Weekend Schedule 1 General Information 6 Football Information 7 Affinity Events 9 Directions to Class Parties 11 Maps 14 Weekend Schedule The Reunion Weekend schedule is also available online at alumni.northwestern.edu/reunions. For a schedule of other campus activities and events, visit planitpurple.northwestern.edu. Friday, October 17 8 AM – 5 PM Reunion Headquarters Norris University Center, Louis Room Lobby Reunion staff will be on hand to answer any questions regarding the weekend’s events. Pickup tailgate tickets here or Saturday at the Tailgate. 8 AM – 5 PM NU Loyal Hospitality Room Norris University Center, Armadillo Room Light refreshments provided by NU Loyal, a giving society that recognizes alumni who give every year. For your convenience, a limited number of computer stations will be available. Take this opportunity to learn more about Our Northwestern, the University’s online community, from Northwestern Alumni Association staff. 8:30 – 10:30 AM Class of 1954, 60th Anniversary Celebration ($35 at the door) Norris University Center, Lake Room This is a special gathering for the Class of 1954 featuring Kevin Leonard ’77, ’82 MA, University archivist and assistant director of Special Collections. 9 and 11 AM Campus Walking Tours Depart from Louis Room Lobby, Norris University Center Appropriate footwear is recommended. Tours last approximately 45 minutes. 9:45 – 11:45 AM Class of 1964: Life is a Journey Norris University Center, Northwestern Room This is a special gathering for the Class of 1964 featuring an in memoriam tribute followed by a panel discussion on some varied and interesting paths alumni have traveled since graduation. Panelists include Sally Tenold Anderson, George Burman, Mary Joan Frase, Irwin Mandel, and Richard Melman. 11 – 11:45 AM Dolphin Show Performance Norris University Center, McCormick Auditorium Attend a revue of America’s largest student-produced musical theater program. A student troupe presents a retrospective of show tunes from past Dolphin Show performances. 12 – 1:30 PM NGN Homecoming Luncheon ($40) Norris University Center, Louis Room Participate in a Northwestern Reunion tradition by lunching with Pat Fitzgerald ’97, the Dan and Susan Jones Family Head Football Coach, and Wildcats football players. Advance registration suggested; space is limited. Reunion Weekend 2014 1 12 – 1:30 PM Homecoming Barbeque ($25) Norris University Center, East Lawn A family-friendly barbeque lunch will be served on the East Lawn of Norris. 1:45 – 3 PM Who Are You Because of NU? An Alumni Panel Discussion Led by President Morton Schapiro Norris University Center, McCormick Auditorium Don’t miss this annual favorite, featuring Jim Kackley ’64 of Vermeer Corporation, Terry A. O’Neill ’74 of the National Organization for Women, Ana Gasteyer ’89 of Saturday Night Live, Harreld N. “Kip” Kirkpatrick III ’94 of Vistria, LLC and Madhuri Kommareddi ’04 of the Clinton Foundation. discussing how Northwestern shaped their lives and prepared them for success in a range of fields. 3:15 – 4:30 PM Classes without Quizzes (concurrent sessions) Design Thinking Norris University Center, Northwestern Room Join McCormick Associate Professor Bruce E. Ankenman for a discussion of “design thinking” and how it is taught at all levels, from freshman through PhD. Learn about Design Thinking and Communication, a first-year class that matches students with real clients, and Design for America, an extra-curricular student group tackling social impact projects in the Chicago area. Why Sports Are Less Than War But More Than a Game Norris University Center, Wildcat Room Until recently, scholars ignored sports as mere entertainment, but sport is a social institution like education, religion, family, or the military, and no less important. It’s also the oldest form of “reality TV” and the most expensive, highest-earning media product in the global entertainment industry. Medill Associate Professor and Interim Associate Dean Craig L. LaMay discusses how modern sports and modern media are joined at the hip. What Will Be Your Legacy? Planning Your Transition to Retirement Norris University Center, Arch Room Melanie Rummel ’75, an estate planning and probate attorney with more than 30 years of experience, will share an update on the status of the estate tax, estate planning tools, state residency considerations, and other topics to consider as you move through life. Hosted by the Office of Gift Planning. Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Journey Gallery Tour Depart from the Block Museum Lobby Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art Associate Director of Curatorial Affairs Kathleen Bickford Berzock will lead a tour of Wangechi Mutu: A Fantastic Journey. Advance registration required. 3:15 – 4:30 PM Navigating the College Admissions Process Norris University Center, Lake Room Parents and friends of pre-college students are invited to learn about the college application process with staff from the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Visit northwestern.edu/admissions for information on additional programming for prospective students. Reunion Weekend 2014 2 4:30 – 5:30 PM Deans’ Receptions (concurrent sessions) Weinberg College of Arts & Sciences Interim Dean Mark Ratner Harris Hall, Room 108 School of Communication Dean Barbara O’Keefe Virginia Wadsworth Wirtz Center for the Performing Arts, Wallis Theatre Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications Dean Bradley Hamm McCormick Tribune Center Lobby McCormick School of Engineering & Applied Sciences Dean Julino Ottino Ford Motor Company Engineering Design Center, First Floor Atrium School of Education and Social Policy Dean Penelope Peterson Annenberg Hall, Office of Student Affairs Bienen School of Music Dean Toni-Marie Montgomery Pick-Staiger Concert Hall Lobby University Library Dean Sarah Pritchard Charles Deering Library Lobby 5 – 6:30 PM Student/Alumni Mixer Deering Meadow Mingle with students from an array of student groups. 5:30 – 7:30 PM Homecoming and Reunion Welcome Reception Deering Meadow, Reunion Tent Gather with fellow alumni and friends and enjoy complimentary light hors d’oeuvres. Beer, wine, and soft drinks will be served. 5:30 – 7:00 PM Career Networking Reception ($20) Bull & Bear - 431 N. Wells Street, Chicago New this year! Join fellow alumni in downtown Chicago for a chance to expand your Northwestern network over light hors d’oeuvres and drinks. 6 PM Homecoming Parade 6:45 PM Homecoming Pep Rally Deering Meadow (Rain location: Cahn Auditorium) Reunion Weekend 2014 3 Class Parties (times and prices vary) 6:30 PM – 10PM Class of 1959, 55th Reunion ($75 at the door) Hilton Orrington, 9th Floor Promenade, 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston Class of 1964, 50th reunion ($75 at door) Hilton Orrington, Grand Ballroom, 1710 Orrington Avenue, Evanston 7 PM – 11PM Class of 1969, 45th reunion ($75 at door) Hilton Garden Inn, 1818 Maple Avenue, Evanston 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Class of 1974, 40th reunion ($60 at the door) John Evans Alumni Center, 1800 Sheridan Road, Evanston campus 7:30 PM – 11 PM Class of 1979, 35th reunion ($60 at the door) Tapas Barcelona, 1650 Chicago Avenue, Evanston 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Class of 1984, 30th reunion ($75 at the door) 27 Live, 1012 Church St, Evanston 8 PM – 11PM Class of 1989, 25th reunion ($60 at the door) Deering Meadow, Reunion Tent, Evanston campus Class of 1994, 20th reunion ($65 at the door) Koi, 624 Davis Street, Evanston 8:30 PM – 11:30PM Class of 1999, 15th reunion ($65 at the door) ZED451, 739 N. Clark Street, Chicago Class of 2004, 10th reunion ($55 at the door) Quay, 465 E. Illinois Street, Chicago Class of 2009, 5th reunion ($45 at the door) Jake Melnick's Corner Tap, 41 E. Superior Street, Chicago Classes of 2010, 2011, 2012 Young Alumni Reunion Party ($45 at the door) EPIC, 112 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago Class of 2013, 1st reunion ($40 at the door) Bar Toma, 110 E. Pearson Street, Chicago Class of 2014 Reunion Party ($35 at the door) Bull & Bear, 431 N. Wells Street, Chicago Reunion Weekend 2014 4 Saturday, October 18 10:30 AM and 11:30 AM Bus Tour of Campus Tour departs from the information desk at Norris University Center Join historian and Northwestern fencing coach Laurie Schiller on a bus tour of the Evanston campus. Advance registration required. 10:30 – 11:30 AM Marching Band Uniforms Through History Exhibit Tour Meet at the Deering Library entrance Join an NU archivist on a behind-the-scenes tour of their fall Library exhibit. See the Archives’ extensive collection of NU marching band uniforms and other artifacts that tell the story of the “Best Band in the Land.” Hosted by the NU Archives and the NU Bands Alumni Association (NUMBALUMS). 1 – 2:30 PM One Book One Northwestern Discussion Norris University Center, Wildcat Room Don’t miss this special opportunity for alumni to participate in the University’s community reading program. Whistling Vivaldi: How Stereotypes Affect Us and What We Can Do by acclaimed social scientist Claude Steele is the 2014–15 One Book One Northwestern selection. Join a lively discussion about this insider’s look at research on stereotypes and identity. Refreshments will be provided. 3 – 6 PM All-Class Reunion Tailgate ($30) Ryan Field Enjoy game-day fare, beer, wine, and soft drinks before heading into the stadium for the game. The Reunion Tailgate tent is located behind Anderson Hall, just northeast of the stadium. Please see Ryan Field map for location. 6:30 PM Wildcats Football vs. Nebraska Ryan Field Cheer on the ’Cats as they take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the annual Homecoming game. Sunday, October 19 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Class of 1964 Brunch ($40 at the door) John Evans Alumni Center Join your fellow 50th-reunion alumni and friends for a hearty brunch before leaving campus. Reunion Weekend 2014 5 General Information On-Campus Parking University lot parking restrictions are waived from Thursday at 5 p.m.