Reunion 2023
May 19–21, 2023
Hotel Block Information:
Sonesta Select Boston Foxborough Mansfield
35 Foxborough Boulevard
Foxborough, MA 02035 US
508-543-5222
Room block information coming soon.
Reunion 2022
Tentative Schedule of Events
These events are subject to change. The schedule will be updated with more details as we get closer to the event.
Friday, May 20, 2022
12-8 p.m.
Check-in
12–1:30 p.m.
Commencement Reunion Picnic
1-4 p.m.
Tours and art exhibits
2–3:30 p.m.
Alumni College Classes
Diamonds in the Marsh
Professor Emerita of BioChemistry Barbara Brennessel
The Diamondback Terrapin, the only U.S. turtle species that inhabits salt marshes, is a charismatic species that is endangered or threatened throughout its range along the coasts of the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico. Join Professor Emerita of Biochemistry Barbara Brennessel as she discusses her book, “Diamonds in the Marsh” which provides an overview of the species and highlights the historic and modern threats it faces.
Mars Arts and Humanities, Meneely 301
How Do you Retain Women in the WorkForce
Leanna Lawter, associate professor of business and management, will discuss her current paper which examines the recent trend of women leaving the workforce and the relationship between family-supportive benefits, turnover, and organizational commitment.
Discovery Center 1314
Curriculum Pathways & Careers
Join Karen McCormack, professor of sociology; co-coordinator, journalism studies, associate provost for academic administration and faculty affairs and Lisa Gavigan ’83 P’18, director of career services as they discuss the many academic pathways available to students through the Compass Curriculum and how these prepare students for their careers after Wheaton.
Ellison Lecture, Watson Fine Arts
5–6 p.m.
President’s Reception
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Dinners
7:15 p.m.
Voices Concert
8:30–12 a.m.
Late Night in Chase
Late night food @ Chase, board games, music, beer and wine
Saturday, May 21, 2022
8 a.m.–6.p.m.
Check-in
7:30–9 a.m.
Buffet Breakfast
9:15 a.m.
Line up for Commencement
10 a.m.
187th Commencement Exercises
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Reunion lunch for all classes
1:30 p.m.
State of the College and Annual Meeting of the Alumni
2:45–6 p.m.
Class Photos
6–9 p.m.
All Alumni Receptions and Dinners
8:30 p.m.–12 a.m.
Reunion Dance featuring Hip Pocket Orchestra
Emerson will rock with a mix of pop, rock and dance music for alumni and guests of all ages.
8:30–12 a.m.
Late Night in Chase
Late night food @ Chase, board games, music, beer and wine
Sunday, May 22, 2022
7:30 a.m.–12 p.m.
Farewell Brunch
12–1 p.m.
Check-out
Update Your Contact Information
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