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There are so many things to look forward to in 2024, including your Springfield College Reunion June 6-9!
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Sponsored by Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing | |
Almuni of Color Event | |
Grad Alumni-Only Event | |
Child-Friendly Activity | |
Young Alumni Event |
Reunion Weekend 2024 Preliminary Schedule
Program details subject to change
Thursday, June 6
Time | Event | Location | Description |
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4-7 PM | Check-in & Welcome Social | Foyer, Flynn Campus Union | Alumni Headquarters |
Friday, June 7
All Day Events | Event | Location | Description |
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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
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Class Drop-in Locations | ||
| Class of 1954 | Flynn Campus Union, Commuter Lounge |
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Class of 1959
| Flynn Campus Union, Cafe
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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. |
Time | Event | Location | Description |
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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.
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9:30-11 a.m. | Complimentary Continental Breakfast and Tour of Loomis Lakeside at Reeds Landing | Join alumni resident hosts for breakfast at Twain’s Cafe and learn more about this special community. | |
10 - 11 a.m. | Coffee & Connections | 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 | 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 | 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 | Event | Location | Description |
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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
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| 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. |
Time | Event | Location | Description |
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9-10:15 a.m. | Golden Triangle Breakfast | 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 | 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 | 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
Time | Event | Location | Description |
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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. |