GENERAL WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS

ALUMNI COLLEGE
Don't miss this chance to experience the intellectual stimulation of the Carleton classroom again—without tests or grades. Reunion will feature panel discussions and lectures by faculty members and alumni on cutting-edge scholarship, Carleton initiatives, and other timely issues. Hour-long presentations will run from 8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. on Friday and at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday.

ALUMNI CONVOCATION
The Saturday morning Alumni Convocation will feature remarks by Carleton president Steve Poskanzer and the presentation of the Alumni Association Awards by the President of the Alumni Association. (Nominations for these awards come from classmates, Carleton faculty and staff members, and professional colleagues.) This year’s award recipients are listed on the Reunion website at Awards and Recognition.

ARB SERVICE PROJECT
Remember getting away from it all in the Arb? The Arb is still a place for study, recreation, and quiet contemplation, but it needs your help! Help improve the natural habitat of the arboretum on Friday morning of Reunion. Past projects have included tree and shrub planting, buckthorn and honeysuckle removal, and planting wildflower seeds. Wear clothes that can get dirty; long pants and closed-toe shoes are advised. Bring your water bottle and pack a pair of work gloves. We will supply gloves for those who do not have them, insect repellent, and additional drinking water. This is a family friendly activity.

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT
The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. There will be a wide variety of live music and fireworks to enjoy. There also will be plenty of time to reconnect with your classmates at evening gatherings in class lounges.

FACULTY CONNECTIONS
Connect with current and retired faculty members at the All-Class Happy Hour on Friday at 4 p.m. The Reunion Carnival held at the same time features bouncy gyms, fabulous face painting, and mini-golf. It will be a great time for the whole family.

HEYWOOD SOCIETY CELEBRATION
The annual luncheon honoring members of the Joseph Lee Heywood Society will be held on Friday, June 19. Lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. The Joseph Lee Heywood Society welcomes everyone who has included Carleton College in their estate plans through a will, trust, retirement plan, life insurance policy or life income gift. To learn more about becoming a member, visit go.carleton.edu/plangift.

GREEN REUNION
Carleton strives to be a model of stewardship for the environment by incorporating ideals of sustainability into the operations of the College, including Reunion. Posters, bulletin boards, and other means will be used to communicate important information during the weekend. Compostable plates, utensils, cups, and packaging will be used for all outdoor meals. The weekend program also will feature information about Carleton’s wind turbines and other sustainability initiatives. See the Sustainability at Reunion page for more details.

ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM
The Carleton Oral History Program adds a robust layer of history to the College Archives by interviewing faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees. The 25th and 50th reunion classes are interviewed in groups during Reunion and the interview records remain in the Archives. The interviews are videotaped and audio recorded by experienced volunteer interviewers, who prepare by reading Carletonians and yearbooks from the interviewees' eras. The group interviews usually begin with a simple question about first impressions of Carleton and then go on from there, weaving in stories about campus events, professors, classmates, the climates of the times. No preparation is needed — the conversation takes off on its own as soon as the first question is posed!

PARADE OF CLASSES
The Parade of Classes is a moving Reunion tradition. Alumni and family members are both spectators and participants as a visual display of Carleton’s history unfolds. On Saturday at 9:45 a.m., alumni, guests, and families line up in order of class year around the Bald Spot with the senior classes near Sayles-Hill and the younger classes stretching toward the Chapel. The parade begins as the most senior alumni parade past the cheering younger classes on their way to Alumni Convocation in the Chapel. The next youngest class then falls in behind.

SWEET FAREWELLS RECEPTION
Take a last opportunity to trade stories and contact information on Sunday at Skinner Memorial Chapel immediately following the Alumni Multifaith Service of Remembrance & Celebration.

VIETNAM ORAL HISTORY PROGRAM
As a special addition to this year’s oral history program, the Class of ’70 is hosting a group discussion of the role of the Vietnam War in the lives of classmates during and after their years on campus. Like the other oral history programs, this Vietnam-focused discussion will be videotaped and guided by experienced staff members. No preparation is needed. Advance registration is required to join the discussion, but there will be room for other members of the Class of ’70 to attend as audience members.

VETERANS RECEPTION
All Carleton veterans, service members, family, and friends are invited to a reception and social gathering to connect with other alumni who served in the military.