Reunion 2009 -- Weekend Schedule

This schedule presents a view of some of the activities that will be taking place during Reunion Weekend and learn about other weekend activities on campus including athletics, religious services, affiliated group events, and the Medill Graduate Programs Reunion. Check back often for updates and additional details.

All events will be held in Norris University Center unless otherwise noted.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23

8am –  5pm
Reunion Headquarters
Check in and pick up weekend necessities: nametag, tickets, schedules, directions, event information, and campus maps. Pick up purchased Reunion-block football tickets here. Staff and students will be available for on-site registration.

Beginning at 9am
All-Campus Walking, Bus, or Now-and-Then Tours
Take a walking or bus tour led by staff or students and explore how Northwestern and Evanston have transformed over the years. Alumni participants are encouraged to contribute their knowledge. Check back for schedule and departure times. Depart from Norris; appropriate footwear recommended. 

9am –  4:30pm
One-on-One Career Consultations
Discuss career goals and job-related issues with career advice veteran Cynthia Graham of Northwestern University Career Services and her colleagues. Reunion representatives will contact registered participants by phone with specific appointment times.

9am –  5pm
Share Your Memories ... Record a ’Cat Track
Record personal Northwestern stories for the NAA web site's ongoing podcast, 'Cat Tracks. Limited slots. Sign up at the registration table.

10 –  11:30am
Back to Basics: Job Search and Resume Basics for a Challenging Job Market
Join career advice veteran Cynthia Graham for a workshop focusing on the four basic strategies of an effective job search--including building an effective resume. Learn approaches to get hired in today's challenging job market.

11:30am –  1:30pm
Networking Naturally Luncheon *SOLD OUT!*
Participate in a networking discussion with career coach and social entrepreneur, Carol Ross (McC83, 87). Ross will discuss the integration of in-person and online networking, as well as how to successfully customize personal networking styles. Lunch included. Norris, Northwestern Room A & B

11:30am –  1:30pm
Welcome Lunch and Half Century Club Induction
Gather with alumni and friends in a spirited induction of the Class of 1959 into the Half Century Club, which recognizes alumni who graduated 50+ years ago. Norris, Louis Room

11:30am –  1:30pm
Gridiron Network Football Luncheon
Participate in a Northwestern Reunion tradition by lunching with head football coach Pat Fitzgerald (SESP97) and team captains. Round trip transportation provided from Norris to Hilton Garden Inn, Evanston.

1:45 –  3:15pm
A Conversation with the University President and Notable Alumni
Attend a panel discussion featuring notable alumni from a variety of class years, moderated by incoming President Morton O. Schapiro. Panelists include: Pat Ryan (Bus59), George de Lama (J79), Bonnie Swanson Daniels (WCAS69), Whitney Kroenke Burditt (C99), and others. Hear their stories and reflections on how Northwestern impacted lives and their careers. Additional panelists TBD. Norris, McCormick Auditorium. Click here for the list of panelists and bios.

2 –  4pm
Meet Me At The Rock!
Gather at this historic campus landmark for a photo-op.

3:30 –  4:45pm
Classes Without Quizzes
Choose from three concurrent sessions.

The Economy -- How We Got Here and What to Expect Next
Faculty from the Kellogg School of Management will discuss and explain reasons for the instability of U.S. financial markets and the impact it has had on the global economy. Panelists include: Arvind Krishnamurthy, the Harold Stuart Professor of Finance; Janice Eberly, the John L. and Helen Kellogg Professor of Finance; and Ravi Jagannathan, the Chicago Merchantile Exchange/John F. Sandner Professor of Finance and Co-Director of the Financial Institutions and Markets Research Center.

Percussion Session with She-e Wu
Join faculty member and percussion virtuoso, She-e Wu as she demonstrates percussion instruments and discusses their history and place in music. An opportunity to play "hands-on" will be offered to participants. A Northwestern percussion ensemble will perform.

Introduction to Ethical Wills and Donor Legacy Statements
Join Feinberg bioethics professor Laurie Zoloth for a discussion about whether your personal estate plans truly reflect your legacy to loved ones and your community.

3:30 –  4:45pm
Navigating the College Admissions Process
Sit in on an important information session about the college application process with staff from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. For parents of pre-college students.

3:30 –  4:45pm
Medill's "Student Teachers": Meet and Learn From Current IMC Graduate Students
Attend a presentation featuring students in Medill’s Integrated Marketing Communications program. Learn about  their summer residency projects--from marketing development for packaged goods in China to marketing strategies for a future, non-print media enviroment. McCormick Tribune Center

Deans’ Receptions
Undergraduate schools will host open houses where alumni can mingle and hear remarks by the dean.

Dean Barbara O'Keefe, School of Communication, 4 – 6pm, Annie May Swift Hall, 1st Floor

Dean John Lavine, Medill School of Journalism, 4 – 6pm, McCormick Tribune Center Lobby

Dean Julio Ottino, McCormick School of Engineering, 5 – 6pm, Tech, ITW Classroom

Dean Penelope Peterson, School of Education and Social Policy, 5 – 6pm, Annenberg Hall, 3rd Floor

Dean Sarah Mangelsdorf, Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, 5 – 6pm, Norris

Dean Toni-Marie Montgomery, Bienen School of Music, 5 - 6pm, Norris

5 – 6:30pm
The Kellogg MBA Program
Learn about the program from the director of admissions and panel of current students. Jacobs Center, Coon Auditorium

5 – 7pm
Welcome Reception
Gather with fellow alumni and friends and enjoy complimentary cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Deering Meadow, Reunion Tent

7pm – 2am
NUBAA Mixer at Ja Grill
All Northwestern University Black Alumni Association (NUBAA) alumni are invited to connect and mingle at Ja Grill, owned by NU alumTony Coates (WCAS86). Food and drink are available for purchase without cover charge. Dinner reservations should be made in advance. The DJ will spin all types of reggae and international music. Organized by NUBAA. Ja Grill, 1008 W Armitage, Chicago

7pm
Multicultural Center 10th Anniversary Party
The Multicultural Center (MCC) invites you to celebrate its 10 year anniversary! Join students, staff, alumni, and their families for an informal gathering to watch the Homecoming Parade on Friday at 7pm at the MCC located at 1936 Sheridan Road. We will commemorate the MCC’s 10 years on campus with tributes, light hors d’oeuvres, and reminiscing. Please RSVP to Melissa Lu, xingye-lu@u.northwestern.edu by Friday, October 9. Multicultural Center, 1914 Sheridan Road  

7 – 8pm
Homecoming Pep Rally
Show your Northwestern spirit with Willie the Wildcat, the Northwestern Marching Band, and the Wildcat Cheerleaders. Deering Meadow

7:30 pm
Sheil Center Homecoming Celebration
Join current students and fellow alumni for cider and donuts at the Sheil Catholic Center to watch the Homecoming Parade on Friday night! Alumni who wish to walk in the parade with our float should contact the Sheil Center at 847-328-4648 or sheil@northwestern.edu.

8pm
Homecoming Parade
Join students and fellow alumni as they follow the Homecoming parade down Sheridan Road from Chicago Avenue to Lincoln Street. Alumni who wish to participate in the parade should contract the NAA. Sheridan Road

8 – 11pm
Stargazing at Dearborn Observatory
Weather permitting.

8 – 11pm
Young Alumni Party
Party with fellow young alumni and friends at this popular annual event, which brings together alumni
1 – 5 years from graduation. A “don’t-miss” Homecoming party. Organized by the NU Club of Chicago. Joe's Bar, 940 W. Weed Street, Chicago

After 8pm
Affinity Gatherings
Gather with fellow alumni and friends from your sorority, fraternity, school, department, student group, or dormitory. Contact us to publicize and plan your event.

8 – 11pm
NUGALA Homecoming Reunion Party
Join the Northwestern University Gay and Lesbian Alliance (NUGALA) as we celebrate Northwestern’s homecoming at minibar in Chicago. NUGALA’s mixer features a private 3 hour top-shelf open bar with hors d’oeuvres service from 8pm until 11pm. See the NUGALA web site for more details. minibar, 3341 N. Halsted Street, Chicago

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24

8 – 11am
NUBAA Tailgate
Gather with fellow Northwestern University Black Alumni Association (NUBAA) members and For Members Only (FMO) students prior to the Northwestern vs. Indiana game to meet new friends and reconnect with old classmates. See NUBAA web site for more details. Parking lot West of Ryan Field--Middle Section. 

9 – 11am
All-Class Reunion Tailgate
Bring the family and enjoy a breakfast buffet and open bar before heading to Ryan Field to cheer on the Wildcats against the Hoosiers. Purchasers of Reunion-block game tickets may pick them up at the tailgate. Rocky Miller Park 

11am
Wildcat Football vs. Indiana
Cheer on the Wildcats as they take on the Indiana Hoosiers for the annual Homecoming game. The presentation of the 2009 Reunion Class Gift with Reunion Committee co-chairs will take place during the game. How to order tickets and reserve seats. Ryan Field 

3 – 6pm
Greek Open Houses, 150th Anniversary
Celebrate the 150th anniversary of Greek life on the Northwestern campus by visiting your sorority or fraternity house. For details, visit the Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life site.

Evening
Class Parties
Reconnect with alumni and friends to share Northwestern memories and create new ones. A highlight of Reunion Weekend. See your class web page for details on specific class parties.

10pm – 3am
16th Annual NUBAA All-Class Alumni Party
Enjoy an opportunity to network and relax with NUBAA alumni following Reunion Class Parties on Saturday evening. The first 100 NUBAA alumni will receive a “Back to the Shack" CD. See the NUBAA web site for more details. Victor Hotel, Chicago

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

6am – 12pm
Religious Services
Visit the Northwestern Religious Life web site for a list of services during the day.

7am – 12pm
Breakfast Buffet at Hotel Orrington
Cap off Reunion Weekend with a breakfast buffet at the Hotel Orrington. $14.95/person. Regular lunch menu available after noon. Pay at the door. Hotel Orrington, 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston

10am-12pm
Homecoming Bagel Brunch at Fiedler Hillel Center
Join current students and fellow alumni for some bagels and lox. A chance to schmooze and learn about Jewish life on campus today. RSVP to Hillel@northwestern.edu. Fiedler Hillel Center, 629 Foster Street, Evanston

10:30am – 12:30am
Class of 1959 Farewell Brunch
Join your fellow 50th Reunion alumni and friends for a hearty brunch before leaving campus. John Evans Alumni Center 

Updated October 15, 2009.