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Reunion Weekend Schedule 2006
Marks Tennis Courts, Ducey Gym, and Axelrood Pool open 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
11:00am - 7:00pm
Registration, Dorm Check-In, and Hospitality Center
Upon arrival, please register at the Registration Tent outside of Heggblade Center.
11:00am - 3:30pm
15th Annual Clif MacLeod Reunion Weekend Golf Club at Goose Creek Golf Course, Mira Loma
Sign up your foursome now for this traditional golf outing in memory of CMC's long-time Dean of Students. First tee-off is at 11:00 am.
11:30am - 1:30pm
Lunch at Collins Dining Hall
2:30pm
A Stroll Across Campus: A Fresh Look at CMC Today
Check out the old campus, see what's new and improved, and show your family and friends all the hot spots where you used to hang out. Current students will lead alumni tours on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Just show up at the registration tent with your walking shoes on, ready to go.
3:00pm - 4:00pm
A Special Reunion Weekend Athenaeum Tea
Relive the days of the Ath teas by joining Associate Dean of the Faculty Amy Kind and CMC faculty members--both current and emeritus--for coffee, tea, and rice krispie treats along with lots of stimulating conversation and good fellowship.
5:00pm
Golden Medallion Club Reception
A special reception at the Athenaeum to honor those who are celebrating or have celebrated their 50th reunion.
6:15pm
Opening Night Reception
Reunion Weekend kicks into high gear with the opening reception. Reconnect with old classmates, make new friends, and get your reunion off to a terrific start.
7:00pm
Opening Night Reunion Celebratory Dinner
All reunion classes dine together in the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum for the traditional Reunion Celebratory Dinner. We will honor individuals for their service to the Alumni Association and College, and will recognize the class program and gift chairs and the winners of the class gift competition. CMCAA honorees will include: Gary Biszantz '56, George C.S. Benson Distinguished Achievement Award and Coach Jodie Burton and Professor Daniel Guthrie P'83, Honorary Life Membership.
9:00pm - 12:00 Midnight
Hospitality Suites
Enjoy conversation with classmates as well as beverages and light snacks in several hospitality suites set up around campus. Locations will be announced Reunion Weekend.
7:30am - 10:00am
Breakfast Buffet at Collins Dining Hall
Get your day off to a good start with a hearty Collins breakfast. You'll need it for the busy day ahead.
8:00am - 4:00pm
Recreational Facilities: Tennis courts, Ducey Gym basketball court, and Axelrood Pool are open today (hey, just because you're on vacation doesn't mean you can't work out).
8:00am - 6:00pm
Registration and Dorm Check-In Continues
Registration Tent outside Heggblade Center
8:00am
Reunion 5K Run/Walk with the Prez
Start the day on the right foot with a 5K run/walk led by President Gann and take a brisk canter around the campus perimeter. Bottled water provided to all participants. Meet outside Ducey Gym.
9:00am
Memorial Service
Although it is sad that not all of our friends can be with us, join us to honor their memories and celebrate their lives. A short memorial service will include a reading of the names of classmates who have passed on. Please join us to share your favorite memory of a classmate. Services will be conducted by Reverend John Hasenjaeger '66.
10:00am - 11:00am
Faculty/Alumni Economic Panel Discussion
Join your fellow alumni for a lively and interesting panel discussion on predictions of the financial future moderated by Greg Hess, Russell S. Bock Chair of Public Economics and Taxation.
Bauer South - Forum
11:00am - 12:00pm
CMC Town Meeting with the President
Join President Pamela Gann for her official welcome and reflections on CMC's past, present, and future.
Bauer South - Pickford Auditorium
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Western Barbecue
Take a break from the morning's Reunion festivities and enjoy a relaxing Western Barbecue in Badgley Garden. Everyone is welcome to enjoy unlimited chili, BBQ beef, chicken, or sausage, corn bread, salads and other side dishes, beverages, and peach or apple cobbler with ice cream. Vegetarian and lighter options will be available. Trust us, no one will leave hungry after this meal!
Badgley Garden
12:30pm - 5:30pm
Fun and Games on Beckett Lawn
Bouncy inflatable toys will be available for kids to play on. Please supervise your own children.
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Archery Demonstration and Shooting Opportunity at Easton Archery Range
This is definitely new since you graduated, so come check it out! An instructor will be on hand to teach you how to shoot a bow and arrow if you have never done it before. Children must be accompanied and supervised by a parent.
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Trust Me: I am from the Federal Government and here to help you!
Award-winning CMC students of the Claremont Colleges Debate Union will investigate the controversial balance between personal and public freedom on one hand, and public order and national security on the other. Please join us for a debate on the topic "Resolved: The United States Federal Government should increase its authority to search without warrant and detain without charge." The audience is encouraged to "boo," "hiss," or "applaud."
Bauer South
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Reunion Target Shoot at ROTC Shooting Range
Come try your hand at a little target practice in the lower level of the Bauer classroom building. Must be 18 or older to enter the shooting range!
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Orme Phelps Society Ice Cream Social
Come enjoy an ice cream treat and, between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., share great memories with our celebrity greeters and servers-who could they be? Located near the registration tables.
The Orme Phelps Society recognizes those generous individuals who have arranged gifts to the College through their estate plan, or established a life income gift such as a charitable gift annuity or a charitable trust. Formerly known as the Heritage Society, the name has been changed to honor Professor Orme Phelps for his outstanding teaching, scholarship, and philanthropy. Help us celebrate Professor Phelps' legacy by joining us Friday and Saturday afternoons at the Orme Phelps Society Ice Cream Social.
Interested in meeting individually with a member of the Planned Giving staff? Please call 1-888-311-4717.
2:00pm
Innertube Water Polo
Join in the fun at Axelrood Pool--and don't forget the sunscreen!
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Emerging Markets, The New Regionalism: How will this impact the United States?
Sven Arndt and Clark Reynolds '56 for this intriguing discussion on the cutting edge of international relations and economics.
Bauer South
3:00pm OR 3:30pm
Claremont Colleges Bus Tour - All Aboard!
Join fellow alumni for an enjoyable tour of The Claremont Colleges led by John Faranda '79. While there have been lots of changes on the CMC campus since your last reunion, the other campuses have also been evolving; this is a great chance to check things out for yourself.
Note: Each tour lasts 30 minutes.
4:00pm
A Stroll Across Campus: A Fresh Look at CMC Today
If you missed the Friday afternoon tour, here's another chance to have one with a current student.
4:00pm - 5:00pm
CMS Athletics Reception
Join Director of Athletics Mike Sutton '76 and members of the CMS coaching staff for a review of the past year and a look to the future while also renewing acquaintances with former teammates and coaches.
5:00pm
President's Reception for Res Publica Society and President's Society Members
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Class Photos and Reception at Flamson Plaza
Reunion photos will be taken on the steps of McKenna Auditorium during the reception. Don't be late, otherwise you might miss your class photo!
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Class Dinners
The Reunion Weekend highlight! Individual class dinners and parties take place throughout campus. If you can only come to one event, this should be it.
9:00pm - 12:00midnight
Hospitality Suites and Espresso Service
Reunion parties continue in the hospitality suites and at the Reunion Coffee Cart with espresso and cappuccino service.
8:30am - 11:30am
Champagne Brunch at Collins
Say your fond farewells to old and new friends and make plans to meet again in 2011!
8:30am - 12:00pm
Checkout at the Registration Tent
9:30am - 4:00pm
Tour of the Getty Museum
We provide the transportation and lunch, you sit back and enjoy. Upon arriving at the Getty you will have free time to explore the exhibits that interest you most.
Note: Price includes bus transportation and a boxed lunch. Admission to the museum is free.
In an effort to meet the needs of our alumni who have young children, on Friday night and Saturday night, Claremont United Church of Christ teachers will have limited space available for infants and children up to age 5. Parents will need to drop off children and pick them up no later than 10:00 p.m. Limited space is available and reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis.
CMC Office of Alumni Relations
400 N. Claremont Boulevard
Claremont, CA 91711
909/621-8097
909/607-7494 (fax)
alumni@claremontmckenna.edu
www.claremontmckenna.edu/alumnigateway/
Lodging and Travel Information
Campus: Accommodations in historic CMC residence halls are close to all the action for those who want to celebrate without having to leave campus at the end of the day. Single rooms are $35 per night; doubles are $66 per night. Please note that requests for specific residence halls cannot be accommodated.
Hotels: If you prefer to stay in a hotel, you may want to reserve a room at one of the hotels listed below. To receive the special rates, call before the deadline and mention "Claremont McKenna College Reunion Weekend".
The Claremont Inn, Claremont
$99.00/night. (800)854-5733
Reserve by May 5, 2006. Subject to availability.
Ayres Suites/CountrySide Suites, Ontario
$89.00/night(1 person)$99.00/night(2 persons)
(800) 248-4661 No deadline. Subject to availability. Shuttle service to and from CMC is available (5 person minimum). Please check shuttle schedule upon arrival at hotel.
Sheraton at Ontario Airport, Ontario
$94.00/night, King or Double (909) 937-8000
Rate available until May 5. Subject to availability.
The Sheraton Suites Fairplex, Pomona
$115.00/night, standard (1 King or 2 Double beds) (909) 622-2220
Reserve by April 19. Subject to availability. Shuttle service to and from CMC.
Embassy Suites Hotel, Covina
$109.00/night,Queen (1 or 2 persons) (626) 915-3441
Reserve by May 1, 2006. Subject to availability.
Shuttle service to campus may be available by prior arrangement.
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