All events/activities subject to change
(D) indicates College-sponsored activities
(A) indicates Affiliated and Shared Interest group programming
Class Tent Location: Alumni Gym West
Friday, June 16
Registration is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- 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
12–2 p.m. Canoeing on the Connecticut
Let’s throw it back to sophomore summer! A limited number of canoes and kayaks will be held for the Class of 2013. Be sure to arrive early and wear your reunion name tag!
Ledyard Canoe Club
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
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 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
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
4:30–5:30 p.m. Dartmouth Arts Now: A Reception
Reconnect with faculty from academic arts departments (music, theater, and film and media studies) as well as Hop student performing ensemble and Hop student workshop directors. Network with alumni involved in arts and entertainment while enjoying drinks and snacks. Remarks at 4:45 p.m. Registration required.
Russo Gallery, Hood Museum of Art
4:30–5:30 p.m. Volunteer Presentation of Reunion Class Gifts (D)
Reiss Hall, Baker Library
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
A welcome reception hosted by the Classes of 2014, 2013, and 2012.
Alumni Gym Lawn
7–9 p.m. Class Dinner
Following the reception, join us for a casual dinner catered by Ramunto's.
Class Tent
9–11 p.m. Class Socializing - Trivia
Class Tent
Saturday, June 17
Registration is open from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. in Blunt Alumni Center
8–10 a.m. Breakfast
Join us for a hearty breakfast to start the day.
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 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
Please join as we remember members of the Classes of 2012, 2013, and 2014 who have passed. A moment of silence will be held at 11:30 a.m.
Rollins Chapel
12–1:15 p.m. Lunch
Join us for lunch featuring a spread of sandwiches (with GF options), salads, and desserts catered by Lou’s.
Due to the inclement weather, the class lunch has been moved to Leede Arena
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 p.m. Alumni Row (D)
Boathouse on the Connecticut River
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. Tap Takeover and Lawn Games
Enjoy beer from a Dartmouth-founded brewery - True North and lawn games.
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
6–8:45 p.m. Class Reception and Dinner
Begin the last night celebration by reminiscing back to spring term pig roasts with a BBQ dinner (with vegetarian options) catered by Maple Street Catering.
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.
Class Tent
Sunday, June 18
8–10 a.m. Breakfast
Our time together sadly comes to an end. Join us at our class tent for a light breakfast before departing. We will have coffee, fruit, and pastries from Lou’s.
Class Tent
12 p.m. (or earlier) Residence Hall Checkout