Commencement & Reunion 1996

All members of the Wheaton family are invited to join the Class of 1996 and members of the Reunion classes as they celebrate Commencement & Reunion Weekend!

What's happening on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

General Information -- Travel, Late Registration, Family Matters, Accommodations, Parking

FRIDAY MAY 17, 1996
Reunion registration begins in Mary Lyon Hall
10:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

All-campus barbecue
Noon

Exhibit by senior studio art majors
Noon to 4:00 p.m.

Campus tour
1:00 p.m.

Alumnae/i College featuring courses taught by Professor of Political Science Jay Goodman, Professor of English Sam Coale, and Professor of Psychology Grace Baron.
2:00 p.m.

The Faces Behind the Facades. Meet the people for whom Wheaton buildings were named and learn about campus development in a slide show presented by College Archivist Zephorene Stickney.
3:30 p.m.

Special performances by the senior majors in theatre/dramatic literature.
4:00 p.m.

Traditional tree walk led by Professor Emeritus Holcombe Austin.
4:00 p.m.

Slice of Life. Talk with current students about living and learning at Wheaton today. Sponsored by the Class of '71.
4:30 p.m.

Retirement-The Fun Has Just Begun. Discussion led by Pam Jewett Hitchcock '56. Sponsored by the Class of '56.
4:30 p.m.

President's Reception in honor of the Class of 1996.
5:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Buffet dinner for alumnae/i and guests.
6:00 p.m.

Concert rehearsal for alumnae/i Whims, Wheatones and Gentlemen Callers.
7:00 p.m.

Reunion concert featuring alumnae/i and students from the Whims, Wheatones and Gentlemen Callers.
8:00 p.m.

Blues After Hours. Gary Bernath Blues Band. Sponsored by the Class of '76.
9:00 p.m.

SATURDAY MAY 18, 1996

Breakfast buffet.
7:30 - 9:00 a.m.

Registration continues in Mary Lyon Hall. (Registration closed during Commencement.)
8:30 - 10:00 a.m. and Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Reunion Camp for children 12 and under. Preregistration required. See "Just for Kids" (below).
9:00 a.m.

161st Commencement Exercises.Address by feminist and scholar Catharine R. Stimpson, director at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and professor of English at Rutgers University. Recessional led by Clan Sutherland Bagpipe Band.
10:00 a.m.

Celebration luncheon.
Noon

Class meetings.
Noon - 1:15 p.m.

Registration deadline for class gift and attendance awards.
1:00 p.m.

127th Annual Alumnae/i Association meeting.
1:30 p.m.

In Concert. Internationally acclaimed cellist Caroline Worthington, daughter of Eleanor Rohn Piacenza '31, gives a special performance in honor of her mother's 65th reunion. Sponsored by the Class of '31.
3:00 p.m.

Balancing Family and Work. How is it possible, in this day and age, to balance the many demands placed on us by family and workplace? Join panelists Cynthia Ziegler Brighton '81, Lauren Friedman Tellier '81 and Beth Peterson Whalig '81, and moderator Tony Lee, editor of the National Business Employment Weekly (and husband of Jane Hall Lee '81), as they explore this issue's many problems and solutions. Sponsored by the Class of '81.
3:30 p.m.

Wired for Education. Explore cyberspace in this hands-on session. See how the college's computer network and Internet connection make worlds of information easily accessible to students and faculty.
3:30 p.m.

Campus tour.
4:00 p.m.

Smart Money, Smart Women. April Williams '86 of Van Liew Capital discusses how investing can change the future for today's women. Sponsored by the Class of '86.
4:30 p.m.

The Faces Behind the Facades with College Archivist Zephorene Stickney.
4:30 p.m.

Special interest group receptions: 6:00 p.m.

Class receptions. (See weekend schedule upon your arrival.)
6:30 p.m.

Reunion class dinners for the classes of: '26, '31, '36, '41, '46, '51, '56, '61, '66, '71 and all post-55th non-reunion classes.
Lobsterbake/Barbecue for the classes of: '76, '81, '86, '91 and '94.
7:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Come as You Were dance party in the Loft, with DJ Chris Allan '92. Sponsored by the Classes of '76, '81 and '86. All alumnae/i and guests welcome!
9:00 p.m.

SUNDAY MAY 20, 1996

Alumnae/i Choir rehearsal and continental breakfast.
8:00 a.m.

Farewell buffet breakfast.
8:30 a.m.

Interfaith service of remembrance. Led by Rev. Gertrude Forshee Peatfield '31.
9:30 a.m.

Wheaton Today. A discussion with President Dale Rogers Marshall.
10:30 a.m.

Traditional tree walk led by Professor Emeritus Holcombe Austin.
11:00 a.m.

(This schedule is subject to some revision. Please call the Alumnae/i Office at (508) 285-8207 if you are timing your arrival and departure around specific events and activities.)

IN GENERAL

Spouses/Guests Welcome
Alumnae/i spouses and guests are invited to all reunion activities and meals. All residence halls are coed during the weekend. Please make your reservation for two if you plan to bring your spouse or a guest.


Reservations and Housing
Reservation forms, which were mailed to all reuning alumnae/i on April 1, must be returned to the Alumnae/i Office by May 3. Alumnae/i will be housed together by class in residence halls. Those whose reservations come in after the deadline cannot be guaranteed housing with their classmates. Please remember, dormitory rooms contain only the barest essentials: made-up beds, towels, soap and drinking glasses. If you require a first-floor room or have other special needs, please indicate so on your reservation form.

Late Registration
If the registration area in Mary Lyon Hall is closed upon your arrival to Wheaton, please go to Public Safety for assistance.

Recreation
The Evelyn Danzig Haas Athletic Center will be open and available for your use. Other recreational opportunities include use of the outdoor tennis courts and the Pappas Fitness Center. Golfers can participate in the golf clinic, or can obtain tee times for reunion weekend directly from a number of area courses. Please indicate on your reservation form if you would like to receive golfing information.

Class Photographs
VieiraStudio will be on hand throughout Saturday to take photographs of all reunion classes. These will be available for sale and are a great souvenir! Please refer to the reunion program upon your arrival for the time of your class photo, and bring your credit card or checkbook.

Just for kids

Reunion Camp
Reunion Camp '96 will feature a wide variety of activities, including arts, crafts, swimming, story-telling, outdoor games, nature walks and more. Lunch, snacks and a special BBQ supper will be served. The program will be offered from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. on Saturday for children 12 and under, at a fee of $45 per child (a small discount is available for two or more campers). A half-day session is also available. All campers must be registered by April 26. Because of space limitations, we regret being unable to accommodate those who have not registered in advance. Additional details will be sent upon receipt of your reservation.

Family Matters
Child care will be provided on Friday from 6:00 - 11:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. A BBQ supper will be served on Saturday. Preregistration is required.

Children under 12 may eat in the dining rooms and attend reunion activities at no charge. Older children must pay at the same rate as adults. All children must register for meals in order to receive a meal ticket. Children will be housed in residence hall rooms with their parents at no charge if parents provide their own cribs, cots, sleeping bags, etc. If children, no matter what their age, require a bed, they will be assigned at the same rate as adults. Please indicate under "campus housing" on your reservation form how many beds your family will need.

Travel details

If you are flying to New England:

Local taxi services from Foxfield Plaza: Limousine Services:

Area accommodations:

Parking
Parking facilities on campus will be limited due to the ongoing construction of Wheaton's new Jack Sidell Baseball Stadium. Please be aware that college public safety officers will direct motorists to additional parking sites set up to accommodate the high volume of visitors to campus on Saturday.

Questions?
Call the alumnae/i office at
(508) 285-8207, or send e-mail to:
alumnae/i@wheatonma.edu

May 10, 1996