FRIDAY, MAY 15
BARNES FOUNDATION TOUR
1:30 PM
Merion, PA
Shuttle bus from campus available - details upon registration
Optional special opportunity for classmates to visit the world famous Barnes Foundation.
The Barnes Foundation is home to one of the world's largest collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings with extensive holdings by Picasso, Matisse, Cézanne, Renoir and Modigliani (see www.barnesfoundation.org). Cost is $25 per person; shuttle bus transportation from campus included. Tickets for the Barnes Foundation tour are limited, so register early when the registration site opens in early March. Also available on Sunday, May 17 at 11:30 AM.
CONCURRENT ALUMNI PANELS
3:00-4:30 PM
Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall
3620 Locust Walk
- 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 sensational news reporting to reality TV, 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.
HOSPITALITY SUITE FOR 25th, 40th, 45th, and 50th REUNIONS
9:00 AM-5:00 PM: Available for refreshments
Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall) Terrace Room
(adjacent to Class of 1969 Lecture Room)
249 S. 36th Street
The Hospitality Suite is reserved for the 25th, 40th, 45th and 50th Reunion classes. Plan to grab a cold drink and meet classmates while enjoying some light refreshments. University staff and students will be available from 3:30 to 5:00 PM to help you discover "What QuakerNet Can Do for You" — post an Alumni Note or learn to how access the Alumni Directory to find a classmate's information.
40th REUNION GALA EVENING
6:30-10:00 PM
Reception, Cocktail Hour and Buffet Dinner
Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Museum Outdoor Garden and Lower Egyptian Gallery
A gala event celebrating our truly extraordinary class! Meet classmates to relive memories and sip cocktails over the nostalgic sounds of Counterparts, a student a cappella group. You will receive your Alumni Weekend Bag containing Class of 1969 items and feast on a delicious buffet dinner while enjoying entertainment selected to make this evening memorable. Casual chic attire suggested.
SATURDAY, MAY 16
CLASS OF 1969 CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
8:30-9:30 AM
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library, 1969 Periodicals Center
3420 Walnut Street
Begin the day with fellow classmates for an energizing breakfast of at our favorite research and study center, the site of our 25th Reunion Gift.
CLASS OF 1969 CAMPUS TOUR
9:30-10:30 AM
Meet at Van Pelt Library
Dr. George E. Thomas, GR'75, lecturer in historic preservation and urban studies and co-author of Building
America's First University will lead this tour, highlighting the brick and mortar changes that reflect the impact of the Rodin Revolution. The tour includes a stop at The Platt Performing Arts House at 37th and Spruce Street, site of our 40th Reunion Gift, for the gift dedication and class picture. The tour is accessible for those with disabilities; please indicate special needs on the reply card.
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
11:30 AM
Plaza on 37th and Locust Walk (View
PDF of parade map)
Continue a Penn tradition by marching with our class or cheering the parade on. Join up with classmates and prepare to parade your way to the Picnic.
PARADE OF CLASSES
Noon (Note: the Parade now precedes the Picnic)
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
An Alumni Day tradition! Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch (view
menu [PDF]), fabulous entertainment and time to connect with friends at our special Class of 1969 Tent area. We are even having a complimentary Victory
Brewing Company tasting at our Picnic. Look for signs directing you to the Class of 1969 entrance to the tent (view map [PDF]).
picnic menu and parade tent location
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.
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. All alumni are invited to attend.
SUNDAY, MAY 17
BARNES FOUNDATION TOUR
11:30 AM
Merion, PA
Shuttle bus from campus available - details upon registration
Optional special opportunity for classmates to visit the world famous Barnes Foundation.
See Friday description above. Cost is $25 per person; shuttle bus transportation from campus included. Tickets for the Barnes Foundation tour are limited, so register early when the registration site opens in early March.
REGISTRATION
There are three registration options available:
The Reunion Registration Package provides access to both
your reunion celebration and general events noted in the Alumni Day Price. $120
per person (Reunion Registration Package if $130 after May 8)
The Reunion Gala (Friday only) $105 (Reunion Dinner is $115 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
Barnes Foundation Tour tickets (includes shuttle from/to museum) $25
No refunds will be issued after Monday, May 11, 2009.
Continue to visit this site for updates of our 40th Reunion events and registration information.
