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Recruiting Films from the Grinnell Archives:
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Joe Rosenfield 25 Center-Laurel Leaf Lounge
Come and see a collection of Admissions videos from the 50s-90s. These videos will run
continuosly throughout the day.
Breakfast:
8-9:30 a.m.
Joe Rosenfield 25 Center Marketplace
Not included in the Reunion package; tickets may be purchased in advance or at the Reunion
registration desk in the Joe Rosenfield 25 Center.
Trip to Conard Environmental Research Area (CERA):
9-11 a.m.
Departs from the Joe Rosenfield 25 Center Lobby Door
Tour the College's biological field station including the new wind turbine and educational center.
Space is limited. Please sign up at the Reunion registration desk in the Joe Rosenfield 25 Center
Documenting and Preserving Cultural Memories
9-10:30 a.m.
Joe Rosenfield 25 Center, Room 209
Memory is the capacity to remember, to create and re-create our past. "Cultural memory" is the process by which a society ensures cultural continuity by preserving, with the help of cultural mnemonics, its collective knowledge from one generation to the next, rendering it possible for later generations to reconstruct their cultural identity. Join Richard Fyffe, Librarian of the College and Catherine Rod, Archivist of the College for a presentation on methods for documenting and preserving your family artifacts, particularly in the context of an increasingly digital environment.
Honor G Lunch:
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Joe Rosenfield 25 Center-Room 101
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Lunch:
Noon-1:30 p.m.
Joe Rosenfield 25 Center Marketplace
Not included in the Reunon package; tickets may be purchased at the Reunion registration desk
in the Joe Rosenfield 25 Center.
Robert N. Noyce 49 Science Center Tour
1:00-2:30 p.m.
Meet by the sundial at the west entrance.
Golf Scramble:
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Grinnell Golf and Country Club
Preregistration required. (In the case of inclement weather, this event will be cancelled.)
Grinnell Community Walking Tour:
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Departs from the John Chrystal Center, Sixth Avenue and Park Street
Alumni Lecture: Robert Hodierne 68
2:30-4 p.m.
Herrick Chapel
Reunion Carnival
3:00-7:00 p.m.
Mac Field
Children and teens of all ages are welcome to join current Grinnell students for face painting,
water balloons, crafts, prizes and inflatable games.
Presidents Reception:
4-5:30 p.m.
The home of Russell and Paula Osgood, 1600 Park Street
By invitation only. (In case of inclement weather, this event will move to the New Athletic
Center and Fitness Center Lobby.)
Coaches' Reception:
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Grinnell Golf and Country Club
GLBTQ Reception:
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Joe Rosenfield 25 Center- Stonewall Resource Center Suite-Room 209S
AA/AL-Anon Open Meeting:
5-6 p.m.
CRSSJ House, 1233 Park Street
All-Reunion Picnic:
5:30-7 p.m.
Ward Field, North Campus
Great food to start Reunion right! Chairs and tables provided. (In case of inclement weather, this
event will move to the Joe Rosenfield 25 Center Marketplace.)
Shabbat Dessert:
7-8 p.m.
Joe Rosenfield 25 Center-Room 209
Join friends from Chalutzim for Shabbat sweets and conversation. Rabbi Daveen Litwin and current students will be on hand to share information about Judaism at Grinnell today.
Grinnell College Christian Fellowship Reception:
7-8 p.m.
Joe Rosenfield 25 Center-Room 225
Come share memories from your GCCF/IVCF days. Timothy Lin 03, current campus IVCF
staff, will share information about Christianity at Grinnell today.
Family Film
7-8:30 p.m.
Harris Center Cinema
Families are welcome to enjoy a family friendly film in the Grinnell College cinema.
1958 Class Social
7-9 p.m.
Home of Jim 60 and Molly 58 Urfer, 1508 5th Avenue
Celebrate the 50th Reunion of the class of 1958. Shuttles to the Urfers home will be offered
beginning at 6:45 p.m. Shuttles will depart from the parking lot next to Rathje Hall and will
depart approximately every 10-15 minutes through 7:30 p.m.
ITS/UC Student Staff Reception
7-9 p.m.
Home of Karen McRitchie, 1305 Penrose Street
Too Many Strings Band:
7-8:30 p.m.
Main Hall, Bob's Underground
Enjoy acoustic folk and bluegrass music performed by some of your favorite Grinnell professors. Band members include: Sandy and Betty Moffett, Mark Schneider, Sig Barber, Bob Cadmus, and John Baumgartner.
Class Lounge Parties:
7 p.m - midnight
Residence Hall Lounges
Grinnell Corps Alumni Reception
7:30-8:30 p.m.
Mears Cottage Living Room
Join Doug Cutchins 93, director of social commitment and members of the 08-09 Grinnell
Corps for a reception honoring alumni who completed a year of service in the Grinnell Corps.
Lilith Fair Sing-Along
9:00 p.m.
Langan Lounge
Join Abi Tapia 98 for a Lilith Fair sing-along.
Grant O. Gale Observatory Open for Tours and Viewing:
9-11 p.m.
Professor Bob Cadmus will show you the stars. Shuttles will depart from the Joe Rosenfield 25
Center parking lot approximately every half hour.
Titular Head Film Showing
9:30-11 p.m.
Harris Center Cinema
Re-experience the video shorts that stole the show in 1999-2004.
Bakery Run
2 a.m.
Meet at Herrick Chapel to head to the Danish Maid Bakery downtown.
Thursday, May 29 Events
Saturday, May 31 Events
Sunday, June 1 Events
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