50th Reunion Weekend Schedule CLASS of 1966 EVENTS • June 9-12, 2016 (as of March 2016) THURSDAY, JUNE 9 CHECK-IN OPENS • 12 NOON! 3 – 3:45 PM ’66 PRIVATE CAMPUS BUS TOUR for Early Arrivals who want to remember what was where -- & why “what was there” isn’t there anymore… led by Architectural Historian (& ’66 favorite) Roberta M. Moudry ’81 4 - 5:30 PM WELCOME KICK- OFF! “CORNELL 101” VP Emerita/Student & Academic Services, Susan H. Murphy ’73 The Campus Low-Down from Cornell’s Higher-Ups: What it means to be Cornell & a Cornellian today. From Orientation to Graduation, there is no area of student life outside the classroom that did not fall under Susan’s extraordinary watch. No one knows Cornell students better. Susan will introduce us to her successor: Ryan Lombardi, new VP/Student & Campus Life Arts & Sciences Dean Gretchen Ritter ’83 will welcome The Class of 1966 as the first reunion class to visit the College’s new, glass-domed Klarman Hall Klarman attaches to the back of G.S., connecting East Avenue with a walk-through to the Arts Quad. Its stunning glass atrium sits lower than the G.S. roofline, thus maintaining the integrity of the Quad. It is the FIRST new Cornell building dedicated to the Humanities in over 100 years. Klarman’s Auditorium is the largest on the Arts Quad. 5:30 – 6:15 PM ARTS QUAD WALK to SUPPER (optional/informal) The Paths & Axes that define Cornell…and lead our feet to the Statues Make your way to dinner with an expert (& ’66 favorite), Roberta M. Moudry ’81, Architectural Historian, who reveals nuances of the Arts Quad you never knew nor noticed. Walk axes that have drawn students & faculty together over 3 centuries; & nightly lure Ezra & Andy to get up & walk to one another. Meet at A. D. White statue following “Cornell 101.” 6:30-8 PM (ONGOING): WELCOME SUPPER • Physical Sciences Atrium One of Cornell’s remarkable, imposing & newest buildings: a spectacular glass structure (adjacent to Baker Hall) & major new addition to the Cornell Campus. Anchoring a new era of science, it joins the Department of Physics; the School of Applied & Engineering Physics; & the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology under one roof. Just across from the new Klarman Hall: at night, together, they light up East Avenue! 8:30-9:30 PM ICE CREAM SPREE! • (our traditional, fattening, what-the-hell, 3-scoops If ya want ’em) at brand-new STOCKING HALL & CORNELL DAIRY BAR CALS Stocking Hall is also home to Cornell’s state-of-the-art research laboratories, glass-fronted dairy plant, teaching winery, “wine library,” a center for study of sensory properties of foods, and a conference center. Plus a new Viticulture Program & the making of NY State Wines, Cheeses, & Spirits. Enjoy self-guided Tours as you lick your cone! 10 PM - LOUNGE & LINGER at Bethe House HQ ’til your eyes close & sanity rules ________________ FRIDAY, JUNE 10 “What do you mean I have an 8 AM Class???” 7:45 – 8:45 AM ’66 Early Morning “Hidden Jewels” (Optional: Choose from our hugely popular continuing selection • attendance limited at some.) ’66 Private Tour of the Johnson Museum of Art with Museum Director, Stephanie L. Wiles & with Gale & Ira Drukier Curator of Prints & Drawings, Nancy E. Green A peek at the magnificent collection & I. M. Pei building that daily welcomes Cornell students as an academic teaching treasure; & welcomes visitors from the community, NY state, country, world. ’66 Private Time at the Johnson Museum of Art/self-guided An opportunity to have the Museum for a morning hour “all to yourself.” Wander the floors of art and sculpture, explore the new addition and Japanese garden. Take in the “glorious-to-view” Lake Cayuga from the museum’s sixth floor windows. ’66 Walking Tour – “When Grass Meets Glass” with Roberta M. Moudry ’81, Architectural Historian, who will lead ’66 in our fourth installment of her wonderful tours. Transparency & openness now welcome light & landscapes inside. Public spaces foster informal gatherings & the essential social transactions of an academic community. Architectural relationships create light-filled workspace. Walk East Avenue, the new glass spine of campus. ’66 Private Tour of The A. D. White Library with Lance J. Heidig, Librarian Along with Ezra’s gift of his Hill, Cornell’s ultimate first Hidden Jewel: President White’s gift of his Library, the soul of our university. ’66 Private Bird Walk at the remarkable, beautiful CALS Cornell Lab of Ornithology with Scott Sutcliffe, Director of Development. Bring Binoculars if you have them! YOGA for ’66 – aka “What Slope?” Get in shape to climb Our Hill! with Classmate & Instructor, Lee Halfpenny ’66 at the new Noyes Center adjacent to our Bethe House HQ 9 - 10:30 AM CLASS BREAKFAST AT WEILL COURTYARD • “Jazz with Jam!” Paul Merrill, Gussman Director of the Cornell Jazz Ensembles Weill Hall, designed by architect Richard Meier B.Arch. ’57 The 250,000-square-foot white building, a marvelous, inspiring work of both art and architecture, is the new hub for life sciences and interdisciplinary collaborations, and the home to the new Weill Institute for Cell & Molecular Biology & the Department of Biomedical Engineering. and… • PRESENTATION of our 50th REUNION CLASS GIFT • * CORNELL PROFESSORS & LEADERSHIP JOIN THE CLASS for BREAKFAST, welcoming us back to the Hill • 11 AM -12:30 PM • FORUM ’66, Part VII • “CHANGE since The SIXTIES: On Campus, In the Nation” led by • Professor of Isaac Kramnick, Arts & Sciences, Government • Professor Nicholas Salvatore, I&LR & American Studies Classmates Ralph Janis, Director Emeritus, Cornell Adult University, & Francine Blau, Frances Perkins Professor, I&LR and Labor Economics, again have arranged a terrific morning to stimulate our grey cells. A ’66 tradition established at our 20th Reunion. Visit our Class website for fuller Forum ’66 description. 4:15 - 5:30 PM A TASTE OF ITHACA’S BESTS We grew up! Ithaca & the Fingers Lake Area grew up too! A late afternoon sampling of the artisanal (yes, really) savories & sweets, wines, beers and more of the Ithaca and Finger Lakes area. 7 - 10 PM CLASS BUFFET & PARTY Newman Arena • Backtalk Band As Kurt Vonnegut proclaimed: “We are dancing animals.” ________________ SATURDAY, JUNE 11 Which way is Collegetown? 8 – 9:30 AM (ONGOING) CLASS BREAKFAST at BETHE HOUSE HQ OR - Attend a College Breakfast PLUS: “Muffin & Mug” optional/casual… ‘’66 Speaks/’66 Discovers” Breakfast Groups/Activities (An informal time we have shared since our 25th Reunion) A few Early Selections: 8 - 9:30 AM “PRESERVING THE PAST PROJECT” • Breakfast with 70th & 75th Reunion Classes Continue our ’66 conversation with Cornell’s most senior alumni. Coordinated by Classmates Nan Wendt Rideout & Richard Rideout. A ’66 opportunity to share breakfast at Statler with the 70th & 75th Reunion Classes. It’s a time you will never forget. Accompany the 70th & 75th Reunion Classes to the State of the University Address THIS BREAKFAST IS LIMITED TO 20 and TO CLASSMATES ONLY. PRE-REGISTRATION NECESSARY. -OR- NEW LIFE at the bottom of Libe Slope! with Bethe House DEAN SCOTT MACDONALD An insiders’ panel of House Deans & Students revealing the new & vibrant Living & Learning Life of Cornell Sophomores & Juniors & West Campus Community -OR- 8:30-9:45 AM A Morning Guided Walk Around Beebe Lake with Cornell Plantations Natural Areas guide Grab your Muffin & Mug, and Walk along our (now 25-year-old) ’66 beebe beach. Stop by the circle of now tall sycamores. Explore the lake & natural habitats. Learn future hopes, plans. Tour ends below steps up to Martha Van & Bailey Hall in time for State of the University Address. NOT A DIFFICULT WALK BUT UNEVEN GROUND. WALKING SHOES & ABILITY TO CLIMB MARTHA VAN STEPS TO BAILEY HALL NEEDED. 10:30 AM • STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY ADDRESS • • Bailey Hall 12 – 2 PM ’66 CLASS PICNIC & CLASS PHOTO! music by the Sherwoods A picnic site beside Cornell Plantations’ new Nevins Welcome Center. A new gorgeous spot to unwind. Take a self-guided walk along ’66 beebe beach to new Freshman Campus. 6-9 PM CLASS RECEPTION & CLASS DINNER Paul Merrill, Gussman Director of the Cornell Jazz Ensembles Bartels Hall Plaza • Newman Arena 9:30 PM -1 AM CORNELLIANA Night • Arts Quad Tents • The Sherwoods ––––––––––––– SUNDAY, JUNE 12 9 – 11 AM (ONGOING) CLASS FAREWELL BRUNCH at BETHE HOUSE • CHECK-OUT at NOON The Sherwoods & Farewells & “See You in 2021!” UNIVERSITY EVENTS: Olin Lecture/College Breakfasts/Affinity Gatherings/Cornell Chorus/Glee Club/Forums/Athletics/MORE! Q’s? cornellclassof66.org • CLASS ’66 INFO alumni.cornell.edu/reunion • UNIVERSITY INFO • 607-255-7085 Alice: [email protected]/917-968-8280 • Jeanne: [email protected]/ 703-426-2880 REGISTRATION: Rolf: [email protected] • HOUSING/Bethe HQ: Mary: [email protected] WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR WARM CALLS & EMAILS & OUTREACH ALL THIS WONDERFUL YEAR. WE’LL BE WAITING AT BETHE HOUSE HQ TO WELCOME YOU BACK IN JUNE! Alice Jeanne Rolf Mary .