Thursday, May 31

1:00 – 9:00 p.m. Reunion officially begins! Registration desk open. Refreshments available 1:00–5:00 p.m. Faculty Parlors, Main Building.

1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Bookstore open.  Smith Hall

1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Library open. Featuring archival displays.

1:00 – 9:00 p.m. String Room Gallery open. Featuring a collection of local photographs by Jacqueline Conderacci. Main Building

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Pool and fitness/cardio rooms open. Come enjoy the new state-of-the-art fitness center. Schwartz Athletic Center 

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Campus Art Tour. Hidden treasures in plain view – art and architecture on the Wells campus. 
 Leave from the String Room Gallery, Main Building

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Welcoming Reception at the President’s home. Greet President Ryerson and see historic Taylor House. (Transportation available).  396 Main Street, Aurora

6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Dinner with Alumnae College faculty. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College Leslie Miller-Bernal will introduce Alumnae College faculty. 
 Dining Hall.

7:30 – 8:00 p.m. Alumnae College Keynote Address. Dean Leslie Miller-Bernal talks about “Women’s Colleges Since the 1960s: How Have Women's Colleges Fared?"  Dining Hall

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Cordials and Music on the Terrace. Book signing by Dean Miller-Bernal. (Cash Bar) Weld House
 

Friday, June 1

7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Breakfast.  Dining Hall

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.  Yoga with Andrea Smith.  Dance Studio, Schwartz Athletic Center

8:15 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Registration desk open. Refreshments available noon – 5:00 p.m. 
 Faculty Parlors, Main Building

8:30 a.m. Flag Raising. Remarks by President Ryerson. Please join us as we honor and remember our service men and women and our friends at Virginia Tech.
 Meet at the Sycamore Tree, front of Main Building

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Bookstore open.  Smith Hall

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Library open. Featuring archival displays. 

9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.  String Room Gallery open. Featuring a collection of local photographs by Jacqueline Conderacci. Main Building

9:00 – 10:15 a.m. Alumnae College Session led by Professor of Physics Scott Heinekamp, “It's Always Darkest Before the Dawn: How has the Physics of Dark Matter Changed Our Understanding of the Stuff that Makes Up the Universe?”  (see Alumnae College program for description) Art Exhibit Room, Macmillan Hall

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break.   Art Exhibit Room Lobby, Macmillan Hall.

10:45 a.m. – Noon Alumnae College Session led by Interim Head Librarian Lynn Brown,
  “From Discovery to Creation:  The Role of the Library in the 21st Century Academy” (see Alumnae College program for description)  Art Exhibit Room, Macmillan Hall 

Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch.  Dining Hall.

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Pool and fitness/cardio rooms open. Come enjoy the new state-of-the-art fitness center.  Schwartz Athletic Center 

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Canoeing and Kayaking. Weather permitting. Life jackets must be worn. 
 College dock

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Architectural Walking Tour of Wells and Aurora.  See the architectural details gracing the campus and village and hear about the history of some of the noteworthy buildings. (2-mile walk).  Meet in lobby of Macmillan Hall

1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Alumnae College Session led by Director of Off-Campus Studies John Wells, “Globalization and Diversity: Moving from Separation to Integration.” (see Alumnae College program for description) Art Exhibit Room, Macmillan Hall

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Alumnae College Session led by Professor A. Thomas Vawter, “All Aboard!: Studying Cayuga Lake on the Floating Classroom.” (see Alumnae College program for description and appropriate attire) Sign up at the Registration Desk. Limit of 18.
 Meet in Lecture Hall 107, Zabriskie Hall then move to the College dock

1:30 – 4:00 p.m. MacKenzie-Childs Visit and Tour. Browse in The Shop, see a Studio Tour video, explore the gardens and tour the Victorian farmhouse. Two tours of the farmhouse are offered at 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. sharp. (No cost) Each tour is 45 minutes long and can take a limited amount of people.  (Transportation available from Wells at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Returning to Wells at 3:00 and 4:00 p.m.)  Meet in front of Main

3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Student Presentation and Exhibit by Addie Katz ’07, “A Platform for Art: The Fine Arts in London’s Underground.” Addie just returned from London where she did an internship with Transport for London’s “Platform for Art”. She will be focusing on the posters and art exhibitions in the tube. 2nd Floor circulation area, Long Library

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Wine Tasting Reception with Faculty and Staff. Hosted by the Alumnae Association. Featuring local wines from King Ferry and Long Point Wineries.  Lobby, Macmillan Hall

4:00 – 9:00 p.m. Children’s Program, featuring dinner and activities.  Basement Lounge, Main Building

5:00 – 6:00 p.m. Annual Alumnae Address. President Lisa Marsh Ryerson.  Phipps Auditorium, Macmillan Hall

6:30 – 8: 30 p.m. Class Dinners. Tickets required. Cash bar available. Dining Hall

 Special Class Dinners
-25th Reunion – 1982 – Art Exhibit Room
-45th Reunion – 1962 – Aurora Inn
-50th Reunion – 1957 – Aurora Inn
-60th Reunion – 1947 – Aurora Inn
 

Saturday, June 2

7:00 – 9:00 a.m.  Breakfast. Dining Hall

7:30 – 8:30 a.m.  Yoga with Andrea Smith. Dance Studio, Schwartz Athletic Center

8:00 a.m – 6:30 p.m. Registration desk open.  Refreshments available from noon – 4:30 p.m.
 Faculty Parlors, Main Building

9:00 – 9:45 a.m. Wells College Alumnae Association Annual Meeting. Come and hear from your Alumnae Association officers.  Auditorium, Barler Hall

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Bookstore open. Smith Hall 

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Library open. Featuring archival displays. 

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.  String Room Gallery open. Featuring a collection of local photographs by Jacqueline Conderacci. Main Building

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Children’s Program, featuring activities and snacks. Basement Lounge, Main Building

10:00 a.m. Reunion Parade. Wells women of all ages march from Barler Hall to Macmillan Hall. Led by the Wells Fargo coach and accompanied by the ringing of the bells. 
 Meet behind Barler Hall, rain or shine

10:30 a.m. – Noon Alumnae Award Convocation. The Wells College Alumnae Association will be honoring Shirley Schou Bacot ’58 and Karen Eckberg Gottovi ’62. Phipps Auditorium, Macmillan Hall

Starting at Noon Alumnae Class photos. Alumnae only. (You may order a class photo at the Registration Desk.)  Please be considerate of the time and be at your class photo shoot location early. 

1942 – 12:15 p.m., Macmillan steps 
1947 –12:25 p.m., Macmillan steps 
1952 – 3:00 p.m., Book Arts Center 
1957 – 4:00 p.m., Weld House 
1962 – Noon, Macmillan steps 
1967 – 1:00 p.m., Aurora Inn 
1972 – 2:30 p.m., Boat House
1977 – 1:15 p.m., Aurora Inn
1982 – 3:30 p.m., Glen Park
1987 – 1:45 p.m., Aurora Inn
1992 – 2:15 p.m., Fargo Bar and Grill
1997 – 1:30 p.m., Aurora Inn
2002 – 2:00 p.m., Aurora Inn 
 

12:30  – 2:00 p.m. Picnic with Faculty & Staff. Tickets required. Cash bar. (Transportation available) Aurora Inn Lawn

2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Individual Class Activities: If your class does not have a scheduled activity please feel free to enjoy the Aurora Inn for the afternoon.

 1952 – Village Walking Tour (meet outside the Inn at 2:00 p.m.)
 1957 – Class meeting at Weld House at 3:00 p.m.
 1962 – Wine tour (meet vans in front of Main at 2:00 p.m.)
 1972 – Boat House
 1982 – Glen Park
 1992 – Fargo Bar and Grill
 2002 – Wine tour (meet van in front of Main at 2:00 p.m.) 

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Pool and fitness/cardio rooms open. Come enjoy the new state-of-the-art fitness center. Schwartz Athletic Center

1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Canoeing and Kayaking. Weather permitting. Life jackets must be worn. 
College dock

3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Artist Reception. Come meet Jacqueline Conderacci and purchase one of her local photographs. Refreshments served. String Room Gallery, Main Building

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Singing Rehearsal. Former Henry’s VIII and Whirligig members tune up for the evening performance. Barler Hall

5:30 – 11:00 p.m. Children’s Program, featuring dinner and activities. Basement Lounge, Main Building

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Reunion Dinner. Enjoy a wonderful dinner with your class. Tickets required. Cocktails and hors’doeuves at 6 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar available.
 Dining Hall

8:00 – 11:00 p.m. Reunion Party. The night will feature skits, gift presentations by the 25th, 40th and 50th Reuning classes, music and dancing - you won’t want to miss this! Cash bar available. Aurora Inn
 
 

Sunday, June 3

7:30 - 11:00 a.m. Brunch. Dining Hall

7:30 a.m. – Noon  Registration Desk open.  Coffee available from 7:30 – 10:30 a.m.
 Faculty Parlors, Main Building

9:00 – 10:00 a.m. Service of Remembrance. The Alumnae Association invites you to this ecumenical service to honor and remember classmates who have passed away or are in need of support.  Chapel, Main Building

9:00 a.m. – Noon Bookstore open.  Smith Hall

9:00 a.m. – Noon  Library open. Featuring archival displays. 

9:00 a.m. – Noon String Room Gallery open. Featuring a collection of local photographs by Jacqueline Conderacci. Main Building