REUNION WEEKEND JUNE 3 5, 2016

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1 REUNION WEEKEND JUNE 3 5, 2016 CLASS OF th Reunion

2 Dear Classmates, Can you believe that our 50th Wheelock Reunion is just a few months away? The Class of 1966 has many stories to tell, so please join us back on campus on June 3-5, 2016, for a festive weekend. It will be great fun to catch up with classmates and see the amazing changes at the College. We have had some fabulous Reunions. Let s do it again! Remember, in honor of our 50th Reunion, you and one guest will be guests of the College for most on-campus events, on-campus meals, and on-campus lodging! Even if you can t come to Reunion, don t forget to complete an entry for our 50th Reunion yearbook at alumni-50th-reunion-yearbook/. Everyone who submits an entry will receive a yearbook, regardless of Reunion attendance. Please read this booklet to find out about the exciting events taking place during Reunion, such as campus tours, a performance at the Wheelock Family Theatre, a Red Sox game, tours of the MFA and Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, the Annual Alumni Luncheon, and, of course, our Class Dinner on Saturday night, which will be held on campus. If you can t join us for the whole weekend, consider coming on Saturday morning so you can take advantage of the Alumni Procession, Alumni Awards Presentation, Alumni Luncheon, Class Photos, and our Class Meeting. Details about housing are in this booklet. On-campus accommodations will be offered in the Campus Center. The College has also reserved blocks of rooms at nearby hotels (see the Housing and Parking page of this booklet for more information). Check under for more Reunion information and to see who has already indicated that they are coming. Should you have any questions about Reunion Weekend, please do not hesitate to contact one of us or the Alumni Relations Office at (617) We hope to see you there! Diana Palmisciano Brown Pam Miller Callard Thordis Burdett Gulden Karen Kitfield Koeppl Margery Conley Mars Jane Martin McMackin Nedra Michel Nobleman Phoebe O Mara Heather Robinson Reimann Marcia Carlson Rintoul Sylvia Thorndike Sheriff Natalie Palmer Stafford Ann Linden Stewart Sue Magennis Underwood Carole Hayes Williams

3 Registration Deadline The deadline to register for Reunion Weekend is Friday, May 13, If you register by that date, you will receive a confirmation by or mail by Friday, May 27, Reunion Website Please visit our Reunion website at for updates on Reunion events and a list of who has registered for Reunion. Starting in May 2016, the page will be updated frequently. Questions? Office of Alumni Relations Wheelock College 200 Riverway Boston, MA P: (617) F: (617) alumnirelations@wheelock.edu REUNION 2016 important information TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Schedule 6 Housing and Parking 7 Class Awards 8 Reunion Awards 11 Honoring President Jackie Jenkins-Scott 13 Registration Form Members of the Class of 1966, celebrating their 50th Reunion, and one guest each, are guests of the College for most on-campus Reunion events, including on-campus accommodations. Prices for all off-campus events and off-campus accommodations are in this booklet. Please register for all of the events you would like to attend, including the events that are free of charge, so we can get an accurate head count. Members of the Class of 1991, celebrating their 25th Reunion, will have special on-campus event pricing and will receive a reduced rate for on-campus accommodations. Prices for guests and all off-campus events and off-campus accommodations are in this booklet. Members of the Class of 2011, celebrating their 5th Reunion, are guests of the College for most on-campus Reunion events. The Class of 2011 will also receive a reduced rate for on-campus accommodations. Prices for guests and all off-campus events and off-campus accommodations are in this booklet. Please register for all of the events you would like to attend, including the events that are free of charge, so we can get an accurate head count. 1

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5 FRIDAY, JUNE 3, :30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Registration Campus Center Lobby Longfellow Café will be open for complimentary coffee, tea, and beverages. 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Welcome Back Luncheon $15 Reunion s annual kickoff event. Join members of the Wheelock College administration and students for a luncheon to catch up on everything new at Wheelock. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Explore & Tour the Earl Center for Learning & Innovation Complimentary The Earl Center is a workspace to explore, create, work, and play with materials and technologies used in working with children and families. It is a place to learn about and develop hands-on learning activities, explore new educational materials and technologies, and bring creative ideas. 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Walking Tour of Fenway Park $15 Space is limited. (Round-trip transportation will be provided.) Tour America s Most Beloved Ballpark! See the World Championship banners, check out the view from the Monster Seats, and take in all the history and magic that make Fenway Park so special. Reunion Weekend Schedule 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tour of the Museum of Fine Arts $30 Space is limited. (Round-trip transportation will be provided.) Visit one of the most comprehensive art museums in the world, with more than 450,000 works of art. The MFA has undergone expansion in recent years, including the opening of the Art of the Americas Wing. Attendees will have an opportunity to explore the Museum for an hour on their own following the guided tour. 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Tour of Boston Campus Complimentary Check out the residence halls and unique spaces on campus! 3:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Transportation looping between Boston and Brookline Campuses 4:00 p.m. Tour of Brookline Campus Complimentary 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. President s Reception Complimentary Join fellow alumni as we celebrate President Jackie Jenkins-Scott and all of her amazing accomplishments at Wheelock College. 5:15 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Celebration Dinner $25 President Jackie Jenkins-Scott hosts the classes with dinner, music, memories, and more on our Brookline Campus. 7:10 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Red Sox Game at Fenway Park $36 (ticket value) Watch the Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays from a reserved Wheelock section! Limit of 4 tickets per alumna/us. 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Wheelock Family Theatre Performance The Belle of Amherst $35 Join us for a special Broadway-quality performance of the one-woman play about the life and work of Emily Dickinson, featuring Wheelock s very own Jane Staab in the title role. 9:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Trivia & Treats Complimentary Not quite ready to call it a night? Show off your competitive spirit at Reunion s Team Trivia Competition! There will also be fabulous snacks, beverages, music, and, of course, lively conversation with your classmates. 3

6 Reunion Weekend Schedule SATURDAY, JUNE 4, :00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration Campus Center Lobby Longfellow Café will be open for complimentary coffee, tea, and beverages. 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast $10 Jumpstart your busy day with breakfast in the Campus Center Dining Hall. 8:45 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Boston Duck Tour $30 Space is limited. (Round-trip transportation will be provided.) See Boston by land and water! The fun will begin as soon as you board your duck, an authentic renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. 9:00 a.m. Tour of Boston Campus Complimentary 10:15 a.m. Alumni Procession Meet on the Campus Center green for our traditional parade down the Riverway with each class adorned in its Wheelock pride. 10:45 a.m. State of the College Address and Alumni Awards Presentation The Wheelock College Alumni Association welcomes President Jackie Jenkins- Scott for the annual State of the College address before the Annual Alumni Luncheon. 12:00 p.m. Annual Alumni Luncheon See registration form for pricing. Don t miss your class meetings & photos! 1:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Kayaking on the Charles River $15 Space is limited. (Round-trip transportation will be provided.) Join us for a one-hour kayaking expedition on the Charles River! Enjoy amazing views of downtown Boston including the Prudential Building, the Esplanade, and the Statehouse Dome all while chatting with your classmates in kayaks built for two! 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tour of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum $20 Space is limited. (Round-trip transportation will be provided.) The Collection Highlights Tour focuses on the formation and installation of the historic collection, as well as exploration and discussion of its key works. 5:00 p.m. All-Class Reception Complimentary Come mingle with alums from all of the class years attending Reunion before you head off to your class dinner. 6:00 p.m. Reunion Class Dinners Prices and locations vary by class. (See letter at the front of the booklet for specific information about your class.) 4 6:00 p.m. Young Alumni Reception at Bell in Hand Tavern $20 All alumni from the Classes of 2001 to 2016 are invited to join us for a young alumni reception! Your registration fee includes heavy appetizers, cash bar, and a Wheelock gift!

7 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Farewell Brunch $10 Catch up with your friends one more time at a brunch in the Campus Center. 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Checkout We hope you had fun! All residence halls and the Campus Center will close for the weekend at 12:00 p.m. Reunion Weekend Schedule SUNDAY, JUNE 5,

8 Housing and Parking ON-CAMPUS LODGING Rooms are available in the Campus Center and Student Residence and Riverway House on the Boston Campus. The cost is $50 per night, per person. If you are considering on-campus lodging, please keep in mind that all rooms are located in student residence halls and offer few amenities. We have double, triple, and quad rooms available. Each guest will be provided with a twin bed, dresser, sheets, one blanket, one pillow, towel, washcloth, and one bar of soap. There are very few rooms with private baths. Every effort is made to accommodate alumni needing private bathrooms; however, most bathrooms are located in the hallways. Single rooms with a private bath are not available. If you are interested in rooming with a specific classmate, please make sure to indicate your roommate preference on the space provided on the registration form. OFF-CAMPUS LODGING Special room rates have been negotiated at nearby hotels: Boston Hotel Buckminster 645 Beacon Street, Boston, MA (800) 727-BUCK (Reference Wheelock College Reunion when booking) $197 per night for a Queen Room; $251 per night for a two-bedroom unit (Book before May 3, 2016) The Inn at Longwood Medical 342 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA (800) (Reference the group code WCRW2016 when booking) $229 per night (Book before May 13, 2016) Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline 40 Webster Street, Brookline, MA (617) (Reference Wheelock College Reunion when booking) $279 per night (Book before May 4, 2016) PARKING INFORMATION Parking is extremely limited. If you require handicapped-accessible parking, you must contact us at (617) to reserve a space on the Boston Campus. Guests should expect the parking lots on the Boston Campus to be full during the day on Friday, when the College is open for business. If there is any additional parking on the Boston Campus available, guests celebrating a Reunion between the years of 1931 and 1966 will have access to any remaining spaces. Parking is available at our Brookline Campus at 43 Hawes Street throughout the weekend. All parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you would like to park closer to the Boston Campus, please refer to the list below. Please call individual garages for current parking rates. Other parking available in the area: MASCO Garage Standard Parking Garage Landmark Center 375 Longwood Avenue 333 Longwood Avenue 401 Park Drive (617) (617) (617) Please call the Office of Alumni Relations at (617) with any questions.

9 REUNION CLASS AWARDS Each year, Reunion classes are recognized for their attendance during Reunion Weekend and for their commitment to the Wheelock College Annual Fund, which supports student scholarships. Reunion classes have a special impact on the College s ability to provide scholarship aid to deserving Wheelock students, as they often contribute a significant percentage of the yearly Annual Fund total. THE GERTRUDE ABBIHL PRIZE: The Gertrude Abbihl Prize (a silver bowl) was named in honor of a former faculty member who attended 45 consecutive Reunion luncheons. This prize is presented to the Reunion class with the highest percentage of members attending the Annual Luncheon. Class Awards THE BEULAH ANGELL WETHERBEE PRIZE: The Beulah Angell Wetherbee Prize (a silver tray) is presented to the Reunion class with the highest percentage of donors to the College. The prize was named for a Class of 1933 class agent who encouraged her classmates to participation rates as high as 98.9 percent! THE DR. FRANCES GRAVES PRIZE: Dr. Frances Graves, Class of 1909, believed so strongly in student scholarships that she made arrangements in her will for the Annual Fund to receive a gift in her name each year. The prize (a silver frame), engraved with Dr. Graves name, will feature a picture of the class that raises the largest collective gift for Wheelock during their Reunion year. Please help your class help Wheelock students by considering a gift of any size to the Annual Fund during your Reunion year. To make a contribution, or to find out how your class is doing, please visit or call (617)

10 Reunion Awards Dear Reunion Class Member, Congratulations on your Reunion! I serve on the Alumni Association Board as chair of the Alumni Awards Committee. Each year, we honor with Making a Difference Service Awards alumni who are making a difference by using their Wheelock training in both traditional and unusual ways. Finding these alumni can be tricky, so I am hoping you can help. Do you know someone who is celebrating a reunion this year who should be honored for his or her work? We appreciate and value all kinds of work that makes a difference for children, families, and adults. In the past, we have given awards to those who: 3 Held volunteer or paid positions 3 Were involved in organizations and/or schools that served a local community or were involved in national or international efforts 3 Provided direct service to others, raised funds for an important cause, or contributed to research and policy that had the potential to impact many 3 Contributed to a single, intensive project or became involved in several different initiatives over a longer period of time. Here are a few examples of what past alumni award recipients did to Make a Difference : 3 Worked with the nonprofit Lillydale Literacy Project in South Africa, helping South African village teachers to learn English as a second language. The alum formed a nonprofit organization and has done fundraising to get support for the teachers training, books, computers, travel, etc. 3 Was responsible for all campus-based child care centers for the entire CUNY system, including special education services for the children in the centers, and supported parents who were juggling family demands while working on a degree. 3 Worked as an elementary teacher for many years and took an active role in her church and community. 3 Worked extensively with the elder population and founded an organization serving senior citizens. 3 Raised numerous foster children as well as three of her own while teaching full time. 3 Taught in an integrated preschool classroom and has been a strong advocate who has helped build the Norfolk, VA, integrated preschool program to an exceptionally high standard. Please review the next page for more information about nominating a classmate or friend. I would love to see a nomination received from each class. Please do not hesitate to contact the Alumni Office at (617) with any questions. Many thanks, Joan Anderson Watts 65/ 83MS Alumni Awards Committee Chair 8

11 NOMINATE A CLASSMATE FOR A REUNION AWARD Each year, deserving alumni are recognized during the Annual Alumni Reunion Awards Presentation. Please consider nominating a classmate for one of the awards listed below. All award nominations must be received by April 15, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD: Established in 1975, this award honors a member of a reunion class celebrating a 25th or higher Reunion. Criteria for this award are based on an alumna s/alumnus service to the College, service to alumni, and/or service to her/his class. Former Recipients: 1976 Suzanne Thornton Pierce Margaret Abbott Rhoda White Blaney 41 Janet Woodbury Cooper 31 Rosamond Holt Haley Elizabeth Brayton Dawson Marjorie Cohn Wolf Madeleine Tufts Cormier Elizabeth Grimm Hoskins 56 Reunion Awards LUCY WHEELOCK AWARD: Established in 1988, this award honors a younger alumna/us who is celebrating a 5th to 20th Reunion ( ). Criteria for this award are based on this person s service to the College and/or service to the Alumni Association, including any of the following involvement: Alumni Board member, class officer, phonathon participant, club member, alumni admissions volunteer, Alumni Board committee member, and participant at past Reunions. Former Recipients: 1991 Geraldine Robinson 71/ 78MS 2006 Elizabeth O Toole Doyle Bonnie Page 76/ 92MS MAKING A DIFFERENCE SERVICE AWARD: Formerly called the Alumni Anniversary Award, this award was established in It is typically given to two alumni from reunion classes, usually one from a younger class (5th to 25th Reunion) and one from an older class (30th Reunion or higher), whose professional or volunteer work exemplifies the mission of Wheelock College, which is to improve the lives of children and their families. Former Recipients: 1996 Susan Waters Shaeffer Patricia Gindele Guild 51 Judith Millstein Langer 71 Carol Pritchard Kagel Ann Tucker Walker Bonnie Page 76/ 92MS Colleen Miller Rumsey 81 Betty Bain Pearsall 71 Kristyn Robichaud 01 See Nomination Form on the next page. Additional nomination forms are available by visiting or by calling (617) Nominations can be sent to: The Alumni Relations Office, Wheelock College, 200 Riverway, Boston, MA Fax number: (617) alumnirelations@wheelock.edu 9

12 Reunion Awards REUNION AWARDS NOMINATION FORM _ Name of Nominee Class Year _ Name of Nominator Class Year _ Contact Number or Nominee is a candidate for the following award(s): (Circle all that apply) Distinguished Service Making a Difference Lucy Wheelock Please describe why this person is a good candidate for the Reunion Award(s): (Attach additional sheet if necessary) Professional/Volunteer Activities (include Wheelock-related activities) Impact on the lives of children and families Outstanding Accomplishments Why do you feel that they should be recognized? Is there another person who knows the nominee and can provide additional information? _ Name Class Year (if applicable) _ Contact Number or 10 If your nominee is selected as a recipient, would you be willing to help present the award during the Awards Presentation on Saturday, June 4, 2016? YES NO

13 HONORING PRESIDENT JACKIE JENKINS-SCOTT Please help the Alumni Association Board thank President Jackie Jenkins-Scott for her longtime commitment to Wheelock College. Upon her departure as President of the College, the Board is planning to present Jackie with a Memory Book of messages from alumni and friends during Reunion Weekend in June. You can complete the form below, or access the online form at wheelock.edu/forms/honoring-president-jackie. Please submit your entry by March 15, 2016, to guarantee inclusion in the book. Thank you for your contribution. First Name Maiden Name Last Name Full Name (as it should appear in the book) Class Year Honoring President Jackie Jenkins-Scott City State Zip Country Please share a note, memory, or point of pride with President Jackie: If you have a photo to share, please it to alumnirelations@wheelock.edu. Thank you! 11

14 THE BELLE OF AMHERST returns to Wheelock Family Theatre Friday, June 3, 2016 at 7:30 pm Jane Staab as the revered poet and literary legend Emily Dickinson Directed by Susan Kosoff 65/ 75MS First performed on the Wheelock Family Theatre stage in 1983, this production is the Broadway version for which Julie Harris won a Tony. The one-woman play is a living biography of Dickinson from 1845 at age 15 to 1883 at age 53. Meet her, come into her home and life, gain insight into the driving forces behind her work. Please join us at this special benefit production during Reunion Weekend Proceeds to benefit Wheelock Family Theatre. All tickets: $35 Additional contributions are welcome. FOR TICKETS, CALL THE WHEELOCK OFFICE OF ALUMNI RELATIONS AT