Thursday, May 29

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 the plein air paintings of Katherine Ganzauge Gray ’58. These watercolors were primarily painted on location during Katherine’s trips to Venice and the Dordogne region of France. Also on exhibit will be memorabilia from the Wells College Archives.

1:00 – 9:00 p.m. String Room Gallery open. Featuring Jacqueline Conderacci’s local photography. Main Building

3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Stratton Hall Tour. Come explore Stratton Hall, Wells’ state-of-the-art science center. Leave from the Stratton Hall Atrium

5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Fitness/cardio rooms open. Come and enjoy the new state-of-the-art fitness center with its wide array of aerobic and strength training equipment.
 Schwartz Athletic Center

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 by professor emeritus Arthur J. Bellinzoni. Dining Hall

8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Cordials and Music on the Terrace. (Cash Bar) Weld House
 
 

Friday, May 30

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

7:00 – 8:00 a.m.  Yoga with Andrea Smith. Dance Studio, Schwartz Athletic Center

7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Fitness/cardio rooms open. Come and enjoy the new state-of-the-art fitness center with its wide array of aerobic and strength training equipment. 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. 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 the plein air paintings of Katherine Ganzauge Gray ’58. These watercolors were primarily painted on location during Katherine’s trips to Venice and the Dordogne region of France. Also on exhibit will be memorabilia from the Wells College Archives.

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 political science Tukumbi Lumumba-Kasongo.  His session, “Japan’s role in the International Political Economy with the Focus on the Global South: Transition Towards Paradigmatic Shifts?”, will examine the dominant trends that characterize how Japan is projecting itself into the world system.
 Lecture Room, Stratton Hall

10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Coffee Break. Stratton Hall Atrium

10:45 a.m. – Noon Alumnae College Session led by professor of mathematics Arnold C. Shilepsky. “The Mind of God: Google, Math, and More” will explore the origins of the Google search engine, the mathematics that makes it work, and even a poem. Knowledge of mathematics is not required. Lecture Room, Stratton Hall 

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pool and fitness/cardio rooms open. Schwartz Athletic Center

Noon – 1:30 p.m. Lunch. Dining Hall

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 assistant professor of religion Sarah Malena. Her talk, “Jerusalem’s Sacred Spaces”, will look at the history of Jerusalem as a religious center. The class will draw from history, archeology, and, of course, religious studies. Lecture Room, Stratton Hall

3:00– 4:30 p.m. Alumnae College Session led by assistant professor of biology and environmental studies Jaclyn Schurr. Her hands-on session, “Floral Structure and Function: What’s that on my Stigma?”, will investigate flower structures and functions. Lab 312, Stratton Hall

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

4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Wine and Cheese Reception with Faculty and Staff. Hosted by the Alumnae Association. 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

5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Fitness/cardio rooms open. Schwartz Athletic Center

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

 Special Class Dinners
25th Reunion – 1983– Art Exhibit Room
40h Reunion – 1968 – Aurora Inn
50th Reunion – 1958 – Aurora Inn
60th Reunion – 1948 – Aurora Inn
 
 

Saturday, May 31

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

7:00 – 9:00 a.m. Pool and fitness/cardio rooms open. Come and enjoy the new state-of-the-art fitness center with its wide array of aerobic and strength training equipment.
 Schwartz Athletic Center

7:00 – 8:00 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. Chapel, Main Building

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

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Library open. Featuring the plein air paintings of Katherine Ganzauge Gray ’58. These watercolors were primarily painted on location during Katherine’s trips to Venice and the Dordogne region of France. Also on exhibit will be memorabilia from the Wells College Archives.

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 Main Building to Macmillan Hall. Led by the Wells Fargo coach and accompanied by the ringing of the bells. 
 Meet in front of Main Building, rain or shine

10:30 a.m. – Noon Alumnae Award Convocation. The Wells College Alumnae Association will be honoring Karen Smith Rosenbaum ’60 and Joanne Lowell Johnson ’70. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Award. Phipps Auditorium, Macmillan Hall

11:00 a.m.– 2:00  p.m. Fitness/cardio rooms open. Schwartz Athletic Center

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. 

1943: 12:15 p.m., Macmillan steps 
1948: 12:25 p.m., Macmillan steps
1953: 1:00 p.m., Aurora Inn
1958: Noon, Macmillan steps
1963: 1:15 p.m., Aurora Inn
1968: 3:15 p.m., Stratton Hall
1973: 1:30 p.m., Aurora Inn
1978: 1:45 p.m., Aurora Inn
1983: 3:30 p.m., Glen Park
1988: 2:30 p.m., Fargo Bar and Grill
1993: 2:45 p.m., Fargo Bar and Grill
1998: 2:00 p.m., Fargo Bar and Grill
2003: 2:15 p.m., Fargo Bar and Grill

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.

 1958 – Seneca Lake Wine tour. Van pickup outside the Aurora Inn at 1:30 p.m.
 1968 – 40th Reunion gathering in Stratton 304
 1973 – King Ferry Wine tour
 1978 – Anne Brodie’s home for parlor games & cocktails
 1983 – 25th Reunion Party at Glen Park
 1988 – Fargo Bar & Grill
 1993 – Fargo Bar & Grill
 1998 – Rose Hill ’98 Memorial Walk for Breast Cancer Awareness. Begins and ends at the   Fargo Bar & Grill. Proceeds to benefit the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.
 2003 – Fargo Bar & Grill

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 local photographer Jacqueline Conderacci and hear about her work. Prints will be available for sale during this time. String Room Gallery, Main Building

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Wine Tasting. Hosted by the Alumnae Association. Featuring local wines from King Ferry Winery and Long Point Winery. Main Building, adjacent to String Room Gallery

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

5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Fitness/cardio rooms open. Schwartz Athletic Center

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 and enjoy gift presentations by the 25th, 40th, and 50th classes. Tickets required. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 6 p.m., dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Cash bar available. Dining Hall

8:00 – Midnight Reunion Party. The night will feature class skits, music and dancing - you won’t want to miss this! Cash bar available. Aurora Inn
 

Sunday, June 1
 

7:00 - 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 the plein air paintings of Katherine Ganzauge Gray ’58. These watercolors were primarily painted on location during Katherine’s trips to Venice and the Dordogne region of France. Also on exhibit will be memorabilia from the Wells College Archives.

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