Reunion Weekend 2015 Brochure

. . .

T C E N N O C E R d 2015 n e k e e W n io for Reun w o n s n la p e Mak 2015 May 29 – 31,

NEW reunion activitie s inside

Register online by April 30 to receive a 10% discount. alumni.umw.edu/ reunionweekend

RECONNECT …

REUNION WEEKEND IS A TERRIFIC OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE YOUR MARY WASHINGTON EXPERIENCE Bring your kids. Bring your partner. Bring your best friend.

• Take part in exciting activities such as wine-tasting and trolleys to Carl’s for ice cream.

• Stimulate your mind by participating in Alumni College classes taught by UMW professors.

• Share your class pride by competing in the class tent decorating contest.

• Tour campus to see your favorite stomping grounds.

• Share nostalgic moments, and make new Mary Washington memories.

• Celebrate Reunion Weekend during the spectacular All-Class Party featuring a live band.

FRIDAY NIGHT CLASS GATHERINGS Renew acquaintances and share stories at a location specifically designated for your class. All parties start at 7:00 p.m.

Check the website or contact your class committee for additional details.

Call the Office of Alumni Relations at 540/654-1011 for event updates.

1908 Society........................ Seacobeck Hall (All classes up through 1964) Class of 1950 ...................... Kalnen Inn, 1119 Hanover Street Class of 1965........................ Rappahannock Grand Ballroom, Jepson Alumni Executive Center, 1119 Hanover Street Class of 1970........................ Home of Bill and Terrie Crawley, Sunken Road Class of 1975........................ The “Link” between Mason and Randolph Halls Class of 1980....................... Brock’s Riverside Grill, Chef’s Room, 503 Sophia Street Class of 1985........................ UMW Convergence Center or Ridderhof Martin Gallery Class of 1990....................... James Monroe Museum, 908 Charles Street Class of 1995........................ Capital Ale House, 917 Caroline Street Class of 2000....................... Capital Ale House, 917 Caroline Street Class of 2005....................... Sunken Well, 720 Littlepage Street

CHILDREN’S PLAYTIME Reunion Weekend is a family affair, so bring your kids and watch them play on the campus you once called home.

Activities in and around Ball Circle include inflatable moonbounce and slide, Ball Circle Express train ride, face painting, cornhole, family movie, and more.

2

LODGING INFORMATION We have reserved blocks of rooms for alumni at the following properties.

All rooms are held under “UMW Reunion Weekend.” After the hold date has passed, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis only. Hotel employees will do their best to group classes together. Visit alumni.umw.edu/reunionweekend for schedule updates and additional information.

Best Western Fredericksburg + Route 3 beside Shoney’s restaurant 540/371-5050 $79 per night (up to 4 in a room) Rooms held until 5/10/2015 Courtyard by Marriott Historic District* 620 Caroline Street 540/373-8300 $149 per night, king/double queen - minimum two night stay in order to receive the discounted rate Rooms held until 5/8/2015 Official hotel for the classes of 1980 and 1990.

Hampton Inn & Suites* Celebrate Virginia behind Wegman’s 540/786-5530 $109 per night, king/double queen Rooms held until 5/8/2015 Hilton Garden Inn* Celebrate Virginia behind Wegman’s 540/548-8822 $89 per night king or $99 queen/queen Rooms held until 5/15/2015 Homewood Suites* Celebrate Virginia behind Wegman’s 540/786-9700 $124 per night, king suite w/pull out Rooms held until 5/8/2015

Hyatt Place Fredericksburg - Mary Washington* The preferred hotel for UMW. 540/654-3333 (when calling be sure to ask for the “UMW Reunion” block) fredericksburg.place.hyatt.com $119 per night Official hotel for the 1908 Society, Classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1985, 1995, and 2000) Residence Inn* 60 Towne Center Blvd.

540/786-9222 Call hotel for rates and availability * This hotel features inside corridors and elevators + This hotel features outside corridors and does not have an accessible elevator.

On-Campus Lodging Alumni and guests are welcome to make reservations for newly renovated Mason Hall during Reunion Weekend, May 29 – 31, 2015.

Each room contains two single beds, and shares a bathroom with one other room. A suite consists of two rooms, each with two beds, and a shared bathroom. Pricing per night is as follows: Room price will be $72.50 (two beds per room) Suite price will be $145 (four beds per suite) Reservations must be made by April 30. To learn more and to make a reservation, visit alumni. umw.edu/reunionweekendhousing.

EXPLORING FREDERICKSBURG Tennis UMW alumni and families are invited to stop in and take a look at the University Tennis Center on Hanover Street at College Avenue. Alumni and families also may reserve court time at the facility for Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., depending upon availability.

To reserve court time for Reunion Weekend, call the University Tennis Center at 540/654-2482 or call Director of Tennis Todd Helbling at 540/654-2486. Be sure to mention that you will be participating in Reunion Weekend 2015. While reservations are required, the use of the facility is free.

Golf Lee’s Hill Golf Club in Fredericksburg will offer a special rate for Reunion Weekend participants Saturday, May 30. Reservations depend upon availability. To reserve a tee time, please call Lee’s Hill Golf Club at 540/891-0111. Be sure to mention that you will be participating in UMW’s Reunion Weekend 2015, and plan to take a copy of this brochure along with you. Pricing before 1:00 p.m. - $49; pricing after 1:00 p.m. - $39. All prices are per person and include golf fees with cart. Rates and times are subject to availability and cannot be combined with other discounts. Rental clubs are available.

First Aid First-aid kits will be available in the Lee Hall Underground throughout the weekend.

Baby Changing Stations Virginia Hall Room 127 will be equipped with baby changing stations throughout the weekend.

Emergency Campus Numbers Office of Alumni Relations: 540/654-1011 Campus Police: 540/654-1025

Off-Campus Taxi Services Bumbrey’s Independent Cab Service 540/373-6111 Virginia/Hilldrup Taxi Service 540/373-8555

3

Alumni Association Board of Directors

FREDERICKSBURG PASSPORT Explore Fredericksburg sites and enjoy discounts just for Mary Washington alumni and guests. Check out the Fredericksburg Passport flyer in your registration welcome packet to view all participating locations, discounted prices, and contact information. Show your Reunion Weekend nametag to receive discounted admission rates and rediscover one of America’s most historic cities.

2014-2015 Officers Mikhael Charnoff ‘95 President Angela Mills ‘01 President-elect Patricia Boise Kemp ‘69 Immediate Past President

IMPORTANT NOTES Reunion Weekend Parking •

•

Jenifer L. Blair ‘82 Vice President, Reunion Weekend

•

Donna Sheehan Gladis ‘68 Vice President, Finance

•

Wes Hillyard ‘05 Vice President, Regional Networks Gayle Weinberger Petro ‘79 Vice President, Alumni Awards

Open parking is available along College Avenue, as well as in the parking lots behind George Washington Hall, the lot at the corner of Thornton and College avenues, and the inbound and outbound lanes of Double Drive.

The multi-level parking garage can be accessed from U.S. 1, just north of College Avenue.

Handicapped parking is available in the George Washington Hall parking lot off Double Drive as you enter the main gates of the University. Additional handicapped parking is available in the lot behind Monroe Hall, which is accessible by Sunken Road.

For events at Brompton and the Jepson Alumni Executive Center, parking is allowed along Hanover Street as well as in the University Tennis Center and Battlefield Athletic Center parking lots. The entire parking lot in the Jepson Alumni Executive Center is designated for handicapped parking.

Golf-Cart Shuttles •

Mary E. White BLS ‘99 Vice President, Alumni Giving

•

For the convenience of attendees, golfcart shuttles will be available on Friday and Saturday. On Saturday, the shuttles will stop every 15 minutes at the following locations: - George Washington Hall parking lot off Double Drive - Trinkle Hall front - Willard Hall front Signs will be posted at each of the golf-cart stops.

If you need a golf-cart ride to a location not on the route, check for special shuttles outside of Lee Hall.

Construction Updates Across the Fredericksburg campus, projects are in progress as we renovate and improve academic and residential facilities. You will notice the addition of fencing around construction areas.

4

CLASS PHOTOS Saturday, May 30 - Lee Hall Steps Class pictures will be taken during the picnic luncheon on Saturday, May 30, according to the following schedule. You may pre-order a 5x7 print on the registration form at the back of this brochure or via the online registration form. Complimentary electronic copies also will be available through Flickr following Reunion Weekend. When planning your arrival on Saturday, please allow plenty of time to park and meet with your class before your scheduled class photo.

CLASS

TIME

Alumni Association Board of Directors 2014-2015 Dan Clendenin ‘07 Susan DiMaina ‘70

1950 12:10 1908 Society 12:15 (members of all classes up through 1964)

Mary Downing ‘59 Judith Sweetman Gwynn ‘83 Michael A. Johnson ‘96

1965 12:30 1970 12:40 1975 12:50 1980

1:00 1985

1:10 1990

1:20 1995

1:30 2000

1:40 2005

1:50

Tim Landis ‘93 Kathleen O’Neill ‘70 Carla Percy MBA ‘06 Jonathan M. Putty ‘10 Vicki Sprague Ravenel ‘77 Anne Roberts ‘10 Sean Simons ‘13

AWARDS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS In addition to great food and fun, the Saturday night All-Class Party at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center is the place to hear important announcements and to vote on special alumni business.

2015 Alumni Awards Winners of three awards will be announced during the All-Class Party at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center.

• Distinguished Alumnus Award • Frances Liebenow Armstrong ’36 Service Award • Outstanding Young Alumnus Award

Rebecca Sklepovich ‘06 Leslie F. Tilghman ‘74 Ex-Officio Members appointed by Alumni Association President Holly Schiffrin ‘94 Faculty Representative Luci Coleman ‘16 Student Representative Directors Emeritae

Race for the Eagle Awards will be announced for the classes with the most giving participation, the largest class gift, and the highest number of donors.

Members of the reunion committee will present a symbolic check to UMW representing gifts from all reunion classes.

Gwendolyn Amory Cumming ‘52 Nanalou West Sauder ‘56 Rita Morgan Stone ’52

Officer and Director Nominations The 2015-2016 nominees for the Alumni Association Board of Directors will be announced, and you may vote for their approval during the All-Class Party.

5

UNIVERSITY BOOKSTORE Visit the University Bookstore on the main floor of Lee Hall. We have a wide variety of clothing, general books, faculty titles, insignia items, supplies, greeting cards, gifts, and more, including unique alumni apparel to proudly show your “Eagle” spirit! Be sure to check out the line of Legacy Wear featuring Mary Washington College insignias.

Bring in the yellow reunion coupon from your registration packet to receive 10 percent off one regularly priced clothing or insignia item. Those with a new UMW Alumni ID card will be eligible to receive 15 percent off a second regularly priced clothing or insignia item.

In addition, we invite you to reminisce with former professors and attend book signings Saturday, May 30, in the bookstore.

We look forward to seeing you!

Get back into the classroom with UMW professors. Learn about history, psychology, technology, art, writing, and more. See the schedule (pages 10-14) for a complete lineup and descriptions of this year’s classes without quizzes, and pre-register to hold your seat at Alumni College.

6

SNAPSHOTS FROM PAST REUNIONS

For Reunion news and updates, “like” the Alumni Facebook page at facebook.com/ UMWAlumni

and follow us on Twitter @UMWAlumni

7

Monument Ave.

Grove Ave.

Madison St.

St. ugh Fitzh

Campus Recreation Field

one

SUNKEN ROAD

Ca

43 41

ALVEY DRIVE

42

8 27 24 Pedestrian Bridge

56

3

18

54

34

5 45

Ball C

40 21

H RT NO H UT SO

ce an ntr eE g a l Vil

16

48

9

Parcell St.

Rowe St.

29

Seacobeck St.

COLLEGE AVE. Thornton St.

1 S.

.1

U.

S U.

gle Ea

33

57

Campus Walk

32 22

mp

Eagle Village

Parking for Reunion Weekend is available GW Hall lot, behind Monroe Hall, and in th and Powhatan Streets.

UMW Fredericksbu 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 •

Reunion Weekend parking

Key

Trolley stop

Golf cart shuttle

Building Color Codes Construction Site

1004 College Avenue

Accessibility Key Accessible entrance Accessible parking

Academic Administration Athletic/Recreation Residence Student Services Renovation/Support Retail

8

Updated 8/2014

Parking Key Faculty/Staff

1

Brent House

1201 William Street

2

Public Safety

Alvey Hall

3

Alvey House

4

Anderson Center Annex A

5 6

Annex B

7

Arrington Hall

8

Art Gallery

9

Ridderhof Martin

Ball Hall

10

Residents

Battleground Athletic Complex

11

Apt. Residents

Bell Tower

12

Commuter

Visitors Eagle Village

Carmen Culpeper Chappell Centennial Campanile

Brompton

13 14

Eagle Landing Fairfax House Human Resources

Bushnell Hall

15

Fitness Center Framar House

Campus Center (coming 2015)

16

George Washington Hall

Combs Hall

17

Goolrick Hall

Convergence Center

18

Hamlet House

Cornell House

19

Heating Plant

Custis Hall

20

Jefferson Hall

duPont Hall

21

Jepson Alumni Executive Center

UMW President’s residence - private

Dodd Auditorium

Information and Technology

Klein Theatre duPont Gallery Studio 115

Gymnasium Swimming pool

Alumni Relations

Jepson Science Center

e way r.

47 Amphitheater

37

35

38

46

39 51 Campus Walk

36

26

Circle

55

52

7

23

Double Drive

6 10

20

15

12

28

25 Jefferson Square

53

53

13

49

30

53 53 53

14

31 HANOVE R ST.

sD

SUNKEN ROAD

WILLIAM STREET - ROUTE 3

pu

Mercer St.

Sylvania Ave.

Mortimer Ave.

Cornell St.

Monroe St.

19

To the James Monroe Museum 908 Charles Street Fredericksburg VA 22401

50 17

Practice Field

r St.

2

Soccer & Lacrosse

E

N

e along College Avenue, in he lot between Thornton

1

Buckne

Brent St.

Payne St.

Dandridge St.

COLLEGE AVE.

4 Main Entrance

urg Campus S

W

44 Daniel St.

Lee Hall

33

Admissions Bookstore Financial Aid The Underground

24 25

Library, Simpson

34

26

Link, The

35

Madison Hall

36

Marshall Hall

37

Marye House

38

Mason Hall

39

Melchers Hall

40

Mercer Hall

41

27 28 29 30 31 32

College of Business (coming 2015)

Monroe Hall

42

Parking Deck

43

Physical Plant

44

11 BATTLEGROUND ATHLETIC COMPLEX

Bright St.

540/654-1000 • www.umw.edu

22 23

Soccer & Lacrosse

Moncure St.

Pollard Hall

45

Randolph Hall

46

Russell Hall

47

Seacobeck Hall

48

South Hall

49

Tennis Center

50

Trinkle Hall

51

Tyler House

52

University Apartments

53

Virginia Hall

54

Westmoreland Hall

55

Willard Hall

56

Woodard Campus Center

57

Hanover Recreation Field

Track

Jogging path Adams St.

Field Hockey & Lacrosse

Baseball

Softball

Eagle’s Nest Great Hall Post Office College of Business (coming 2015)

9

Rain Plan In the event of rain, high wind, or lightning, the following activities will be relocated: • Friday’s welcome reception will be held at the University Tennis Center on Hanover Street.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, May 29, 2015 7:25 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration in Lee Hall Underground. When you arrive on campus, come to the lower level of Lee Hall to pick up your personalized schedule, name badge, and tickets to Reunion Weekend events.

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Buffet Continental Breakfast in Lee Hall Underground. Start your morning with a hearty breakfast and catch your first glimpse of friends and classmates.

• Saturday’s reunion picnic will be held in Seacobeck Hall.

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Many of the children’s activities may not be available.

Alumni ID card, good for discounts across campus and in the Fredericksburg area? Complete the application form in the Lee Hall Underground and get your ID card produced in minutes!

EagleOne Card Center Open in Lee Hall. Interested in having your very own UMW

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bookstore Open in Lee Hall. See what’s new and stock up on all your favorite Mary Washington gear!

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Reunion Weekend Fredericksburg Passport. Explore Fredericksburg sites and enjoy special discounts with your Reunion Weekend nametag. See page 4 for more information and look for a list of participating locations in your Reunion Weekend registration materials.

10:30 a.m. – Noon

ALUMNI COLLEGE SESSION I Pre-register for one of three classes A. Digital History – Jeffrey McClurken ’94, Ph.D., Professor and Special Assistant to the Provost for Teaching, Technology, and Innovation. Learn about the field of digital history and the latest techniques to preserve memories and history. View examples by students, featuring UMW’s history, alumni interviews, and local history projects. Learn about the new minor in Digital Studies and major in Communication and Digital Studies. Class will be in the new Information Technology and Convergence Center, Room 327.

10

B. Private Gallery Tour and Silk-screen Workshop – Rosemary K. Jesionowski, M.F.A. Associate Professor of Art and Art History.

Enjoy a private look at the faculty exhibition in Ridderhof Martin Gallery, followed by a handson silk-screening poster workshop. Aprons will be provided, but be prepared for possible messiness. Participants will take home posters commemorating Reunion Weekend. Enrollment limited to first 12 registrants. Class begins at Ridderhof Martin Gallery; continues in Melchers Hall 212.

C. Shakespeare Today! Richard Finkelstein, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Shakespeare is neither the man nor the set of works that we knew as recently as 25 years ago.

Once seen as a visionary genius whose plays give us deep insights into human nature, today he is seen as an enterprising craftsman who attracted audiences by engaging them in contemporary debates about power, politics, religion, sexuality, and identity. What does this changed understanding of Shakespeare tell us about ourselves and creativity? Class in Monroe Hall 115.

Noon – 2:00 p.m.

Box lunch. Pre-order your lunch by checking the appropriate box on your registration form, and pick it up from the registration area in Lee Hall Underground.

Noon – 4:00 p.m.

UMW Galleries Exhibit Ridderhof Martin Gallery. “Little Known Gems from the Permanent Collection.” The show will feature works from the UMW Galleries’ permanent collection that have rarely, or never, been seen by the public.

1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

ALUMNI COLLEGE SESSION II Pre-register for one of three classes A. Makerspace/Think Lab - George R. Meadows, Ph.D., Professor, College of Education.

Explore the new “ Think Lab” where 3-D printing, electronics, and robotics are explored during a first-year seminar called Mashups and MakerBots.

See how students from all disciplines are learning basics of circuitry and automation while designing 3-D objects. Enrollment limited to 12 people. Class in Simpson Library 225A. B. Sex and Religion – Mary Beth Mathews, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Classics, Philosophy, and Religion. While popular culture tends to think religion and sex don’t mix, American religious history is filled with examples to the contrary. Take a journey through various religious movements that will challenge your understanding of what preachers have said about their congregations’ private and not-so-private lives. Class in Monroe Hall 115.

C. Cinema and the Self: The Art of Martin Scorsese – Antonio Barrenechea, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of English, Linguistics, and Communication. Martin Scorsese is among the most prolific American filmmakers working today. Learn about this creative genius through a screening and discussion of the short film “Life Lessons” (1989).

Learn how the director uses painting to mirror his own cinematic creativity and to render a self-portrait that connects the visual arts. Class in Monroe Hall 116.

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Alumni History Harvest. Bring photographs and memorabilia from your time at Mary Washington to Simpson Library’s new Digital Archiving Lab. Staff will be on hand to scan your artifacts, so they can be digitally preserved. You can contribute digital copies to the University Archives’ collection, or just print images to take home and share with family and friends. Information and Technology Convergence Center Room 322.

dominate the international political discourse.

This talk focuses on the George W. Bush and Barack Obama presidencies. The realities of an ever-changing political landscape are magnified nowhere more greatly than in the realm of foreign policy, and the stakes surrounding the need for quality communication skills are no higher. The world is listening. Class in Monroe Hall 115.

B. Revealing the Wonders of Honeybees – Wyatt A. Mangum, Ph.D., bee scientist, author, and columnist on honey bee biology. With close-up photography and movie clips, see how a bee swarm launches into the air, hear bees pipe, “fly” along with a bee foraging for flowers, and witness the many wonders of the hive in a fortress of 50,000 bees. This presentation is from diverse research fields: insect behavior, genetics, ecology, and toxicology. Class in Monroe Hall 116.

When you arrive on campus, go to the Lee Hall Underground to pick up your personalized schedule, name badge, and tickets to Reunion Weekend events.

C. “Ok, Glass.” Using Technology in Education to Support Innovative Learning and Develop Creative Thinkers – Teresa Coffman, Ph.D., Professor, College of Education. Innovative use of technology is highly sought after by teachers intent on incorporating real world applications.

Wearable technologies such as Google Glass are fast finding their place in education today. This class will explore teaching and learning strategies that engage students to think creatively using technology as a tool. Class in Monroe Hall 111.

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Campus Walking Tours. Chat with students, rediscover your favorite places on campus, and see what’s new. Meet in front of George Washington Hall.

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

President’s Welcome Reception.

President and Mrs. Hurley invite all reunion classes to celebrate Reunion Weekend 2015 on the lawn at Brompton. Enjoy refreshments, live music, and great conversation. Rain location will be the University Tennis Center.

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

ALUMNI COLLEGE SESSION III Pre-register for one of three classes A. The Global President: International Media, the U.S. Government, and Foreign Policy Crises – Stephen Farnsworth, Ph.D, Professor and Director, Center for Leadership and Media Studies. For good or for ill, presidents continued at top

11

Register online alumni.umw.edu/ reunionweekend

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7:00 p.m.

Friday Night Class Gatherings. Have a blast renewing acquaintances and sharing stories at a time and place dedicated specifically for your class. See page 2 for locations.

what is new in Residence Life. Pre-register for this session and be inducted into the Office of Residence Life Staff Alumni Circle. Induction in the LINK, between Mason and Randolph Halls.

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

Bookstore Open in Lee Hall. See what’s new and stock up on all your favorite Mary Washington gear!

7:25 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration in Lee Hall Underground. If you didn’t get a chance to come to campus Friday, now is the time to pick up your personalized schedule, name badge, and tickets to Reunion Weekend events.

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Buffet Breakfast in Seacobeck. Plan your day while enjoying a delicious breakfast and chatting with friends and classmates.

9:00 a.m. – Noon

Alumni History Harvest. Bring photographs and memorabilia from your time at Mary Washington to Simpson Library’s new Digital Archiving Lab. Staff will be on hand to scan your artifacts, so they can be digitally preserved. You can contribute digital copies to the University Archives’ collection, or just print images to take home and share with family and friends. Meet in Room 322 of the new Information and Technology Convergence Center.

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Tour of the Information and Technology Convergence Center (ITCC). Visit the building best described as a “game changer” for the campus. You will be truly amazed. Tour will be led by Jeff McClurken ‘94, history professor and Special Assistant to the Provost for Teaching, Technology, and Innovation.

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Former Residence Life Staff Alumni Circle Induction Ceremony. Were you a former RA or member 12

of the Residence Life Team? Connect with fellow former residence life staff members and hear

10:00 a.m. – Noon

UMW Galleries Exhibit – Ridderhof Martin Gallery.

“Little Known Gems from the Permanent Collection.” The show will feature works from the UMW Galleries’ permanent collection that have rarely, or never, been seen by the public.

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Campus Open House. Explore campus and step inside many academic and residential halls. More information will be in your registration packet.

9:00 – 10:15 a.m.

ALUMNI COLLEGE SESSION IV Pre-register Creativity and Genius: Inside the Minds of Leonardo, Newton, Beethoven, and Einstein – Bulent I. Atalay, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Physics. What happens when the objective (scientific) part of the mind intersects with the subjective (artistic) part? Explore this fascinating question, and learn how disparate passions are woven together, with often amazing results.

Understanding the patterns of creativity will provide an entirely new appreciation of the work of these transformative geniuses – and perhaps that of others, too. Class in Monroe Hall 116.

10:00 a.m. – Noon

Noon – 2:00 p.m.

Gari Melchers Home and Studio Tour. Explore historic Belmont, the home and

Reunion Picnic. Enjoy picnic fare in Ball

studio of Gari Melchers. See Melchers’ works and tour the grounds of this gorgeous estate, operated by UMW. Trolley departs 10:00 a.m. from the Centennial Campanile in front of George Washington Hall.

Circle and continue conversations with your classmates, friends, and family. Bring Mary Washington memorabilia to share with friends and decorate your designated class tent. Prizes will be given to the classes with the best tent decorations!

Make a gift in honor of your reunion at umw.edu/ give2umw.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Reunion Weekend Fredericksburg Passport. Explore Fredericksburg sites and enjoy discounts with your Reunion Weekend nametag. See page 4 for more information and look for details in your Reunion Weekend registration materials.

10:15 a.m. – end of tours

Campus Guided Walking Tours.

See the parts of campus of interest to you. (Each of the three tours begin at 10:15 a.m.)

• To explore UMW’s newer buildings, meet your tour guide at Palmieri Plaza.

• To visit older campus buildings, meet your tour guide at Trinkle Hall.

• To enjoy a general campus tour of all, meet your tour guide at George Washington Hall.

10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

ALUMNI COLLEGE SESSION V Pre-register Great Lives at Mary Washington – William B. Crawley Jr., Ph.D., Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History. Drawing upon extensive research, as well as 45 years of personal observations, Dr. Crawley will discuss a number of Mary Washington’s extraordinary (and often colorful) people – some heroic, some tragic – many of whom will bring back memories for current alumni. Class in Monroe Hall 116.

11:00 a.m. – Noon

12:15 – 2:00 p.m.

Class Photos. Check the schedule on page 5 and meet your classmates in front of Lee Hall for a commemorative class photo. Pre-ordered 5x7 prints are available on the registration form. Free digital copies will be available on Flickr.

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Book Signing.

Meet alumni and faculty authors and get their autographs. You may bring books from home or purchase them on-site.

Signing held inside the bookstore in Lee Hall.

2:00 – 2:50 p.m.

University Update With President Hurley. Learn the latest University news and plans for the future from President Hurley.

Presentation in Lee Hall 411.

Student Leadership: Then and Now. Were you part of SGA, Honor Council, Class Council, or the Judicial Review Board?

Hear from current student leaders about Mary Washington traditions and find out what has changed and what remains the same. Meet in the Ball Hall Parlor.

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Children’s Playtime. Bring your kids and let them enjoy activities in and around Ball Circle, including inflatable moonbounce and slide, Ball Circle Express train ride, face painting, cornhole, and more.

13

Learn more at alumni.umw.edu/ reunionweekend.

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

6:00 – 11:00 p.m.

Carl’s Ice Cream. Enjoy a trolley ride to

All-Class Party. Let the good times roll

Carl’s for a nostalgic bite of that one-of-a-kind dairy treat. Trolleys depart from the Centennial Campanile in front of George Washington Hall at 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, and 3:30. Friendly reminder Carl’s is still cash only!

at this all-inclusive reunion gathering and award presentation at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center. Kick it up with a live band, enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, and full bar. Wear your festive attire and make this a party to remember!

Sunday, May 31, 2015 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Farewell Brunch. Enjoy a scrumptious omelet buffet and say your farewells before heading home. Brunch is at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

3:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Family Matinee Movie. Take a timeout to enjoy a movie. Stay and watch Monsters University with your kids, or drop them off for a little “me” time. Supervision will be provided

by UMW students and staff. Movie in the Bistro room of Seacobeck Hall.

Reunion Weekend Fredericksburg Passport. Explore Fredericksburg sites and enjoy discounts with your Reunion Weekend nametag. See page 4 for more information and look for details in your Reunion Weekend registration materials.

Noon - 5:00 p.m.

3:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Via Calori Fredericksburg. Experience

University Center Tour. Be one of the

Via Colori®, a modern day version of a centuriesold tradition in which artists create large scale 3-D and 2-D pastel artworks directly on the pavement of our city’s streets. Images by over 100 artists will be featured on Charlotte and Sophia Streets near the Riverfront Park in downtown Fredericksburg.

first to peek inside the brand new “living room” of campus before construction is complete!

Closed-toe shoes required. Tours begin at 3 and 3:45 p.m. Space is limited. Pre-registration strongly recommended. Meet in Ball Circle in front of the new University Center.

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Virginia Wine Tasting. Swirl, sniff, and swish as you enjoy great vintages from local wineries; partake of a full olive and cheese display to complete your experience. Each attendee receives a commemorative UMW wine glass. Event held in the Faculty/Staff dining room of Seacobeck Hall.

14

x

Box lunch (must be pre-ordered) (For Friday only - pick up in Lee Hall Underground)

x x x x x x

Class of 1985

Class of 1990

Class of 1995

Class of 2000

Class of 2005 $20

$20

$20

$20

$20

$20

$20

$20

$20

$20

$20

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

$10

none

none

last

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

Total

maiden (if applicable)

Spouse/guests (names for nametags)________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ If you have special access needs, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 540/654-1011 before Reunion Weekend so that we can provide assistance.

Home phone________________________ Email address________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________________________________

Class year_________________ Nickname (for nametag)_________________________________________

first

Name_____________________________________________________________________________________

Please complete your name and billing information

x

Class of 1980

x

Friday Night CLASS GATHERINGS 1908 Society (classes up through 1964)

Class of 1975

x

President’s Welcome Reception

x

x

C. “Ok, Glass.”

Class of 1970 (Will count as a donation to class gift)

x

B. Revealing the Wonders of Honeybees (OR)

x

x

Alumni College Session III: SELECT ONE A. The Global President (OR)

Class of 1965

x

Alumni History Harvest

x

x

C. Cinema and the Self

Class of 1950

x

B. Sex and Religion (OR)

Alumni College Session II: SELECT ONE A. “Makerspace/Think Lab (Due to strict participation limits, registration for this session is only available via the online registration form or or by calling 540/654-1011.) (OR)

x

C. Shakespeare Today!

x

Charge

x

x x

Virginia Wine Tasting All-Class Party

$15

$30

$15

none

none

none

none

$8

$6

$12

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

none

$5

Charge

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

+

-

Total

 VISA  MasterCard Acct. No. : _________________________________________________________ Exp. Date: ________________ Signature:____________________________________________________________________________________ Due to scheduling commitments, we are unable to facilitate refunds after May 25, 2015.

Detach at the perforated line, and return to: Reunion Weekend, UMW Alumni Association, 1119 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Online registration available at alumni.umw.edu/reunionweekend2015

REUNION WEEKEND TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED OR CHARGED = ___________

Class gift to the Fund for Mary Washington

New Subtotal

(If mailed before April 30, 2015, deduct 10% from the total) Amount of discount

Farewell Brunch

x

x

University Center Tour - 3:45 p.m

SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015

x

x

x

University Center Tour - 3:00 p.m.

Family Matinee Movie

University Update With President Hurley

x

x

Picnic Lunch – Children (ages 3-10) Class Photo (5x7)

x

x

Picnic Lunch – Adults

Student Leadership: Then and Now

x

x

General Tour of All Alumni College Session V Great Lives at Mary Washington

x

Older Campus Buildings (OR)

x x

Gari Melchers Home and Studio Tour Campus Guided Walking Tours: SELECT ONE Newer Campus Buildings (OR)

Subtotal

x

Alumni College Session IV Creativity and Genius: Inside the Minds of Leonardo, Newton, Beethoven, and Einstein

x

Alumni History Harvest Former Residence Life Staff Alumni Circle Induction Ceremony

x

No. Attending

Breakfast in Seacobeck

SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS No. Attending

B. Private Gallery Tour and Silk-screen Workshop (Due to strict participation limits, registration for this session is only available via the online registration form or by calling 540/654-1011.) (OR)

Alumni College Session I: SELECT ONE A. Digital History (OR)

FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015

Pick and choose your individualized reunion schedule.

Please detach here.

INDICIA GOES HERE

Office of Alumni Relations 1119 Hanover Street Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401 540/654-1011 alumni@umw.edu

UMW Reunion Weekend 2015 Take a Look Inside for Details!

. . .

T C E N N RECRO 2015 d n e k e e W n o euni UMW

2015 May 29 – 31,

Register online a t

alumni. umw.ed reunionu/ weeken d