Reunion 2009 -- General Information
Questions?
For all Reunion details and updates, contact the Reunion Office toll-free at (877) 240-6512, reunion@northwestern.edu, or check our main site. All event times are subject to change.
Registration
Your reunion brochure with registration form should arrive in homes by early July. Online registration will also be available at that time.
Register by mail, fax, phone, or online by October 15.
After October 15, registration is only available on-location at Reunion Weekend: on Friday, October 23, at Reunion Headquarters at Norris and on Saturday, October 24, at the tailgate, class parties, and 50th Reunion Brunch. To pay on-site: Fees are payable with check or cash. For security reasons, credit cards are accepted at Norris University Center only.
Hotel and Travel Resources
List of Evanston hotels with special Reunion rates, plus all travel resources here. Plan ASAP as rooms fill up quickly.
Weekend Travel
A special shuttle will be available on Friday afternoon between Norris and the Gridiron lunch. University shuttles will be available on Game-Day. For schedules and pick-up locations, check nusports.com.
Information on public transportation options in around Evanston and Chicago may be found at www.cityofevanston.org , www.transitchicago.com , and www.metrarail.com.
Weekend Parking
University parking restrictions will be waived on campus for the entire weekend, apart from emergency lanes and reserved spots. Parking at Ryan Field is only available to season ticket holders who purchased parking passes via the Athletics Ticket Office. All other ticket holders must park in campus lots and take shuttles.
If you plan to park on campus Friday night: please note that police will be closing part of Sheridan Road and Clark Street for the Homecoming Parade beginning at 5:15pm. In addition, due to the number of people returning to campus, parking will grow more difficult as the evening progresses.
Parking around Norris University Center is available in the upper and lower sections of the campus parking facility on South Campus Drive, just off of Sheridan Road. Once Sheridan Road closes, you will only be able to enter and exit south-bound until 10pm. For a small fee, you may also park in the city parking facility on the corner of Chicago Avenue and Clark Street.
Special Accommodations
If you require special assistance, please contact the Reunion Office at least two weeks in advance or indicate your request on the registration form. We will try to accommodate your needs. Dietary needs must be noted on the registration form, along with the events you will be attending. Catering will make every effort to meet special dietary needs.
JUST FOR KIDS: Reunion Weekend Child-Friendly Activities and Childcare Options
Child-friendly weekend activities include:
• Homecoming Pep Rally and Parade
• Reunion Tailgate – balloonist, face painting, and a visit from Willie the Wildcat
• Wildcat Alley – free, pre-game fan fest with games, entertainers, music, and much more
• Football Game
• Campus and Admission Tours (may not be suitable for very young children)
To arrange for childcare during reunion weekend contact:
• North Shore Nannies at (847) 864-2424
• Childcare Network of Evanston (CNE) at (847) 475-2661 x10
• Village Nannies at 847-256-6162
The Henry Crown Sports Pavilion & Norris Aquatics Center (SPAC)
Alumni and guests will have free access to SPAC over Reunion Weekend (October 23 – 25). SPAC offers a variety of exercise equipment, pools, and sport courts. Reunion name tags will serve as complimentary admission passes. For details, visit the SPAC site.
Weather and Weekend Attire
In Evanston, temperatures in late October range from the mid-60's to low-40's and rain is always a possibility. We advise you to bring an umbrella and suitable clothing for variable weather. Please keep in mind that some Reunion events are outdoors and cannot be moved inside due to the large number of returning alumni and guests.
Most events during Reunion Weekend are casual. Class parties can be dressier depending on the type of event; check your class web site for recommended attire. Many alumni and guests enjoy the opportunity to walk around campus, so comfortable shoes are encouraged.
Norris Center Bookstore
For Northwestern memorabilia and gifts, visit the bookstore on the lower level of Norris University Center.
Admissions Campus Tours
Visit the Office of Undergraduate Admissions web site for information and to register for their campus tours.
Other Weekend Campus Activities
- Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon meetings
- Planit-purple
- NU sports
- religious services
Class of 1979 Online Auction: Dodgers and Yankees and Cubs . . . Oh My!
All alumni are invited to bid on tickets to the PGA Championship, national league baseball games, the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic, and other exciting professional sporting events in the Class of 1979's online auction. Bidding begins in September. Check back here or our main site for details. Tickets donated by AT&T.
Updated June 29, 2009.
