RECONNECT...Make plans now for Reunion Weekend 2015

May 29 – 31, 2015 NEW reunion activitiesinside

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RECONNECT …REUNION WEEKEND IS A TERRIFIC OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE YOUR MARY WASHINGTON EXPERIENCE

Bring your kids. Bring your partner. Bring your best friend.• Take part in exciting activities such as wine-tasting and trolleys to Carl’s for

ice cream.• Stimulate your mind by participating in Alumni College classes taught by

UMW professors.• Share your class pride by competing in the class tent decorating contest.• Tour campus to see your favorite stomping grounds.• Share nostalgic moments, and make new Mary Washington memories.• Celebrate Reunion Weekend during the spectacular All-Class Party featuring

a live band.

FRIDAY NIGHT CLASS GATHERINGS

Renew acquaintances and share stories at a location specifically designated for your class. All parties start at 7:00 p.m. Check the website or contact your class committee for additional details.

1908 Society ....................... Seacobeck Hall (All classes up through 1964)Class of 1950 ..................... Kalnen Inn, 1119 Hanover StreetClass of 1965 ....................... Rappahannock Grand Ballroom, Jepson Alumni Executive Center, 1119 Hanover StreetClass of 1970 ....................... Home of Bill and Terrie Crawley, Sunken RoadClass of 1975 ....................... The “Link” between Mason and Randolph HallsClass of 1980 ...................... Brock’s Riverside Grill, Chef’s Room, 503 Sophia Street Class of 1985 ....................... UMW Convergence Center or Ridderhof Martin GalleryClass of 1990 ...................... James Monroe Museum, 908 Charles StreetClass of 1995 ....................... Capital Ale House, 917 Caroline StreetClass of 2000 ...................... Capital Ale House, 917 Caroline StreetClass of 2005 ...................... Sunken Well, 720 Littlepage Street

CHILDREN’S PLAYTIMEReunion Weekend is a family affair, so bring your kids and watch them play on the campus you once called home. Activities in and around Ball Circle include inflatable moonbounce and slide, Ball Circle Express train ride, face painting, cornhole, family movie, and more.

Call the Office of Alumni Relations at 540/654-1011 for event updates.

Register online by April 30 to receive a 10% discount.alumni.umw.edu/reunionweekend

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First AidFirst-aid kits will be available in the Lee Hall Underground throughout the weekend.

Baby Changing StationsVirginia Hall Room 127 will be equipped with baby changing stations throughout the weekend.

Emergency Campus NumbersOffice of Alumni Relations: 540/654-1011

Campus Police: 540/654-1025

We have reserved blocks of rooms for alumni at the following properties.

All rooms are held under “UMW Reunion Weekend.” After the hold date has passed, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate available basis only. Hotel employees will do their best to group classes together. Visit alumni.umw.edu/reunionweekend for schedule updates and additional information.

EXPLORING FREDERICKSBURGTennisUMW alumni and families are invited to stop in and take a look at the University Tennis Center on Hanover Street at College Avenue. Alumni and families also may reserve court time at the facility for Friday, May 29, and Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., depending upon availability.

To reserve court time for Reunion Weekend, call the University Tennis Center at 540/654-2482 or call Director of Tennis Todd Helbling at 540/654-2486. Be sure to mention that you will be participating in Reunion Weekend 2015. While reservations are required, the use of the facility is free.

GolfLee’s Hill Golf Club in Fredericksburg will offer a special rate for Reunion Weekend participants Saturday, May 30. Reservations depend upon availability. To reserve a tee time, please call Lee’s Hill Golf Club at 540/891-0111. Be sure to mention that you will be participating in UMW’s Reunion Weekend 2015, and plan to take a copy of this brochure along with you. Pricing before 1:00 p.m. - $49; pricing after 1:00 p.m. - $39. All prices are per person and include golf fees with cart. Rates and times are subject to availability and cannot be combined with other discounts. Rental clubs are available.

Off-Campus Taxi ServicesBumbrey’s Independent Cab Service540/373-6111

Virginia/Hilldrup Taxi Service540/373-8555

LODGING INFORMATION

Best Western Fredericksburg +Route 3 beside Shoney’s restaurant540/371-5050$79 per night (up to 4 in a room)Rooms held until 5/10/2015

Courtyard by Marriott Historic District*620 Caroline Street540/373-8300$149 per night, king/double queen - minimum two night stay in order to receive the discounted rateRooms held until 5/8/2015Official hotel for the classes of 1980 and 1990.

Hampton Inn & Suites*Celebrate Virginia behind Wegman’s540/786-5530$109 per night, king/double queenRooms held until 5/8/2015

Hilton Garden Inn*Celebrate Virginia behind Wegman’s540/548-8822$89 per night king or $99 queen/queenRooms held until 5/15/2015

Homewood Suites*Celebrate Virginia behind Wegman’s540/786-9700$124 per night, king suite w/pull outRooms held until 5/8/2015

Hyatt Place Fredericksburg - Mary Washington* The preferred hotel for UMW.540/654-3333 (when calling be sure to ask for the “UMW Reunion” block)fredericksburg.place.hyatt.com$119 per nightOfficial hotel for the 1908 Society, Classes of 1965, 1970, 1975, 1985, 1995, and 2000)

Residence Inn*60 Towne Center Blvd.540/786-9222Call hotel for rates and availability

* This hotel features inside corridors and elevators

+ This hotel features outside corridors and does not have

an accessible elevator.

On-Campus LodgingAlumni and guests are welcome to make reservations for newly renovated Mason Hall during Reunion Weekend, May 29 – 31, 2015. Each room contains two single beds, and shares a bathroom with one other room. A suite consists of two rooms, each with two beds, and a shared bathroom. Pricing per night is as follows:Room price will be $72.50 (two beds per room)Suite price will be $145 (four beds per suite)Reservations must be made by April 30. To learn more and to make a reservation, visit alumni.umw.edu/reunionweekendhousing.

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FREDERICKSBURG PASSPORTExplore Fredericksburg sites and enjoy discounts just for Mary Washington alumni and guests. Check out the Fredericksburg Passport flyer in your registration welcome packet to view all participating locations, discounted prices, and contact information. Show your Reunion Weekend nametag to receive discounted admission rates and rediscover one of America’s most historic cities.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Reunion Weekend Parking• Open parking is available along College Avenue, as well as in the parking lots

behind George Washington Hall, the lot at the corner of Thornton and College avenues, and the inbound and outbound lanes of Double Drive.

• The multi-level parking garage can be accessed from U.S. 1, just north of College Avenue.

• Handicapped parking is available in the George Washington Hall parking lot off Double Drive as you enter the main gates of the University. Additional handicapped parking is available in the lot behind Monroe Hall, which is accessible by Sunken Road.

• For events at Brompton and the Jepson Alumni Executive Center, parking is allowed along Hanover Street as well as in the University Tennis Center and Battlefield Athletic Center parking lots. The entire parking lot in the Jepson Alumni Executive Center is designated for handicapped parking.

Golf-Cart Shuttles• For the convenience of attendees, golf-

cart shuttles will be available on Friday and Saturday. On Saturday, the shuttles will stop every 15 minutes at the following locations:- George Washington Hall parking lot off Double Drive- Trinkle Hall front- Willard Hall frontSigns will be posted at each of the golf-cart stops.

• If you need a golf-cart ride to a location not on the route, check for special shuttles outside of Lee Hall.

Construction UpdatesAcross the Fredericksburg campus, projects are in progress as we renovate and improve academic and residential facilities. You will notice the addition of fencing around construction areas.

Alumni Association Board of Directors2014-2015 OfficersMikhael Charnoff ‘95 President

Angela Mills ‘01 President-elect

Patricia Boise Kemp ‘69 Immediate Past President

Jenifer L. Blair ‘82 Vice President, Reunion Weekend

Donna Sheehan Gladis ‘68 Vice President, Finance

Wes Hillyard ‘05 Vice President, Regional Networks

Gayle Weinberger Petro ‘79 Vice President, Alumni Awards

Mary E. White BLS ‘99 Vice President, Alumni Giving

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CLASS PHOTOS

Saturday, May 30 - Lee Hall StepsClass pictures will be taken during the picnic luncheon on Saturday, May 30, according to the following schedule. You may pre-order a 5x7 print on the registration form at the back of this brochure or via the online registration form. Complimentary electronic copies also will be available through Flickr following Reunion Weekend. When planning your arrival on Saturday, please allow plenty of time to park and meet with your class before your scheduled class photo.

CLASS TIME1950 12:101908 Society 12:15 (members of all classes up through 1964)

1965 12:301970 12:401975 12:501980 1:001985 1:101990 1:201995 1:302000 1:402005 1:50

AWARDS AND ANNOUNCEMENTSIn addition to great food and fun, the Saturday night All-Class Party at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center is the place to hear important announcements and to vote on special alumni business.

2015 Alumni AwardsWinners of three awards will be announced during the All-Class Party at the Jepson Alumni Executive Center.• Distinguished Alumnus Award• Frances Liebenow Armstrong ’36 Service Award• Outstanding Young Alumnus Award

Race for the EagleAwards will be announced for the classes with the most giving participation, the largest class gift, and the highest number of donors. Members of the reunion committee will present a symbolic check to UMW representing gifts from all reunion classes.

Officer and Director NominationsThe 2015-2016 nominees for the Alumni Association Board of Directors will be announced, and you may vote for their approval during the All-Class Party.

Alumni Association Board of Directors2014-2015Dan Clendenin ‘07

Susan DiMaina ‘70

Mary Downing ‘59

Judith Sweetman Gwynn ‘83

Michael A. Johnson ‘96

Tim Landis ‘93

Kathleen O’Neill ‘70

Carla Percy MBA ‘06

Jonathan M. Putty ‘10

Vicki Sprague Ravenel ‘77

Anne Roberts ‘10

Sean Simons ‘13

Rebecca Sklepovich ‘06

Leslie F. Tilghman ‘74

Ex-Officio Members appointed by Alumni Association President

Holly Schiffrin ‘94 Faculty Representative

Luci Coleman ‘16Student Representative

Directors Emeritae

Gwendolyn AmoryCumming ‘52

Nanalou West Sauder ‘56

Rita Morgan Stone ’52

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UNIVERSITY BOOKSTOREVisit the University Bookstore on the main floor of Lee Hall. We have a wide variety of clothing, general books, faculty titles, insignia items, supplies, greeting cards, gifts, and more, including unique alumni apparel to proudly show your “Eagle” spirit! Be sure to check out the line of Legacy Wear featuring Mary Washington College insignias.

Bring in the yellow reunion coupon from your registration packet to receive 10 percent off one regularly priced clothing or insignia item. Those with a new UMW Alumni ID card will be eligible to receive 15 percent off a second regularly priced clothing or insignia item.

In addition, we invite you to reminisce with former professors and attend book signings Saturday, May 30, in the bookstore.

We look forward to seeing you!

Get back into the classroom with UMW professors. Learn about history, psychology, technology, art, writing, and more. See the schedule (pages 10-14) for a complete lineup and descriptions of this year’s classes without quizzes, and pre-register to hold your seat at Alumni College.

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SNAPSHOTS FROM PAST REUNIONS For Reunion news and updates, “like” the Alumni Facebook page at facebook.com/ UMWAlumni

and follow us on Twitter

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Bell Tower 12 Carmen Culpeper Chappell Centennial Campanile

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Bell Tower 12 Carmen Culpeper Chappell Centennial Campanile

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Brompton 14 UMW President’s residence - private

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Campus Center 16 (coming 2015)

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Cornell House 19

Custis Hall 20

duPont Hall 21 Klein Theatre duPont Gallery Studio 115

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Fitness Center 24Framar House 25

George Washington Hall 26 Dodd Auditorium

Goolrick Hall 27 Gymnasium Swimming pool

Hamlet House 28

Heating Plant 29

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Jepson Alumni Executive Center 31 Alumni Relations

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Lee Hall 33 Admissions Bookstore Financial Aid The Underground

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Marshall Hall 37

Marye House 38

Mason Hall 39

Melchers Hall 40

Mercer Hall 41 College of Business (coming 2015)

Monroe Hall 42

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Pollard Hall 45

Randolph Hall 46

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SCHEDULE OF EVENTSFriday, May 29, 2015 7:25 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Registration in Lee Hall Underground. When you arrive on campus,

come to the lower level of Lee Hall to pick up your

personalized schedule, name badge, and tickets to

Reunion Weekend events.

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Buffet Continental Breakfast in Lee Hall Underground. Start your morning with

a hearty breakfast and catch your first glimpse of

friends and classmates.

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

EagleOne Card Center Open in Lee Hall. Interested in having your very own UMW

Alumni ID card, good for discounts across campus

and in the Fredericksburg area? Complete the

application form in the Lee Hall Underground and

get your ID card produced in minutes!

8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Bookstore Open in Lee Hall. See

what’s new and stock up on all your favorite Mary

Washington gear!

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Reunion Weekend Fredericksburg Passport. Explore Fredericksburg sites and

enjoy special discounts with your Reunion Weekend

nametag. See page 4 for more information and look

for a list of participating locations in your Reunion

Weekend registration materials.

10:30 a.m. – Noon

ALUMNI COLLEGE SESSION IPre-register for one of three classes

A. Digital History – Jeffrey McClurken ’94, Ph.D., Professor and Special Assistant to the Provost

for Teaching, Technology, and Innovation. Learn

about the field of digital history and the latest

techniques to preserve memories and history. View

examples by students, featuring UMW’s history,

alumni interviews, and local history projects. Learn

about the new minor in Digital Studies and major in

Communication and Digital Studies. Class will be in

the new Information Technology and Convergence

Center, Room 327.

B. Private Gallery Tour and Silk-screen Workshop – Rosemary K. Jesionowski, M.F.A. Associate Professor of Art and Art History.

Enjoy a private look at the faculty exhibition in

Ridderhof Martin Gallery, followed by a hands-

on silk-screening poster workshop. Aprons

will be provided, but be prepared for possible

messiness. Participants will take home posters

commemorating Reunion Weekend. Enrollment

limited to first 12 registrants. Class begins at

Ridderhof Martin Gallery; continues in Melchers

Hall 212.

C. Shakespeare Today! Richard Finkelstein, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Shakespeare is neither the man nor the set of

works that we knew as recently as 25 years ago.

Once seen as a visionary genius whose plays give

us deep insights into human nature, today he is

seen as an enterprising craftsman who attracted

audiences by engaging them in contemporary

debates about power, politics, religion,

sexuality, and identity. What does this changed

understanding of Shakespeare tell us about

ourselves and creativity? Class in Monroe Hall 115.

Noon – 2:00 p.m.

Box lunch. Pre-order your lunch by checking

the appropriate box on your registration form, and

pick it up from the registration area in Lee Hall

Underground.

Noon – 4:00 p.m.

UMW Galleries Exhibit - Ridderhof Martin Gallery. “Little

Known Gems from the Permanent Collection.” The

show will feature works from the UMW Galleries’

permanent collection that have rarely, or never,

been seen by the public.

Rain PlanIn the event of rain,

high wind, or lightning, the following activities will be relocated:

• Friday’s welcome reception will be held at the University Tennis Center on Hanover Street.

• Saturday’s reunion picnic will be held in Seacobeck Hall.

• Many of the children’s activities may not be available.

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1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

ALUMNI COLLEGE SESSION IIPre-register for one of three classes

A. Makerspace/Think Lab - George R. Meadows, Ph.D., Professor, College of Education. Explore the new “ Think Lab” where 3-D printing,

electronics, and robotics are explored during a

first-year seminar called Mashups and MakerBots.

See how students from all disciplines are learning

basics of circuitry and automation while designing

3-D objects. Enrollment limited to 12 people. Class

in Simpson Library 225A.

B. Sex and Religion – Mary Beth Mathews, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Classics, Philosophy, and Religion. While popular culture tends to think

religion and sex don’t mix, American religious

history is filled with examples to the contrary. Take

a journey through various religious movements

that will challenge your understanding of what

preachers have said about their congregations’

private and not-so-private lives. Class in Monroe

Hall 115.

C. Cinema and the Self: The Art of Martin Scorsese – Antonio Barrenechea, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of English, Linguistics, and Communication. Martin

Scorsese is among the most prolific American

filmmakers working today. Learn about this

creative genius through a screening and

discussion of the short film “Life Lessons” (1989).

Learn how the director uses painting to mirror

his own cinematic creativity and to render a

self-portrait that connects the visual arts. Class in

Monroe Hall 116.

1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Alumni History Harvest. Bring

photographs and memorabilia from your time at

Mary Washington to Simpson Library’s new Digital

Archiving Lab. Staff will be on hand to scan your

artifacts, so they can be digitally preserved. You can

contribute digital copies to the University Archives’

collection, or just print images to take home and

share with family and friends. Information and

Technology Convergence Center Room 322.

2:30 – 4:00 p.m.

ALUMNI COLLEGE SESSION IIIPre-register for one of three classes

A. The Global President: International Media, the U.S. Government, and Foreign Policy Crises – Stephen Farnsworth, Ph.D, Professor and Director, Center for Leadership and Media Studies. For good or for ill, presidents

dominate the international political discourse.

This talk focuses on the George W. Bush and

Barack Obama presidencies. The realities of an

ever-changing political landscape are magnified

nowhere more greatly than in the realm of foreign

policy, and the stakes surrounding the need for

quality communication skills are no higher. The

world is listening. Class in Monroe Hall 115.

B. Revealing the Wonders of Honeybees – Wyatt A. Mangum, Ph.D., bee scientist, author, and columnist on honey bee biology. With

close-up photography and movie clips, see how

a bee swarm launches into the air, hear bees pipe,

“fly” along with a bee foraging for flowers, and

witness the many wonders of the hive in a fortress

of 50,000 bees. This presentation is from diverse

research fields: insect behavior, genetics, ecology,

and toxicology. Class in Monroe Hall 116.

C. “Ok, Glass.” Using Technology in Education to Support Innovative Learning and Develop Creative Thinkers – Teresa Coffman, Ph.D., Professor, College of Education. Innovative use

of technology is highly sought after by teachers

intent on incorporating real world applications.

Wearable technologies such as Google Glass are

fast finding their place in education today. This

class will explore teaching and learning strategies

that engage students to think creatively using

technology as a tool. Class in Monroe Hall 111.

3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Campus Walking Tours. Chat with

students, rediscover your favorite places on

campus, and see what’s new. Meet in front of

George Washington Hall.

5:00 – 6:30 p.m.

President’s Welcome Reception. President and Mrs. Hurley invite all reunion classes

to celebrate Reunion Weekend 2015 on the lawn

at Brompton. Enjoy refreshments, live music,

and great conversation. Rain location will be the

University Tennis Center.

When you arrive on campus, go to the Lee Hall Underground to pick up your personalized schedule, name badge, and tickets to Reunion Weekend events.

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7:00 p.m.

Friday Night Class Gatherings. Have

a blast renewing acquaintances and sharing stories

at a time and place dedicated specifically for your

class. See page 2 for locations.

Saturday, May 30, 2015

7:25 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Registration in Lee Hall Underground. If you didn’t get a chance

to come to campus Friday, now is the time to pick

up your personalized schedule, name badge, and

tickets to Reunion Weekend events.

7:30 – 9:00 a.m.

Buffet Breakfast in Seacobeck. Plan

your day while enjoying a delicious breakfast and

chatting with friends and classmates.

9:00 a.m. – Noon

Alumni History Harvest. Bring

photographs and memorabilia from your time at

Mary Washington to Simpson Library’s new Digital

Archiving Lab. Staff will be on hand to scan your

artifacts, so they can be digitally preserved. You

can contribute digital copies to the University

Archives’ collection, or just print images to take

home and share with family and friends. Meet in

Room 322 of the new Information and Technology

Convergence Center.

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Tour of the Information and Technology Convergence Center (ITCC). Visit the building best described as a

“game changer” for the campus. You will be truly

amazed. Tour will be led by Jeff McClurken ‘94,

history professor and Special Assistant to the

Provost for Teaching, Technology, and Innovation.

9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Former Residence Life Staff Alumni Circle Induction Ceremony. Were you a former RA or member

of the Residence Life Team? Connect with fellow

former residence life staff members and hear

what is new in Residence Life. Pre-register for

this session and be inducted into the Office of

Residence Life Staff Alumni Circle. Induction in the

LINK, between Mason and Randolph Halls.

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bookstore Open in Lee Hall. See

what’s new and stock up on all your favorite Mary

Washington gear!

10:00 a.m. – Noon

UMW Galleries Exhibit – Ridderhof Martin Gallery.“Little Known Gems from the Permanent

Collection.” The show will feature works from the

UMW Galleries’ permanent collection that have

rarely, or never, been seen by the public.

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Campus Open House. Explore campus

and step inside many academic and residential

halls. More information will be in your registration

packet.

9:00 – 10:15 a.m.

ALUMNI COLLEGE SESSION IVPre-register

Creativity and Genius: Inside the Minds of Leonardo, Newton, Beethoven, and Einstein – Bulent I. Atalay, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus

of Physics. What happens when the objective

(scientific) part of the mind intersects with the

subjective (artistic) part? Explore this fascinating

question, and learn how disparate passions are

woven together, with often amazing results.

Understanding the patterns of creativity will

provide an entirely new appreciation of the work of

these transformative geniuses – and perhaps that

of others, too. Class in Monroe Hall 116.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTSRegister onlinealumni.umw.edu/reunionweekend

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10:00 a.m. – Noon

Gari Melchers Home and Studio Tour. Explore historic Belmont, the home and

studio of Gari Melchers. See Melchers’ works

and tour the grounds of this gorgeous estate,

operated by UMW. Trolley departs 10:00 a.m.

from the Centennial Campanile in front of George

Washington Hall.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Reunion Weekend Fredericksburg Passport. Explore Fredericksburg sites and

enjoy discounts with your Reunion Weekend

nametag. See page 4 for more information

and look for details in your Reunion Weekend

registration materials.

10:15 a.m. – end of tours

Campus Guided Walking Tours. See the parts of campus of interest to you. (Each of

the three tours begin at 10:15 a.m.)• To explore UMW’s newer buildings, meet your

tour guide at Palmieri Plaza.• To visit older campus buildings, meet your

tour guide at Trinkle Hall.• To enjoy a general campus tour of all, meet

your tour guide at George Washington Hall.

10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

ALUMNI COLLEGE SESSION VPre-register

Great Lives at Mary Washington – William B. Crawley Jr., Ph.D., Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History. Drawing upon extensive research, as well as 45 years of personal observations, Dr. Crawley will discuss a number of Mary Washington’s extraordinary (and often colorful) people – some heroic, some tragic – many of whom will bring back memories for

current alumni. Class in Monroe Hall 116.

11:00 a.m. – Noon

Student Leadership: Then and Now. Were you part of SGA, Honor Council,

Class Council, or the Judicial Review Board?

Hear from current student leaders about Mary

Washington traditions and find out what has

changed and what remains the same. Meet in the

Ball Hall Parlor.

11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Children’s Playtime. Bring your kids and

let them enjoy activities in and around Ball

Circle, including inflatable moonbounce and

slide, Ball Circle Express train ride, face painting,

cornhole, and more.

Noon – 2:00 p.m.

Reunion Picnic. Enjoy picnic fare in Ball

Circle and continue conversations with your

classmates, friends, and family. Bring Mary

Washington memorabilia to share with friends and

decorate your designated class tent. Prizes will be

given to the classes with the best tent decorations!

12:15 – 2:00 p.m.

Class Photos. Check the schedule on page

5 and meet your classmates in front of Lee Hall for

a commemorative class photo. Pre-ordered 5x7

prints are available on the registration form. Free

digital copies will be available on Flickr.

12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Book Signing. Meet alumni and faculty

authors and get their autographs. You may bring

books from home or purchase them on-site.

Signing held inside the bookstore in Lee Hall.

2:00 – 2:50 p.m.

University Update With President Hurley. Learn the latest University news

and plans for the future from President Hurley.

Presentation in Lee Hall 411.

Make a gift in honor of your reunion at umw.edu/give2umw.

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Learn more atalumni.umw.edu/reunionweekend.

2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Carl’s Ice Cream. Enjoy a trolley ride to

Carl’s for a nostalgic bite of that one-of-a-kind

dairy treat. Trolleys depart from the Centennial

Campanile in front of George Washington Hall

at 2:00, 2:30, 3:00, and 3:30. Friendly reminder -

Carl’s is still cash only!

3:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Family Matinee Movie. Take a time-

out to enjoy a movie. Stay and watch Monsters

University with your kids, or drop them off for

a little “me” time. Supervision will be provided

by UMW students and staff. Movie in the Bistro

room of Seacobeck Hall.

3:00 – 4:45 p.m.

University Center Tour. Be one of the

first to peek inside the brand new “living room”

of campus before construction is complete!

Closed-toe shoes required. Tours begin at 3

and 3:45 p.m. Space is limited. Pre-registration

strongly recommended. Meet in Ball Circle in

front of the new University Center.

3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Virginia Wine Tasting. Swirl, sniff,

and swish as you enjoy great vintages from

local wineries; partake of a full olive and cheese

display to complete your experience. Each

attendee receives a commemorative UMW wine

glass. Event held in the Faculty/Staff dining room

of Seacobeck Hall.

6:00 – 11:00 p.m.

All-Class Party. Let the good times roll

at this all-inclusive reunion gathering and award

presentation at the Jepson Alumni Executive

Center. Kick it up with a live band, enjoy heavy hors

d’oeuvres, and full bar. Wear your festive attire and

make this a party to remember!

Sunday, May 31, 2015

9:30 – 11:00 a.m.

Farewell Brunch. Enjoy a scrumptious

omelet buffet and say your farewells before

heading home. Brunch is at the Jepson Alumni

Executive Center.

10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Reunion Weekend Fredericksburg Passport. Explore Fredericksburg sites and

enjoy discounts with your Reunion Weekend

nametag. See page 4 for more information

and look for details in your Reunion Weekend

registration materials.

Noon - 5:00 p.m.

Via Calori Fredericksburg. Experience

Via Colori®, a modern day version of a centuries-

old tradition in which artists create large scale 3-D

and 2-D pastel artworks directly on the pavement

of our city’s streets. Images by over 100 artists will

be featured on Charlotte and Sophia Streets near

the Riverfront Park in downtown Fredericksburg.

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