you see? Bank Square Books' mobile book van will be onsite and available so you can take home your own copy of all our authors' titles! 
Cummings Art Gallery & Patio, Cummings Arts Center

1:15 – 2 p.m    A Class of 1959 Program | Zoom with Classmates
Visit with classmates who could not return to campus in person for your 65th Reunion. Reminisce from near and far via Zoom!
Zoom Room, Otto and Fran Walter Commons for Global Study and Engagement, Blaustein Humanities Center

1:30 – 2:30 p.m   1911 Society Leadership Giving Reception
1911 Leadership Giving Society members are invited to attend a tasting of wines from Connecticut College Alumni vineyards. Join us for a celebratory toast in your honor as a thank you for your generous support of the college.  By invitation only.
Patio, Horizon House

2 – 5 p.m.   We Love You a Latte — Drinks On Us!
Stop by the Blue Camel Café and pick up a complimentary beverage of your choice!
Blue Camel Café, Charles E. Shain Library

2 – 3:45 p.m.   The Fire Cats: A Film Viewing and Discussion with Katharine Parsons ’74 P’00 ‘23
On October 9, 2017, the Tubbs Fire roared through and leveled whole neighborhoods in Santa Rosa, California. With minutes to escape, thousands of family pets were lost or injured. Join the Class of 1974 and The Fire Cats Director, Katharine Parsons ’74 P’00 ’23 for a private screening of her film, which tells stories of the heroic cat rescuers who have devoted their lives to finding and returning the cats to their families who had lost everything. Sponsored by the Class of 1974; all classes welcome!
Oliva Hall, Cummings Arts Center

2 – 5 p.m.  A Class of 1964 Gathering | Catching Up with The Up and Coming Generation!
Spend the afternoon with your Class of 1964 classmates! Catch with old pals and mix with new ones. We will reminisce about our college days, share the stories of our lives, and enjoy quality time together. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided. 
Haines Room, Charles E. Shain Library

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.   CELEBRATIONS: Panel with Past Directors
Unity House and Race & Ethnicity Program Directors have long been pillars of support for Connecticut College students of color. Join former Unity House & REP Directors - Carolyn Buxton ’71, Janet Foster ’80, Grissel Benitez Hodge ’86, Les Williams ’88, Tamara Michel ’90, Truth Hunter, Maurice Tiner ’17, and Ronnie Venture ’86 as moderator - for a meaningful conversation, spanning the decades. How have DEI-focused programs and initiatives transformed over the years? What resources are available to students now vs. then? Reception and time to mingle with past directors to follow.
Charles Chu Room, Charles E. Shain Library

2:30 – 4 p.m.   Open House at Zachs Hillel House
Have a nosh and visit Zachs Hillel House, the College’s center for Jewish life and related intercultural programming.  Zachs Hillel House is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year!  Meet Rabbi Susan Schein, director of the Zachs Hillel House and College Chaplain, who will be on hand to tell you about Jewish life at Connecticut College for the past decade!
Zachs Hillel House

3 — 4:30 p.m.   A Class of 1969 Program | The Times They Are A-Changin'  Transitions — 1965 - 2024
How has your world changed, both personally and globally, since our freshman year at Conn?  Connect with classmates and friends to engage in a discussion of this and other meaningful topics. 
2nd Floor Atrium, Plex Dormitory

3 – 5 p.m.   Become Part of Conn History: Tell Your Story for the College Archives
The College Archives is bringing back the Alumni Oral History Program to capture and preserve the stories of alumni and their time at Connecticut College. We are looking for a few alums to volunteer during Reunion Weekend, either by conducting interviews, participating as interviewees, or both. No previous experience is necessary - we will provide the audio equipment and training and some fun swag! Space is limited and prior registration is required. Please contact Ben Panciera, Director of Special Collections and Archives, at bpancier@conncoll.edu for details and to select a time. 
Linda Lear Center for Special Collections & Archives, Charles E. Shain Library

3 – 5 p.m.   CC Blues & Brews Waterfront Bash
FIRST TIME EVER on the Waterfront! Enjoy a live performance from Connecticut College’s own alumni band, the Plex Pistols feat. Chris "Goose" Rowen ’89, Roger Placer ’89, John Knapp ’89, Andy Karp ’89, and Jon "Shotgun" Rotman ’89! Grab a tasty snack, a delicious mixed cocktail from Whimsically Tipsy or local brew, challenge a friend to lawn games, and prepare to boogie on down all while you take in the scenic backdrop of the Thames River.
Kohn Waterfront, Shuttles will be running from in front of the College Center at Crozier-Williams and the top of Tempel Green.

3 – 5 p.m.   CC Cruisin’ on the River
All aboard! Enjoy a leisurely cruise up the Thames River. Learn about our newly renovated Kohn Waterfront, the New London shoreline, and more! All cruises are BYOB and will last approximately 20 minutes.
Kohn Waterfront, Shuttles will be running from in front of the College Center at Crozier-Williams and the top of Tempel Green

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.   Cornhole Mini-Tournament, Hosted by the Class of 2019
Show your skill and challenge other alumni in a fight for the title of Connecticut College Cornhole Reunion Champion. Bring your partner and enter into some light-hearted competition.  The winners will receive a Connecticut College swag bundle and the honor of being the best on campus! Open to all classes and hosted as part of the CC Blues & Brews Waterfront Bash.
Kohn Waterfront, Shuttles will be running from in front of the College Center at Crozier Williams and the top of Tempel Green.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.   Student-Led Walking Tour of Campus
Our student tour guides will show you around our stunning arboretum campus and answer your questions about life as a Camel.
Meet at Horizon House Lobby

4 – 5 p.m.  A Class of 1974 Program | Zoom with Classmates
Visit with classmates and faculty who could not return to campus in person for your 50th Reunion. Reminisce from near and far via Zoom! Click here to register.
Zoom Room, Otto and Fran Walter Commons for Global Study and Engagement, Blaustein Humanities Center 

5:15 p.m.   Class of 1969 Program | Service of Remembrance
Gather with Class of 1969 classmates to honor and remember our friends who are no longer with us. They will be always loved, never forgotten, and forever missed.
Blaustein 210

6 p.m.   12-Step Gathering
Main Sanctuary, Harkness Chapel

6 – 9 p.m.   Class Receptions and Dinners

• 1954 & 1959 — Reception: Room 211, Blaustein Humanities Center; Dinner: Room 211, Blaustein Humanities Center
• 1964 & 1969 — Reception: Hood Terrace; Dinner: Hood Dining Room
• 1974 — Reception: Ernst Dining Room; Dinner: Ernst Dining Room
• 1979 — Reception: Oak Tent on Tempel Green; Dinner: Pine Tent on Tempel Green
• 1984 — Reception: Oak Tent on Tempel Green; Dinner: Cedar Tent on Tempel Green
• 1989 — Reception: Harris Refectory; Dinner: Harris Refectory
• 1994 — Reception: Oak Tent on Tempel Green; Dinner: Maple Tent on Tempel Green
• 1999 — Reception: Cummings Patio; Dinner: Cummings Arts Center
• 2004 — Reception: Oak Tent on Tempel Green; Dinner: Main Tent on Tempel Green
• 2009 — Reception: Oak Tent on Tempel Green; Dinner: Main Tent on Tempel Green
• 2014 — Reception: Oak Tent on Tempel Green; Dinner: Main Tent on Tempel Green
• 2019 — Reception: Oak Tent on Tempel Green; Dinner: Main Tent on Tempel Green
• CELEBRATIONS — Reception: Oak Tent on Tempel Green; Dinner: Maple Tent on Tempel Green

Note: *All receptions begin at 6 p.m. Dinners will begin prompting at 7 p.m. All Class Photos will be taken during class receptions and dinners. Please refer to the back inside cover of the Pocket Program for details on location and timing.

8:30 – 11 p.m.   Live Performance from Wicked Peach
Put on your dancing shoes and join us under the Tent on Tempel Green for a live performance by Wicked Peach, the area’s ultimate rock cover band and a staple in the southeastern New England music scene.
Main Tent on Tempel Green

9 – 11 p.m.  CELEBRATIONS: Unity Late Night Party and 50th Birthday Cake
Join us for an Old School Dance Party in Unity House with DJ Frank Tuitt '87. This will be a fun, nostalgic, and meaningful evening to celebrate and honor the legacy of this historic campus space and place.
Pepsico Room, Unity House

Midnight   A Class of 2019 Program | Snack Attack
Hungry from all the dancing? Come refuel with a midnight snack - just like during finals!  Mr. G’s will be serving up the good!
Freeman Common Room

Class Photo Schedule for Saturday, June 1
All Class Photos will be taken during class receptions and dinners.

Class of 1954:  Hood Dining Room - 6:10 p.m.

Class of 1959:  Hood Dining Room - 6:20 p.m.

Class of 1964:  Hood Dining Room - 6:30 p.m.

Class of 1969:  Hood Dining Room - 6:40 p.m.

Class of 1974:  Ernst Dining Room - 6:50 p.m.

Class of 1979:  Tempel Green - 7:00 p.m.

Class of 1984:  Tempel Green - 7:10 p.m.

Class of 1989:  Harris Dining Hall - 8:20 p.m.

Class of 1994:  Tempel Green - 7:20 p.m.

Class of 1999:  Cummings Art Center - 8:10 p.m.

Class of 2004:  Tempel Green - 7:30 p.m.

Class of 2009:  Tempel Green - 7:40 p.m.

Class of 2014:  Tempel Green - 7:50 p.m.

Class of 2019:  Tempel Green - 8 p.m.

7 – 9 a.m.   A Class of 1974 Program | Farewell Breakfast
We cannot believe that the weekend has already come to an end. Enjoy breakfast with your classmates before bidding them adieu!
Dining Hall, Harris Refectory

7 – 10 a.m.   Reunion 2024 Farewell Breakfast
Enjoy one last meal in Harris Dining Hall before making your journey home!
Dining Hall, Harris Refectory

9:30 a.m.   Service of Remembrance
Gather with fellow alumni to honor and remember Connecticut College alumni, faculty, and staff, who are no longer with us. They will be always loved, never forgotten, and forever missed. Reception to follow.
Harkness Chapel

10:30 a.m.   CELEBRATIONS: Gospel Brunch
Join us for a bountiful brunch to celebrate and honor 50 years of Unity House and all that it means to the Connecticut College community. Special gospel performance by Marcella Monk Flake ’78, founder and executive director of Monk Youth Jazz, and Dudley Flake ’77. Pre-registration required.
Hood Dining Room, Blaustein Humanities Center

11:30 a.m.   Deadline for Campus Housing Checkout
Please return keys and swipe cards to the student hosts in your residence house. There is a $75 fee for each lost or unreturned key and a $25 fee for each lost or unreturned access card.

Noon   A Class of 1974 Program | Farewell Lunch Gathering
The Class of 1974 is invited to a farewell lunch at City Dock Restaurant & Oyster Bar in downtown New London. Order at the counter, grab a picnic table, and reminisce about the weekend before beginning your journey home! Each guest will be responsible for their food charges. 
City Dock Restaurant & Oyster Bar, New London, Connecticut