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Friday, October 29th |
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11 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
Registration begins
Reunion Tent, Deering Meadow |
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11:30 a.m.-
1 p.m. |
Kick-Off Lunch
Enjoy a boxed lunch with friends before you go off to explore the campus in the afternoon.
$12 adults, free to children under 12
Reunion Tent, Deering Meadow |
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1-2:30 p.m. |
Residence Hall Tours
Revisit the old, explore the new! Choose from the new Slivka Residential College of Science & Engineering on the North Campus or Jones Residential College of Fine & Performing Arts on the South Campus. All are student-led tours. Space is limited so sign up early! Please note: All tours are walking tours.
Free
All tours depart from the Reunion Tent, Deering Meadow. |
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1 p.m. and
1:30 p.m. |
Campus Walking Tours
Each tour lasts about one hour. Space is limited! No pre-registration necessary. Please arrive at the departure point 15 minutes prior to tour.
Free
All tours depart from the Reunion Tent, Deering Meadow. |
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1-3 p.m. |
Reaching for the Prize: Taking the Next Step in Your Career
with Rob Sullivan (GJ90)
Do you find yourself wondering what to do next in your career? The road to success is rarely straight. Whether you are at an entry level point in your career or a season professional, this session will energize you as you identify your path and navigate your way to the next logical step.
$15; includes autographed copy of Rob Sullivan’s book, Getting Your Foot in the Door When You Don’t Have a Leg to Stand On
Norris University Center |
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1-3 p.m. |
Individual Career/Job Search Consultation
One-on-one consultation will be available to NU alumni seeking assistance regarding any aspect of the job search process or other career related issues.
Whether you are entry level, mid-level, or a seasoned professional seeking help with your resume, considering a career or job change, are unemployed, re-entering the job force, or considering going back to school, you will have an opportunity to meet with experienced staff from Northwestern University Career Services to discuss these issues with you.
Job/Career related resources and materials will be available to participants.
UCS Staff have from 5 to over 30 years experience in the field of career services.
Norris University Center
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2-3 p.m. |
Admissions Update: How to Prepare for Undergraduate Admission to Northwestern
Allen V. Lentino, Senior Associate Director of Admission and Financial Aid, offers information, for alumni children and grandchildren, on how the admission process works at Northwestern. The presentation will include facts and statistics on Northwestern today as well as steps to apply for admission, and how applications are reviewed.
Free
John Evans Alumni Center |
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2-3 p.m. |
Meet me at the Rock!
Get your friends together for a photo by this historic campus landmark.
Free |
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Fall Festival Kids Corner
Bring your children to the kids' tent on Deering Meadow for face painting, Halloween crafts, trick-or-treat bags and fun carnival games.
Ages: toddler-12 years.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Please indicate on your registration form the ages of children you intend to bring, so that we can provide appropriate materials for all ages.
Deering Meadow |
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3-3:45 p.m. |
Alumni College Series:
Alumni Keynote Address
"What a Difference a Decade Makes…The Internet and Telecomm Revolution"
with Larry Irving (WCAS76), president, Irving Information Group
October 2004 marks the ten-year anniversary of the release of the "Mosaic" browser. The release of that browser heralded the development of the Internet as we know it for consumer and commercial uses and users. Larry Irving reflects on the remarkable economic, societal, political, academic and technological changes resulting from the past decade of technological innovation.
McCormick Auditorium, Norris University Center
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4-5 p.m. |
Alumni College Series:
Classes Without Quizzes
Your chance to be a student again! Attend classes with outstanding Northwestern faculty. Best of all, you get an automatic "A" just for attending!
Full class listings
Free for reunion year alumni; registration required.
See full listings for venues
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5:15-6 p.m. |
Dean’s Receptions
Get reacquainted with old friends, meet new ones, and hear "state of the school" remarks by the dean at your school’s open house.
Free for reunion year alumni
WCAS, SESP, Music, McCormick, Communication will meet in Norris University Center
Medill will meet in the McCormick Tribune Building
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5-8 p.m. |
All-Class Tent Bash
Join your friends in the Reunion Tent for great food buffets, lively entertainment, face painting, balloon sculptures, fun for kids of all ages. Beverages sponsored by Goose Island and Pepsi.
$20/ adults, children under 12 are free
Reunion Tent, Deering Meadow |
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Homecoming Concert
Northwestern's Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Mallory Thompson, conductor) headlines the School of Music's annual celebration of Wildcat spirit. Program highlights include Bernstein's virtuosic Profanation from the Jeremiah Symphony, Wagner's moving and lyrical Trauermusik and Respighi's Pines of Rome. Tickets will go on sale Sept. 20.
Pick-Staiger Concert Hall
Note: Parking on campus will be extremely limited. Sheridan Road will be closed to north and southbound traffic between Lincoln Street and Hinman Avenue for the Homecoming Parade. Concert patrons can enter the parking lot south of Pick-Staiger by driving northbound on Sheridan Road from Church or Clark Streets. |
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8 p.m.-
8:45 p.m. |
Homecoming Parade
Relive your Homecoming memories!
Watch the parade from the Reunion Tent on Deering Meadow.
Bring your kids in costume and walk in the parade! Meet at the John Evans Alumni Center at 7:45 p.m. if you wish to ride the floats.
*Please note that the parade ends at Lincoln and Sheridan. Plan according when parking. There is no transportation back to the John Evans Center.
Free
Sheridan Road |
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Saturday, October 30th |
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8 a.m.-noon |
Registration
Reunion Tent, Deering Meadow |
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Reunion Classes Exclusive!
Pre-game Breakfast
No need to search the crowds at the stadium for your classmates before the game!
Stop by the Reunion tent on Deering Meadow for a chance to gather with classmates at exclusive class table. Enjoy continental breakfast, Bloody Marys, mimosas, Goose Island beer and a chance to pick up your free Wildcat stadium cushion.
Avoid the hassle of driving and parking at Ryan field: Take the University shuttles and head over to Wildcat Alley and cheer on the Wildcats at the football game.
$12 adults; children under 12 are free
Deering Meadow |
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begins two hours before kick-off |
Wildcat Alley, Tailgate
Join Northwestern Alumni Association for free beer sponsored by Goose Island and entertainment before the game. Concessions will be available.
Families welcome.
Free
Rocky Miller Park
(North of McGaw Hall) |
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Game time TBA |
Homecoming Game
Northwestern v. Purdue
For tickets, call (847) 491-CATS.
Ryan Field |
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6:30 p.m. to Midnight |
Class Parties
5th Reunion:
Wrigley Field
10th Reunion:
Goose Island (Clybourn)
15th Reunion:
Hilton Garden Inn
20th Reunion:
Michigan Shores Club
25th Reunion:
Wolfgang Puck
30th Reunion:
John J. Louis Room, Norris University Center
35th Reunion:
The Allen Center
40th Reunion:
Deering Library
45th Reunion:
Michigan Shores Club |
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Sunday, October 31st |
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Make Your Own Sunday
Take advantage of Sunday’s light schedule to "Make Your Own Sunday."
Have brunch with your old roommate, enjoy the Gospel Brunch, arrange for a mini-reunion or spend the day with your family in Chicago. |
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11 a.m. bus departs
noon-2 p.m
brunch |
Gospel Brunch
Replenish on Sunday at the House of Blues Gospel Brunch, featuring inspiring gospel performances and an amazing buffet to feed the body and the soul.
Bus leaves at 11 a.m. from the John Evans Alumni Center.
$50/adult
children under 12 are free
House of Blues
329 N. Dearborn, Chicago |
1:45 p.m. bus departs
3 p.m. tour |
Architectural River Cruise, Chicago
Joan Lindsay (C52) will be the architecture guide for the 90 minute cruise, which will take place at 3 p.m., rain or shine.
$30 Includes roundtrip bus transportation from Evanston.
*Those attending the Gospel Brunch will be transported to the dock in time for the 3 p.m. cruise.
Depart by bus from the John Evans Alumni Center, 1800 Sheridan Road (corner of Clark and Sheridan, Evanston) |
