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
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
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.