Alumni Weekend Schedule
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| A new Alumni Weekend event!Off the PageDate: Saturday, May 31, 3:00 pm Published alumni authors are invited to share from their novels and books at this open reading. If interested, please contact Ted in the college bookstore by May 16th. He will make arrangements to get your books into the bookstore before Alumni Weekend. Join friends and returning classmates as we celebrate our published fellow alumni, and be sure to check out the special section in the bookstore where we feature alumni authors. To participate, contact Ted at: bksemerson@bncollege.com There is no registration for this event, everyone is welcome to attend. |
Friday, May 30th
2:00 – 7:00pm
Registration
Hospitality Suite
4:00pm
Volunteer Thank You Reception
The Alumni Association Board of Directors wish to express their thanks to all those who support and serve the College through their volunteer efforts. Reunion committees, members of regional chapters, mentors, and student recruiters are invited to this special reception. Please join us so we can publicly acknowledge the time and talents you dedicate to Emerson.
4:00pm
President Liebergott’s Champagne Reception
6:00pm
Welcome Dinner – Taste of New England
Come feast on New England’s finest cuisine including Maine lobster, New England Clam Chowdah, and lots of other landlubber-friendly delicious food and dessert.
Take a trip down Memory Lane by visiting our display of archival photos and memorabilia.
8:00pm
Mark Morris Dance Group Dido and Aeneus
Experience a masterpiece with live orchestra and singers from Emmanuel Music and the incomparable dancers of the Mark Morris Dance Group, in Emerson’s own Cutler Majestic Theatre. Mark Morris himself will conduct this unforgettable evening. We have a limited number of tickets. Order today!
8:00pm
Sunset Harbor Cruise
Join us for a fun and laugh-filled cruise on the Boston Harbor. A reunion favorite. Enjoy beautiful views, snacks, music and dancing. Hosted by Boston area alumni. Cash bar.
10:00pm
Desserts, Coffee and Tea
Enjoy some late night calories, coffee, tea, and conversation.
Saturday, May 31st
8:30am – 3:00pm
Registration
Hospitality Suite
9:00am
Alumni Association Meeting and Breakfast
Alumni Association President Robert Friend ’79 chairs this lively breakfast meeting, featuring President Liebergott’s State of the College Address. Take this opportunity to learn about the college’s exciting new and ongoing initiatives: an update on the Paramount Center, Emerson’s new living, learning, and performing facility in the Theater District; the new semester in Washington program, the new M.F.A. in media arts program and much more. Don’t miss it!
10:30am
Alumni College (Choose One)
The Cyberspace Race to the White House
This year’s presidential primary season has engaged Americans in the new ways and to new levels. Join Larry Rasky ‘78, former Communications Director for Senator Joe Biden's presidential campaign as he sheds light on how the internet, blogs and multi-media have completely revamped the playing field and changed how we get access to our candidates. From the MTV-Myspace dialogues with candidates, to the YouTube debates, to the flourishing citizen journalism of blogs (web logs), we’ll look at the brave new online world on presidential politics.The Write Stuff—Fiction Writing Workshop
Build The Winning Team
How do you transform potential into performance? Whether it’s your favorite sports TV network or your hometown baseball team, it takes more than a talented lineup. What goes into choosing the right group of individuals that will succeed as a whole? Get an inside peak at how industry leaders build their teams, or just pick up pointers for your fantasy league. Program features Al Jaffe ’68, from ESPN as part of our expert panel.
12:00pm
Reunion Luncheons
A special chance for all Emersonians celebrating milestone reunions to reconnect with their classmates at their own separate luncheons. 50th Reunion and earlier are on the stage of The Cutler Majestic Theatre, complimented by a brief performance by Fred MacIntyre Dixon ’53 and Richard Libertini ’58, known as the "Stewed Prunes"! Stay for the comedy duo of Fred MacIntyre Dixon '53 and Richard Libertini '58.
12:00pm
1983 Europe Trip Reunion Lunch—25 Years!
Join alumni and friends who remember The Chateau de Pourtales, Kronenbourg Beer, and Ted's wild train adventures! In 1983 a group of Emersonians ventured out on a semester abroad program through Emerson College and Schiller University.
12:00pm
Lunch with Nigel Gibson for Honors Program Alumni
Alumni of the honors program from 2004 to the present: Join Nigel Gibson, Director of the Honors Program, for a special opportunity to reflect upon your Emerson experience and catch up on what's been happening since your graduation.
2:30pm
Guided Campus Tours
Get a first-hand look at today’s Emerson Experience when you join a Campus on the Common Tour, led by a current Emerson student (Tours will also be offered Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m.).
3:00pm
Off the Page
Published alumni authors are invited to share from their novels and books at this open reading.
If interested, please contact Ted in the college bookstore by May 16th. He will make arrangements to get your books into the bookstore before Alumni Weekend. Join friends and returning classmates as we celebrate our published fellow alumni, and be sure to check out the special section in the bookstore where we feature alumni authors.
To participate, contact Ted at: bksemerson@bncollege.com
There is no registration for this event, everyone is welcome to attend.
3:00pm
Zeta Phi Eta Centennial High Tea: Past, Present, Future.
Join current students and Zeta alumni as we celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the Alpha Chapter at Emerson College. Trace your Zeta roots, catch up with long-time advisor Fran LaShoto, network with you’re your brothers and sisters, share your own experience and sift through Zeta archives. National President Maria Schloerb Burns '99 will share the vision for the national organization--and Emerson’s role. Elegantly professional attire suggested.
3:00pm
Rho Delta Omega 60th Anniversary Celebration
Rho Delta Omega is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the founding of Alpha Chapter at Emerson College. Join your fellow RDO brothers and longtime adviser Coach Peckham at this special reception to commemorate the milestone year. Share old stories, reconnect with friends, visit with generations of brothers, and browse through the RDO archives.
5:00pm
Our Big Fat Greek Reception
Hosted by Zeta Phi Eta and Rho Delta Omega, respectively celebrating their 100th and 60th Emerson anniversaries. All are invited to share memories of Greek glory with all your Greek brothers and sisters at the Hyatt Regency Boston.
6:00pm
Emerson College Reunion Party & Auction
Join us for a festive evening including the Distinguished Alumni Awards presentation, a celebrity auction, dinner, and dancing at the Hyatt Regency Boston.
2008 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients: Alan Clendenning ’87, Sandra Goldfarb ’78, Michael McCusker ‘88
Sunday, June 1st
9:30am
Memorial Service
In memory of the Emerson Community members who have passed away during the last twelve months. Readings and remembrances led by Rabbi Al Axelrad, chair, Center for Spiritual Life.
10:00am
Faculty & Alumni Brunch
Always a faculty and alumni favorite. Reconnect with the professors who were so important to your Emerson experience. Features a presentation by Ted (J.E.) Hollingworth, Assoc. Professor, School of Communication.
11:30am
Guided Campus Tours
Want to know what current Emerson students are like? Join a Campus on the Common tour and find out.
Register for Alumni Weekend 2008
