Schedule of Events and Information
Friday, May 30th
12:00 NOON - 12:00 MIDNIGHT
Registration
5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
Welcome Back Buffet
7:00 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
Docent-led Tour of MFA Exhibit
"El Greco to Velázquez: Art During the Reign of Philip III" featuring paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. Transportation provided.
7:30 P.M. - 9:30 P.M.
Beer Tasting and Pub Food
Sponsored by Young Alumni Club - open to all!
10:00 P.M.
Dessert Reception
Saturday, May 31st
7:15 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
Continental Breakfast
8:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Registration
8:00 A.M. - 8:45 A.M.
Liturgy, Emmanuel Chapel
9:30 A.M. - 12:00 NOON
Alumni College - Back to the Classroom
Emmanuel faculty and alumni offer three sessions on science, spirituality and finance.
9:30 A.M. - 10:45 A.M.
The Emmanuel Merck Partnership
Sally Dias, Ph.D. '62, Vice President of Programs and Partnerships in Education, leads a panel which includes Josef Kurtz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Biology; a Merck scientist and Emmanuel students selected for Merck internships and Merck scholarships.
11:00 A.M. - NOON
Mission and Spirituality
Sr. Mary Johnson, SND, Ph.D. '79, Director of the Center for Mission and Spirituality, Professor of Religious Studies and Chair of the Department of Sociology
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Financial Planning
Marie Cannon '79, Financial Advisor, Merrill Lynch
9:30 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Class of '58 Special Event
The 50th Reunion Class will take a boat cruise on the Charles River and then have lunch at The Cheesecake Factory. Transportation provided.
12:00 NOON - 1:00 P.M.
Lunch Served on Campus
1:00 P.M. - 1:45 P.M.
Emmanuel College Campus Tours
Spirited Sisters - A Special Presentation
Believe. Live. Thrive. Join us for a presentation by cancer survivor Peg Feodoroff as she shares the inspirational story of her sister and Emmanuel alumna, the late Claire Goodhue '83. Learn how faith and values led to the creation of Spirited Sisters, a national company that lends a healing hand to women who are facing the fight of their lives. Click here for more information >>www.healingthreads.com
2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Alumni College - Back to the Classroom
Raising Hell: 20 Years of Activism, 1955-1975
William Leonard, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History, presents a popular topic included in the First-Year Seminar Series for 2007-2008 and a topic of special interest to the Reunion Classes '58, '63, '68 and '73.
3:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Individual Class Gatherings
5:30 P.M.
President's Welcome and Emmanuel Today
6:15 P.M.
Champagne Reception
7:00 P.M.
Reunion Celebration Dinners
• Classes of 1963-2003 are seated by class and celebrate together.
• Class of 1958 celebrates its 50th Reunion milestone dinner with Emmanuel College President, Sr. Janet Eisner, SND.
• Classes of 1933-1953 celebrate their post-50th reunion memories together.
Sunday, June 1st
7:15 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
Continental Breakfast
10:30 A.M.
Alumni Procession
11:00 A.M.
Alumni Liturgy, Emmanuel Chapel
12:00 NOON
Post-50th Reunion Luncheon
Alumni from the classes of 1933-1953 are honored at this luncheon with Emmanuel College President, Sister Janet Eisner, SND.
Alumni Association Luncheon and Annual Meeting
Alumni from the classes of 1958 - 2003 conclude the weekend celebration at this luncheon.
Reunion Giving
Don't Forget! An important tradition for Emmanuel graduates celebrating reunion is to support the class gift through a contribution to the Emmanuel College Annual Fund. You can help current students while marking your very special reunion. Class gifts are presented to Sister Janet on Saturday afternoon of Alumni weekend.
Important Information
Registration: Julie Hall is headquarters for Alumni Weekend 2008. On Friday from noon to midnight, and on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., staff will be on hand to register guests and provide event locations. Click Here to Register (Download PDF)
Accommodations and Parking: Rooms are available in air-conditioned, smoke-free Julie Hall. Continental breakfast and linens (sheets, light blanket, pillow, face and bath towels) are included in the cost of the room. Plan to bring your own alarm clock and clothes hangers. All rooms are double occupancy. Please indicate your roommate's name on the registration form. Spouses are welcome. Complimentary parking is available on campus for the weekend. Buildings are handicap accessible.
Guests: Spouses and guests are welcome to join in all weekend activities. Please include payment and indicate guest names on registration form. Guests of alumni celebrating 50th or post-50th reunions also require payment.
Questions: Please contact the Alumni Weekend line at 617-975-9400 if you require any special arrangements for accommodations, parking or have any questions regarding the weekend.