Medill Graduate Reunion

The graduate Medill classes of 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999 and 2004 will celebrate their class reunions in Evanston this year. To offer you one of the best reunions ever experienced and opportunities to network with fellow Northwestern alumni, Medill is collaborating with the NAA to plan this momentous occasion.

This year’s Reunion Weekend will take place on October 23 - 25, 2009 and will include Reunion and Homecoming festivities as well as special events exclusively for graduate Medill alumni.

 

Friday, October 23

Dean's Reception
4 - 6pm
McCormick Tribune Center Lobby

Dean John Lavine presentation.

Medill “Student Teachers”: Meet and Learn From Current IMC Graduate Students
3:30 - 4:45pm
McCormick Tribune Center Forum

Graduate students from Medill’s Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) program will present results from their summer residency projects.

 

Saturday, October 24

Reunion Tailgate
9 - 11am

Medill will be at the Northwestern Reunion Tailgate.

Reunion Dinner for Medill Graduate School Alumni and Guests
7 - 9:30pm
Prairie Moon, 1502 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL

Enjoy a buffet dinner and open bar while mingling with Medill alumni, faculty and staff. $50/person.

 

Sunday, October 25

Speed Networking
11am – 12:45pm
Fisk Hall/McCormick Tribune Forum

Volunteer to speed network with NU students and help them hone their networking skills. If you work in journalism, new media, advertising, public relations, or not-for-profit, please join us. Much like speed dating, the intention of speed networking is to meet as many people as possible in a short amount of time. Speed network from 11am - 12pm and enjoy a reception with light appetizers from 12:15 - 12:45pm. Space is limited. Contact Lauren Herpe at (847) 467-2333.

 

 

See the Reunion Weekend schedule for an overview of all Reunion activities. 

 

 

Who's Coming
See Who's Coming. Complete the Who's Coming Form and indicate your interest in attending your reunion. 

 

Reunion Committee
Interested in serving on your reunion committee? Send us an e-mail or call (847) 491-5494.

 

 

Updated July 22, 2009.