Boston College Reunion Weekend 2013 - Golden Eagles

GOLDEN EAGLE

CLASS OF 1963

REUNION WEEKEND MAY 31–JUNE 2, 2013

RETURN HOME TO THE HEIGHTS! R E G I S T E R E A R LY AT: W W W. B C . E D U / R E U N I O N

WELCOME HOME!

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emember your years at the Heights? They were full of discovery and growth, shaped by unforgettable experiences, incredible friendships, and memories that still live in your heart today.

Reunion Weekend is your chance to revisit what made your time at Boston College so special. Over three spring days, reconnect with your friends and classmates to celebrate the milestone of your 50th Reunion. Enjoy a series of fun and engaging events held on the beautiful campus you once called home.

Event and housing registration is now open at www.bc.edu/reunion.

Sign up today—and return home to the Heights!

DON’T WAIT UNTIL JUNE TO CONNECT WITH YOUR CLASSMATES! Share your Reunion plans, discuss what you’re looking forward to, and more on Facebook at Facebook.com/bostoncollegealumni and Twitter via @BCAlumni #BCreunion.

REUNION WEEKEND 2013 The following is a list of events and programs to be held throughout the weekend.

For more detailed event information, please visit www.bc.edu/reunion.

HOUSING CHECK-IN If you’re staying on campus, check in to your room at Stayer Hall on Lower Campus.

Check-In is available on Thursday, May 30, 3–9 p.m. and Friday, May 31, 9 a.m. through Saturday, June 1, 9 p.m.

WEEKEND-LONG EVENTS ▶MCMULLEN MUSEUM OF ART Devlin Hall, Middle Campus Friday, Saturday, Sunday Noon–4 p.m.

Portugal, Jesuits, and Japan: Spiritual Beliefs and Earthly Goods Explore this groundbreaking exhibition of rare nanban art.

▶O’NEILL LIBRARY PHOTO EXHIBIT O’Neill Library, Middle Campus Friday, Saturday 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Explore Boston College’s rich history through the new photo exhibit on the first floor of the library.

FRIDAY, MAY 31 11 a.m.–1 p.m. ▶GOLDEN EAGLE INVESTITURE McElroy Commons, Carney Dining Room, Middle Campus The Class of 1963 will be officially welcomed into BC’s Golden Eagle Society during this special pinning ceremony. Immediately following, at 1:30 p.m., join classmates for a Golden Eagle group photo in Robsham Theater on Lower Campus.

4–6 p.m. ▶LYNCH SCHOOL OF EDUCATION 60TH ANNIVERSARY Higgins room 300 and atrium, Middle Campus Celebrate the Lynch School of Education’s 60th anniversary with a lecture and reception.

Thomas More Brennan Chair Andrew Hargreaves and Professor Dennis Shirley will speak on the state of K–12 education across the globe and strategies that may influence educational practice in the U.S.

5–7 p.m.

▶50TH REUNION DINNER

Corcoran Commons, Lower Campus An exclusive gathering just for Golden Eagles.

7–9 p.m. ▶50TH REUNION CONCERT Robsham Theater, Lower Campus Join fellow Golden Eagles at a live concert featuring The Drifters, the Sha-Boom band, and Arnie Woo Woo Ginsburg.

FRIDAY, MAY 31 (continued) 8–11 p.m. ▶CORCORAN CAFE AFTER HOURS Corcoran Commons, Lower Campus Join all Reunion celebrants at a gathering featuring dessert, coffee, cordials, music, and conversation.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

7:30 a.m. registration, 8:30 a.m. start time

▶ALUMNI 5K FUN RUN

Start and finish lines located on Linden Lane, Middle Campus Forget just taking a walk down memory lane—lace up your sneakers for a USATF-certified run through the Heights, open to all BC alumni, family, and friends!

8:30–9:30 a.m. ▶STAINED-GLASS WINDOWS OF BOSTON COLLEGE Bapst Library, Gargan Hall, Middle Campus Boston College boasts a remarkable range of stained-glass windows designed in the first half of the 20th century. Join Virginia Raguin, art history professor at Holy Cross and author of Transforming Light: The Stained-Glass Windows of Boston College, for a tour of these windows in Gargan Hall.

10–11:30 a.m. ▶HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TIP O’NEILL O’Neill Library, Middle Campus Celebrate Tip O’Neill’s 100th birthday with a special presentation about his remarkable life. Thomas P. O’Neill III ’68, P’01, Tip’s son, will speak of his father’s legacy and great affection for Boston College. Hosted by the Class of 1968.

10–11:30 a.m. ▶INSIDE BC ATHLETICS Yawkey Athletics Center, Lower Campus Get an insider’s view of our Eagles’ sports domain during this panel discussion featuring new Athletics Director Brad Bates as well as BC coaches and players. Hosted by the Class of 1988.

10:30 a.m.–noon ▶THIRD ANNUAL VETERANS’ REUNION RECEPTION Burns Lawn, Middle Campus Honor the commitment and bravery of BC’s men and women in service during this special celebration, featuring keynote speaker retired U.S. Naval Reserve Capt. Paul P. Daley ’63. Hosted by the BC Veterans Alumni Network.

11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. ▶ALUMNI REUNION BARBECUE Campus Green, Middle Campus Bring your appetite to this outdoor festival, featuring delicious food fresh off the grill and fun for the whole family.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1 (continued) 2–3:30 p.m.

▶CONNELL SCHOOL OF NURSING REUNION AND KELLEHER AWARD CEREMONY Higgins room 300 and atrium, Middle Campus Dean Susan Gennaro will present the fifth annual Dean Rita P. Kelleher Award to Mimi Pomerleau, MS’95, P’11, president elect of the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses. A panel discussion on women’s and infants’ health will be followed by a reception.

4–5 p.m.

▶ALUMNI REUNION MASS

St. Ignatius Church, Lower Campus Attend a special alumni Mass with University President William P. Leahy, S.J., serving as the celebrant.

6–10 p.m.

▶CLASS OF 1963 50TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY McElroy Commons, Carney Dining Room, Middle Campus Celebrate with your fellow Golden Eagles at this lovely 50th Reunion dinner, featuring a festive menu and dance music by the Winiker Band.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2 9–11:30 a.m. ▶REUNION JAZZ BRUNCH 2101 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton Campus Wrap up Reunion Weekend in style at a delicious Sunday brunch, complete with a live jazz band.

10 a.m.–noon ▶CADIGAN ALUMNI CENTER OPEN HOUSE Cadigan Alumni Center, Brighton Campus Tour the beautiful new home of University Advancement. The building was specially renovated to be a “home away from home” for all alumni.

10:30–11:30 a.m. ▶BRIGHTON CAMPUS TOUR 2101 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton Campus Enjoy this guided tour of the 60-plus-acre Brighton Campus, home to the Cadigan Alumni Center and the School of Theology and Ministry, and the future site of athletics facilities.

Learn little-known historical facts about this recently acquired property.

JOIN US! THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO REGISTER FOR REUNION WEEKEND: REGISTER ONLINE for all events and housing at www.bc.edu/reunion. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are accepted. Make sure to click “View Attendance List” to see who’s coming!

OR ○ MAIL THE COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM in this guide to: Boston College Alumni Association

Cadigan Alumni Center

140 Commonwealth Avenue

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 HOUSING AND REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 22 FOR ALL QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION, HOUSING, OR OTHER REUNION DETAILS www.bc.edu/reunion reunion@bc.edu ▶ Call: 617-552-1865 and speak with an Alumni Association representative ▶ Visit:

▶ Email:

HONOR YOUR REUNION Visit your class page on www.bc.edu/reunionclass to learn more about your class’s reunion gift campaign and how you can lend your support by donating today to help today’s students or by making a legacy gift to Boston College.

GOLDEN EAGLES REGISTRATION FORM

Please complete both sides of this form. last name

first name

maiden name (optional)

name as you would like it to appear on name tag

class year

school

address city

state zip

daytime phone

emergency contact (name/phone)

guest last name

guest first name

email

maiden name (optional)

class year

additional guest names dietary and assistance needs

We will be posting names of Reunion Weekend registrants on the Reunion website. Please check here if you do not want your name listed. All event registrations are nonrefundable.

All fee-based events require preregistration; no walk-ins will be allowed. Confirmation will be emailed upon processing of the registration.

event registration friday, may 31 GOLDEN eagle INVESTITURE

cost per person

no. of people

subtotal

free

(with 1 guest)

lynch school 60th anniversary (hosted by lynch)

free

50th reunion dinner/concert

$50

corcoran cafe after hours (Cash bar)

$10

saturday, june 1 alumni 5k fun run $25 Stained-Glass windows of BC

free

happy birthday Tip o’neill

free

inside BC athletics

free

third annual veterans’ reunion reception

$15

ALUMNI REUNION BARBECUE (adult) (Cash bar) $25 ALUMNI REUNION BARBECUE (child under 12)

$15

connell school of nursing reunion and award ceremony

(hosted by connell)

free

alumni reunion mass N/A 50th anniversary party

free

(with 1 guest)

sunday, june 2 REUNION JAZZ BRUNCH

$35

Brighton campus tour

free

Processing Fee

Please note: We will be unable to process registration if fee is not added.

event subtotal

$10 $

GOLDEN EAGLES REGISTRATION FORM

Return home to the Heights!

Please complete both sides of this form.

housing Each person in a reunion class may bring one non-reunion guest (18 or older) to stay on campus.

All spaces in a suite must be filled. If you do not reserve a full suite, it will be filled with members from your class. Single suites are not available.

Online registration is available at www.bc.edu/reunion/housing.

5/30

5/31

price per night

6/1

total

$35

name $35 roommate suitemate 1 suitemate 2

$35 $35

suitemate 3 suitemate 4

$35

$35

$35

suitemate 5

$35

suitemate 6

housing subtotal $

event total (from other side of form) class gift

If you have not already made a gift in honor of your reunion year, please consider making a gift today to your class gift campaign.

▫ Boston College Fund

▫ Flynn Fund

▫ Other _________________

$

$

reunion subtotal $

payment method Please make checks payable to Boston College Alumni Association check enclosed

visa

mastercard

american express

credit card number

expiration

signature

security code

▶MAIL TO: Boston College Alumni Association 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

▶REGISTER ONLINE AT:

www.bc.edu/reunion

Please note: There are no refunds on event and housing registrations.