Northwestern Reunion Celebration

This schedule presents a view of some of the activities that will be taking place during Reunion weekend. Check back for updates as the weekend grows near.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
9:00am-5:00pm Reunion Headquarters and Registration
Alumni and guests are encouraged to check-in and pick up a nametag for the weekend. Staff and students will be available to answer questions and provide information and directions to events and activities. Pick-up your football tickets here throughout the day. The campus bookstore will have a remote location to sell the latest Northwestern apparel and gifts.
Norris, Louis Room Lobby, 2nd floor
TBD Campus Tours
Enjoy campus bus and walking tours throughout the day.
Depart from Norris. Routes TBD
TBD Now-and-Then Tours
Students and alumni join together to lead tours of various Northwestern schools and campus buildings. Learn what is happening on campus today and how areas developed over the decades. If you are interested in leading a tour, contact Jessica Ticus at j-ticus@northwestern.edu.
TBD Career Event #1
Session led by an experienced career services professional.
Norris
11:30am Gridiron Network Football Luncheon
With football coach, Athletic Director, and captains.
Location TBD
Noon Reunion Welcome Lunch and Half Century Club Induction
All reunion attendees are invited to kick off the weekend at a lunch honoring the Half Century Club. HCC members, alumni and guests are invited to enjoy lunch and a short program with the induction of the Class of 1958 into the Half Century Club.
Norris, Louis Room
TBD Career Event #2
Session led by an experienced career services professional.
Norris
2:00pm President’s Address
Norris, McCormick Auditorium
2:00-4:00pm Meet me at the Rock!
Gather your friends together for a photograph at this historic campus landmark.
The Rock
3:00-4:45pm Classes without Quizzes
A selection of classes will be taught by outstanding Northwestern faculty.
Norris
4:00-6:00pm Deans’ 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.
Locations TBD
5:00-8:00pm Reunion Welcome Reception
Can’t make it to Evanston for Friday’s Reunion activities? Meet your former classmates and guests in the Gibson Room at the Hard Rock Hotel in Downtown Chicago for cocktails and light hors’ doeuvres.
Hard Rock Hotel, Gibson Room, Chicago
5:00-8:00pm Reunion Welcome Reception
Gather with fellow alumni and friends to enjoy an evening of great food and drinks at the Reunion Tent on Deering Meadow. Then, head over to the Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally.
Reunion Tent, Deering Meadow
7pm Homecoming Pep Rally
Join Willie the Wildcat, the NU Marching Band, and the Wildcat Cheerleaders and show your Northwestern spirit!
Cahn Auditorium
8pm Homecoming Parade
Watch the annual parade which runs south along Sheridan Road from Chicago Avenue to Lincoln Avenue. Any alumni who wish to participate in the parade, contact Katie Wesner at katie_wesner@northwestern.edu.
Sheridan Road
TBD Young Alumni Party
Organized by the NU Chicago Club for alumni 1-5 years out.
Joe’s Sports Bar
940 W. Weed Street, Chicago
9:00-11:00pm Stargazing at the Observatory (weather permitting)
Peer deep into space at the Dearborn Observatory and learn about recent discoveries in astronomy.
Dearborn Observatory
Ongoing Affinity Gatherings
We encourage alumni celebrating their reunions to gather informally with their affinity groups throughout Evanston and Chicago on Friday night. Contact us at reunion@northwestern.edu if you would like us to publicize your event.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
9:00-11:00am All-Class Reunion Tailgate
Bring your family and enjoy complimentary food, beverages and chance to gather with your classmates before heading into the stadium. Alumni and guests are able to pick up their football tickets at the tailgate also.
Reunion Tent, location TBD
11:00am Northwestern Football Game v. Purdue
Cheer on the Wildcats as the take they field against the Purdue Boilermakers for the annual Homecoming game. Class gift presentation with Reunion co-chairs during the game. Order your tickets in the Reunion block when you register for reunions.
Ryan Field
TBD Greek Open Houses
The fraternity and sorority community welcomes alumni back to campus. Visit the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life web site closer to the weekend for a detailed list of chapters hosting open houses.
TBD Class Reunion Parties
Often considered the highlight of Reunions, the class party is the time to reconnect with classmates and remember undergraduate life at Northwestern. Times and locations to be
determined.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19
8:00-10:00am Family Breakfast
Enjoy a light breakfast with your family before leaving campus.
Blomquist Recreation Center
10:30am-noon Class of 1958 Farewell Brunch
The 50th reunion alumni and guests enjoy a hearty brunch and say farewell.
John Evans Alumni Center

Schedule last updated: May 6, 2008