Dedications, tours, talks, receptions, theater, picnics, sports, fireworks and a whole lot of conviviality…. it’s ReUnion.
More than 1,000 visitors are expected on campus through Sunday for the annual celebration of Union’s graduates.
During the weekend, the College will honor geologist and former U.S. Congressman John S. Wold ’38, and his wife, Jane, who have directed $13 million of their $20 million gift for a multidisciplinary teaching and research center.
President Stephen C. Ainlay and the Board of Trustees invite all members of the campus community to the dedication of Breazzano Fitness Center at Alumni Gymnasium today, May 30, at 4:30 p.m. This event honors David J. Breazzano ’78, who made possible the new facility, on his 30th ReUnion. Breazzano, co-founder and principal of an investment firm, recently gave an additional $2 million to support the College’s main fitness facility.
Also today, at 3:30 p.m., the College will honor outstanding engineering alumni at the Engineering Awards Reception at Beuth House.
A ceremony to present the Alumni Gold Medals, Faculty Meritorious Award, parade trophies and class gifts will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Memorial Chapel. The event will close with the traditional senior handshake between the Class of 2007 and the 50th ReUnion Class, immediately followed by a chimes concert.
Also on tap are presentations by cartoonist and New Yorker nightlife editor John Donohue ’90; a talk on “Women, Money and Power” by Alissa Quinn ’84 of Smith Barney; a young alumni career panel on transitioning from college to work; a reception with poetry reading for "Pendulum Labyrinth," an installation in Jackson's Garden by D. Shayne Aldrich '98 and Tina Tacorian '01; and performances of William Shakespeare’s “As You Like It” in the Yulman Theatre.
For a full schedule of ReUnion events, please visit: http://www.union.edu/ReUnion.