Reunion 2023: Schedule of Events

ALL WEEKEND

General Check-In and Onsite Registration
Check-in for all classes and onsite registration are located in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center, second floor McPherson Atrium.
Thursday, June 8, 1–7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 10, 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.

On-Campus Housing Check-In
Check-in for on-campus housing is located in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center, second floor McPherson Atrium. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged as a limited number of beds will be available onsite on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, visit the Reunion Lodging website.
Check-In Times (Campus Center second floor):
Thursday, June 8, 1–7:30 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 10, 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
Check-Out (George Draper Dayton Hall Office):
Sunday, June 11, 8 a.m.–12 p.m.

Pick Up Your Mac Gear at the Highlander
Pick up your Mac gear at the Highlander’s location on Snelling Avenue. Special discounts available for registered Reunion attendees—just show your Reunion 2023 name tag.
Thursday, June 8, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Sunday, June 11, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Highlander Bookstore, 32 Snelling Avenue S.

Use the Leonard Center
Treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical walkers, weight machines, lockers, and showers are all available to registered Reunion participants! Please bring your Reunion name tag to check in and use the facilities.
Thursday, June 8, 1–8 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. (Lap swim from 11 a.m.–1 p.m., 5–7 p.m.)
Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. (Lap swim from 11 a.m.–1 p.m.)

DeWitt Wallace Library Hours
Thursday, June 8, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Evolution of American Studies at Macalester 20th Anniversary Exhibit
See photos and memories from the past 20 years of American Studies as a department at Macalester College. Walk down memory lane—see how it began and where we are today.
Thursday, June 8, 1–4:30 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Archives (second level), DeWitt Wallace Library

Law Warschaw Gallery Art Exhibit
Reunited: Artists from the Class of 1973
We are excited to present in Macalester’s Law Warschaw Gallery, “Reunited: Artists from the Class of 1973.” The art exhibition will include works from seventeen members of the Class of 1973. Not only will you view paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, and photographs, but also film, glass, ceramics, textiles, and jewelry. The exhibit will be colorful, lively, and diverse.
Thursday, June 8, 1–5 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 1–6 p.m.
Saturday, June 10, 12–5 p.m.
Law Warschaw Gallery, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

1973 Briggs House Gathering Space
Briggs House is the Class of 1973 headquarters for all of Reunion 2023. Join us inside or on the lawn to relax and catch up with classmates throughout the weekend.
Thursday, June 8, 1–10 p.m.
Friday, June 9, 8 a.m.–10 p.m.
Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m.–Midnight
Briggs House (formerly Alumni House), 1644 Summit Avenue

Class Headquarters
Spend time in your class headquarters throughout the weekend. They are a great place to relax and connect with new and old friends. Leave a message on the whiteboard, and grab a few snacks while finding your classmates.
Friday, June 9, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Second floor classrooms, Theater Building

Scots Pride Lounge
A gathering space available throughout Reunion Weekend for LGBTQIA+ alumni to listen to your playlist, make plans for the weekend with others, or just unwind and relax.
Friday, June 9, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Saturday, June 10, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lounge 115, Humanities Building

Parenting Room
Parenting rooms for nursing parents or other young child needs, are available throughout Reunion weekend. Stop by registration for an access key.
T106, First floor of Theater Building (all weekend, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.)
L09, DeWitt Wallace Library (Thursday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.)

Need a quiet sensory space?
Find a quiet corner in the Library. Available Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Room 340, DeWitt Wallace Library – with two massage chairs
Room 404, DeWitt Wallace Library – on the designated quiet floor, by the elevator

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THURSDAY, JUNE 8

Thursday Afternoon

11 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Mac Hac Annual Athletics Golf Fundraiser $
The Mac Hac Golf Fundraiser raises funds to help enhance the experience of Macalester student-athletes. This year the proceeds will go to the Breyer Fund, an endowment which supports women’s sports at Macalester. We expect thirty-six foursomes of alumni, parents, staff, and friends for a day of great golf, fun, food, and prizes. Shotgun start at noon. Registration is separate from Reunion 2023 and can be done through the Athletic Department website.
Prestwick Golf Club At Wedgewood, 9555 Wedgewood Drive Woodbury, MN 55125

1 p.m.
Onsite Registration, Check-In, and Residence Halls Open for Reunion Guests

1–4:30 p.m.
Evolution of American Studies at Macalester 20th Anniversary Exhibit
See photos and memories from the past 20 years of American Studies as a department at Macalester College. Walk down memory lane—see how it began and where we are today.
Archives (second level), DeWitt Wallace Library

1–5 p.m.
Law Warschaw Gallery Art Exhibit
Reunited: Artists from the Class of 1973
We are excited to present in Macalester’s Law Warschaw Gallery, “Reunited: Artists from the Class of 1973.” The art exhibition will include works from seventeen members of the Class of 1973. Not only will you view paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, and photographs, but also film, glass, ceramics, textiles, and jewelry. The exhibit will be colorful, lively, and diverse.
Law Warschaw Gallery, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

3–5 p.m.
1973 Briggs House Welcome Gathering
Start Reunion right by finding your roommates and friends at a casual gathering in the former Alumni House. Catch up, enjoy light refreshments, and make your weekend plans.
Briggs House, 1644 Summit Avenue

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Thursday Evening

5:30–8 p.m.
Thursday Café Mac Welcome Dinner $
Relive your student dining experience by exploring Bon Appetit’s farm-to-fork offerings at casual buffet food stations inside Café Mac. Drop in during meal service times and reconnect with classmates over dinner options ranging from burgers and salads to pizza and curries. All are welcome.
Café Mac, Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center

6–9 p.m.
James Wallace Society Dinner
We gratefully acknowledge alumni and friends who have included Macalester in their estate plans. We look forward to celebrating with James Wallace Society members at this unofficial kick-off to Reunion weekend. This dinner is by invite only, and invitations to this dinner will be sent to those who have included Macalester in their estate plans. Contact Theresa Gienapp, director of Planned Giving, 651-696-6087, for more information.
Alumni Gym, Leonard Center Athletic & Wellness Complex

8–10 p.m.
Class of 1973 Briggs House Social
Start Reunion right by finding your roommates and friends at a casual gathering in the former Alumni House. Catch up, enjoy light refreshments, and make your weekend plans.
Briggs House, 1644 Summit Avenue

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FRIDAY, JUNE 9

Friday Morning

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

8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Class Headquarters Open
Spend time in your class headquarters throughout the weekend. They are a great place to relax and connect with new and old friends. Leave a message on the whiteboard, and grab a few snacks while finding your classmates.
Second floor classrooms, Theater Building

8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Scots Pride Lounge Open
A gathering space available throughout Reunion Weekend for LGBTQIA+ alumni to listen to your playlist, make plans for the weekend with others, or just unwind and relax.
Lounge 115, Humanities Building

9–11 a.m.
Idea Lab Open House
Grab some coffee in the hub of Entrepreneurship on campus! Exercise your creativity in the Idea Lab, a hands-on workspace in the heart of the library where students innovate, collaborate, befriend, re-center, and work together to solve problems and drive positive change in the world. Hosted by the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Department.
Idea Lab (second level), DeWitt Wallace Library

9–11 a.m.
Archives Open House
Visit the Macalester College Archives and browse Spotlights, photographs, student org materials, and more! Do you have mementos from your college years tucked away in storage? Bring them to the open house, and donate them to the Archives!
Archives (second level), DeWitt Wallace Library

9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Evolution of American Studies at Macalester 20th Anniversary Exhibit
See photos and memories from the past 20 years of American Studies as a department at Macalester College. Walk down memory lane—see how it began and where we are today.
Archives (second level), DeWitt Wallace Library

9:30–10:30 a.m.
Program Board: Creating the Twin Cities: An Environmental History of the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Waterfronts
In the second half of the nineteenth century, the Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis grew from tiny, remote outposts on the margins of a rapidly expanding country into large, thriving cities with regional, national, and international significance. The two cities, whose downtown business districts are separated by just fourteen meandering miles of the Mississippi River, both stood at the crossroads between the land and natural resources of the areas now known as Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Canadian Manitoba on one hand and the markets of a growing United States on the other. Drawing on new work from Nature’s Crossroads: The Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota, which he co-edited with George Vrtis, Chris Wells will explain how the two cities rose to prominence in the same half-century of rapid growth. Both absorbed a flood of new settlers and capitalized on the surrounding region’s land and natural wealth, but each city connected Minnesota’s ecosystems to expanding national markets in very different ways.
Room 250, Olin-Rice

10 a.m.–Noon
CRSL Open House
Welcome friends and wanderers! Curious about the chaplaincy today? Meet our interfaith team and mingle in the chapel garden & moat.
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel, garden and moat
Rain site: Weyerhaeuser Chapel, Center for Religious and Spiritual Life (lower level)

10 a.m.–Noon
Department and Faculty Office Hours
Stop by to meet familiar and new faculty and staff members for an informal open house visit. Participating faculty and departments will be posted at registration in the Campus Center as well as on the Reunion When You Arrive page.
Various locations around campus—see the schedule for details

10:15–11:30 a.m.
1973 Golden Scots Society Induction Ceremony
The Class of 1973 will be inducted into the Golden Scots Society with music, memories, and medallions with a heartwarming ceremony celebrating the past and the future. Class of 1973 inductees are asked to arrive at the flagpole by 9:45 a.m. to line up. All are welcome to attend!
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel

11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
All-Campus Lunch Buffet $
Café Mac, Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center

11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Golden Scots Society Luncheon $
For all celebrating their 50th Reunion and beyond, plus special recognition for those observing their 55th, 60th, 65th, 70th, and 75th Reunions.
Alumni Gym, Leonard Center Athletic & Wellness Complex

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Friday Afternoon

1–6 p.m.
Law Warschaw Gallery Art Exhibit
Reunited: Artists from the Class of 1973
We are excited to present in Macalester’s Law Warschaw Gallery, “Reunited: Artists from the Class of 1973.” The art exhibition will include works from seventeen members of the Class of 1973. Not only will you view paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, and photographs, but also film, glass, ceramics, textiles, and jewelry. The exhibit will be colorful, lively, and diverse.
Law Warschaw Gallery, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

1:30–2:30 p.m.
A Shared Sense of Place: Working Together at Macalester’s Ordway Field Station to Expand Collaborative, Cross-Disciplinary, Outdoor Experiential Education
In 1967, Macalester purchased its “other campus”, the Katharine Ordway Natural History Study area or more simply, the Ordway Field Station. Join us for a presentation and conversation about what’s been accomplished in Ordway’s first 55 years and where we see things going in the next 50.
Room 350, Olin-Rice

1:30–2:30 p.m.
Sustainability at Macalester: From then to now and what comes next!
Get to know the sustainability initiatives at Macalester. During this presentation and the tour that follows, participants will learn about sustainability initiatives on campus including: decarbonization and zero waste efforts, active transportation, gardens and food justice, and efforts to improve biodiversity and stormwater management.
Room 250, Olin-Rice

1:30–3 p.m.
Golden Scots Society Coffee & Conversation
Join your fellow Golden Scots from the classes of 1953, 1958, 1963, and 1968 to continue your conversations from lunch. Relax over a cup of coffee immediately following the Golden Scots Luncheon.
Reading Room 111, DeWitt Wallace Library

1:30–3 p.m.
Coffee with 1973 Era Alumni and Faculty
An opportunity to grab a cup of coffee, relax, and visit with emeriti faculty.
Tent, Briggs House, 1644 Summit Avenue

2–3 p.m.
Explore Mac’s Mighty Letterpress Studio with Ruthann Godollei
The power of the press belongs to those who can operate one. Visit and help print commemorative artwork in Mac’s letterpress studio with Ruthann Godollei, DeWitt Wallace Professor of Art.
ART 214, Joan Adams Mondale Hall of Studio Art

2–3 p.m.
Campus Walking Tour
Join your fellow alumni to see what campus looks like today through the eyes of a current student.
Departs from Weyerhaeuser Hall, Macalester street side

2:30–3:30 p.m.
Campus Sustainability Tour
See first hand the sustainability initiatives on campus including: decarbonization and zero waste efforts, active transportation, gardens and food justice, and efforts to improve biodiversity and stormwater management. Learn how we incorporate sustainability to much of the campus life with the Sustainability Office Staff.
Meet-up location: Olin-Rice Lobby

3–4 p.m.
Lenore Rinder ʼ73 Presents “Monkey Eden” and “People of the Wild Tiger”
Lenore Rinder ’73 will present two short films, “Monkey Eden” (2019) and “People of the Wild Tiger” (2017), produced during her trips to India. In these two films, Rinder and her co-producer Vallish Kaushik look at the relationship between people and animals in close quarters and document the consequences of deforestation. Rinder interviews priests, soldiers, village elders, and ex-poachers. Kaushik brings Rinder to hidden places and close to wild animals, close enough to film from a safe distance.
Mairs Concert Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

3–5 p.m.
American Studies 20th Anniversary Keynote Speaker and Reception
Join to celebrate 20 years of the American Studies Department with a keynote address featuring Dr. Shana L. Redmond ’02, President of the American Studies Association, Professor of English and Comparative Literature with Center for the Study of Ethnicity & Race at Columbia University. This will be followed by a celebration reception and remarks from Duchess Harris, Professor of American Studies, and Karín Aguilar-San Juan, Professor and Chair of American Studies. Talk at 3 p.m., Reception at 4 p.m. Cash bar.
John B. Davis Lecture Hall, Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center

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Friday Evening

4–5 p.m.
First-Gen Alumni Reception
Meet and mingle with first-generation alumni across class years and learn more about first-gen alumni programming!
Hall of Fame Room, Leonard Center Athletic & Wellness Complex

4–6 p.m.
Reunited: Artists from the Class of 1973, Meet the Artists of Law Warschaw Gallery Art Exhibit
During this open house, come view the 13 different alumni artists work included in this Reunion collection. Most of the artist will be there to talk about their pieces and answer questions. All are invited to attend.
Law Warschaw Gallery, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

4:30 p.m.
Building Towards Athletics Excellence with Abe Woldeslassie ’08
Hear updates from athletic director, Donnie Brooks and men’s basketball coach, Abe Woldeslassie ’08 on where the Macalester Athletics program is heading.
Room 250, Olin-Rice

5–6:30 p.m.
Grand Society Open House
Join President Suzanne Rivera, members of the Senior Leadership Team, and fellow Grand Society donors for casual conversation and refreshments during Reunion. This is an open house style event for Grand Society members, who will receive a mailed invitation with RSVP information. Contact the Macalester Fund at 651-696-6909 for more information.
Theater, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

5–10 p.m.
Snacks at Mac
Welcome back! Several food trucks featuring a variety of cuisines will be on-site from 5–10 p.m. with choices sure to please all palates, and catch a special musical performance by Charanga Tropical featuring Doug Little ’91 between 7–9 p.m. Enjoy great conversation over a beverage and some yummy eats, dance like nobody’s watching, play some lawn games, share a few memories, and find out what your classmates have been up to since you last saw them. Cash bar and meal from food trucks are available for purchase.
Shaw Field and Tent

Food trucks at Snacks at Mac include:
Pizza Barn – Family owned and operated pizza food truck offering fun pizza flavors by the slice, tasty desserts, and drinks.
El Pariente – Family owned and operated Mexican food truck serving tacos, burritos, tamales, quesadillas, and more!
Thai Thai Street Food – Thai gourmet food truck offering salads, bowls, pad thai, egg rolls, satay, and beverages.
Cave Cafe – Afro-Italiano food truck serving “tibsies”, wraps, salads, sandwiches, curry, and beverages.
Floyd’s Mini-Donuts and Shaved Ice – Dessert provided by Floyd in the form of mini donuts, lemonade and shaved ice!

5:30–6:30 p.m.
Shabbat Gathering
Join Jewish alumni (and friends) for a brief gathering to light candles, have a bite of challah, and schmooze. This is a great chance to share stories with Macalester Rabbi Emma Kippley-Ogman and alumni connected with Macalester Jewish Organization and Hebrew House across generations!
Weyerhaeuser Chapel, Center for Religious and Spiritual Life (lower level)

6–8:30 p.m.
Class of 1973 Reunited: Artists Reception and Dinner $
Join for a pre-dinner reception by our “Reunited: Artists from the Class of 1973” 50th Reunion Art Gallery Exhibit. Then find out “What’s Going On” with your fellow ’73 alumni in conversation and fun over a casual dinner.
Reception at 6–6:45 p.m., Lowe Dayton Arts Commons, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center
Dinner at 6:45 p.m., Fox Studio, Theater and Dance Building, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

7–9 p.m.
Scots Pride Dinner $
Enjoy a buffet dinner and conversation with LGBTQIA+ alumni from across class years, catch the Before & Now picture slideshow, and hear from our guest speaker, Mads Clark, assistant director of the Lealtad-Suzuki Center for Social Justice, on the current LGBTQIA+ student climate at Macalester.
Music 116, Crawford Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

8:30–10 p.m.
Class of 1973 Gathering
Come to Briggs House and Briggs House tent to continue the conversation with classmates.
Briggs House, 1644 Summit Avenue

9–11 p.m.
Scots Pride Queer Prom
Celebrate the Macalester Scots Pride Reunion which unites Macalester’s LGBTQIA+ alumni. Scots Pride seeks to support students, staff, and faculty through advancing a positive LGBTQIA+ campus climate and alumni community. Be part of this reunion celebration where you can dance with your friends and other LGBTQIA+ alumni, pose in your best outfit at the photo spot, or find a comfortable quiet space to enjoy some appetizers and continue the conversation. Cash bar.
Theater, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

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SATURDAY, JUNE 10

Saturday Morning

8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Class Headquarters Open
Spend time in your class headquarters throughout the weekend. They are a great place to relax and connect with new and old friends. Leave a message on the whiteboard, and grab a few snacks while finding your classmates.
Second floor classrooms, Theater Building

8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Scots Pride Lounge Open
A gathering space available throughout Reunion Weekend for LGBTQIA+ alumni to listen to your playlist, make plans for the weekend with others, or just unwind and relax.
Lounge 115, Humanities Building

9–10:30 a.m.
The Grand Celebration $
Gather with classmates and friends for a celebration of this year’s Alumni Award recipients, the Reunion gift presentation, a delicious breakfast, and plenty of coffee at this all-class celebration with President Suzanne Rivera recognizing alumni across the generations. Breakfast is available at 9 a.m., program begins at 9:30 a.m.
Alumni Gym, Leonard Center Athletic & Wellness Complex

2023 Alumni Award Recipients Honored:
* Alumni Service: Gabrielle Lawrence ’73, Michael W. Skoien ’73
* Catherine Lealtad ’15 Service to Society: Legacy Russell ’08
* Charles J. Turck Global Citizen Award: Batnairamdal (Nagi) Otgonshar ’08
* Young Alumni Award: Brittni Chicuata ’08
* Distinguished Citizen Award: Jennifer Anderson ’98, Benjamin Dille ’83, Alissa Light ’03, Jennifer P. Lundblad ’88, Roberta McNaughton Schomburg ’68
Learn more about the 2023 Alumni Award recipients

10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Evolution of American Studies at Macalester 20th Anniversary Exhibit
See photos and memories from the past 20 years of American Studies as a department at Macalester College. Walk down memory lane—see how it began and where we are today.
Archives (second level), DeWitt Wallace Library

10:45 a.m.
Macalester College Pipe Band Performs
Marvin Plaza

11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Athletic Success at Mac: Then and Now Panel
A conversation about past Athletic achievement at Macalester and how it has sparked a new tradition of competitive success. Organized by the Macalester Alumni Board.
Mairs Concert Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Team-teaching ‘Blacks in Paris’: An Experimental Approach
What happens when you create an Interdisciplinary team-taught course and conclude the classroom experience with a two-week field course in Paris? Hear from professors Duchess Harris (American Studies) and Juliette Rogers (French, Francophone Studies) about the creation of this course and what they learned in the process. Hear about some of the lectures they gave on African American expatriates as well as Francophone writers and artists and how they are following this up with an alumni trip June 2023.
John B. Davis Lecture Hall, Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center

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Saturday Afternoon

11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
All-Campus Picnic $
All are welcome to enjoy festivities at a hearty picnic barbecue lunch featuring a variety of lively entertainers including music by Professor Emeritus Dave McCurdy’s trio, face painting, lawn games, henna artists, caricatures, hooping, a fortune teller, and more.
Tent on Shaw Field

12–5 p.m.
Law Warschaw Gallery Art Exhibit
Reunited: Artists from the Class of 1973
We are excited to present in Macalester’s Law Warschaw Gallery, “Reunited: Artists from the Class of 1973.” The art exhibition will include works from seventeen members of the Class of 1973. Not only will you view paintings, drawings, sculpture, prints, and photographs, but also film, glass, ceramics, textiles, and jewelry. The exhibit will be colorful, lively, and diverse.
Law Warschaw Gallery Art Exhibit, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

1–2 p.m.
Meditative Sound Bath
(Please note the time change from printed schedule)
All are welcome for a meditative sound bath provided by our Buddhist Chaplain, Rev. Marc Anderson. Gongs, singing bowls and dulcet tones carefully blended for your relaxation and inner healing. Yoga mats and cushions will be provided, in addition to pew seating.
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel

1–2:30 p.m.
A Story of Success on the 50th Anniversary of the First Graduates of EEO
In 1969, Macalester College embarked upon an exciting new program. The Expanded Educational Opportunities (EEO) program enabled Macalester to assume a larger responsibility in the education of young, bright students whose economic circumstances severely limited their opportunities for higher education at a private institution like Macalester. Students receiving EEO scholarships, in the 1969 cohort, graduated in three to five years and excelled in both retention and graduation rates. Join us to learn more about this program from its beginnings and celebrate the successes of its graduates.
Mairs Concert Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

1:30–2:30 p.m.
M Club Slingshot Water Balloon Challenge
Put together your three-person team and test your water balloon launching skills against other Reunion teams. Exciting prizes will be awarded to teams who come closest to hitting Mac the Scot! Sponsored by M Club and the Alumni Board Athletics working group. Open to all! A three-person team is required to participate.
Macalester Stadium

2–3 p.m.
Campus Walking Tour
Join your fellow alumni to see what campus looks like today through the eyes of a current student.
Departs from Weyerhaeuser Hall, Macalester street side

2:30–3:30 p.m.
Professional Networking Mixer: Navigating Your Queer Identity in the Workforce
Meet and connect with LGBTQIA+ alumni to learn about their latest professional experiences and how they navigate their queer identity in the workplace. Bring your business cards and contact information to keep in touch!
Lounge 115, Humanities Building

2:30–3:30 p.m.
Strategic Planning Implementation Phase Update
Now in its implementation phase, the Imagine, Macalester strategic plan is developing our path forward to amplify what makes us distinctive: the powerful combination of a signature liberal arts curriculum, grounded in a residential campus experience, focused on our unique location in the vibrant Twin Cities, with an emphasis on citizenship within the wider world. The plan organizes initiatives into three categories–Curriculum, Culture, and Campus–and uses four foundational imperatives–Academic Distinction, Financial Sustainability, Social Responsibility, and Community Well-Being–to animate our work and measure its success. Join Jeff Allen, VP for Admissions and Financial Aid, and Paul Overvoorde, Vice Provost and Associate Dean of the Faculty, as they give the latest updates to the plan’s progress.
Room 250, Olin-Rice

2:30–3:30 p.m.
Alumni of Color Art Sculpture Viewing
The sculpture is now up in its permanent location. If you have not had a chance to view it, come by at this time prior to the talk with the artist Suriya Khuth ’20. In recognition of the 2019 Alumni of Color Reunion and 50th Reunion of the Expanded Educational Opportunities program, Macalester issued a call for artists to create public artwork that acknowledges and commemorates the past, present, and future of alumni of color. The sculpture represents a range of perspectives and experiences and serves as a visual symbol of the histories and futures while recognizing the complexity of these processes.
North Lawn outside Kagin Commons

3–4 p.m.
Friends Of Bill W. and Dr. Bob
This is a closed meeting of A.A. 12-Steps discussion and coffee. Attendance at closed meetings is restricted to those who have a desire to stop drinking. Hosted by a member of the fellowship.
Room 320, DeWitt Wallace Library

3:30–4:30 p.m.
Career Transitions: Reflection and Purposeful Engagement for Navigating Ambiguity and Career Fulfillment
Career Transitions happen to everyone. The causes can be external or intrinsic. The shifts can be promotional, lateral, or a reset into a new industry. In this workshop, we will explore the process of transitioning careers with a focus on reflecting on personal fulfillment to find purposeful engagement in future career paths. Through interactive exercises and group discussions, participants will learn how to engage in reflection to gain clarity on their values, strengths, and aspirations. They will also learn how to guide others through this reflective process to support them in making meaningful career transitions. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a better understanding of their personal considerations and how those aspects can inform their career choices, as well as the skills to support others in their own career transitions.
Room 350, Olin-Rice

3:30–5 p.m.
Alumni of Color Art Talk and Reception
Join the Macalester community as we honor our value of multiculturalism with a new public art sculpture produced by alum Suriya Khuth ’20. Talk at 3:30–4 p.m., Reception at 4–5 p.m.
John B. Davis Lecture Hall, Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center

4:30–5:30 p.m.
Macalester Comprehensive Campus Plan 2023
In June of 2022, Macalester, partnering with HGA Architects, began development of its first Comprehensive Campus Plan in 17 years. Nearly a year later, the plan has been endorsed by the Board of Trustees and will serve as both a short term road map and long term visionary plan for the College’s development of the physical campus over the next 20 years. This session will provide an overview of the plan and an opportunity to ask questions.
Room 250, Olin-Rice 

4:30–5:30 p.m.
Macalester Alumni of Moderation…the challenge
Mac loves diversity…but where’s viewpoint diversity? Join Charlie Birge ’15, Jim Burho ’70, and Professor Pete Ferderer, Edward J Noble professor of economics, to discuss why the liberal arts must include a full, robust discussion of views across the ideological spectrum. Visit www.macmods.org to learn more about Macalester Alumni of Moderation.
Room 100, Olin-Rice

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Saturday Evening

5:30–7 p.m.
All-Class Social
Listen to great music while enjoying a complimentary refreshing beverage and great conversation with friends old and new, prior to your class dinner.
Marvin Plaza
Rain Plan: Tent on the Great Lawn

7–9 p.m.
Class of 1973 Dinner (50th) $
Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby. Reservations required. Plated beef dinner or vegetarian option to be served.
Hill Ballroom, Kagin Commons

7–9 p.m.
Class of 1978 Dinner (45th) $
Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby. Reservations required. Plated beef dinner or vegetarian option to be served.
Hall of Fame, Leonard Center

7–9 p.m.
Class of 1983 and 81-85 Cluster Reunion Dinner (40th) $
Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby. Reservations required. Southwestern buffet dinner to be served.
Theater, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

7–9 p.m.
Class of 1988 Dinner (35th) $
Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby. Reservations required. Plated beef dinner or vegetarian option to be served.
Davis Court, Markim Hall

7–9 p.m.
Class of 1993 Dinner (30th) $
Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby. Reservations required. Plated beef dinner or vegetarian option to be served.
Crawford Hall, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

7–9 p.m.
Class of 1998 Dinner (25th) $
Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby. Reservations required. Plated beef dinner or vegetarian option to be served.
Weyerhaeuser Boardroom, Weyerhaeuser Hall

7–9 p.m.
Class of 2003 Dinner (20th) $
Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby. Reservations required. Plated beef dinner or vegetarian option to be served.
Cafe Mac (south end), Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center

7–9 p.m.
Class of 2008 Dinner (15th) $
Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby. Reservations required. Plated beef dinner or vegetarian option to be served.
Fox Dance Studio, Janet Wallace Fine Arts Center

7–9 p.m.
Class of 2013 Dinner (10th) $
Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby. Reservations required. Southwestern buffet dinner to be served.
Fieldhouse, Leonard Center

7–9 p.m.
Class of 2018 Dinner (5th) $
Enjoy an evening of great conversation while reconnecting with classmates. All dinners will be held on campus, with specific locations posted in the Ruth Stricker Dayton Campus Center lobby. Reservations required. Southwestern buffet dinner to be served.
Alumni Gym, Leonard Center

9 p.m.–Midnight
Class of 1973 Informal Gathering
Come to Briggs House to continue the conversation with classmates.
Briggs House, 1644 Summit Avenue

9 p.m.–Midnight
The Great Mac Get Together
End your big day by putting on your dancing shoes for an all-class dance party. Take the opportunity to share and make memories with classmates and friends under the big tent on the lawn. All Mac community members are welcome. Purchase drink tickets in advance at registration in the Campus Center. Cash bar. Food from food truck available for purchase.
Tent on the Great Lawn

Food truck at the Great Mac Get Together:
Asian Invasion – Intriguing combinations and variations on Asian comfort foods mark the exciting menu created by two foodie-chef brothers. Drawing from locally sourced foods, as well as from foreign fares, Asian Invasion offers Vietnamese pulled pork to Japanese style katsu-curry and much more!

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SUNDAY, JUNE 11

Sunday Morning

8 a.m.–Noon
Residence Hall Check-Out
All residents: Please return keys to the George Draper Dayton Hall Office by 12 p.m. (noon) today.
George Draper Dayton (GDD) Hall Office

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

10 a.m.
Community Grounding
Parting is bittersweet. This ritual goodbye will support an introspective and reflective time that is a perfect bookend to a full weekend! All worldviews are welcome to this connective time where we will nurture the spiritual leanings of our global community.
Weyerhaeuser Memorial Chapel

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