Dartmouth College

Class of 1969–50th Reunion

June 6-10, 2019

(Updated March 8, 2019)

 

Residence Hall: McLaughlin Cluster

Class Headquarters: Occom Commons

Class Tent: Maynard Street

($) Separate charge not included in class Reunion fee

 

Thursday, June 5-6

Off campus class-sponsored activities only. If you are planning to hike in the area, that will happen on Thursday the 6th.Here is information about the hiking options.

 

Moosilauke Ravine Lodge Overnight Stay ($)

Moosilauke Ravine Lodge

Reservations are required for those wishing to spend the night at the Ravine Lodge. Call (603) 646-6543 off-season (January 1 to May 12, 2019) and (603) 764-5858 in season (after May 13, 2019). Return transportation to campus on Friday is not provided.

 

Friday, June 7

Registration open from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. in the class tent.

 

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

Reunion Exhibit: ’69s at Dartmouth

Rauner Library, Webster Hall

 

9–10 a.m.

Architectural Walking Tour of Campus

Meet in front of Dartmouth Hall (Rain: Room 105, Dartmouth Hall)

Tour begins promptly at 9 am.

 

10–11 a.m.

Dartmouth Today Campus Bus Tour

Leave from class tent

Student-guided bus tour of campus and the Hanover area.

 

10 a.m.–1 p.m.

Baker Tower Tour

Baker Tower

See things from a different perspective at one of the highest points on campus! Tickets for specific time slots are provided on a first-come, first-served basis during Reunion check-in.

 

 

11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Hood Museum Self-Guided Tour

Hood Museum of Art

 

11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.

Class Connections Barbecue with Class of 2019

Collis Patio (Formerly College Hall)

Indoor and outdoor seating available.

 

1–2 p.m.

The Parkhurst Takeover–A Re-Enactment

Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts

 

 

2–3 p.m.

Looking Back: A Discussion of the Parkhurst Takeover and Other Campus Events of Our Time

gilman auditorium, hood museum of art

 

 

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Professional School Receptions

Various Locations

 

 

3:30–5 p.m.

Class Socializing

Class tent

 

6–6:30 p.m.

Reception

Baker Library Lawn (Rain: West Gym)

Welcome remarks by class president John Mathias.

 

6:30–8:45 p.m.

Class Dinner

Baker Library Lawn (Rain: West Gym)

 

 

9–11 p.m.

Class Socializing, DJ, and Tableside Magic with Marko the Magician

Class tent

 

9:30–10:30 p.m.

Annual Glee Club Commencement Concert ($)

Spaulding Auditorium, Hopkins Center

 

 

Saturday, June 8

 

7–8:45 a.m.

Full Breakfast

Class tent

 

9:30–11 a.m.

Memorial Service

Rollins Chapel

 

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Reunion Exhibit: ’69s at Dartmouth

Rauner Library, Webster Hall

 

11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Hood Museum Self-Guided Tour

Hood Museum of Art

 

11:15 a.m.–Noon

Class Meeting

Room 105, Dartmouth Hall

 

Noon

Buses Depart for 50th Reunion Luncheon

Dartmouth Hall and Class Tent

 

12:15–2 p.m.

50th Reunion Luncheon with President Hanlon and Trustees

Connecticut River Waterfront Tent

Class gift presentation.

 

2 p.m.

Buses Return to Class Tent

 

2:30–4 p.m.

 “Through a glass darkly: Contemplating our end time"

 

OR

 

Tennis Tournament / Golf / Socializing at the class tent / Nap time (?)

 

5–6 p.m.

DOC House Renovation Celebration

Dartmouth Outing Club House, Occom Pond

With project architect Randy Mudge and John Scherding, associate vice president for planning, design and construction. Description TBD.

 

5:30–7 p.m.

Buses Depart for the 50th Reunion Banquet

Class Tent

Buses will loop from the DOC House to the class tent to the waterfront tent.

 

6:30–7 p.m.

Reception

Connecticut River Waterfront Tent

Buses depart from class tent.

 

7–8:30 p.m.

Gala Banquet

Connecticut River Waterfront Tent

 

8:30 p.m.

Buses return to the class tent

 

9–11 p.m.

Class Socializing with Party Crashers Band

Class tent

 

 

Sunday, June 9

 

7–8 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

Class tent

 

8:15 a.m.

Formation of Commencement Procession

Rollins Chapel

Class members, wives, widows, partners, and friends assemble at the chapel. The ’69 procession leaves the chapel at 8:35 a.m. Don’t be late!

 

9:30 a.m.

Commencement Exercises

Dartmouth Green

Special seating area for ’69 class members, wives, widows, partners, and friends.

 

11 a.m.–8 p.m.

Hood Museum Self-Guided Tour

Hood Museum of Art

 

Noon–1:30 p.m.

Lunch

Class tent

A chance for socializing and saying farewell to some.

 

*Start of Post Reunion* ($)

 

1:30–6:30 p.m.

Socializing / Fun and Games / Nap Time

Class tent

 

6:30–9 p.m.

Reception and Dinner

Dartmouth Outing Club House

 

9–11 p.m.

Class Socializing

Class tent

 

 

Monday, June 10

 

7–8:30 a.m.

Continental Breakfast

Class tent

 

*NOTE: Our reunion officially ends here.*

 

8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Reunion Exhibit: ’69s at Dartmouth

Rauner Library, Webster Hall

 

10–11 a.m.

Architectural Walking Tour of Campus

Meet in front of Dartmouth Hall (Rain: Room 105, Dartmouth Hall)

Tour begins promptly at 9 am.

 

Noon (or earlier)

Dormitory Check Out

For those not staying through Tuesday, check out and turn in your room keys.

 

Lunch

On your own

 

2–3 p.m.

Dartmouth Today Campus Bus Tour

Meet in front of the Hopkins Center for the Arts

Guided bus tour of campus and the Hanover area

 

3–5 p.m.

Academic Open Houses

 

3:30–4:30 p.m.

College-Sponsored Lecture

Moore Theater, Hopkins Center for the Arts

Description TBD

 

Dinner

On your own

 

 

Tuesday, June 11

 

Breakfast

On your own

 

Noon (or earlier)

Dormitory Check Out

Check out and turn in your room keys.

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