Alumni Weekend 2024 Brochure

Fly Back to Homewood

Alumni Weekend 2024 APRIL 5 - 7

Brochure designed by Jam Navarro, JHU Class of 2024

Red Cross Blood Drive 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Friday

HopTalk - Center for Finanical Economics (CFE) Roundtable 11:45 am – 12:45 pm The Center for Financial Economics advances knowledge of the economic forces driving the finanical system through research and teaching. Join CFE, Director Bob Barbera, Engr ‘74,‘78 (PHD) and faculty for a roundtable discussion about how the program explores the fundamental economics of our current system and the dynamic tensions that spur change.

Evergreen Museum and Library Tour 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Homewood Museum Tour 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm HopTalk - Artificial Intelligence 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Delve into the future as Dr. Rama Chellappa explores Hopkins’ groundbreaking investments in Artificial Intelligence, unraveling its transformative impact on Hopkins, Baltimore, and the global landscape.

Peabody Concert - 30 Recital Series: Music for New Media 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Joe Byrd Hall. Peabody Institute 1 East Vernon Place, Baltimore, MD

Historic Campus Tour 2:00 pm – 3:15 pm HopTalk - 3-Steps Forward, 2-Steps Back: Is Feminism Dead, Again?

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm A faculty panel explores the progress and challenges that women face today and 50 years ago - when women first came to Johns Hopkins. Panelists will access the current state of feminism, and reflect on the advancements and setbacks in women’s rights.

HopTalk - POP Goes the Library: Vintage Romance Comics, Board Games & 1960s Pop Culture 2:15 pm – 3:15 pm Fun and romance at the library? Just what would Milton S. Eisenhower think? Do the mashed potato and don your most fabulous paper dress as we explore the world of teenage heartbreak 1960s-style through Special Collections’ astounding collection of romance comics and vintage board games!

Homewood Campus Tour 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Milton S. Eisenhower Library Tour 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm HopTalk - Milton S. Eisenhower Library; Past, Present, & Future 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm In 2024, the past meets the future as the Johns Hopkins Sheridan Libraries celebrate the 60th anniversary of the university’s principal research library while preparing to break ground on a two-year modernization project that will completely reimagine the aging building for the 21st century. Join Elisabeth Long, Sheridan Dean of University Libraries, Archives, and Museums, as she shares her vision for a new Milton S. Eisenhower Library and the role of the Libraries more broadly as the intellectual crossroads for the Hopkins community.

Hopkins Athletics - Alumni Welcome 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Homewood Field

Friday continued Departmental Showcase 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

All Alumni Dinner 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Whiting School of Engineering and Krieger School of Arts & Sciences present the Departmental Showcase.

Join JHU departments from across the institution as they give you a taste of what makes learning at Johns Hopkins so great!

Kick off the weekend with fellow Blue Jays at a delicious dinner, where epic Southwest fare and margaritas await.

Milton S. Eisenhower Library Tour 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Alumni Weekend Arts Showcase 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

FastForward U Open House 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm 320 W 29th St. #200, Baltimore, MD.

Hopkins Retrospective 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Archives, Engaged: The Hopkins Retrospective team will host a social gathering for alumni, students, and their families to explore archival records. We hope to learn from each other while sharing, documenting, and reflecting on the impact women have had on the university.

Jonathan A. Jarzyna Memorial Poker Tournament 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Galileo - JHU Theatre 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Brecht’s Galileo is one of the greatest masterpieces of modern theatre. It stages the life of Galileo, his scientific breakthroughs with the telescope, and then his arrest and censorship by the Inquisition. We are collaborating with the Space Telescope Science Institute, which is the home of the Hubble and Webb telescopes – those gorgeous images of exoplanets, black holes, etc., which represent the very farthest the human eye can see.

SOBA Friday Social: Game Night & Mixer 8:00 pm - Midnight Young Alumni Tent Party 9:00 pm - Midnight Bloomberg Courtyard Tent

REGISTER NOW! Visit alumni.jhu.edu/reunion

Saturday Midnight Breakfast Midnight - 1:00 am Gilman Tunnel

President & Deans’ Breakfast 8:30 am - 10:00 am President Ron Daniels, Dean Christopher Celenza, and Dean T.E. Schlesinger share their vision for the future of the University.

Space is limited. Tent on Wyman Quad.

Career Alumni: Thoughts and Opinions 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Adam Baumgartner, Engr ‘10, interviews 3 alumni who share their experiences in careers and life post Hopkins. Networking session and lite bites to follow.

Student and Young Alumni Brunch Tailgate 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Junior Jays Lacrosse Clinic 9:00 am - 10:30 am

Join your fellow Blue Jays for a brunch tailgate before the Lacrosse game.

Children ages 6-12. Ralph S. O’Connor Recreation Center Practice Field.

Traditional Crab Cake Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

College Bound Info Session & Campus Tour 9:30 am - 11:30 am

A Cappella Concert 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

For college-bound, high school students and their families. Followed by a campus tour.

Historic Campus Tour 10:15 am – 11:30 am Join the Hopkins Retrospective team for a walking tour of the Homewood campus.

Learn about the history of this place through the evolution of its buildings and through the experiences of its people.

Blue Jay Kids Club 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Decker Quad

Homewood Campus Tour 10:30 am - 11:30 am Milton S. Eisenhower Library Tour 10:30 am - 11:30 am

SOBA Black and Blue Tailgate 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Homecoming Lacrosse Game: Johns Hopkins vs. Penn State 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Evergreen Museum and Library Tour 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Homewood Museum Tour 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Alumni Weekend Arts Showcase 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eisenhower Library 60th Anniversary Reception 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Lift a glass to the 60th Anniversary of the Eisenhower Library and celebrate its bright future at a festive reception on M-Level.

Explore a student-curated exhibit about the library’s history and see plans for the library’s next phase. Cocktails and light fare will be provided. Don’t miss this chance to see the library as it has been and to imagine what it will become.

Saturday continued Camp Blue Jay 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

The Hullabalooza 9:00 pm - 12:30 am

Childcare for ages 6-12.

The party where your yearbook comes back to life! Live band, cash bar, and lots of fun! One drink ticket is included for guests 21 and older.

Class of 2024 - Cocktail Party 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Galileo - JHU Theatre 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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Alumni Weekend Champagne Buffet Brunch 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Decker Quad Tent

JHU Pride Brunch 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Co-hosted with Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and School of Education at Gertrude’s in the Baltimore Museum of Art.

Sunday

Shriver Hall Concert Series 5:30 pm

Quatuor Ébène (Baltimore Debut) – The Helen Caplan Harrison Concert.

The Reiko T. and Yuan C. Lee Fund for Outstanding String Performers.

Galileo - JHU Theatre 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Galileo - JHU Theatre 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Reunion Class Activities Reunion classes ending in 4s and 9s will celebrate their milestone reunions with activities planned throughout the weekend. To see the full schedule of reunion class events, please scan the QR code or go to alumni.jhu.edu/reunion and click on the Class Years 4s and 9s button.

Questions? Please reach out to the Reunion Team at reunion@jhu.edu.

Fly Back to Homewood for ALUMNI WEEKEND 2024!

We can’t wait for you to join our flock at the Homewood campus and enjoy some fun festivities as we host JHU’s Alumni Weekend 2024.

We will have all the events you have come to love and expect through the years: HopTalks headlined by our world-renowned professors and alumni, a contested Big Ten lacrosse matchup, tours of our ever-changing campus, young alumni events, and the Hullabalooza Dance Party!

The classes ending in 4s and 9s are flying back to Homewood to celebrate milestone reunions all over campus. Reunite with friends, enjoy special events, and relish in the new memories you make here on campus.

Take a look at the events schedule and go to the official Alumni Weekend website, alumni.jhu.edu/reunion for full event details.

Complete your registration, invite your friends, and get ready to have an unforgettable weekend during Alumni Weekend 2024.

General Alumni Weekend Information Alumni Weekend Welcome Tent The Welcome Tent is located on the Decker Quad, adjacent to Mason Hall.

Open Friday, April 5, 10am–10pm, and Saturday, April 6, 8am–midnight.

Getting Around Campus Complimentary campus shuttles are provided Friday, April 5, 11am–1am and Saturday, April 6, 7:30am–1am. For complete transportation information, please visit alumni.jhu.edu/reunion.

Parking For detailed parking information, please visit alumni.jhu.edu/reunion.

Accommodations For hotel reservations, visit alumni.jhu.edu/accommodations.

Photography The Johns Hopkins University will photograph Alumni Weekend 2024 events and participants. JHU reserves the right to use such photos for JHU publications and communications, both digital and print. Please contact the Reunion Office in advance if you object to being photographed for these purposes.

Accessibility If you require special assistance, please contact the reunion office at reunion@jhu.edu before March 29, 2024, to make your request.

Dietary Meal Requests Please contact the Reunion Office at reunion@jhu.edu before March 29, 2024, to make your request.

Registration Information How to Register Registering is easy. You may register online at alumni.jhu.edu/reunion, or mail it to Reunion & Homecoming at the Johns Hopkins University, Mount Washington North Campus, Reunion & Homecoming Office, 6225 Smith Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 21209.

For complete registration instructions, please visit alumni.jhu.edu/reunion.

Registering Confirmation Online registration confirmation will be emailed to the email address provided.

Picking Up Your Registration Materials Collect your registration materials at the Alumni Weekend Welcome Tent, located on the Decker Quad adjacent to Mason Hall. Friday, 10am-10pm; Saturday, 8am-midnight. When parking to collect your registration materials, please use the South Garage under Mason Hall.

Registering On-Site On-site registration will be available at the Welcome Tent adjacent to Mason Hall throughout the weekend. All on-site registrations will be charged an additional $10 per person, per event.

Registration Deadline Online registration closes on April 1. All registrations received after April 1 will be charged an additional $10 per person, per event.

Cancellation Deadline We regret that because of obligations to our caterers and vendors, we cannot refund payment for cancellations made on or after April 1.

Contact Information Questions? Please go to alumni.jhu.edu/reunion, or email us at reunion@jhu.edu.

ADDITIONAL WEEKEND ACTIVITIES

Recreation Center

For more information, visit alumni.jhu.edu/reunion.

Open to those with Alumni Weekend nametag during posted Recreation Center hours.

JHU Museum Tours

Affinity & Campus Groups

Entrance to Homewood Museum and Evergreen Museum & Library is FREE to alumni and family with Alumni Weekend nametag.

Events and gatherings throughout the weekend. Visit alumni.jhu.edu/reunion for details.