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ALUMNI WEEKEND SCHEDULE
EVENT TYPE
ContinuED SESSION: Feed your desire for lifelong learning with lectures, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions from our esteemed faculty, staff, and alumni.
COLLEGE CONNECTION: Connect with College staff and learn more about the innovative programs and services available to our students and how you can get involved.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Engage current CMC students, network with the various student organizations, and share in the college experience.
THURSDAY, APRIL 19
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
CLASS OF 1968 RECEPTION
Packing House Wines 540 W. First Street, Claremont Reunite with classmates at this special reception for the 50th Reunion Class of 1968.
Registration required.
6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
ALUMNI WELCOME MIXER
Casa 425 425 W. First Street, Claremont Welcome back to Claremont! Join fellow CMC alumni and enjoy beverages and food, strike up a conversation, and make connections.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
AUDIT CLASSES
Various Classrooms Observe current professors and students in their natural habitat without the risk of being 6 |
assigned a 20-page paper or pop quiz. Class lists will be available at the information desk in the Alumni Club.
9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
ALUMNI CLUB
Gann Quadrangle, Kravis Center For all our V.I.P. guests (you!), the Alumni Club is reserved for your exclusive use for the weekend. Connect with classmates, relax and enjoy refreshments and energizing snacks, and discover the various programming offered throughout the weekend.
9:00 to 10:30 a.m.
KICK-OFF BREAKFAST
Alumni Club, Kravis Center Meet up with new and old friends as we get the weekend started off right with a breakfast buffet and beverages. Registration
required.
10:15 a.m. to noon
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING
Kravis 164 Curious about the inner workings of the Alumni Association or would like to become more involved in the alumni community? All alumni are welcome to join CMCAA President Jessica Witt ’00 to learn more about Alumni Association activities.
10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
CAMPUS TOUR
Meet at the Alumni Club, Kravis Center Join John Faranda ’79, vice president and ambassador-at-large, on a walking tour of the CMC campus. Explore the latest additions and revisit past landmarks to see what has changed since your days as a student.
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
COLLINS LUNCH
Collins Dining Hall Whether it’s a colorful salad, made-to-order sauté, or burger fresh off the grill you are craving, discover all the options and fill your plate at the recently-renovated Collins Dining Hall. Registration required or $12.00 cash at the door.
Noon to 1:30 p.m.
SCHOLARSHIP LUNCH
Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum Witness firsthand the incredible opportunity provided by your generous donations. Hosted by the Office of Stewardship and the Office of Special Events. Invitation only. Registration required through the Office of Special Events.
1:00 p.m.
ContinuED SESSION: PROFESSOR STEVE DAVIS - WHAT GOOD IS A LIBERAL ARTS COLLEGE?
Kravis 102 Steve Davis, the Russell K. Pitzer Professor of Philosophy will lead a talk on the liberal arts in CMC’s history. What is a liberal arts college? Do such colleges perform any useful functions in this day and age when students (and their parents) are very much vocationally motivated? What role does CMC play in the equation?
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.
FOURTH ANNUAL ANGEL SUMMIT, SPONSORED BY THE CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Bauer Forum, Bauer Center South Featuring a keynote from David Obrand ’91 P’18, “Running with Scissors – How to Build and Assess Successful Fail Fast Companies,” this half-day summit will also include a pitch event featuring promising venture ideas of young alumni. Open to entrepreneurs of all stripes!
2:00 p.m.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: CLAREMONT WOMEN IN BUSINESS (CWIB) - CWIB TANK
Roberts North 15 Claremont Women In Business is a preprofessional organization aimed to connect and empower career-driven women through a community of collaboration, mentorship, and development. Join us for CWIB Tank: A Shark Tank style product/idea pitch competition aimed at creatively solving problems that college students face today.
2:00 p.m.
COLLEGE CONNECTION: WHAT IS THE CARE CENTER?
CARE Center, 2nd Floor, Heggblade Center Part of the College’s initiative to support and create an inclusive learning environment for all students, the CARE Center (Civility, Access, Resources, and Expression) seeks to engage the campus community through dialogue, workshops, and social and educational programs. Explore the CARE Center and learn more about its services.
CARE Center Hour: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Weekends: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
AFTERNOON TEA
Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum Enjoy this weekday staple of the CMC student experience in Parents Library with Rice Krispie Treats and other tasty snacks.
3:00 p.m.
ContinuED SESSION: PROFESSOR JACK PITNEY - HALF PAST TRUMP: THE 2018 MIDTERM ELECTIONS
Davidson Lecture Hall, Adams Hall Join Professor Pitney as he talks about the current state of American politics and the upcoming midterm elections.
3:00 p.m.
The Soll Center for Student Opportunity Home to Career Services, Sponsored Internships and Experiences, and Scholar Communities, the Soll Center for Student Opportunity has a dedicated team of professionals who provide support for students at all stages of their college experience with advising, coaching, mentoring, and networking services. Meet with us to learn more about the Center and how to get involved.
5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
CMC WINE TASTING
4th Floor Terrace, Kravis Center Connect and toast to college memories under the setting California sun. Featuring wines from CMC alumni-owned vineyards.
Registration required.
6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
CMS ALUMNI RECEPTION
3rd Floor South Terrace, Kravis Center Join fellow Athena and Stag alumni for light refreshments on the South Terrace of the Kravis Center to reminisce about the “glory days” of playing for CMS. 6:30 to 7:15 p.m.
WELCOME RECEPTION
Alumni Club, Kravis Center Rolling out the maroon carpet for all our esteemed guests, the welcome reception will offer a selection of gourmet hors d’oeuvres and specialty beverages. Student leaders will be on hand to exchange CMC battle stories.
7:15 to 9:00 p.m.
REUNION CELEBRATION DINNER
Gann Quadrangle, Kravis Center Our traditional “all class” reunion dinner. Join us as we celebrate CMC and the “3”s and “8”s.
Montana Governor Steve Bullock ‘88 will speak to Alumni Weekend guests on the themes of focus, opportunity, passion, and resiliency. Be sure to submit your questions for the Q & A with Peter Hong, associate vice president of public affairs and communications at cmcaw2018.socialqa.com.
Registration required.
9:00 to 10:00 p.m.
AFTER DINNER LOUNGE
Alumni Club, Kravis Center Live music and refreshments.
9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
AFTER HOURS AT THE DOUBLETREE BY HILTON CLAREMONT
555 W. Foothill Blvd, Claremont The Doubletree by Hilton Claremont bar will be open extra late for those who want to continue the revelry off campus. (No host)
JOIN THE CONVERSATION WITH GOVERNOR BULLOCK ’88
ASK A QUESTION
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