SIMMONS 1935 1940 1945 1950 1955 1960 1965 1970 Reunion CELEBRATE! may 29 May 31, 2015 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010
WELCOME BACK! 35 45 65 80 90 50 70 40 85 95 55 75 60 00 Greetings! I am excited to welcome you back to campus for Reunion Weekend 2015! The festivities ranging from Duck Boat Tours and the Boston Pops to an All-Class Celebration and special events with College leadership will give you many opportunities to reunite, reconnect, and reminisce with your classmates and other reunioners. Your Reunion is an important milestone that honors your personal connection to the College your education, friendships, and experience. I look forward to hearing your Simmons story, and learning how your time at this special place impacted your life. Reunion weekend will celebrate the bond you share with all Simmons alumnae. Gratefully, Marianne E. Lord Vice President of Advancement 05 10 Make your gift today! Support your class giving and participation goals!
FRIDAY MAY 29, 2015 REUNITE At Reunion, you will celebrate your Simmons moment, and the remarkable ways in which you and your classmates are making a difference in your communities and around the world. Reunite with your friends on campus in May for one of the best weekends of the year! 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Registration and Welcome Center 7:00 10:00 a.m. Breakfast at Bartol Hall 9:00 10:00 a.m. Simmons Then and Now Admissions tour led by Simmons students 9:30 11:00 a.m. Tour of Mt. Auburn Cemetery and burial site of Simmons founder, John Simmons* 9:30 10:45 a.m. Class of 1965 Duck Tour * General Duck Tour * 10:00 a.m. 12:15 P.m. Art Tours: Museum of Fine Arts (10:00 11:30 a.m.) or Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (11:15 a.m. 12:15 p.m.) tours with docent * 10:30 11:30 a.m. Fenway Park Tour* 12:00 1:15 p.m. Welcome lunch for the Class of 1965 with President Helen G. Drinan 75LS, 78SM 1:30 2:30 p.m. General Duck Tour * 1:30 3:00 p.m. Art Tours: Museum of Fine Arts (1:30 3:00 p.m.) or Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (1:45 2:45 p.m.) tours with docent * 2:30 3:30 p.m. Fenway Park Tour * 3:00 5:00 p.m. Game on! Join the Athletics Department for a fun-filled afternoon of games, beverages, and activity (kid approved!) 3:30 4:30 p.m. Simmons Alumnae Panel Sharing our stories and the power of our networks 5:00 7:00 p.m. Reunion 2015 Kick-off Picnic with President Helen Drinan 75LS, 78SM* Class of 1965 Daisy Chain Welcome the 50th Reunion class back to campus 7:00 10:00 p.m. Simmons Night at the Boston Pops* 7:00 10:00 p.m. Reunion All-Class Celebration get your dancing shoes on! * Register online at our NEW website! simmons.edu/reunion
Saturday MAY 30, 2015 RECONNECT Reconnect with Simmons and your class. Take advantage of all the opportunities to connect and experience Simmons on campus and in our community. 8:00 a.m. 8:00 p.m. Registration and Welcome Center 7:00 10:00 a.m. Breakfast at Bartol Hall 8:00 9:00 a.m. Yoga or Fenway morning walk 9:15 10:45 a.m. Women Taking Risks: Alumnae and faculty experts share their stories Healthcare innovators Risk takers in public service Entrepreneurs continuing to break the glass ceiling 11:00 a.m. 12:15 p.m. State of the College 12:30 2:00 p.m. Annual Awards Luncheon, hosted by the Alumnae Association Executive Board * 2:00 5:00 p.m. Class meetings, photos, and time to reconnect with classmates 3:30 4:30 p.m. Simmons open house and admissions tour explore today s Simmons campus 4:00 5:00 p.m. Women of the Dream Reception Join the Simmons community to celebrate this amazing group of African American alumnae and hear the story of Women of the Dream from Founder Leslie Morris 75 5:30 6:30 p.m. Half-Century Club Reception with President Helen G. Drinan 75LS, 78SM Classes of 1930, 1935, 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, and 1960 are invited to a special gathering with President Drinan before their individual class dinners 6:30 11:00 p.m. Class events visit simmons.edu/reunion for more details! * A fee is associated with this event.
REMINISCE SUNDAY MAY 31, 2015 Reminisce about your time on campus and the people who shaped your Simmons experience when you were a student, and embrace today s vibrant community. 8:30 1 1:30 a.m. Check-out of dorms 8:30 9:30 a.m. Service of Remembrance 9:00 11:00 a.m. Farewell Jazz Brunch On campus throughout the weekend: Share your Simmons story at our Memory Booth or take a Simmons selfie at our Photo Booth! Concierge Service: located in the School of Management and Academic Building lobby. We are ready to assist you with all your needs. Shuttle service to and from the Residence Campus and Main Campus all weekend. Free parking! Housing On-campus accommodations: Relive the full Simmons experience and stay in the dorms! Single rooms are limited and are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Evans Hall: Half Century Club 1935, 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960 Smith Hall: 50th Reunion Class 1965 Arnold Hall: 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985 Dix Hall: 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005, 2010 Off-campus accommodations: For more information about off-campus accommodations, please contact the Office of Alumnae/i Relations and Annual Giving at 800-831-4284 or visit simmons.edu/reunion. REUNION WEEKEND AT A GLANCE 2015
PLEASE CHECK ALL PROGRAMS AND MEALS YOU WISH TO ATTEND The 50th Reunion Class (1965) will receive complimentary housing. Events marked with a are also complimentary for the class. Half-Century Club: ( 60, 55, 50, 45, 40, 35) will receive complimentary housing. Events marked with a are free or at a reduced cost for those classes. Guests of the 50th Reunion Class and the Half-Century Club must register and pay for events that they attend. Event CosT # of people $ Total Thursday, May 28 On-campus Housing $40 per person: classes of 1970 2000 and all guests Friday, May 29 On-campus Housing $40 per person: classes of (includes breakfast) 1970 2000 and all guests Morning tours: MFA $30 (includes transportation) Gardner Museum $20 Mt. Auburn Cemetery $20 (includes transportation) Fenway Park $20 (includes transportation) General Duck Tour $42 (pick-up at Simmons) Class of 1965 Duck Tour $42 (pick-up at Simmons) Afternoon tours: MFA $30 (includes transportation) Gardner Museum $20 Fenway Park $20 (includes transportation) General Duck Tour $42 (pick-up at Simmons) Lunch with President Drinan Complimentary (Class of 1965 only) Game On! Complimentary-Simmons Athletics Reunion Kick-off Picnic $35 per person: classes of 1970-2000 and all guests $20 for Half-Century Club Night At The Pops $75 (includes transportation) Reunion 2015 All-Class Party $20 Saturday, May 30 On-campus Housing $40 per person: classes of (includes breakfast) 1970 2000 and all guests Women Taking Risks Complimentary Awards Luncheon $25 Women of the Dream Reception Complimentary Half Century Club Reception Complimentary Saturday Night Class Event (see brochure for costs) Sunday, May 31 Farewell Jazz Brunch I would like to make a gift to The Simmons Fund in honor of my reunion TOTAL $ $
REUNION WEEKEND REGISTRATION FORM Reservations for Reunion Weekend 2015 May 29 May 31, 2015 Please complete this form and return it with your credit card payment or check, payable to Simmons College to: Simmons College, Office of Alumnae/i Relations & Annual Giving, 300 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02115 Register Online Secure, online registration is available at simmons.edu/reunion. Please return your registration by May 15, 2015. Please note: All events are subject to change, and tickets for many events sell out register TODAY! Please print Full Name (including maiden, if applicable) Class Year(s) Guest Name(s) (if applicable) Address City State Zip Preferred Phone Preferred E-mail Employer (if applicable) Title Address City State Zip Phone E-mail On-Campus Roommate Request (if applicable) Additional Special Requests Payment: To pay by credit card, please complete the following Visa MC Discover American Express Name on card Credit card number Expiration date Security code Signature Make check payable to Simmons College Special meals: Please check if you prefer the following meals: Vegan Vegetarian Kosher Gluten-Free Other