REUNION 2018. June 1 2, 2018 Your classmates. Your memories. Your Drew. Office of Alumni and Parent Relations Drew University 36 Madison Avenue Madison, NJ 07940 #DREWItAgain REUNION 2018. JUNE 1 2, 2018 #DrewItAgain
Welcome, alumni! Please mark your calendars to return to The Forest June 1 2, 2018 for Reunion! This year s celebration has many exciting opportunities for alumni, families, friends, and campus community members. We hope to see you for our Reunion kickoff on Friday night, featuring the opening reception for Rare Wildlife Revealed an exhibit by James Fiorentino C 99 in partnership with the Conserve Wildlife Foundation a buffet dinner, and pub trivia in the Ehinger Center. Saturday begins with a continental breakfast, a Mimosa Toast to all of you, and the presentation of our Alumni Achievement Awards. Don t miss the Campus Carnival and Beer Garden on Saturday with plenty of activities for all from the bounce house, face painting, and balloon animals for the kids to a variety of food trucks and a DJ for the grownups. Interested in more academic pursuits? Take in a talk by Emeritus Professor Perry Leavell and a conversation about the wildlife of New Jersey between Associate Professor Tammy Windfelder and David Wheeler, executive director of the Conserve Wildlife Foundation. Those who haven t been back to campus in a while can take one of the several campus tours with some of our best student tour guides. Please join us Saturday evening for class receptions reimagined into a garden party followed by dinner and dancing. The party continues into late night at the Pub, with the return of a tradition for many of you: Midnight Breakfast! Finally, join me in thanking the volunteers on the five-year class reunion committees for their support of Reunion 2018. Read on to get the full picture of all the Reunion happenings, and remember to register at drew.edu/reunion or by calling 973.408.3229. On behalf of everyone at Drew, see you in June! MaryAnn Baenninger President REUNION AT A GLANCE Friday, June 1 4 9 p.m. Registration Ehinger Center, Lobby 4 6 p.m. Korn Gallery Opening Reception: Rare Wildlife Revealed: The James Fiorentino C 99 Traveling Art Exhibition in Partnership with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey Dorothy Young Center for the Arts 6 p.m. Campus Tour Ehinger Center, Lobby 6 p.m. 1 a.m. Reunion Kickoff for All Alumni Ehinger Center 7 10 p.m. Class of 1968 50th Reunion Gathering Ehinger Center, 1867 Lounge 7 10 p.m Class of 1993 25th Reunion Gathering Ehinger Center Patio 7 10 p.m. Class of 1988 30th Reunion Gathering Brothers College Courtyard Saturday, June 2 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Registration Ehinger Center, Lobby 8:30 10 a.m. Class of 1968 50th Reunion Breakfast Ehinger Center, Crawford Hall 9 10:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast, Sponsored by the Acorn/New Founders Society Commons Concourse 9:30 a.m. Campus Tour Ehinger Center, Lobby 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Korn Gallery Open 10:30 11:45 a.m. Mimosa Toast to the Reunion Classes and Alumni Achievement Awards Commons, Second Floor Noon 2 p.m. Golden Oaks Luncheon Mead Hall Noon 4 p.m. Campus Carnival and Beer Garden Hoyt Lawn Noon 3 p.m. Arthur Soc Deacon III C 82 Memorial Rugby Match Doc Young Field 2:30 3:30 p.m. Alumni College: Rare Wildlife Revealed Seminary Hall Patio and Atrium 3:30 5 p.m. Alumni College: Outsiders, Populists and Nationalists in American History LC28 4 p.m. Campus Tour Ehinger Center, Lobby 6 10 p.m. Garden Party and Dinner Mead Hall Lawn 6 10 p.m. Class of 1968 50th Reunion Dinner Mead Hall, Founders Room 9 p.m. 1 a.m. Party at the Pub Ehinger Center, C 80 Pub Midnight Midnight Breakfast Ehinger Center, Crawford Hall Sunday, June 3 8:30 11:30 a.m. Grab-and-Go Breakfast Ehinger Center, Lobby [temporary placeholder]
Drew Reunion 2018 Full schedule Friday, June 1 4 9 p.m. Registration Ehinger Center, Lobby 4 6 p.m. Korn Gallery Opening Reception: Rare Wildlife Revealed: The James Fiorentino C 99 Traveling Art Exhibition in Partnership with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ Dorothy Young Center for the Arts Enjoy a special exhibit of James Fiorentino s evocative watercolors of some of New Jersey s most endangered wildlife. In addition, the Raptor Trust of NJ will host a special presentation with a live bird of prey. A book about the exhibit, with a foreword by Governor Tom Kean, will be available for purchase. Saturday, June 2 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Registration Ehinger Center, Lobby 8:30 10 a.m. Class of 1968 50th Reunion Breakfast Ehinger Center, Crawford Hall 9 10:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast, Sponsored by the Acorn/New Founders Society Commons Concourse Wondering what the Acorn Society is? Come find out. Join us for a continental breakfast before the Mimosa Toast. Sponsored by Omni Distribution, LLC, Flying Fish Brewing Company, Merrill G. & Emita Hastings Foundation, Studio 7 Fine Art Gallery and the Somerset Patriots. 9:30 a.m. 6 p.m. Campus Tour Ehinger Center, Lobby Accessibility options available on request. 6 p.m. 1 a.m. Reunion Kickoff for All Alumni Ehinger Center Featuring a delicious buffet in Crawford Hall until 10 p.m., with bar snacks and pub trivia at 9 p.m. in the C 80 Pub. 10 a.m. 4 p.m. Korn Gallery Open Dorothy Young Center for the Arts Featuring Rare Wildlife Revealed: The James Fiorentino C 99 Traveling Art Exhibition in Partnership with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ. 7 10 p.m. Class of 1968 50th Reunion Gathering Ehinger Center, 1867 Lounge 7 10 p.m. Class of 1993 25th Reunion Gathering Ehinger Center Patio 7 10 p.m. Class of 1988 30th Reunion Gathering Brothers College Courtyard Campus Tour Ehinger Center, Lobby Accessibility options available on request. 10:30 11:45 a.m. Mimosa Toast to the Reunion Classes and Alumni Achievement Awards Commons, Second Floor Join President Baenninger, the board of the College Alumni Association and the Alumni Achievement Award recipients in the newly renovated Commons for a toast to the reunion classes (you!), followed by the presentation of the awards. Learn more on the following pages and at drew.edu/reunion. Schedule continues on next page.
Saturday, June 2 (continued) Noon 2 p.m. Noon 4 p.m. Noon 3 p.m. Golden Oaks Luncheon Mead Hall At this special luncheon for alumni who have celebrated their 50th Reunion and beyond, we officially welcome the Class of 1968 into the Golden Oaks. Campus Carnival and Beer Garden Hoyt Lawn Join us for an afternoon of music, food trucks, kids activities and more! Arthur Soc Deacon III C 82 Memorial Rugby Match Doc Young Field 2:30 3:30 p.m. Alumni College: Rare Wildlife Revealed With Tammy Windfelder, Associate Professor of Biology, and David Wheeler, Executive Director, Conserve Wildlife Foundation Seminary Hall Patio and Atrium In conversation with Windfelder, hear Wheeler expound on how wild New Jersey brings nature to life! 3:30 5 p.m. Alumni College: Outsiders, Populists and Nationalists in American History With Perry Leavell, William R. Kenan, Jr. Emeritus Professor of History LC28 Leavell discusses how American democracy has been shaped by outsiders in search of context for the current political moment. The talk will be followed by opportunities for discussion by the audience. 4 p.m. Campus Tour Ehinger Center, Lobby Accessibility options available on request. 6 10 p.m. Garden Party and Dinner Mead Hall Lawn Catch up with your classmates and beloved faculty for cocktails and appetizers on the lawn, followed by a buffet dinner, drinks, music and more. Visit drew.edu/reunion to see if your favorite faculty are planning to attend. 6 10 p.m. Class of 1968 50th Reunion Dinner Mead Hall, Founders Room Join classmates from the Class of 1968 on Mead Hall Lawn for cocktails and appetizers from 6 to 7 p.m., followed by a seated, private dinner in Mead Hall. 9 p.m. 1 a.m. Party at the Pub Ehinger Center, C 80 Pub Midnight Midnight Breakfast Ehinger Center, Crawford Hall Sunday, June 3 8:30 11:30 a.m. Grab-and-Go Breakfast Ehinger Center, Lobby Stop by for a bagel, fruit, juice and coffee or tea for your journey home. Class photo schedule Meet your classmates for a special reunion class photo. Student ambassadors will be on hand to take photos with your camera too. Classes of 1988 and 1993: Friday evening, during your class receptions Classes of 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968: Saturday during the Golden Oaks luncheon All other classes: Saturday at the Campus Carnival and Beer Garden: Just let the DJ know when you are ready for a photo a photographer will be standing by!
Alumni Achievement Awards The College Alumni Association is proud to announce the 2018 Alumni Achievement Award winners. The winners represent excellence in volunteerism, business, entrepreneurship and dedication to Drew. Read more about them at drew.edu/reunion, and celebrate their achievements at the Mimosa Toast to the Reunion Classes and Alumni Achievement Awards on Saturday (see schedule for details). Achievement Award in the Arts Dan Studney C 89 Achievement Award in Business Lewis Chip Andrews C 68 Achievement in the Liberal Arts Award James Freeman C 68 FAQ Will there be vegan, vegetarian or gluten-free options available at meals? Yes! There will be options for those with dietary restrictions throughout the entire weekend, including at the Campus Carnival and Beer Garden. All food and drinks are included in your registration. Can my children attend Reunion weekend? Kids are invited free of charge for the entirety of Reunion 2018. The Campus Carnival on Saturday will offer a fun variety of kid-friendly activities and treats such as bounce houses, balloon artists, face painting, cotton candy and an ice cream truck! Are there on-campus overnight accommodations available? Yes, alumni are invited to relive the Drew experience with friends in a McLendon Hall suite! It is $65 per person for Reunion weekend on a firstcome, first-served basis. All on-campus housing registrations must be made by May 1. Additional details can be found at drew.edu/reunion. Will parking be challenging to find during Reunion weekend? On-campus parking will be available for guests throughout the weekend. In addition, guests at the Madison Hotel will have access to a shuttle to and from campus. We encourage the use of this option for your convenience. Additional questions? You can reach the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations at alumni@drew.edu or 973.408.3229. Achievement Award in the Sciences Lawrence D Aries C 83, P 17 Francis B. Sellers Award Cordelza Haynes C 78, T 11, 13 Service Award Gary Powell C 87 Don t forget your nostalgia! Be sure to bring along some of your favorite photos from your time at Drew. There will be a photo contest for the best recreation of a Drew memory. Volunteer Award Eleanor Hazarian C 58 Young Alumni Award Lynn Schmitt C 13 Young Alumni Award Mallory Mortillaro C 13, G 15
Register. n n $25 for Friday $50 for Saturday Only able to join us for the Beer Garden on Saturday? Enjoy a special rate of $25. Kids registration is complimentary! Are you an alum from the classes of 2008 to 2017? Great news! All young alumni are invited to join all of Saturday s activities at a discounted rate of $25, or $50 for the entire weekend. Please register by May 19. Get the details and register at drew.edu/reunion. You can also register by calling 973.408.3229. Stay. n The Madison Hotel 1 Convent Road, Morristown themadisonhotel.com 800.526.0729 The official hotel of Reunion 2018. Mention Drew for a special rate. Shuttles to and from campus will be available throughout the weekend. On-campus accommodations are also available on Friday and Saturday nights for $65 per person. Visit drew.edu/reunion for details. Give. Whether you re a longtime supporter of Drew or are giving for the first time, your reunion year is a great time to show your support for your alma mater and the students who are following in your footsteps. Give to your class scholarship if you have one, or to the Annual Fund to honor your best memories of the Forest. Every gift makes a difference. Make your gift at drew.edu/reunion. Drew University provides a range of accommodations for guests with disabilities to ensure their safety, comfort and enjoyment of our events. To request appropriate arrangements, please call the events accessibility line at 973.408.3103. Do you know someone who s college shopping? Let us know if you d like admissions info about Drew! cadm@drew.edu 973.408.DREW