All events/activities subject to change
(D) indicates College-sponsored activities
(A) indicates Affiliated and Shared Interest group programming
Class Tent Location: Davis Varsity
Friday, June 16
Registration for Reunions and campus housing will be held at the Thompson Arena. At check-in you will receive your Reunion nametag, campus housing assignment and room key (if applicable), and directions to parking.
- 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Thompson Arena
- 6–7 p.m. Check-in closed
- 7–10 p.m. Blunt Alumni Center
10:30–11:30 a.m. Back to Class: Does Democracy Work? (D)
Americans wonder about the vitality of democracy in the United States, but is there cause for alarm? After thirty years of studying and searching for answers, Director of the Nelson A. Rockefeller Center for Public Policy Jason Barabas '93 returns to Dartmouth with a new perspective, some data-driven empirical results, and a research agenda.
Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center
12–1 p.m. Lunch on Your Own
Take a walk through Hanover and pop in for lunch at one of your favorite spots! Meet up with other early arrivals and plan out your Reunion weekend.
Downtown Hanover
1–3:30 p.m. Baker Bell Tower Open House (D)
Self-guided visit. Free tickets will be distributed in numbered groups of ten. Groups will take the tour in order of their group number. Each tour will take approximately 10 minutes to ascend, take in the beautiful views, and descend. Each person must be able to navigate many steep steps and a ladder on his/her own.
Baker Library
1–3 p.m. Navigating College Admissions (D)
Registration required.
Oopik Auditorium, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center
1–3 p.m. Canoeing on the Connecticut River
Kick off Reunion with a fun and relaxing paddle on the Connecticut. A limited number of canoes will be held for the Class of 2012, so be sure to arrive early and wear your Reunion name tag. Canoes are first come, first served.
Ledyard Canoe Club
2–3:30 p.m. Bartlett Tower Open Hours (D)
Climb the 86 steps to the top of this iconic 71-foot-tall stone structure built in the 1800s. The view from this vantage point eclipses Bartlett Tower with long views down to the Connecticut River Valley all the way to Mt. Ascutney.
Bartlett Tower
3–5 p.m. Academic Open Houses (D)
Various locations on campus
3:15–4:15 p.m. Financial Aid and Paying for College (D)
Registration required.
Oopik Auditorium, Class of 1978 Life Sciences Center
3:30–4:30 p.m. Back to Class: The Past and Future of the Hopkins Center for the Arts (D)
In conversation with Howard Gilman ’44 Executive Director of the Hopkins Center for the Arts Mary Lou Aleskie, playwright Celeste Jennings ’18 will discuss the creation of her play Citrus, which she developed during her time as a student. Jennings will speak on her personal experience with the arts at Dartmouth, and Aleskie will look toward the future of the Hopkins Center, which is currently undergoing renovations.
Loew Auditorium, Black Family Visual Arts Center
4:15–4:45 p.m. Toast to 2012
Celebrate the start of Reunion weekend with a champagne toast ahead of our ’12s Panel of Peers.
In front of Silsby Hall
4:30–5:30 p.m. Volunteer Presentation of Reunion Class Gifts (D)
Reiss Hall, Baker Library
4:45–6 p.m. Panel of Peers
Join us for a special panel of '12s, peer-nominated by our class, who will share their perspectives on life since graduation. Come hear what these thoughtful individuals are up to in the world and how both Dartmouth and the friendships made here have impacted their journey. Panelists:
- Anna-Kay Thomas - Producer and Development Executive
- Aaron Limonthas - VP of DEI, Learning and Employee Experience, Shipt
- Alexi Pappas - Olympic Athlete, Author, Filmmaker
- Danielle Coleman - Associate Product Counsel, Super
- David Silver - Founder, Detroit Horse Power
- Giulia Siccardo - Sustainability Professional
- Michael Appeadu - Interventional Pain Medicine Fellow, Emory Healthcare
- Sharang Biswas - Writer, Game Designer, Artist, Adjunct Professor
126 Silsby Hall
5–6 p.m. Professional School Receptions (D)
Tuck Business School: Volanakis Group Study Room, Buchanan Hall
(registration required)
Thayer School of Engineering:
Class of 1982 Engineering and Computer Science Center, South Atrium and Sorbaro Terrace, Garden Level (registration required)
5–6 p.m. Friends of Bill W. Fellowship (D)
Baker Library 213
6–7 p.m. Pre-Dinner Reception
Meet up with old friends at our welcome reception. Grab a drink and mingle with the ‘13s and ‘14s at neighboring tents.
Class Tent
7–9 p.m. Class Dinner
Reminisce about our college years over dinner and an open bar while enjoying live music from the Ben Kogan Band. Dinner will include pizza and salad from Ramunto’s – and don’t worry, we’ve got vegetarian, gluten free, and vegan/dairy free options covered.
Class Tent
9–11 p.m. Bar Trivia and Class Socializing
Sharpen your pencils, it’s trivia night in Hanover! Enjoy our open bar and hosted bar trivia. Trivia will be team-style, so bring a crew! This is a joint event with the '13s and '14s.
2012 Class Tent
Saturday, June 17
Registration is open from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. in Blunt Alumni Center
8–10 a.m. Breakfast
Run it back: DDS edition. Enjoy a delicious breakfast at Foco to start off Saturday right. Don’t forget your Reunion nametag – you’ll need it to get in.
Class of '53 Commons
9–10 a.m. Dartmouth DGALA Reunion Breakfast (D)
Hinman Forum
9–10 a.m. Bartlett Tower Open Hours (D)
Climb the 86 steps to the top of this iconic 71-foot-tall stone structure built in the 1800s. The view from this vantage point eclipses Bartlett Tower with long views down to the Connecticut River Valley all the way to Mt. Ascutney.
Bartlett Tower
10–11 a.m. A Conversation with President Sian Leah Beilock and John Donahoe ‘82, CEO, Nike, Inc.
President Beilock will address 2023 Reunion Classes and will then be joined by John Donahoe for an engaging leadership discussion.
Cook Auditorium
Overflow locations: Georgiopolus, Filene Auditorium and Hanover Inn Grand Ballroom
11:15 a.m.–12 p.m. Memorial Service
Take a moment to remember our classmates Jorge Bahena, Nina Brekelmans, Jonathan Kessner, Alexandra LeClair, Andrew Malizia, Martina McLarty, and Stephanie Pignatiello by placing a pine branch at the Lone Pine. This is an unstructured event, so please attend for as long as you would like. This is a joint event with the '13s and ’14s.
Rollins Chapel
12–1:15 p.m. Lunch
Is there anything better than lunch outside during a Hanover summer? Grab a burrito and join us for lunch on Blunt lawn! We’ll have assorted burritos and a build-your-own burrito bar from Boloco.
Due to the inclement weather, the class lunch has been moved to Leede Arena
1–3 p.m. Canoeing on the Connecticut River
Enjoy a fun and relaxing paddle on the Connecticut. A limited number of canoes will be held for the Class of 2012 so be sure to arrive early and wear your reunion name tag. Canoes are first come, first served.
Ledyard Canoe Club
1:30–3 p.m. Alumni Row (D)
Boathouse on the Connecticut River
1:30–2:30 p.m. Athletic Open Houses (D)
- Men’s and Women’s Rugby: Cory Ford Ruby Clubhouse, 9 Reservoir Rd, Hanover
- Men’s and Women’s Tennis: Boss Tennis Center, 6 Summer Ct, Hanover
- Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving: Karl Michael and Spaulding Pools, 16 E. Wheelock St., Hanover
- Men’s and Women’s Squash: Berry Squash Courts, 6 S. Park St., Hanover
1:30–3:30 p.m. Affiliated Group Reception (D)
Enjoy music and appetizers while connecting with fellow alumni, staff, faculty and friends from Dartmouth’s affiliated groups; Black Alumni of Dartmouth Association (BADA), Dartmouth Asian Pacific American Alumni Association (DAPAAA), Dartmouth Association of Latino Alumni (DALA),Dartmouth Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Alumni/ae Association (DGALA), Native American Alumni Association of Dartmouth (NAAAD), and Women of Dartmouth.
- 1:30–2:30 p.m. Reception in Russo Gallery
- 2:30–3:30 p.m. BADA Meeting, Cutter Shabazz House
- 2:30–3:30 p.m. DALA Meeting, Lavender House
3–5 p.m. Fieldstock Redux
Give a rouse! Enjoy lawn games, music by Still Hill (“a unique blend of progressive bluegrass dipped in folk, Americana, and old time roots music”) and drinks from True North Ale Company and Bev, two Dartmouth alumni-founded companies.
2012 Class Tent
3:30–5 p.m. Afternoon on the Green (D)
Join us for an afternoon of ice cream, music and fun!
Class of 1953 Commons
5–6 p.m. 1769 and Bartlett Tower Societies Reception (D)
A celebration of generosity for members of the 1769 and Bartlett Tower Societies
By invitation only
Grand Ballroom, Hanover Inn
5–6 p.m. Friends of Bill W. Fellowship (D)
Baker Library 213
5:45–8:45 p.m. Class Reception and Dinner
Come enjoy a hearty meal of authentic Thai food from Tuk Tuk Thai and capture some memories in our photo booth! We’ll have fun props on hand so be sure to reunite with old friends for some silly snaps to take home. Then, head out to the Green with our class for the fireworks. Yes, fireworks!
Due to the inclement weather, the class reception and dinner has been moved to Leede Arena
8:45–9:45 p.m. On the Green! A Dartmouth Alumni Celebration (D)
Due to inclement weather, On the Green! has been cancelled.
10 p.m.–12 a.m. Class Socializing – Silent Disco
Forgot about Hanover’s noise ordinance? Well, “continuous sound” is still “unlawful” in Hanover after 10 p.m. every day of the week. Our workaround: dancing the night away with headphones on. This is a joint event with the ’13s and ’14s.
Between 2012 and 2013 Class Tents
Sunday, June 18
8–10 a.m. Breakfast
Visit the Class Tent for grab and go breakfast and goodbyes! Load up on coffee (to wake up), bagels and pastries (to stay full), and fruit (to feel like you were “healthy” this weekend) before you head out from Dear Old Dartmouth. Safe travels home!
2012 Class Tent
12 p.m. (or earlier) Residence Hall Checkout