Reunion Events & Activities

Below is a summary of events and activities for the Class of 1968 reunion. All scheduled events take place in Strosacker Hall (union) unless otherwise noted. Events are complimentary for members of the Class of 1968. It's BW's gift to you!  

In addition to the official reunion events below, groups such as fraternities, sororities, or other affinities and interests may coordinate events on their own. The alumni office is happy to be a resource in helping to identify local gathering places, or reserve a room on campus, for those looking to have a "mini-reunion" during the weekend.

Details on daily activites are still coming together, but the following has been confirmed.

Friday, May 18, 2018 - Celebrating the Class of 1968

2:00 p.m.	Registration opens and check-in begins for Carmel Hall (on-campus lodging option)
5:00 p.m.	Welcome Reception  Durst Welcome Center
6:00 p.m.	Class of 1968 Reunion Dinner Strosacker Hall promenade (weather permitting)
7:30 p.m.	After-Dinner Wine & Cheese Gathering Student Activities Center (SAC)
9:00 p.m.	Stargazing (weather permitting) Burrell Observatory

 

Saturday, May 19, 2018 - Alumni Encore and Gala Reunion Dinner

8:00 - 9:30 a.m.	A continental breakfast kicks off a morning of Alumni College classroom sessions, part of the 2018 "Alumni Encore" schedule for alumni of all classes.
Morning	Return to the classroom for a variety of Alumni College sessions led by BW's distinguished faculty on timely topics beginning on the hour at 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00. Presentations include: Technology and the Internet of our Times Dr. Jodi Tims, Department of Computer Science Memory and the Mind Dr. Jennifer Perry, Department of Psychology Biomimicry and Other Innovations of Entrepreneurship Dr. Ven Ochaya, School of Business
12:00 p.m.	Free Alumni Encore lunch including a campus update from President Bob Helmer. The Class of 1968 gift and renewal of the class colors are also included in this event. Ice cream social to follow on BW's West Lawn, weather permitting.
Afternoon	Customized campus tours by BW Student Ambassadors, Conservatory open house and live performance, and a "May Day 2.0" cornhole tournament in the Metroparks hosted by the Class of 1968. We'll also have Memory Stations available to capture your stories for BW's oral history project.
6:00 p.m.	Class photo on steps of Strosacker Hall
6:30 p.m.	Gala Dinner including gourmet "station" menu, music by Gary Perl Rock-on DJ, dancing and a fun round of BW trivia. This event is the capstone of the weekend celebrating the Class of 1968.

 

Sunday, May 20, 2018

All alumni staying in Carmel Hall are asked to check out by 11:00 a.m.
Some groups may plan mini-reunions before classmates leave town.