Office of Alumni Affairs 320 Washington Street Easton, MA 02357-6322 NON PROFIT U.S. POSTAGE PAID NO. EASTON, MA PERMIT NO. 8
CLASS OF 1968 REUNION 2018 MAY 31ST - JUNE 3RD
Dear Class of 1968 Member, Welcome It is with great pleasure that I, on behalf of Stonehill, invite you and a guest to attend the Reunion 18 festivities as complimentary guests of the College on the special occasion of the 50th anniversary of your graduation. This brochure includes the special Reunion 18 schedule for the Class of 1968. The Class of 1968 Reunion Committee and the Office of Alumni Affairs have worked diligently to create a memorable Reunion 18 experience for you and your classmates. New events have been added to the schedule for your class including the Pillar Society Induction Ceremony and Dinner on Friday evening, June 1st. Beginning at 6:00pm and held in the Shields Science Center, the purpose of this event is to honor you and your classmates as Pillars of Stonehill with your induction into the College s 50-year organization, The Pillar Society. Additionally, the members of the Class of 1968 are invited to return to campus a day early, for a casual class dinner on Thursday, May 31st as well as a private Memorial Mass for your deceased classmates on Friday, June 1st, which is followed by a class luncheon. Further, members of your class are planning to golf on Thursday morning at Thorny Lea. Please note that this is at the expense of the golfers. Another aspect of your 50th Reunion that I am particularly excited about is the Oral History Project. This project provides historical information for the College and serves as a record of those who are truly Pillars of Stonehill. The Oral History Session will be held on Friday afternoon, June 1st. Please complete the Class of 1968 Questionnaire at www.stonehillalumni.org/1968questionnaire for use in the Oral History Session as well as for an updated class directory to be sent to all members of the Class of 1968 after Reunion 18. All Reunion 18 festivities (with the exception of golf) that you attend and your Reunion 18 housing at Stonehill are complimentary. However, there is a refundable room key deposit of $20 for each set of room keys that you require and a cash bar at the Saturday evening, June 2nd Reunion Celebration. Please note that while sheets and towels are provided for the on-campus accommodations, you should plan to bring a pillow, comforter and fan to ensure your comfort. Please complete and return the Reunion 18 Registration Form to the Alumni Office or register online through Stonehill Connect by May 25th. Please access Stonehill Connect, the online community for alumni, at www.stonehillalumni.org. If you are not a member, please visit the link above and enter your personal ID number, printed above your name on the front of this mail piece. If you have any special dietary or physical concerns, please indicate that on the back of the registration form. We will do our best to accommodate you. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me by phone at (508) 565-1343 or by email at asant@stonehill.edu. Congratulations on your 50th! Best wishes, Anne M. Sant 88 Director of Alumni Affairs
Schedule of Events THURSDAY, May 31st 10:00 a.m. Class of 1968 50th Reunion Golf Outing Thorny Lea Golf Club, 159 Torrey Street, Brockton, MA Join your classmates for a four-man best ball format golf outing at Thorny Lea Golf Club. Registration begins at 10:00am with a 10:30am tee time. Fee is $90 per golfer payable to Dan Maher 68 by check or cash. For questions, or to register, please email the Alumni Office at alumni@stonehill.edu or Dan Maher at dmaherjr@aol.com. Registration deadline is May 14th. 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Registration Merkert Tracy Administration Building, Rm. 303 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Registration The Hill at the Roche Dining Commons 6:00 p.m. Casual Class Dinner The Hill at the Roche Dining Commons FRIDAY, JUNE 1st 9:00 a.m. 10:00 p.m. Registration Lobby 11:00 a.m. Class of 1968 Memorial Mass Chapel of Mary 12:00 p.m. Class of 1968 Luncheon Martin Institute 2:00 p.m. Oral History Session Martin Institute Boardroom (immediately follows the luncheon) FRIDAY, JUNE 1st (continued) 6:00 p.m. Class of 1968 Pillar Society Induction Dinner Shields Science Center Atrium Following a cocktail reception and brief speaking program, members of the Class of 1968 will be inducted into the Pillar Society by Rev. John Denning, C.S.C, Stonehill President. Dinner follows. Semi-formal or business attire please. SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Sports Complex and tennis courts open for use 9:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Check Out 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Coffee with the President Martin Institute A wonderful opportunity to see President John Denning, C.S.C. and hear about Stonehill today. Fr. Denning will moderate a panel of current students who will share their experiences and answer questions. 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Shovel Museum Open House Cushing-Martin Hall Stop by the Archives Open House to see over 783 unique shovels and the Archives new exhibit Industrial Art: From Scrap Metal to Masterpiece. Curated by Stonehill students in the spring 2018 Public History course, this exhibit features metal minatures and other metal objects created by Abraham Megerdichian.
SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd (continued) 11:00 a.m. Campus Tour Departs from the Shields Science Center 12:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. College Bookstore Open 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. Academic and Welcome Center Hard Hat Tour Be among the first alums to tour the new Academic and Welcome Center! Schedule to open in the fall, this Georgian style brick and steel building will be the first stop for potential students and their families. Located on the site of the Old Student Union, the building will feature a presentation room, auditorium, classrooms designed for collaboration and with the latest technology, faculty office space, a café and the bookstore and be home to the Religious Studies, Philosophy and History Departments. 1:15 p.m. Pillar Society Luncheon Alumni Hall 3:00 p.m. Campus Tour Departs from Alumni Hall 4:00 p.m. Prayer Service Holy Cross Fathers and Brothers Cemetery (located at the Rte. 138 entrance to campus) The purpose of this service is to honor and remember those members of the Congregation of Holy Cross who were instrumental in Stonehill s history and had an impact on you during your years at Stonehill. 5:00 p.m. Friends of Bill W. Meeting Gartland Dining Room, Donahue Hall 6:00 p.m. Memorial Mass offered for deceased members of all Reunion classes Chapel of Mary SATURDAY, JUNE 2nd (continued) 7:00 p.m. 12:30 a.m. Reunion Celebration The highlight of Reunion! This gala reception features live entertainment, dancing, carving stations and buffets as well as quiet areas for conversations with friends old or new. Attire for this event is semi-formal. Please note: There is a cash bar at this event and no entry will be granted before 7:00 p.m. SUNDAY, JUNE 3rd 8:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Check Out Residence Hall Lobby 10:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Farewell Breakfast Alumni Hall 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. College Bookstore Open Accommodations If you would like to reserve a room on campus, please indicate whether you would like a single or double room, include your roommate s name if applicable and let us know when you are checking in and checking out. For those staying on campus, sheets and towels will be provided. Please bring appropriate toiletries, pillows and blankets. While the residence hall is air conditioned, unlike a hotel, the temperature of each room cannot be controlled on an individual basis. For your comfort we suggest bringing both a comforter and a fan. Please note that while the room is complimentary, you will be required to LEAVE A REFUNDABLE $20 KEY DEPOSIT for each set of room keys you receive when you check-in, if you do not include it with your registration now. As additional programs may be added to the Class of 1968 50th Reunion schedule, please watch your email and check www.stonehill.edu/alumni/programs-events/reunion/pillar-society/ as the weekend approaches.
Registration Form Online Registration is available through Stonehill Connect www.stonehillalumni.org Name Class Address City State Zip Home or Cell Phone (circle one) Email Name of Guest/Spouse Is Guest a Stonehill Alum? Year of Grad Events: No. Attending Thursday, May 31st Class of 1968 Golf Outing Casual Class Dinner Friday, June 1st Breakfast Class of 1968 Memorial Mass Class of 1968 Luncheon Class of 1968 Oral History Pillar Society Induction Dinner Saturday, June 2nd Coffee with the President Shovel Museum Open House Pillar Society Luncheon Academic and Welcome Center Hard Hat Tour Holy Cross Fathers and Brothers Prayer Service Reunion Memorial Mass Reunion Celebration Sunday, June 3rd Farewell Breakfast Accommodations If you would like to reserve a room on campus, please indicate whether you would like a single or double room and let us know when you are checking in and checking out: I would like to reserve a: Single Double Roommate s Name if Double: Checking in: Thurs. Fri. Sat. Checking out: Saturday Sunday Please enclose a $20 refundable key deposit for a single room or a $40 refundable key deposit for a double room and make checks payable to Stonehill College. Please return form and applicable key deposit to the Alumni Office, Stonehill College, Easton, MA 02357 by May 25th. For additional information call the Alumni Office at 508-565-1343.