FRIDAY, MAY 15
HOSPITALITY SUITE
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall),
Terrace Room
249 S. 36th Street
The Hospitality Suite is reserved for the 25th, 40th, 45th, and 50th Reunion classes.
Plan to meet here, grab a cold drink, and admire the memorabilia. Feel free to bring any photographs and keepsakes you would like to display. Please retrieve your memorabilia before 5:00 PM to ensure its safe return. Light refreshments will be served.
CONCURRENT ALUMNI PANELS
3:00-4:30 PM
Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall
3620 Locust Walk
- Got Sleep?
Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall, Room 1206
In our 24/7 society, you are probably not getting enough sleep. Come hear Dr. Terri Weaver, renowned expert from Penn Nursing, enlighten you about what occurs during sleep and why it is integral to your productivity, health and well being.
- The Relationship of Politics and the Economy
Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall, Room 350
As voters went to the polls this past November, the economy was one of the major issues that influenced people. How real is the influence of politics on the economy? Do politics and the economy go hand in hand, even when some experts say that there's no connection? Join moderator David B. Thornburgh, Executive Director of the Fels Institute of Government, as he surveys a panel of Penn alumni in the fields of politics and economics including political media expert Bob Gardner, C'64, WG'67; political consultant and pollster Frank Luntz, C'84; and the Mayor of Philadelphia, The Honorable Michael Nutter, W'79.
- What is Reality? From News to Reality
TV
Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall, Room 351
From the inception of newscasts, reality has been a form of entertainment. From MTV's premiere of The
Real World in 1992 to sensational news reporting, from live sports coverage to reality TV finales, these programs captivate us, leaving us to blur the defining line between what is real and what is scripted. Join in the discussion about this phenomenon with alumni panelists in the field as Michael X. Delli Carpini, Dean of the Annenberg School for Communication, moderates the discussion.
45th REUNION WINE TASTING AND RECEPTION
6:30-8:00 PM
Class of '64 Lookup Center
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center
3240 Walnut Street
Enjoy the first night of our reunion weekend with an informative wine tasting
reception. The sommelier station is a fun, educational experience on the tasting
of wine. The interactive station will feature 4 selected wines and a personal
sommelier who will provide wine facts and tasting notes for each of the featured
wines. The culinary European cheese board and assorted handmade truffles will
round out the tasting experience. A mezze table of delightful foods will make
this evening a night to remember.
SATURDAY, MAY 16
ASSOCIATION FOR ALUMNAE COFFEE HOUR
9:00-10:00 AM
Irvine Auditorium, Café 58
3401 Spruce Street
All women in the Class of 1964 will be honored by the Association of Alumnae. Share your memories as we commemorate our 45th Reunion.
CONVERSATION WITH PRESIDENT AMY GUTMANN
10:30 AM-11:15 AM
Jon M. Huntsman Hall, G06, Dhirubhai Ambani Auditorium
3730 Walnut Street
Join President Amy Gutmann for her annual State of the University report. There will be an opportunity for questions. Seating is limited; a simulcast will be available for the overflow crowd.
PARADE KICK-OFF
11:15 AM
Class of 1964 meeting location: Plaza on 37th and Locust Walk
(View parade map [PDF])
Display your Penn pride by marching with your class or cheering the parade on. Join up with classmates and get your Penn paraphernalia for parading your way to the Picnic.
Reunion Keepsake/Parade Costume:
A Penn baseball cap will identify our class in the Parade of Classes. This complimentary keepsake will be distributed at Friday night's event as well as our Parade Kick-Off location.
PARADE OF CLASSES
Noon
All Classes — from the oldest to the youngest — are invited to march in the Parade of Classes, each with their class flag to lead them. Those alumni who are not marching are encouraged to show your spirit and join the Class of 2009 along Locust Walk to root for Penn Alumni as they pass by.
PICNIC
12:30-3:30 PM
College Green, 60s Tent
Our class parade will end at our tent located on College Green (view
map [PDF]).
Buffet-style lunch with kosher meals will be available (view
menu [PDF]). This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy casual conversation with your classmates and their families. Come share the Penn spirit!
The Class of 1964 Campus "Then and Now" Tour will leave from
the tent at 2:45 PM, ending at the Penn Song Fest.
PENN SONG FEST
3:30 PM
College Green
Round out the Picnic with a rousing chorus of Drink
a Highball. Join the Penn Band and Glee Club as all alumni sing Penn favorites with gusto, with a grand finale of The
Red and Blue.
HISTORIC LANDMARKS OF PHILADELPHIA
(This program may be of interest to attend before reunion dinner)
3:30-5 PM
Houston Hall, Platt Rehearsal Hall, 3417 Spruce Street
Architectural historian Roger Moss and photographer Tom Crane offer a presentation
based on their acclaimed new book, Historic
Landmarks of Philadelphia. Covering a wide array of local sites, their
work celebrates the distinctive qualities that embody Philadelphia's history
and spirit.
45th REUNION COCKTAILS AND DINNER
7:00-10:30 PM
Jerome and Anne Fisher Fine Arts Library
Arthur Ross Gallery
220 South 34th Street
We will formally celebrate our 45th Reunion at our class dinner, held in the Arthur Ross Gallery, part of the Jerome and Anne Fisher Fine Arts Library (old Furness.) This will be the highlight of Alumni Weekend and a perfect time to share memories and make new ones. The Fisher Fine Arts Library will provide a nostalgic background that will ensure a reunion to remember. Don't miss this exciting evening to celebrate your 45th reunion!
TASTE OF PENN: A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY
6:00-10:00 PM
Houston Hall, Hall of Flags
3417 Spruce Street
Enjoy the company of friends from your days at Penn as you celebrate Penn's cultural diversity with an excellent selection of music and food! Hosted
by The Penn Alumni Diversity Alliance: The Association of Latino Alumni, The
Association of Native Alumni, The Black Alumni Society, The James Brister Society,
PennGALA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Alumni Association), and The University
of Pennsylvania Asian Alumni Network. All alumni are invited to attend.
REGISTRATION
There are three registration options available:
The Reunion Registration Package provides access to both
your reunion celebrations and general events noted in the Alumni Day Price. $150
per person (Reunion Registration Package is $160 after May 8)
The 45th Reunion Cocktails & Dinner (Saturday event) $100 (Reunion Cocktails & Dinner is $110 after May 8)
The Alumni Day Price includes access to many general Alumni events and social programming and gatherings — such as seminars, the Picnic, and Taste of Penn — unless otherwise noted. Reunion parties not included. $40 (Alumni Day Price is $45 after May 8); Children (ages 6-16) $15
No refunds will be issued after Monday, May 11, 2009.
