REUNION Class of 1968 #Brown68 #BrownReunion 50th Reunion Events Check back regularly events are updated and added often. 50th Reunion On-Campus Housing Information (pdf) Friday, May 25 Noon 10:30 pm Reunion Registration: Open The 25th through 75th Reunion classes will pick up their registration packages under the tent on Wriston Quad. Wriston Quadrangle
4:00 6:00 pm Welcome Reception at Keeney Quad Join Reunion attendees from the 25 th 75 th classes in the picturesque courtyard outside Brown s largest and newly renovated residence hall. Grab a beer, wine, or soda from the open bar, meet alumni from other classes, enjoy the beautiful festive scenery, and get in the reunion groove before heading to your Friday night class event. Keeney Quad 5:30 9:30 pm 50th Reunion Kicko : Reception and Dinner [ $ ] Begin the weekend in style at this special 50th Reunion event. Join classmates for cocktails and hors d oeuvres, followed by a 7:00 pm buffet dinner featuring traditional favorites prepared by one of Rhode Island s finest caterers. Brown President Christina Paxson will drop by during the evening, so don t miss your opportunity to meet her! Cost: $60 per person. Pembroke Field Tent (Near corner of Brook and Cushing streets) Note: This event is extremely popular and often sells out. Be sure to purchase tickets in advance. If any remaining tickets are available at the event, an additional at-the-door service fee above the ticket price will be charged. 9:00 pm 1:00 am Campus Dance [ $ ] One of Brown s best-loved Reunion Weekend traditions, Campus Dance brings more than 11,000 people to the university to dance the night away under a sky lit with hundreds of paper lanterns. Tables for each Reunion class are reserved throughout the College Green and Simmons Quad (Lincoln Field). There are five beverage areas throughout the dance; beverage tokens can be purchased in the lobby of Salomon Hall or behind Wilson Hall. Tickets not purchased in advance will go on sale beginning at 8:30 pm. Cost: Campus Dance tickets: $30 in advance for alumni and their guests, $35 at the gate; beverage tokens: $35 for set of 5, $65 for set of 10.
Sponsored by the Brown Alumni Association. The College Green and Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle (Lincoln Field) Saturday, May 26 7:00 9:30 am Reunion/Commencement Weekend Breakfast [ $ ] All are welcome! Get energized for the day with a complete hot breakfast buffet. Choose from pancakes, eggs, home fries, fruit, muffins, cereal, coffee, juice, and lots more. Cost: $12 per person. Sharpe Refectory _ 7:30 am 2:00 pm Reunion Registration for All Classes Registration continues for late arrivals. Wriston Quadrangle
_ 9:00 9:45 am All-Class Memorial Service Join classmates and fellow alumni for this meaningful ceremony. University Chaplain Janet Cooper Nelson will officiate. Sayles Hall _ 10:00 11:00 am President s Welcome Start your day with an opportunity to hear from President Christina Paxson. Enjoy coffee and conversations with members of the president s Cabinet, campus administrators, and Reunion attendees across the decades. Ruth J. Simmons Quadrangle (Lincoln Field) _ 11:00 am Noon Alumni Reunion Forum: Our Politics, Our Future Moderator : Tad Devine 78, chief strategist for the Bernie Sanders 2016 campaign, senior adviser in Al Gore s 2000 and John Kerry s 2004 presidential campaigns Panelists : Tom Perez 83, chairman of the Democratic National Committee; Suzi LeVine 93, United States ambassador to Switzerland and Liechtenstein; and Tahesha Way 93, New Jersey secretary of state Since the United States inception, the ideas of America and democracy have been interwoven in a complex relationship. Currently, that relationship may be more complicated than ever. As doubts swirl in the media over the conduct of key American political figures and the validity of the electoral process the cornerstone of American democracy democracy itself seems at risk. This forum features a panel of Brown alumni whose careers have been deeply involved in American politics. Join an intriguing discussion on what it means to be a citizen in today s American democracy, the impact of social media and other technologies on democracies and why education and participation are more important than ever to the democratic process.
MacMillan Hall, Room 117, 167 Thayer Street Sponsored by the Brown Alumni Association _ 11:00 am Noon Alumni Reunion Forum: Improvisation and Innovation: Responding to Global Disasters and Crises Moderator: Adam Levine, M.D., associate professor of emergency medicine at the Warren Alpert Medical School and director of the Humanitarian Innovation Initiative Panelists: David Rutstein M.D. 83, former deputy surgeon general leading the U.S. Public Health Service response to the Indian Ocean tsunami, Hurricane Katrina and the Haiti earthquake; Maria Kasparian 05, executive director of Edesia; and Hans Sheng Chia 14, analytics manager for GiveDirectly, currently working on its Puerto Rico response Crises around the world, ranging from armed conflicts to natural disasters, continue to leave millions of people in need of humanitarian assistance. As the need for aid continues to grow with each passing year, so has the overall size of the humanitarian workforce and the diversity of actors involved in emergency response efforts. In order to remain relevant and meet these growing needs, global humanitarianism must learn to both improvise and innovate in reaction to the rising challenges of the 21st century. Learn from a panel of Brown alumni who are working to address the critical needs of populations affected by disasters and crises and find out how they hope to improve the delivery of humanitarian assistance to vulnerable populations around the world. MacMillan Hall, Room 115, 167 Thayer Street Sponsored by the Brown Alumni Association and Humanitarian Innovation Initiative _ Noon Pembroke Class Photo Please be a part of this memorable photo, whether you plan to purchase a copy or not. Andrews Commons
Noon - 2:00 pm 50th Reunion Pembroke Luncheon: Pembroke Class of 1968 [$] Women of the Class of 1968, let s enjoy this rare chance to reminisce about our days at Pembroke and catch up on what we are doing today! Our luncheon location the newly renovated Andrews Commons is sure to spark memories of our time on Pembroke Campus, and will give us a taste of how students use Andrews today. Following lunch, some classmates have been invited to speak briefly, and afterwards you are welcome to tell your story on an open microphone. Pembroke Center staff will join us to conduct one or more group interviews for their archives project: the Oral History of Pembroke. Cost : $35 per person. Andrews Commons Noon - 2:00 pm 50th Reunion Brown Luncheon: Brown Men s Class of 1968 [$] This will be a perfect opportunity to meet, reminisce, and catch up with classmates. After a light lunch of assorted sandwiches, tour the impressive new Jonathan Nelson Fitness Center, across the street from our tent. Some classmates have been invited to speak briefly, after which there will be an open microphone. Cost : $35 per person. Pembroke Field Tent (Near corner of Brook and Cushing streets) 2:00-4:00 pm 50th Reunion RISD Museum Tour [$] Join a private tour of the RISD Museum, the principal art museum for Southern New England. Cost : $10 entrance fee will be payable at the museum. RISD Museum, entrance on 20 North Main Street, Providence or meet at Soldiers Arch, Thayer Street
2:00-4:00 pm 50th Reunion Walking Tour of Brown Campus Not interested in the RISD tour? Another option is to catch up on Brown s walkable, beautiful, and ever-evolving campus. Learn about the University s new buildings and spaces as well as its 250+ year architectural history. Meet at Soldiers Arch, Thayer Street 3:00-5:00 pm Good News in Alzheimer s Research Learn about the latest Alzheimer s disease research with Stephen Salloway, professor of clinical neurosciences and psychiatry at Brown's Warren Alpert Medical School. Discover how you can become part of the citizen army to fight Alzheimer s disease, then take the opportunity to break into the Era of Prevention get your cheek swabbed and join the Genematch registry. Presentations begin at 3:00 and 4:00 pm. Center for Information Technology (CIT), Room 227, 115 Waterman Street 3:30 4:30 pm Alumni Reunion Forum: Taking Action in the Public Square Moderators : Jim Dickson 68, co-chair, National Council on Independent Living voting rights committee; Rinku Sen 88, senior strategist, Race Forward Panelists : Jane Beckett 68, principal, Jane Beckett & Associates; Robert Cohen Jr. 68, commissioner, Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission; Kathryn F. Cohen 13, council organizer, North Shore (Massachusetts) Labor Council, AFL-CIO; Ken Galdston 68, director/lead organizer, InterValley Project How have you been engaged in public life? Have you served in public office or worked on a campaign? Worked for policy change? Held leadership positions in community institutions like faith communities, unions, economic development groups or elsewhere? Perhaps the stakes of your engagement have changed over time; perhaps you ve felt the influence of technology on organizing public action. Join a lively conversation with fellow Brown alumni who are experienced community organizers about the
gratifications and challenges of this work, and share your story about Brown s influence on your role in public life. John Hay Library, Lownes Room, 20 Prospect Street Sponsored by the Brown University Library and Brown Alumni Association. _ 3:30 4:30 pm Alumni Reunion Forum: Leveraging Big Media to Create Social Change Moderator : Brickson Diamond 93, CEO of Big Answers, LLC Panelists : Sean Moran 88, head of sales and partner solutions, Viacom; James Forman Jr. 88, professor of law, Yale University, and Pulitzer-prize winning author of Locking Up Our Own ; Holly Green Gordon 93, chief impact officer, Participant Media Members of the media play an enormous role in shaping and influencing society. With their power to draw and hold our attention, actors, producers, writers, and other figures can inspire and accelerate social change at a global scale through the channels of the media they command. Hear from Brown alumni who wield influence in today s climate of media-driven change. Join a lively discussion about how their work within media institutions has intersected with social justice movements. Book signing of Locking Up Our Own to follow. Metcalf Research Building, 190 Thayer Street Sponsored by the Brown Alumni Association _ 4:30 5:15 pm Graduating Veterans Recognition, Commissioning Ceremony and Reception Honor veteran classmates, celebrate the success of graduating student veterans, and witness the commissioning of graduating ROTC students as they begin their careers in the armed forces. A reception in memory of Robert T. Steinsieck, Jr. 68, who lost his life in Vietnam, will follow. All are welcome to connect across classes, talk with current student veterans, and hear about recent Brown initiatives. Front Green, in front of University Hall. Rain Site: Rhode Island Hall, Room 108, 60 George Street
_ 6:00 pm Class Photo Please be a part of this memorable photo, whether you plan to purchase a copy or not. Pembroke Field Tent (Near corner of Brook and Cushing streets) 6:00 10:30 pm 50th Reunion Saturday Night: Celebration Reception and Dinner [ $ ] Return to the elegant tent on Pembroke Field for cocktails and passed hors d oeuvres. Enjoy a hearty buffet dinner (beginning at 7:30 pm) designed to give you time to mingle with friends old and new before the DJ starts playing our favorite tunes. Cost: $60 per person. Pembroke Field Tent (Near corner of Brook and Cushing streets) Note: This event is extremely popular and often sells out. Be sure to purchase tickets in advance. If any remaining tickets are available at the event, an additional at-the-door service fee above the ticket price will be charged. Sunday, May 27 7:00 9:00 am Pre-Commencement Procession Breakfast [ $ ] All are welcome! Get energized for the day with a complete hot breakfast buffet. Choose from pancakes, eggs, home fries, fruit, muffins, cereal, coffee, juice, and lots more. Cost: $12 per person. Sharpe Refectory
_ 9:30 am Commencement Procession One of Brown s oldest and greatest traditions, the Procession brings together the entire Brown community. Don t miss the opportunity to march with your classmates! Each class has a special place in the Procession, which travels from University Hall through the Van Wickle gates and down College Hill. The Procession steps off promptly at 9:45 am. Alumni are asked to assemble at their assigned class locations by 9:30 am. _ 11:30 am 1:00 pm Alumni Grab n Go Lunch [ $ ] Grab n Go lunch is available for all classes from the 5 th through the 75 th Reunions. After your return up College Hill, grab your lunch in the Sharpe Refectory and enjoy time with your classmates before Reunion Weekend comes to an end. Pre-registration is recommended. A limited number of lunches will be available for purchase on site. Cost: $11 per person. Sharpe Refectory, Dining Rooms 8 & 9 Looking for more? See the full reunion schedule at brunonia.brown.edu.