Alumni Weekend returns May 29-June 1, 2014
• It’s that time again, time to revisit the campus that launched dreams, inspired careers, and helped invent a whole new you! Alumni Weekend comes to campus Thursday, May 29, to Sunday, June 1.
Celebrate Your Year
WPI looks forward to celebrating the anniversaries of those alumni from 1939, 1944, 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, and 2009. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with classmates, enjoy reunion gatherings, and participate in awards celebrations.
Participate in Tradition
ALUMNI GOLF TOURNAMENT AT CHARTER OAK COUNTRY CLUB
Start Alumni Weekend on one of the finest golf courses in Massachusetts. The tournament is open to all alumni and friends of the university.
50–YEAR ASSOCIATES RECEPTION AND DINNER
Open to all 50–Year Associates Members (1929–1963). Alumni of 1964 will be inducted into the group and those members of the class receiving awards will be recognized
REUNION PARADE
Gather and witness celebrating reunion classes as they participate in our annual Reunion Parade. Take part in recognizing the Class of 2014, and welcoming them as the newest addition to the ranks of WPI alumni.
FULL EVENT SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014
1pm
Alumni Golf Tournament
Charter Oak Country Club
9am–6pm
WPI Bookstore Open
Rubin Campus Center, Main Level
3–5:30pm
Registration Desk Open
Rubin Campus Center, Main Level
6pm–End
President’s Circle Reception: Featuring the Future of Alumni Gym (PC members)
Bartlett Center
FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014
8am–8pm
Registration Desk Open
Rubin Campus Center, Main Level
8am–8pm
Gordon Library Open: Archives Exhibit, “Through the Eyes of a Student: 100 Years of Student Life at WPI”
Gordon Library Archives
9am–6pm
WPI Bookstore Open
Rubin Campus Center, Main Level
9–10am
Provost’s Breakfast: Our Faculty Making a Difference
Rubin Campus Center, Odeum
8–10am
Personalize Your Alumni Weekend Favor
Haas Technical Education Center (HTEC), Washburn Shops, Room 107
Noon–1:30pm
Alumni Luncheon: Hosted by Student Alumni Society and Tech Old Timers
Quad Tent
Noon–1:30pm
Alden Society Luncheon
Alden Memorial
2–3:15pm
Campus Tours
Bartlett Center
2–5pm
Personalize your Alumni Weekend Favor
HTEC, Washburn Shops, Room 107
3–4pm
Photo with WARNER, the Humanoid Robot
Freeman Plaza at Washburn Shops
5–6pm
Biomedical Engineering Alumni, Faculty and Student Soccer Game & BBQ
Alumni Field
5:30–7pm
Celebrating Trailblazers: Women of the ’70s Reception
Sports & Recreation Center
5:30–6:30pm
50–Year Associates Reception (1929–1964)
Rubin Campus Center, Odeum Foyer
6pm–End
Quadfest: Spirit of Spree
Quad Tent
6:30pm–End
50–Year Associates Dinner (1929–1964)
Rubin Campus Center, Odeum
SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2014
8am–5pm
Personalize your Alumni Weekend Favor
Haas Technical Education Center (HTEC), Washburn Shops, Room 107
8am–6pm
Registration Desk Open
Rubin Campus Center, Main Level
9am–6pm
WPI Bookstore Open
Rubin Campus Center, Main Level
9–10am
President’s Breakfast
Alden Memorial
10am–4pm
Sports & Recreation Center Open Hours
10–11:30am
President’s Address
Alden Memorial
11:30am–Noon
Reunion Class Parade
Assemble at Sanford Riley
Noon–2pm
Alumni Recognition Ceremony and Luncheon
Rubin Campus Center, Odeum
Noon–2pm
Kids’ Activities and Lunch (ages 5–12)
Quad Tent
2–4pm
Skull Tomb Open (for members and spouses)
2–4pm
Alumni Gym Tours
2–4pm
Campus Dessert Tours (self–guided)
Gordon Library Archives, Washburn Shops, Alumni Gym, Sports & Recreation Center
2–4pm
Open Swim
Sports & Recreation Center
2–4pm
Robotics Demonstration
Harrington Auditorium
3–4pm
Photo with WARNER, the Humanoid Robot
Freeman Plaza at Washburn Shops
3:20–3:40 pm
Dedication for Ray Hagglund ’56
Higgins Labs Lawn
3:40–4pm
Dedication for Peter Horstmann ’55
Football Field Entrance
3–5pm
Fraternity & Sorority Houses Open
Various Locations
5:30–6:30pm
Class of 1964 50th Reunion Reception with the President
President’s House: 1 Drury Lane
5:30–6:30pm
Class of 1974 40th Reception with the Provost
Gateway Park (BETC): 50 Prescott Street
6pm–End
Receptions & Banquets for Classes of 1934–1954
Morgan Dining Hall
6pm–End
Class of 1959
Rubin Campus Center – Odeum C
6pm–End
Class of 1969
Higgins House
6pm–End
Class of 1979
Morgan Dining Hall
6pm–End
Class of 1984
Morgan Dining Hall
6pm–End
Class of 1989
Higgins House
7pm–End
Class of 1964
Alden Memorial
7pm–End
Class of 1974
Rubin Campu Center – Odeum A/B
7pm–End
Roc the Rec: Alumni Social (including reunions for 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, and 2014)
Sports & Recreation Center
SUNDAY, JUNE 1, 2014
7am–Noon
Check Out of Residence Halls
Faraday, Lobby
8–10am
Continental Breakfast
Rubin Campus Center, Main Level
8–10am
Class of 1964 Remembrance Breakfast
Rubin Campus Center, Odeum A
9am–2pm
WPI Bookstore Open
Rubin Campus Center, Main Level
