Noon-6:00 P.M.Registration for the 50Thclass

Reunion 1 SampleWeekend Schedule

THURSDAY, MAY XX

Noon-6:00 p.m.Registration for the 50thClass

MARY E. WOOLLEY HALL, NEW YORK ROOM, SECOND FLOOR

2:30p.m. 50thClass Welcome and Rehearsal of Welcome Ceremony for New Alumnae

BUCKLAND LIVING ROOM

3:00–6:00 p.m. Reunion Check-In for Class Presidents & Reunion Chairs

MARY E. WOOLLEY HALL, NEW YORK ROOM, SECOND FLOOR

3:30 p.m. Welcome Ceremony for New Alumnae

The Alumnae Association and the Class of XXXXwelcome graduating seniors into the worldwide alumnae community. XXXX classmates present XXXX graduates with scarves in their class color. Open to all.Note: Class of XXXX should arrive to the venue no later than 3:00 p.m.

MARY E. WOOLLEY HALL, CHAPIN AUDITORIUM

4:00–5:00 p.m. 50thClass Reception HonoringSenior Class

OUTSIDE MARY E. WOOLLEY HALL (Rain location: Mary E. Woolley Hall, Chapin Auditorium)

5:00–6:00 p.m. 50thClass Welcome Reception

BUCKLAND LIVING ROOM

5:00 p.m. Class President and Reunion Planners Meeting

PRATT 109

6:00–8:00 p.m. 50thClass Thursday Dinner

BLANCHARD CAMPUS CENTER GREAT ROOM

FRIDAY, MAY XX

8:30–9:30 a.m. 50thClassFriday Breakfast

President of the College hosts the fiftiethclass for breakfast at her home.

Preregistration required.

PRESIDENT’S HOUSE (Rain Location: Buckland Living Room)

9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Reunion Check-In

MARY E. WOOLLEY HALL, NEW YORK ROOM, SECOND FLOOR–Classes of:

WILLITS-HALLOWELL –Loyalty Class of

9:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. 70thClass Check-In

WILLITS-HALLOWELL CENTER

11:00 a.m.–NoonA Conversation with President of the College

ART BUILDING, GAMBLE AUDITORIUM

Noon.Zuhr Prayers and Halal Lunch

ELIOT HOUSE LOUNGE

12:30–2:00 p.m. 50thClass Friday Lunch

Preregistration required.

12:45–1:45 p.m. 70thClass Friday Lunch

Preregistration required.

WILLITS-HALLOWELL CENTER, WIESE-MERRIWETHER ROOM

1:00–2:00 p.m. Japanese Tea Ceremony

ELIOT HOUSE, WA-SHIN-AN

1:00–4:00 p.m. Sycamores Open House

Sycamores, the 1788 home of Col. Ruggles Woodbridge, was a dormitory from 1915 to 1972, home to 800 MHC sophomores. Located at 28 Woodbridge St, about 300 yards north of the Common, Sycamores is being renovated by the local historical society to reflect the life and times of those who have lived there during the last 225 years.

ROUTE 116, 28 WOODBRIDGE STREET

1:00–1:45 p.m. Back-to-Class Program Session I

A stimulating series of lectures and discussions led by MHC faculty and staff. Open to alumnae, students, and guests.(Classes are held in various campus locations.)

2:00–2:45 p.m. Back-to-Class Program Session II

A stimulating series of lectures and discussions led by MHC faculty and staff. Open to alumnae, students, and guests. (Classes are held in various campus locations.)

2:00–4:45 p.m. Campus Tours and Admission Drop-In Hour

Take a general campus walking tour with student tour guides departing from the Office of Admission at either 2:00p.m. or 3:30p.m. Tours last approximately 75 minutes and no registration is necessary to participate.

Attending Reunion with a daughter, granddaughter, or other family member in grades nine to eleven? The Office of Admission will also host a drop-in hour from 2:30–3:30p.m. for questions about the MHC admission process or the college admission process in general. A member of the admission staff as well as current MHC students will be available to answer questions.

NEWHALL CENTER, ADMISSION OFFICE

3:00–3:45 p.m. Back-to-Class Program Session III

A stimulating series of lectures and discussions led by MHC faculty and staff. Open to alumnae, students, and guests. (Classes are held in various campus locations.)

2:30–3:30 p.m. Japanese Tea Ceremony

ELIOT HOUSE, WA-SHIN-AN

4:00–5:00 p.m. Japanese Tea Ceremony

ELIOT HOUSE, WA-SHIN-AN

4:00–5:00 p.m.Fitness Class

KENDALL SPORTS AND DANCE COMPLEX, STUDIO 2

4:00–4:45 p.m. Back-to-Class Program Session IV

A stimulating series of lectures and discussions led by MHC faculty and staff. Open to alumnae, students, and guests. (Classes are held in various campus locations.)

4:00–5:00 p.m. Alumni Choral Rehearsal

Relive your choral "hey day’s" by participating in this fun, laid-back rehearsal with current Mount Holyoke singers! We will prepare a piece that will then be sung as part of our Commencement Concert on Friday evening, 8:00 p.m., in Abbey Chapel.

ABBEY CHAPEL

5:00–6:00 p.m. 70thClass Friday Social Hour

Preregistration required.

WILLITS-HALLOWELL CENTER, FACULTY CLUB ROOM

5:00–6:15 p.m. President’s Reception for the 50thClass

In honor of the fiftieth reunion class, this reception is offered courtesy of President Lynn Pasquerella ’80 for members of the class of 1965 and their guests. Preregistration required.

ART MUSEUM, HINCHCLIFF RECEPTION HALL

6:00–7:30 p.m. 70thClass Friday Dinner

Preregistration required.

WILLITS-HALLOWELL CENTER, WIESE-MERRIWETHER ROOM

6:00 p.m. 40th Class Friday Dinner

6:00 p.m. 25thClass Friday Dinner

6:00 p.m.20th Class Friday Dinner

6:00 p.m. 20th Class Friday Dinner

6:00 p.m. 10th Class Friday Dinner

6:00 p.m. 2nd Class Friday Dinner

6:00–7:00 p.m. Shabbat evening service and Oneg Shabbat

For alumnae, seniors, and guests

ELIOT HOUSE LOUNGE

6:30–8:00 p.m. 50thClass Friday Dinner

In honor of the fiftieth reunion class, dinner is provided courtesy of the Alumnae Association and the Office of Advancement. Preregistration required.

WILLITS-HALLOWELL CENTER

8:00 p.m. Commencement Concert

The Commencement Concert features graduating senior soloists and instrumentalists as well as performances by the Commencement Choir, the Vocal Jazz seniors, and the choral ensemble seniors. Alumnae are always invited up at the end of the concert to sing the traditional "Good Night Song."

ABBEY CHAPEL

7:00–9:30 p.m. Cornerstone Reception

For Cornerstone Club members and guests

PRESIDENT’S HOUSE

9:00 p.m. Reunion Registration Closes

SATURDAY, MAY XX ALUMNAE DAY

6:30 a.m. Alumnae and Friends Row

Get ready to have fun and row! Alumnae, rowing friends, partners, and children all welcome. You will be done in time for parade lineup. Contact Jeanne Friedman at or 413-538-2183 with questions.

MOUNT HOLYOKE COMMUNITY BOATHOUSE, 240 FERRY STREET

7:00–8:30 a.m. Buffet Breakfast

Pre-reservation required.

COMMUNITY CENTER DINING COMMONS

8:00–8:30 a.m. and 12:30–5:00 p.m. 70thclass Check-In

WILLITS-HALLOWELL CENTER

8:45 a.m. Parade Line-Up

Please begin lining up no later than 8:45 a.m., and don’t forget your white clothes! Parade will take place rain or shine—clear ponchos will be provided in case of rain. Marchers not wishing to walk in the rain may wait in Chapin Auditorium, where the Alumnae Association annual meeting will be held.

ABBEY-BUCKLAND CIRCLE

9:00 a.m. Laurel Parade

While the Springfield Kiltie Band plays, loyalty class members in antique cars will lead the parade, followed by alumnae classes, alumnae relatives, certificate and graduate students, and seniors carrying the laurel chain. Parade will be held rain or shine.

FROM ABBEY-BUCKLAND CIRCLE TO MARY LYON’S GRAVE

9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Plant Sale at the Talcott Greenhouse

Houseplants from the greenhouse are available with proceeds to benefit the Botanic Garden/Talcott Greenhouse.

BOTANIC GARDEN/TALCOTT GREENHOUSE

9:45 a.m. Laurel Chain Ceremony

MARY LYON’S GRAVE

10:15–11:30 a.m. XXXrdAlumnae Association Annual Meeting

In celebration of xxx years of tradition and success, Mount Holyoke College alumnae, graduating seniors, and guests gather to honor the past and welcome the future.

Mary E. Woolley Hall, Chapin Auditorium

10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Reunion Check-In

MARY E. WOOLLEY HALL, NEW YORK ROOM, SECOND FLOOR – Classes of

WILLITS-HALLOWELL – Loyalty class of

11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Activities on the Green during the Old-Fashioned Community Picnic

During the Old Fashioned Community Picnic on Skinner Green stop by to get your face painted, get a tattoo, or visit one of the clowns making balloon animals. There will also be MHC Alumnae selling class products and our very own WMHC DJs will be playing music. Enjoy your afternoon on the Green.

SKINNER GREEN NEAR BLANCHARD

11:30 a.m. 40thClass Photo

SKINNER HALL STEPS

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Old-Fashioned Community Picnic

For alumnae, seniors, families, and guests. (Exceptions: The class of 1945will have lunch at the Willits-Hallowell Center, and the 50thclass will have lunch in the Dining Commons)

SKINNER GREEN TENT

11:45 a.m. 50thClass Photo

SKINNER HALL STEPS

Noon:25thClass Photo

SKINNER HALL STEPS

Noon–1:45 p.m. 50thClass Saturday Buffet Luncheon

Pre-reservation required.

Noon–3:00 p.m. Kendall Athletics Tag Sale

Purchase new and used athletics gear at great prices.

KENDALL SPORTS AND DANCE COMPLEX, GYMNASIUM

12:30–1:30 p.m. 70th Class Saturday Lunch

Pre-reservation required.

WILLITS-HALLOWELL CENTER, WIESE-MERRIWETHER ROOM

1:00 p.m. Phi Beta Kappa Initiation and Reception

For Phi Beta Kappa seniors, alumnae, and guests

MARY E. WOOLLEY HALL, CHAPIN AUDITORIUM

1:00p.m. 20thClass Photo

SKINNER HALL STEPS

1:15 p.m. 10thClass Photo

SKINNER HALL STEPS

1:00–4:00 p.m. Sycamores Open House

Sycamores, the 1788 home of Col. Ruggles Woodbridge, was a dormitory from 1915 to 1972, home to 800 MHC sophomores. Located at 28 Woodbridge St, about 300 yards north of the Common, Sycamores is being renovated by the local historical society to reflect the life and times of those who have lived there during the last 225 years.

ROUTE 116, 28 WOODBRIDGE STREET

1:30 p.m. 2ndClass Photo

SKINNER HALL STEPS

1:30–2:30 p.m. Director’s Tour of the Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the special exhibitions and permanent collection upon which they are based. Space is extremely limited; sign up at registration, Mary E. Woolley Hall, New York Room, second floor.
ART BUILDING, MEET IN HINCHCLIFF RECEPTION HALL, FIRST FLOOR

2:00 p.m. Tour of Library, Information, and Technology Services

Tour will begin from the atrium of the library and will finish within the hour.

WILLISTON LIBRARY

2:00–3:00 p.m. Dance Department Commencement Concert

Senior dance majors and minors perform original choreography. Reception to follow in Streeter Lounge.

KENDALL SPORTS AND DANCE COMPLEX, STUDIO THEATRE

2:00–3:00 p.m. Crew Gathering

Alumnae rowers and friends of MHC rowing are invited to reconnect and hear about what is new with MHC’s rowing program.

KENDALL SPORTS AND DANCE COMPLEX, FIELD HOUSE LOUNGE

2:00–4:30 p.m. Department At-Homes

Reconnect with your former professors and visit department offices.

2:15 p.m. 70th Class Photo

WILLITS HALLOWELL CENTER, LIVING ROOM

2:30–4:00 p.m. Art Museum Open House
Visit the museum to see current special exhibitions and the diverse permanent collection. Enjoy refreshments and conversation with museum staff.
ART BUILDING, HINCHCLIFF RECEPTION HALL, FIRST FLOOR

3:00 p.m. Tour of Library, Information, and Technology Services

Tour will begin from the atrium of the library and will finish within the hour.

WILLISTON LIBRARY

3:00–4:00 p.m. Lyon’s Pride Reception

For LBTIQ alumnae, seniors, and guests.

JEANNETTE MARKS HOUSE, 5 FACULTY LANE

4:00 p.m. Registration Closes

For assistance after 4:00p.m., please see the receptionist in the Alumnae Association office.

MARY E. WOOLLEY HALL, FIRST FLOOR

4:00 p.m. Catholic Baccalaureate Mass

Join Father Richard Bondi from the local St. Theresa’s Parish, and Sr. Annette McDermott, Catholic chaplain to the College, for this afternoon’s Mass.

ABBEY MEMORIALCHAPEL

4:00–5:00 p.m. Alumnae Women of Color Reception

For alumnae, seniors, and guests.

BETTY SHABAZZ CULTURAL CENTER, 2 DUNLAP PLACE

4:00–5:00 p.m. 50thClass Meeting

4:00–5:00 p.m. 40th Class Meeting

4:00–5:00 p.m. 25th Class Meeting

4:00–5:00 p.m. 20th Class Meeting

4:00–5:00 p.m. 10th Class Meeting

4:00–5:00 p.m. 2nd Class Meeting

5:00–6:00 p.m. Loyalty class of xxxx Saturday Social Hour

Pre-reservation required.

WILLITS-HALLOWELL CENTER, WIESE-MERRIWETHER ROOM

5:30–6:30 p.m. 50thClass Saturday Social Hour

5:00–6:00 p.m. 40th Class Saturday Social Hour

5:00–6:00 p.m. 25th Class Saturday Social Hour

5:30–6:30 p.m. 20th Class Saturday Social Hour

5:30–6:30 p.m. 10th Class Saturday Social Hour

5:30–6:30 p.m. 2nd Class Saturday Social Hour

6:00–7:30 p.m. Loyalty class of xxxxSaturday Dinner

Pre-reservation required.

WILLITS-HALLOWELL CENTER, WIESE-MERRIWETHER ROOM

6:30–8:00 p.m. 50thClass Saturday Dinner

6:00–8:00 p.m. 40th Class Saturday Dinner

6:00–8:00 p.m. 25th Class Saturday Dinner

6:30–8:00 p.m. 20th Class Saturday Dinner

6:30–8:00 p.m. 10th Class Saturday Dinner

7:00–8:30 p.m. 2nd Class Saturday Dinner

10:00 p.m.–1:30 a.m. Big-Little Party in Blanchard (Seniors & 2nd year class)

COMMUNITY CENTER BLANCHARD GREAT ROOM

10:30 p.m. Senior Canoe Sing

LOWER LAKE

SUNDAY, MAY XX

7:30–9:00 a.m. Breakfast

COMMUNITY CENTER DINING COMMONS

10:30 a.m. Mount Holyoke College’s XXXth Commencement

Tickets are required for amphitheater or field house seating and are limited to seniors and their families. Closed-circuit telecast to Hooker Auditorium (Clapp Hall) and Blanchard Café.

RICHARD GLENN GETTELL AMPHITHEATER(Rain location: Kendall Sports and Dance Complex, Fieldhouse)

11:00 a.m. Willits-Hallowell Checkout

For any alumnae and guests staying at Willits. Registration wallet must be turned in by noon at the front desk.

11:00 a.m.–Noon. Sunday Brunch

For alumnae and guests.

Pre-reservation required.

WILLITS-HALLOWELL CENTER, SMITH DINING ROOM

Noon. Checkout

Please check out of your room and dorm by noon. Leave your registration wallet (including dorm access OneCard(s) and room key(s) with name/dorm identification card) in the black key-return box at your dorm headquarters reception desk. Please check your registration wallet for any personal belongings before turning it in.

(Exception: Loyalty class of xxxxshould check out from the Willits-Hallowell Center at 11:00 a.m.)