Thursday, May 31
5 p.m.
Residence Halls open for reunion guests
6 p.m.
The James Wallace Society Dinner
By invitation only, for those who have included Macalester in their estate plans.
8:30 p.m.
Welcome gathering for the Class of 1957
Hugh S. Alexander Alumni House,
1644 Summit Avenue (former president’s house)
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Friday, June 1
7:30–9:30 a.m.
All-Class Breakfast Buffet
Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center
10:30–11:30 a.m.
Golden Scots Society Induction Ceremony
Honoring members of the Class of 1957 on the 50th anniversary of their graduation.
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel
11:30 a.m.
Class of 1957 photo
Ramp outside Chapel
11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Golden Scots Society Luncheon
For all who have celebrated their 50-year reunion; special recognition for those observing their 55-, 60-, 65-, 70- and 75-year reunions.
Kagin Commons, Alexander G. Hill Ballroom
1:30 – 5 p.m.
Back to Class: Faculty Lectures
Open to all! Come back and hear a few more words from some of Macalester’s favorite professors.
Carnegie 06 and Weyerhaeuser Board Room
View "back to class" schedule »
2–4 p.m.
Class of 1957 Bus Tour (limited to 50)
Led by David Lanegran ’63, Chair of Geography and Urban Studies and John S. Holl Professor.
Departs from 62 Macalester Street
2–4:30 p.m.
Class of 1957 Tour of Minneapolis Institute of Arts
Meet at 62 Macalester Street
2:30 p.m.
Walking Tour of Macalester’s Campus
Led by a Macalester student.
Meet at the Bell Tower
5:30 p.m.
Class of 1957 Social and Casual Dinner
Informal class dinner with a conversation about students today and a discussion of 50-year survey results. Moderated by Ann Beran Jones ’57.
Kagin Commons, Alexander G. Hill Ballroom
9 p.m.
Class of 1957 Informal Gathering
Hugh S. Alexander Alumni House, 1644 Summit Avenue
(former president's house)
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Saturday, June 2
7:30–9:30 a.m.
All-Class Breakfast Buffet
Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center
8 a.m.
Alumni Fun Run/Walk to the River
Gather in front of the Hugh S. Alexander Alumni House for a run/walk to the river along beautiful Summit Avenue. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by the M Club.
Meet at Hugh S. Alexander Alumni House, 1644 Summit Avenue
9 a.m.
Class of 1957 Discussion
What doors have opened for you after important changes in your life?
Participation is encouraged from the entire class. Moderated by Jan Hautzenrader Mattox ’57.
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
10 a.m.
Green Campus Tour
A campus tour including the wind turbine and the two new green roofs.
Meet at Bell Tower
10:30 a.m.
Class of 1957 Panel
"To be a worthy son or daughter of Macalester, you must listen to your hopes and not to your fears."
&ndash Charles J. Turck, 1958
A panel of classmates discuss what aspects of their life after college they feel good about. A chance to reflect and share how you have fulfilled hopes and moved from fear in your own life. Moderated by Andrew Benjamin ’57.
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom
11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Class of 1957 Classic Car Exhibition
On the Lawn
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
All-Class Picnic
Gather for an old-fashioned barbecue with live music and festive entertainment
for the whole family. There will be tarot reading, face painting,
caricatures, palm reading, the African Music Ensemble and the Fred
Richardson Trio with Dave McCurdy. Door prizes and the award for
best class attendance will be presented by our emcee, President Brian
Rosenberg.
Tent on Lawn
11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Photo Tent Open
On the Lawn
1:30 p.m.
Discussion — The Things They Carried
Tim O’Brien’s 1990 book The Things They Carried — the common reading
for this year’s Reunion — was chosen by the New York Times as one of the
most important works of fiction published in the last 25 years. Based on
his experiences as a soldier during the Vietnam War, the book is a
collection of interrelated stories about a single platoon. O’Brien, whose
novel was also chosen for the citywide reading program, St. Paul Reads,
will receive a Distinguished Citizen Citation at Reunion. Sponsored by the Classes of 1967, 1968 and 1969.
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel
2–4 p.m.
Open House at President Brian and Dr. Carol Rosenberg’s home
1635 Summit Avenue
3:45 –4:15 p.m.
Macalester’s Pipe Band performs on the lawn.
4:30 p.m.
Alumni Awards Convocation
Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center, Concert Hall
The following notable alumni and faculty will be recognized:
Honorary Degree
Donald F. Beisswenger ’52
Alumni Distinguished Citizens
Genell L. Knatterud ’52
Gerald A. Meigs ’57
Roger W. Strand ’57
Timothy O’Brien ’68
Carol Leino Carey ’82
Young Alumni Award
Amalia C.Anderson ’96
Catharine Lealtad Service to Society Award
Melvin Collins ’75
Alumni Service Award
Judy L. Vicars ’68
Golden Scots Society new members
Class of 1957
Faculty member entering the phased retirement program
Joan Hutchinson
Kathleen Parson
G.Michael Schneider
Paul Solon
Norman Rosenberg
Fabiola Franco
M Club Hall of Fame Inductees 2006
Dr. John C. “Jack” Bachman
(Inducted posthumously for his coaching achievements)
Paul L. Bachman ’81
Roger D. Bridge ’92
John R. Howard ’58
Thomas A. Otteson ’65
5:30 p.m.
All-Class Social
Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center, Bateman Plaza.
If raining, Tent on Lawn.
6:15 p.m.
Class of 1957 Reception and Reunion Party
Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center, Atrium
7 p.m.
Class Dinners for 1957–2002
Join your classmates for the most popular event of the weekend. Reservations required.
Location on dinner ticket
9–10 p.m.
LGBT Rainbow Reception
Join LGBT alumni for drinks and conversation.
Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center, Student Lounge
9 p.m.–Midnight
Martinis, Mojitos, and Micro-brews
The Big Tent on the Lawn
After dinner, join friends in the tent on the lawn. Sit back or dance to
original music from Havana, Cuba, featuring Doug Little ’91
and his salsa group ˇCharanga Tropical! Martinis, mojitos, microbrews
(Surly Beer from Omar Ansari ’92) and fancy coffees under the
stars make this an event you won’t want to miss!
On the Lawn
9 p.m.
Class of 1957 Informal Gathering
Hugh S. Alexander Alumni House, 1644 Summit Avenue
(former president’s house)
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Sunday, June 3
8 a.m.–Noon
Dorm check-out
8:30–10:30 a.m.
All-Class Hot Breakfast Buffet
Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center
10:30 a.m.
Prayer Service
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel
Led by Reverend Dr. Jon Walton ’69, pastor at the First Presbyterian Church in New York City. Join together for prayer and reflection.
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel
Noon–5 p.m.
Grand Old Day along Grand Avenue
Enjoy St. Paul's 34th Annual Grand Old Day street festival. Food, concerts and other family fun is all happening between Dale and Fairview on Grand.
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