Reunion 2024 | Springfield College

Schedule of Events

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There are so many things to look forward to in 2024, including your Springfield College Reunion June 6-9!
We can't wait to welcome you and your classmates back to Springfield College to celebrate your 5th-70th Reunion milestones
 
Alumni from 1954-2019 are invited to reunite, reminisce, and make new memories on Alden Street. 
Please mark your calendars for June 6-9, 2024 and we encourage you to explore this Web page and share it with fellow classmates to help spread the word about Reunion.
 
Questions? You can contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 413-748-3161 or via email at alumni@springfield.edu

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Reunion Weekend 2024 Preliminary Schedule

Program details subject to change 

Thursday, June 6

TimeEventLocationDescription

4-7 PM 

Check-in & Welcome Social

Foyer, Flynn Campus Union 

Alumni Headquarters 

Friday, June 7 

All Day Events

EventLocationDescription

8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Check-in 

Foyer, Flynn Campus Union 

Pick up your weekend schedule, event tickets, and nametags. 

There will be various locations on campus for each class to congregate and visit. 

All Day

 

 

Class Drop-in Locations

  

 

Class of 1954

 Flynn Campus Union, Commuter Lounge 

 

 

Class of 1959

 

Flynn Campus Union, Cafe

 

 
 

Class of 1964

Flynn Campus Union, Cafe

 
 

Class of 1969

Flynn Camus Union, Bookstore Lobby

 
 

Class of 1974

Reed Green tent/International Hall basement lounge and deck

 
 

Class of 1979

Doggett International Center Conference Room

 
 

Class of 1984

Flynn Campus Union, Sundial Patio (rain site: inside the Union fireplace area)

 
 

Class of 1989 

Triangle (sign/seating) on Naismith Green (rain site: Union West)  

 
 

Class of 1994

Behind Alumni Hall (rain site: Carlisle Foyer)

 
 

Class of 1999 

 Flynn Campus Union, Student Activities Conference Room

 
 

Classes of 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019

Senior Suites Green (rain site: Townhouse Conference Room) 

 

9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Celebration of Life for Deceased Classmates  (open hours)

Marsh Memorial Chapel

There will be a remembrance table for each class and you are encouraged to display photos or other items in memory of those who have passed. The chapel is available for classmates to stop by individually or as a group.

TimeEventLocationDescription

9 a.m. 

Alumni Golf Outing 

Shaker Farms Country Club, Westfield, Mass. 

Advanced registration required.

9-11 a.m. 

Pickleball (for all levels) 

Appleton Tennis Courts (rain site: Dana Gymnasium)

Join in for open play or a round robin tourney. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate.

 

9:30-11 a.m. 

Complimentary Continental Breakfast and Tour of Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing    
  Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing Logo

 Join alumni resident hosts for breakfast at Twain’s Cafe and learn more about this special community. 

10 - 11 a.m. 

Coffee & Connections

Springfield College Alumni of Color

John Wilson Lounge

Start your day with meaningful conversations with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team and fellow alumni, and learn more about their dedication to serving underrepresented students. 

11 a.m. to Noon 

Tour of the New Health Sciences Center 

Leaving from Alumni Welcome Center, Outside Flynn Campus Union  

Explore our new state-of-the-art building and hear more about how this multidisciplinary space is transforming the education experience for our students.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (open hours)

Springfield College Museum

Lower Level, Stitzer Welcome Center in Judd Gymnasia 

 

Noon - 2 p.m. 

Cheney Hall (Open to Alumni)   

1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 

Workshop: Functional Foods for Healthy Aging 
Presented by Ashley Tresoline '12, Owner, Bella Foodie, LLC

Cheney Hall, A and B

In this workshop, we will explore the concept of functional foods and their role in promoting optimal health and well-being as we age. We will also discuss nutrient-dense foods that support specific health concerns commonly associated with aging, such as bone health, cognitive function, and heart health. This workshop provides practical tips for incorporating these foods into everyday meals for overall vitality.

1-4 p.m. (open hours)

Career Services    
Open and Available to Alumni 

Main Floor, Flynn Campus Union

 

3-4 p.m. 

Campus Tour 

Leaving from Alumni Welcome Center, Outside Flynn Campus Union  

 
3-4 p.m. 

Campus Tour for Guests with Limited Mobility

Leaving from Alumni Welcome Center, Outside Flynn Campus Union 

 

5-9 p.m. 

Young Alumni BBQ

Townhouses/Senior Suites Green

Classes of 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019 are invited to enjoy an informal BBQ on the Townhouse lawn with a live DJ and carnival games to entertain the whole family.

6-10 p.m. 

“The Eras” Dinner and Dancing

Cheney Hall

Join us for a trip down memory lane as we journey through the decades. A robust menu, cash bar, and a variety of entertainment options will make for a memorable evening on Alden Street.

Saturday, June 8 

All Day Events

EventLocationDescription

8:30 a.m. to p.m.  

Check-in 

Foyer, Flynn Campus Union 

Pick up your event locations, event tickets, and nametags. 

All Day

 

Class Drop-in Locations

 

 

 

There will be various locations on campus for each class to congregate and visit. 

 

 

Class of 1954 

 Flynn Campus Union, Commuter Lounge 

 

 

Class of 1959

Flynn Campus Union, Cafe

 
 

Class of 1964

Flynn Campus Union, Cafe

 
 

Class of 1969

Flynn Campus Union, Bookstore Lobby

 
 

Class of 1974

Reed Green tent/International Hall basement lounge and deck

 
 

Class of 1979

Doggett International Center Conference Room

 
 

Class of 1984 

Flynn Campus Union, Sundial Patio (rain site: inside the Union fireplace area)

 
 

Class of 1989 

Triangle (sign/seating) on Naismith Green (rain site: Union West)  

 
 

Class of 1994

Behind Alumni Hall (rain site: Carlisle Foyer)

 
 

Class of 1999 

 Flynn Campus Union Student Activities Conference Room

 
 

Class of 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019

Senior Suites Green (rain site: Townhouse Conference Room) 

 

9 a.m. - 6 p.m.  (open hours)

Celebration of Life for Deceased Classmates 

Marsh Memorial Chapel

There will be a remembrance table for each class and you are encouraged to display photos or other items in memory of those who have passed. The chapel is available for classmates to stop by individually or as a group.

TimeEventLocationDescription

 9-10:15 a.m.

Golden Triangle Breakfast    
Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing Logo 

Flynn Campus Union, Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room

This breakfast, hosted by President Mary-Beth A. Cooper and Mr. David Cooper, is for members of the Class of 1974 and older as we welcome the Class of 1974 into the Golden Triangle Society. 

9-11 a.m.

Pickleball (for all levels)

Appleton Tennis Courts (rain site: Dana Gymnasium)

Join in for open play or a round robin tourney. All levels of experience are encouraged to participate.

9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (open hours)

East Campus 

 

We will be offering a shuttle to East Campus for alums to walk the grounds, take out a kayak/canoe, and/or enjoy climbing on the new rock wall.

10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (open hours)

Springfield College Museum 

Lower Level, Stitzer Welcome Center in Judd Gymnasia 

 

10:45-11:45 a.m.

Springfield College Today  

Harold C. Smith Presentation Room,  Stitzer Welcome Center in Judd Gymnasia 

Presented by President Mary-Beth A. Cooper President Cooper will provide an update on the College.  

12:15-1 p.m.

Tour of the Springfield College Veterans and Military Services Center
Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing Logo    
Sponsored by Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing 

272 Middlesex Street (beside the Springfield College Arch)

Join our Veteran’s Services staff and current veteran students for a tour and to hear more about the work they do for our veteran community at Springfield College.

1-4 p.m. 

Food Truck Fare

Naismith Green

Enjoy a variety of lunch options from various food truck vendors for this “pay-as-you-go” meal. Enjoy connecting with fellow alumni before or after your class photos and capture the moment at our interactive photo booth!

1-1:45 p.m. 

Grad-Only Alumni Meet-up

Springfield College Graduate Alumni Only

Naismith Green 

Join fellow grad-only alumni for a reception hosted by grad-only alumni

2-4 p.m. 

Class Photos (in order starting from Class of 1954 to 2019)

MacLean Terrace (rain site: Alumni Hall, Foyer)

 

3:30-4:30 p.m. 

Campus Tour 

Leaving from Alumni Welcome Center, Outside Flynn Campus Union  

 
3:30-4:30 p.m. 

Campus Tour for Guests with Limited Mobility

Leaving from Alumni Welcome Center, Outside Flynn Campus Union  

 

3:30 -4:30 p.m. 

 

Tour of the New Health Sciences Center 

 

Leaving from Alumni Welcome Center, Outside Flynn Campus Union Explore our new state-of-the-art building and hear more about how this multidisciplinary space is transforming the education experience for our students.

4:30 -5:30 p.m. 

President's Reception to Thank Members of Our Leadership Giving Societies     
 

Springfield College Museum, Stitzer Welcome Center in Judd Gymnasia 

This invitation-only reception recognizes donors who  have included the College in their financial planning  and donors of $1,000 or more annually.  

6-7:15 p.m. 

Pre-BBQ Class Gathering 

There will be various locations on campus reserved for each class to congregate and visit.   
 

Class of 1954, Flynn Campus Union, Commuter Lounge

 

Class of 1959, Flynn Campus Union, Cafe

 

Class of 1964, Flynn Campus Union, Cafe

 

Class of 1969, Flynn Campus Union, Bookstore Lobby

 

Class of 1974, Reed Green tent/International Hall basement lounge and deck

 

Class of 1979, Flynn Campus Union, Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room (A and B) 

 

Class of 1984, Flynn Campus Union, Sundial Patio (rain site: inside the Union fireplace area)

 

Class of 1989, Triangle (sign/seating) on Naismith Green (rain site: Union West)

  

Class of 1994, Behind Alumni Hall (rain site: Carlisle Foyer)

 

Class of 1999, Flynn Campus Union Student Activities Conference Room

 

Classes of 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019, Senior Suites Green ( rain site: Townhouse Conference Room)

 

7:30-10 p.m.  

Annual President's Summer Barbecue 

Naismith Green 

Join President Mary-Beth A. Cooper and Mr.  David Cooper for the Annual President's Summer Barbecue where all alumni attendees will celebrate under the same roof and enjoy fellowship, great food, a live DJ, and photobooth, and participate in the Reunion Trophy Presentation. Trophies handed out annually include "Highest % of Alumni Donors," "Most Dollars Raised," "Highest % of Alumni Attendance," and "Class Spirit." 

Sunday, June 9 

TimeEventLocationDescription

 8 - 10:30 a.m. 

Check-out 

Carlisle Foyer, Alumni Hall 

Lobby, International Hall 

Lobby, Townhouses

 

9-11 a.m. 

Farewell Breakfast 

Main Dining Room, Cheney Hall

Enjoy the last “hurrah” to cap off an unforgettable 2024 Reunion at Springfield College.