Boston College Reunion Weekend 2013 - Newton

REUNION NEWTON COLLEGE

WEEKEND MAY 31–JUNE 2, 2013

REVISIT YOUR NEWTON COLLEGE DAYS R E G I S T E R E A R LY AT: W W W. B C . E D U / R E U N I O N

WELCOME HOME, NEWTON COLLEGE!

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emember your years at Newton College? They were full of discovery and growth, shaped by unforgettable experiences, incredible friendships, and memories that still live in your heart today.

Reunion Weekend is your chance to revisit what made your time so special. Over three spring days, you can reconnect with your friends and classmates during a series of fun and engaging events held on the beautiful campus you once called home.

Event and housing registration is now open at www.bc.edu/reunion.

Sign up today—and return home to Newton College!

DON’T WAIT UNTIL JUNE TO CONNECT WITH YOUR CLASSMATES! Share your Reunion plans and discuss what you’re looking forward to about the weekend on Facebook at Facebook.com/newtoncollegesh and Twitter via @BCAlumni#BCreunion.

REUNION WEEKEND 2013 The following is a list of events and programs to be held throughout the weekend.

For more detailed event information, please visit www.bc.edu/reunion.

HOUSING CHECK-IN If you’re staying on campus, check in to your room at Stayer Hall on Lower Campus.

Check-in is open from Friday, May 31, at 9 a.m. through Saturday, June 1, at midnight.

FRIDAY, MAY 31 11 a.m.–1 p.m. ▶NEWTON COLLEGE CLASS OF 1963 GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY INVESTITURE AND LUNCHEON McElroy Commons, Carney Dining Room, Middle Campus Be honored for your five decades as Newton College alumnae alongside BC’s Class of 1963 at this special pinning ceremony.

1:30–3 p.m. ▶MCMULLEN MUSEUM TOUR McMullen Museum of Art, Devlin Hall, Middle Campus Receive an exclusive docent tour of Portugal, Jesuits, and Japan: Spiritual Beliefs and Earthly Goods, a groundbreaking exhibition of rare nanban art.

6–9 p.m. ▶ALUMNI WELCOME LOBSTER BAKE Campus Green, Middle Campus Kick back with a good ol’ fashioned New England tradition, featuring lots of fun, music, delicious food—and, of course, lobster!

5–7 p.m.

▶50TH REUNION DINNER

Corcoran Commons, Lower Campus A special wine and dine gathering exclusively for Golden Anniversary alumnae, alongside BC’s Class of 1963.

7–9 p.m. ▶50TH REUNION CONCERT Robsham Theater, Lower Campus Join fellow Golden Anniversary alumni at a concert by The Drifters, the Sha-Boom band, and Arnie Woo Woo Ginsburg.

8–11 p.m. ▶CORCORAN CAFE AFTER HOURS Corcoran Commons, first-floor dining room, Lower Campus Join all Reunion celebrants at a gathering featuring dessert, coffee, cordials, music, and conversation.

NEWTON COLLEGE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS SATURDAY, JUNE 1 7:30 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. start time ▶ALUMNI 5K FUN RUN

Start and finish lines located on Linden Lane, Middle Campus Forget just taking a walk down memory lane—lace up your sneakers for a USATF-certified run through the Heights, open to all alumni, family, and friends!

8:30–9:30 a.m. ▶STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS OF BOSTON COLLEGE Bapst Library, Gargan Hall, Middle Campus Boston College boasts a remarkable range of stainedglass windows designed in the first half of the 20th century. Join Virginia Raguin, art history professor at Holy Cross and author of Transforming Light: The Stained-Glass Windows of Boston College, for a tour of these windows in Gargan Hall.

10:30 a.m.–noon ▶TWO DECADES OF CHANGE: A NEWTON COLLEGE CONVERSATION Stuart Hall East Wing, Newton Campus Life at Newton College changed dramatically in the short time span from the late 1950s to the mid-1970s. Join your classmates and newscaster/moderator Paula Ebben ’89 for a stimulating panel discussion that will explore life on campus and major societal shifts that occurred while you were a Newton College student. The panel will be composed of representatives from Reunion classes and guest RSCJ sisters.

noon–2 p.m. ▶GARDEN PARTY LUNCHEON Stuart/Barat Lawn, Newton Campus Enjoy a relaxing luncheon as you reminisce and reconnect on the campus you once called home. Live music will help set the tone for this lovely event.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 (continued)

NEWTON COLLEGE CLASS PARTIES The Highlight of Reunion Weekend

Celebrate your milestone anniversary at your class party, featuring music, laughter, and good times!

Class of 1958

Class of 1968

55th Anniversary Party

45th Anniversary Party

6–10 p.m.

Hardey Hall Lounge, Newton Campus

7–11 p.m.

Barat House, Newton Campus

Class of 1963

Class of 1973

50th Anniversary Party

40th Anniversary Party

7–11 p.m.

825 Centre Street, Newton Campus

7–11 p.m.

Tent, Stuart/Barat Lawn, Newton Campus Rain location: Stuart Dining Room

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 10–11 a.m. ▶NEWTON COLLEGE ALUMNAE MASS Trinity Chapel, Newton Campus Attend Mass at the spiritual cornerstone of Newton College, as we gather to celebrate the Eucharist and remember our deceased classmates. William B. Neenan, S.J., will preside, and Kathleen Hughes, RSCJ, NC’63, will share a reflection.

11 a.m.–1 p.m. ▶NEWTON COLLEGE JAZZ BRUNCH Tent, Stuart/Barat Lawn, Newton Campus Wrap up Reunion Weekend in style at a delicious Sunday brunch, complete with a live jazz band.

JOIN US! THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO REGISTER FOR REUNION WEEKEND: ○ REGISTER ONLINE for all events and housing at www.bc.edu/reunion. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. Make sure to click “View Attendance List” to see who’s coming.

OR ○ MAIL THE COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM in this guide to: Boston College Alumni Association

Cadigan Alumni Center

140 Commonwealth Avenue

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 FOR ALL QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION, HOUSING, OR OTHER REUNION DETAILS: www.bc.edu/reunion ▶ Email: reunion@bc.edu ▶ Call: 617-552-1865 to speak with an Alumni Association representative ▶ Visit:

THE HOUSING AND EVENT REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 22.

HONOR NEWTON COLLEGE Visit www.bc.edu/newtoncollege to learn how you can lend your support through donating today or by establishing a legacy gift to honor Newton College.

NEWTON COLLEGE REGISTRATION FORM

MAY

22

Please complete both sides of this form.

last name

first name

maiden name (optional)

name as you would like it to appear on name tag

class year

school

address city

state

zip

email

daytime phone

emergency contact (name/phone)

guest last name

guest first name

maiden name (optional)

class year

names of additional guests dietary and assistance needs

We will be posting names of Reunion Weekend registrants on the Reunion website.

Please check here if you do not want your name listed. All event registrations are nonrefundable.

All fee-based events require preregistration; no walk-ins will be allowed. Confirmation will be emailed upon processing of the registration.

payment method Please make checks payable to Boston College Alumni Association check enclosed

visa

mastercard

american express

credit card number

expiration

signature

security code

housing Each person in a reunion class may bring one non-reunion guest (18 or older) to stay on campus. All spaces in a suite must be filled. If you do not reserve a full suite, it will be filled with members from your class.

Single suites are not available.

Online registration is available at www.bc.edu/reunion/housing.

5/31

price per night

6/1

total

$60

name $60 roommate suitemate 1 suitemate 2

$60

$60

suitemate 5 suitemate 6

$60 $60

suitemate 3 suitemate 4

$60

$60

housing subtotal $

REGISTRATION FORM Please complete both sides of this form.

event registration

MAY

22

cost per person

friday, may 31 GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY INVESTITURE and luncheon

no. of people

subtotal

free

(with 1 guest)

mcmullen museum tour

free

ALUMNI WELCOME LOBSTER BAKE (Cash bar) $50 50th reunion dinner/concert

$50

corcoran cafe after hours (Cash bar) $10 saturday, june 1 alumni 5k fun run $25 Stained-glass windows of boston college

free

two decades of change: a NEWTON COLLEGE CONVERSATION FREE GARDEN PARTY LUNCHEON

$30

55th ANNIVERSARY PARTY (Cash bar) $75 free

50th ANNIVERSARY PARTY

(with 1 guest)

45th ANNIVERSARY PARTY (Cash bar) $75 40th ANNIVERSARY PARTY (Cash bar) $75 sunday, june 2 newton college ALUMNAE MASS N/A newton college JAZZ BRUNCH

Processing Fee

$35

Please note: We will be unable to process registration if fee is not added.

event subtotal housing total (from other side of form)

$10 $

$

class gift If you have not already made a gift in honor of your reunion year,

please consider making a gift today to your class gift campaign.

▫ Boston College Fund

▫ Flynn Fund

▫ Other _________________

$

reunion total $

▶MAIL TO: Boston College Alumni Association 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

▶REGISTER ONLINE AT:

www.bc.edu/reunion

Please note: There are no refunds on event and housing registrations.