Thursday Evening

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All Day Friday

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Use the Leonard Center!
8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Lap Swim: 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 5–7 p.m.
Swim, work out in the fitness center, test the track. Treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical walkers, weight machines, lockers, and showers are all available to registered Reunion participants! Please bring your Reunion name tag to use the facilities.

See what's new in the library!
10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Throughout the weekend the DeWitt Wallace Library will be open to Reunion attendees. Find a quiet, comfortable spot for conversation with a few friends, check your email, or peruse the Great Scots collection featuring publications and creative works by Macalester faculty, staff, students, and alumni on display in the Harmon Room. This is a circulating collection, focused on the most recent five years. Titles will be weeded out as the collection grows and put into the circulating stacks. If you notice a title is missing, please notify staff via AskUs on the library website.

WMCN webcasting live with alumni DJs
9 a.m.–midnight
Alumni DJs take over Macalester's radio station for the weekend. Enjoy their programs via WMCN's webstream.
View the programming schedule

View the Northern Spark Projects
Inspired by the Northern Spark Nuit Blanche, a dusk-to-dawn festival of art and performance occurring throughout the Twin Cities on June 4-5, Macalester will display media art works by recent alumni and Media and Cultural Studies Professor John Kim in conjunction with Reunion. Professor Kim will offer a public talk about the projects, Northern Spark, and the place of new media at Macalester Saturday afternoon.
Artworks to be displayed in Olin-Rice 241, 243, and 270. More information about the displays will be available at registration.

Tours
Join tours of Markim Hall, home of the Institute for Global Citizenship, Leonard Center, and Macalester campus.

Friday Morning

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7:30–9:30 a.m.
All-Class Breakfast $
Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center

10:30–11:30 a.m.
Golden Scots Society Induction Ceremony
The Class of 1961 will be inducted into the Golden Scots Society with music, memories, and medallions at a heartwarming ceremony celebrating the past and the future. All are welcome to attend. Class of 1961 inductees are asked to arrive at the flagpole by 10 a.m. for the class entrance into the ceremony.
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel

11:30–1 p.m.
All-Class Lunch Buffet $
Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center

11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Golden Scots Society Luncheon $
For all who have celebrated their 50-year Reunion plus special recognition for those observing their 55-, 60-, 65-, 70- and 75-year Reunions.
Leonard Center, Alumni Gym

Friday Afternoon

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1:30 p.m.
Leonard Center Tour
Meet at the Leonard Center’s west door

2–5 p.m.
Class of 1961 Tour of Target Field $
Exclusively for the members of the Class of 1961. Expert and entertaining guides will lead a tour of the most beautiful ballpark in America, noted for its spectacular views, intimate spaces, and architectural details using Minnesota stone. Door to door service. Board the bus at the Leonard Center following the Golden Scots Luncheon and enjoy the ride to and from downtown Minneapolis. Reservations required.
Tour departs from the Leonard Center, south entrance

2:30 p.m.
Walking Tour of Macalester’s Campus
Discover what's new on campus. Ends at Markim Hall.
Meet at the Bell Tower

3:30 p.m.
Tour of Markim Hall
Learn more about the LEED Platinum certified Markim Hall, home of the Institute for Global Citizenship (IGC).
Meet in the lobby of Markim Hall

4–6 p.m.
High Tea for Classes of 1956, 1951, 1946 and earlier $
Join classmates for a variety of delightful and delicious edibles, including tea sandwiches, scones, and more. Punch and assorted teas will also be provided.
Board Room, Weyerhaeuser Hall

Friday Evening

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5 p.m.
Then and Now: What's changed at Mac for Students of Color
Hear an update about the academic and co-curricular diversity programs at present-day Macalester and participate in the preliminary discussions on the 2013 Alumni of Color Reunion. Dr. Jane Rhodes, Macalester's Dean for the Study of Race and Ethnicity and professor and chair of American Studies, and Karla Benson Rutten, director of the Lealtad-Suzuki Center, Department of Multicultural Life, will join Macalester staff and alumni of color in conversations that will guide the college's celebration of multiculturalism.
Cultural House Resource Room, 37 Macalester Street

5:30 p.m.
Class of 1961 Social and Casual Dinner
Join your classmates for a casual gathering of hearty hors d'oeuvres, conversation, and memories. Jim and Mary Dinkel Erickson are the evening MCs and will prompt your stories and memories. What really happened in the dorms? What about those commuters? Which professors do you remember after all these years?
Kagin Commons, Alexander G. Hill Ballroom

6–8 p.m.
Alumni of Color Reception
Join alumni of color, faculty, and staff for a fellowship reception. Connect with fellow alumni of color and add your voice to the conversations about Macalester's multicultural past, present, and future. Sponsored by the Dean for the Study of Race and Ethnicity, American Studies Department, the Department of Multicultural Life, and Alumni Relations.
The Cultural House, 37 Macalester Street

6–8 p.m.
Scots Pride Reception
Join members of Scots Pride, Macalester's LGBTQ Alumni Group, at an outdoor reception. Connect with alumni and allies from different classes, campus staff and faculty, and the Twin Cities community. Plaza in front of Markim Hall
Rain — Davis Court, Markim Hall

6–10 p.m.
Bringing Barrio to You $
Barrio, a local restaurant with some of the best Latin-inspired dishes in town, will be on campus with their food truck Friday evening. Enjoy a menu packed with gourmet street food, including the best tacos in the city. Stop by to grab a bite to eat before or during your class gathering. Visit Barrio's website
Marvin Plaza

7 p.m.
Classes of 1981, '82 & '83 Friday Gathering
Where else will you find such interesting, fabulous, cool people gathered around snacks and a cash bar? Drop by for an hour or more for this informal, casual event. Since everyone has added 30-plus years of experience, empathy, laughter, tears, and learning to the mix, come as you are to meet classmates who shared a space in time at Mac and went off on their own adventures of family, travel, and life. BYOM (Bring Your Own Music). We'll have a CD player (sorry no cassettes) ready to play a special soundtrack of music from the era.
Bateman Plaza
Rain — Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center

7 p.m.
Class of 1986 Friday Gathering
Kickoff Reunion weekend on campus by joining your classmates and friends for our informal class reception on Friday night. Reconnect and collect stories from the last 25 years while enjoying music from your college days. Cash bar.
Theater Stage, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

7 p.m.
Classes of 1991, '92 & '93 Friday Gathering
Otherwise known as "Not just another basement party." Join your classmates for this informal, outdoor gathering. Play lawn games, catch up with old friends, meet new ones, and enjoy the musical playlists compiled by your Reunion Planning Committee.
Andersen Portico, in front of the Leonard Center
Rain — Scotty's inside the Leonard Center

7 p.m.
Class of 2001 Friday Gathering
Find out what everyone has been up to since our 5-Year Reunion. Start Reunion weekend off right by joining your classmates for a fun, casual evening reception filled with great conversation, laughter, and much more. Cash bar.
Leonard Center Atrium

7 p.m.
Class of 2006 Friday Gathering
Reunite with classmates at this casual evening reception. Catch up with friends and meet some new ones. Take photos with your classmates from 9:30–10:30 p.m. Cash bar.
Smail Gallery, Olin-Rice

9 p.m.
Class of 1961 Informal Gathering
Come to the Alumni House to continue the conversation with classmates.
Hugh S. Alexander Alumni House

All Day Saturday

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Bring the kids to see jugglers after Breakfast with Brian, enjoy the picnic, and dance on Shaw field during MacFest.

Use the Leonard Center
8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Pool hours: 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Swim, work out in the fitness center, test the track. Treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical walkers, weight machines, lockers, and showers are all available to registered Reunion participants! Please bring your Reunion name tag to use the facilities.

See what's new in the library
10 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Throughout the weekend the DeWitt Wallace Library will be open to Reunion attendees. Find a quiet, comfortable spot for conversation with a few friends, check your email, or peruse the Great Scots collection featuring publications and creative works by Macalester faculty, staff, students, and alumni on display in the Harmon Room. This is a circulating collection, focused on the most recent five years. Titles will be weeded out as the collection grows and put into the circulating stacks. If you notice a title is missing, please notify staff via AskUs on the library website.

Tours
Join tours of Markim Hall, home of the Institute for Global Citizenship, the Leonard Center, and Macalester's green campus.

View Northern Spark Projects
Inspired by the Northern Spark Nuit Blanche, a dusk-to-dawn festival of art and performance occurring throughout the Twin Cities on June 4–5, Macalester will display media artworks by recent alumni and Media and Cultural Studies Professor John Kim in conjunction with the Reunion. Professor Kim will offer a public talk about the projects, Northern Spark, and the place of new media at Macalester in the afternoon.
Art works to be displayed in Olin-Rice 241, 243, and 270.
More information about the displays will be available at registration.

Saturday Morning

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7:30 a.m.
Alumni Fun Run/Walk to the River
Join alumni and friends for your morning jog or a leisurely walk to the Mississippi along scenic Summit Avenue. You will be back in time for Breakfast with Brian. Open to all. Registration preferred. Sponsored by the M Club.
Leonard Center, west entrance

10 a.m.
Macalester Alumni of Moderation Discussion
Alumni, faculty, and students are invited to join the Mac Mods for a discussion about diversity and objectivity and what it should mean within the curriculum and the classroom. All are welcome.
Harmon Room, Dewitt Wallace Library

10:15 a.m.
Pipe Band Performs on Shaw Field

10:15 a.m.–Noon
Tours of Dorms
Take a peek at Mac dorm rooms — the new, the old, and the updated. This tour will wind through George Draper Dayton, Wallace, Turck, and Dupre and provide you with information on residential life at Mac today. (Be sure to get the real scoop from your student tour guide). Tours run at 10:15 a.m., 10:50 a.m., and 11:25 a.m.
Tours will depart from George Draper Dayton Hall

10:30 a.m.
Macalester Students Today
Same or different? Laurie Hamre, vice president for student affairs and our in-house expert, will discuss students of today (and yesterday). Laurie has seen it all and will share some of it with you.
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel

10:30 a.m.
Juggler on the Plaza
Enjoy an entertaining 35-minute juggling show of feats and treats. Fun for the young and the young at heart.
Marvin Plaza
Rain — Leonard Center, Fieldhouse

10:45 a.m.
"Being Green at Macalester"
Learn about Mac's sustainability initiatives by taking a walking tour of the EcoHouse, green roofs, and other features of campus. Tour ends at the LEED Platinum certified Markim Hall. Led by Suzanne Savanick Hansen, sustainability manager.
Begins in Olin-Rice Science Center, Room 250

11 a.m.
Leonard Center Tour
Meet at the Leonard Center’s west door

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Photo Tent Open on the Great Lawn $
Round up your friends and head for the photo tent to document your grown-up selves for posterity!

Saturday Afternoon

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11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Zero-Waste All-Class Picnic $
Gather for an old-fashioned barbecue with live music and festive entertainment for the whole family including face painting, caricatures, and music.
Tent on the Great Lawn

1 p.m.
Tour of Markim Hall
Learn more about the LEED Platinum certified Markim Hall, home of the Institute for Global Citizenship (IGC).
Meet in the lobby of Markim Hall

1:30–3:30 p.m.
Informal crafty activities for kids on Shaw Field Brought to you by the members of the 1991, '92 & '93 Reunion Committee. Fun activities for you and your children while the music is playing. Great way to meet your classmates' kids and show off your own.

1:30–2:30 p.m.
All-Class Book Discussion with President Brian Rosenberg
1989 Alumni Award winner Charles Baxter '69 will be joining President Brian Rosenberg to discuss his new book, Gryphon, with Reunion attendees.
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel

2–3 p.m.
Team Slingshot Water Balloon Competition
Put together your three-person team and test your water balloon launching skills against other Reunion teams. Open to all! Three-person team required to participate. Exciting prizes awarded to teams who come closest to hitting Mac the Scot. Sponsored by M Club.
Kagin Commons lawn, teams meet at open space under Dupre Hall

2:45-3:45 p.m.
New Media at Mac with Professor John Kim
Media and Cultural Studies Professor John Kim will offer a public talk about the media art works displayed on campus during Reunion weekend, the exhibition's connection to Northern Spark, and the place of new media at Macalester.
Olin-Rice 350

2:45–3:45 p.m.
Multi-generational Discussion about Spirituality
Do you recall Koinia House? Religion-in-Life Week? Mandatory Chapel? Mac used to be a pretty religious place, didn't it? So how is it that in 2007 the Princeton Review rated Mac as fourteenth on its list of schools where "students ignore God on a regular basis"? How did we go from the Mac of the ’60s to being a school where everyone is spiritual, but no one actually believes in God? Or is the big change just a myth and are Mac students actually just as interested in religion as they ever were? Sponsored by the Class of 1966.
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel

3–4:30 p.m.
Class of 2006 Kickball Game
Alumni from the Class of 2006 are invited to join classmates for a game of kickball.
Kagin Commons lawn
Rain — Game canceled, group will meet in Turck-Out Room, the Class of 2006 Hospitality Center

3 p.m.
Friends of Bill and Bob
DeWitt Wallace Library, Room 303

3 p.m.
Leonard Center Tour
Meet at the west entrance

3–4 p.m.
What happens after loss?
A moderated discussion led by the Rev. Mary Tyler Browne (Mary Ball '61) for the Class of 1961 about who we become after experiencing loss. An annual favorite event for the 50-year reunion class; moving, meaningful, and not to be missed!
Harmon Room, Dewitt Wallace Library

3:15 p.m.
Walking Tour of Macalester’s Campus
Led by a Macalester Student
Meet at the Bell Tower

4 p.m.
Leonard Center Tour
Meet at west entrance.

Saturday Evening

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5–7 p.m.
Photo Tent Open $
Round up your friends and head for the photo tent to document your grown-up selves for posterity!
Tent on the Great Lawn

5:30–7 p.m.
All-Class Social
Enjoy talking with other classes while you wait to be piped to dinner.
Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center, Bateman Plaza
Rain — Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center

6:45 p.m.
Class of 1951 and Earlier Dinner $
Reunite with classmates while enjoying dinner and great conversation. Reservations required.
Location posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby.

6:45 p.m.
Class of 1956 Dinner $
Enjoy dinner and great conversation while reconnecting with your classmates. Reservations required.
Location posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby.

7 p.m.
Class of 1961 Dinner
The highlight of the weekend! This celebration of the past and future with friends, music, and some surprises is brought to you by your talented and creative Reunion committee. Reservations required.
Location posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby.

7 p.m.
Class of 1966 Dinner $
Join your classmates for one of the most popular events of the weekend. Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. Reservations required.
Location posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby.

7 p.m.
Classes of 1981, '82 & '83 Dinner $
Dinner, faculty guests, memorabilia, and lots of good conversation followed by a relaxing evening of martinis and more. Catch up with folks you used to know and maybe get to know someone you didn't know in college. Join your classmates for a festive evening with great conversation at the most popular event of the weekend. Reservations required.
Location posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby.

7 p.m.
Class of 1986 Dinner $
Join us for our special class event — enjoy dinner and conversation with your classmates and a few special guests, while watching a slideshow featuring the ’80s’ most memorable Mac Weekly headlines, haircuts, campus events, and Spotlight pictures. Reservations required.
Location posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby.

7 p.m.
Classes of 1991, '92 & '93 Dinner $
Not the usual reunion dinner, this event will feature a tasty variety of foods and will encourage mingling. The evening's MC is Brian Bull, and there will be music from your playlists and photos culled from personal archives of all sorts. Reservations required.
Location posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby.

7 p.m.
Class of 2001 Dinner $
Enjoy a festive evening of great conversation, stories, and more with your classmates. Reservations required.
Location posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby.

7 p.m.
Class of 2006 Dinner $
Join your classmates and a few special guests for an evening of great conversation at one of the most popular events of the weekend. Reservations required.
Location posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby.

9–11 p.m.
Photo Tent Open $
Round up your friends and head for the photo tent to document your grown-up selves for posterity!
Tent on the Great Lawn

Sunday Morning

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8 a.m.–noon
Dorm checkout

8:30–10:30 a.m.
All-Class Hot Breakfast Buffet $
Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center, North End

9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Alumni Board Planning Committee Meeting
For Alumni Board members only.
Hall of Fame Room, Leonard Center

10 a.m.
Prayer Service
Close the weekend at a special service offered for Reunion attendees. For those of you who remember, attendance slips will be distributed and collected.
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel

10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Grand Old Day on Grand Avenue
The Grand Old Day parade begins at 10 a.m. with festivities to follow. Find out more about Grand Old Day on its website.