Regis Reunion Weekend 2020

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS We look forward to welcoming you back to your alma mater May 15-17, 2020 to celebrate Reunion Weekend with classmates and friends!

Check out the full schedule of events (including several new events this year!) and register early to save with our early-bird discount.

Registration Hours: Friday, May 15 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 16 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, MAY 15 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Education Connection Reception All are welcome to join education department alumni to celebrate the history of the department and learn about the innovations that define us today. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar will be available.

5:30 – 6:00 p.m.

EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE: APRIL 15

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 6 alumni.regiscollege.edu/ reunion20

QUESTIONS: reunion@regiscollege.edu 781.768.7221

1927 Society Reception Members of the 1927 Society are invited to join President Hays for a reception. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar will be available.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Regis College Fun Run Enjoy a morning run (or walk) around campus or the Town of Weston.

9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Coffee Break with Dr. C Following a short presentation by Dr. Ernie Collamati, Professor of Religious Studies, enjoy coffee and conversation with one of Regis’ most beloved professors to catch up!

9:30 – 10:15 a.m.

Catherine Burke Society Information Session

6:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception Hosted by the Alumni Council The reunion party starts here!

Reconnect and reminisce with classmates as you snap a photo with Reggie and Regina, the Regis mascots. Hors d’oeuvres and two drinks are included; cash bar available for additional purchase.

7:00 p.m.

Join members of the Institutional Advancement team to learn about how you can make an impact on Regis College through a planned gift.

10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Mindfulness Workshop What is “mindfulness?” And how can you practice it? This breakout session will cover several mindfulness techniques that will help reduce stress and bring your focus to the present moment.

Class of 1970 50th Reunion Dinner

8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Fire Pit and S’mores Come gather around the fire on the quad and join in the fun!

SATURDAY, MAY 16 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.

Buffet Breakfast

Indicates NEW EVENT since your last reunion

11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

State of the School with President Hays The president will discuss the status of Regis’ strategic plan for growth and plans for the future.

Bring your questions for the Q&A session after the presentation.

12:00 p.m.

Parade of Classes

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Back to Class: Faculty Lectures

A time-honored tradition, members of each reunion class process with their class banners into the All-Alumni Barbeque. Themes or special class attire encouraged!

Relive your time at Regis and head to the classroom to hear from our current faculty members. For a full list of lectures, please visit alumni. regiscollege.edu/reunion20.

12:30 p.m.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

All-Alumni Barbeque Alumni from all classes (not just reunion years) are invited to return to campus for a family BBQ including a DJ, children’s activities, a photo booth, and a full menu of New England BBQ favorites. Cash bar will be available.

Department Open Houses Stop by your favorite department on campus to visit with faculty, students, and staff. For a full list of participating departments, please visit alumni. regiscollege.edu/reunion20.

5:00 p.m.

Alumni Liturgy All are welcome to attend a special liturgy celebrated by Regis Chaplain Father Paul Kilroy. The 50th Reunion class of 1970 will be honored and hold a special remembrance of deceased classmates.

2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Paint and Sip Channel your inner artist and create your very own painting of the Tower.

Wine and cheese included.

Space is limited.

6:00 – 6:30 p.m.

Cocktail Reception Celebrate with alumni from all reunion classes before your class dinner.

Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar will be available.

6:30 p.m.

Reunion Class Dinners President Hays will stop by to say hello and the reunion photographer will take the official reunion class photo.

3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

Campus Tours If you haven’t been back to Regis in a while, the campus probably looks quite different! Join our student “Pride Guides” for a full campus tour.

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Golden Tower Society Dinner Classes of 1965 & prior

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50th Reunion Dinner Class of 1970

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Reunion Celebration Dinner Classes of 1975 to 2015

ACCOMMODATIONS ON CAMPUS Maria Hall and Angela Hall are available to book during Reunion Weekend: rooms are assigned space-permitting and on a first-

8:30 – 10:30 p.m.

All-Class Party Dance the night away with Regis friends from every reunion class!

Cash bar will be available.

SUNDAY, MAY 17 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.

come, first served basis. Please note any roommate preferences when you register.

Residence hall accommodations feature bathrooms down the hall from your room (except Maria suites, which have semiprivate baths). The showers in the

Farewell Jazz Brunch

bathrooms do not have grab-

Share your favorite memories from the weekend over brunch while enjoying a live jazz band and mimosa station.

bars. Linens are included (sheets, blanket, pillow, and towels). You may wish to bring a small reading lamp, hangers, alarm clock, fan, and extra blankets or pillows if needed, and something in which to

We appreciate YOU and your support of Regis.

carry your toiletries.

If you made your gift to the Regis Fund this fiscal year (07/01/19 to 06/30/20), stop by and pick up your Regis Fund appreciation souvenir.

Courtyard Marriott Natick

If you have yet to make your gift, you can add it when you register for reunion or visit alumni.regiscollege.edu/regisfund.

It will automatically count toward your class reunion gift.

OFF CAMPUS Please contact hotels directly. Book under “Regis Reunion” by April 15. $169/night 508.655.6100 Residence Inn Framingham $149/night 508.370.0001