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Friday, April 28, 2023
Schedule of Events
Time |
Event |
Location |
Description |
|---|---|---|---|
9 am - 6 pm |
Check In & Hospitality |
Grey Towers Castle |
Check in for Alumni Reunion Weekend, pick up your free gift, enjoy refreshments, and more |
12:15 - 2:45 pm |
Class of '73 50th Reunion Outing & Tea |
Off-site at Ambler Arboretum and Home of Marie Duke '73; shuttle provided from Grey Towers Castle at 12:15 pm |
Join Class of '73 for an outing to Amber Arboretum for a guided walking tour, followed by a tea at Marie Duke '73's Fort Washington home |
| 1:15 - 2:45 pm | Class of '68 Theater Dedication | Steele Building, Glenside Campus; shuttle provided from Grey Towers Castle at 1 pm | Join Class of '68 for a special dedication of the Black Box Theater, featuring a performing arts showcase and reception |
| 3:15 - 4 pm | Faculty Spotlight | University Commons, Meeting Rooms 1-3 | Dr. Prash Naidu, Assistant Professor of International Studies, presents a special alumni lecture you won't want to miss. Dr. Naidu is an environmental anthropologist with a research agenda on health, pollution, and climate change in the Pacific Rim and North America. |
| 4 - 5:30 pm | Jazz Cocktail Hour and Alumni Welcome Party | University Commons, Presidential Lounge | Reconnect with classmates and start the weekend off with a celebratory reception! |
| 6-8 pm | Celebrate! The Joy of Giving | Laura Minerva Korman Mirror and Rose Rooms, Grey Towers Castle | By invitation only. Please see your invitation and register for this event separately. |
| 6-7 pm | Senior Thesis Art Exhibition - Alumni Reception | Continue the Arcadia tradition of celebrating the arts during this special gallery opening, led by Karen Misher '88, Associate Professor, Visual and Performing Arts. View the 2023 Senior Art & Design Thesis Exhibition, featuring works by the Class of '23, and place your vote for the Alumni Choice Award. |
Spruance Art Complex |
| 7-9 pm | Senior Thesis Art Exhibition - General Opening Reception | Alumni are welcome throughout this exciting celebration for the visual arts at Arcadia. | Spruance Art Complex |
Saturday, April 29, 2023
Schedule of Events
| Time | Event | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 am - 6:30 pm | Check In & Hospitality | Grey Towers Castle | Check in for Alumni Reunion Weekend, pick up your free gift, enjoy refreshments, and more |
| 9:30-10:30 am | Beaver College Foundation Introduction Presentation & Continental Breakfast | Dining Room, Grey Towers Castle | Learn about the launch of the Beaver College Foundation (BCF) during this informative and pride-inducing presentation. The BCF's sole mission will be to support the brightest possible future for the University through transformative gifts and projects that will focus on the enhancement of Arcadia's student experience. |
| 11 am - 12:30 pm | Scarlet & Grey Society Induction and Luncheon | Laura Minerva Korman Mirror and Rose Rooms, Grey Towers Castle | Honoring the Classes of 1958, 1963, 1968, and 1973, the Scarlet & Grey Society celebrates the legacy of alumnae who have celebrated a 50th reunion and beyond. Join for this special induction ceremony and luncheon, featuring a presidential address, musical performances, and lifelong friendships. |
| 12:30 - 1:30 pm | President's Welcome & State of the University | Dining Room, Grey Towers Castle | Kick off your return to your alma mater with a special address from President Ajay Nair and an exclusive update on the state of Arcadia University. This event will set the stage to connect with your fellow classmates and spur your pride for the Scarlet and the Grey. |
| 1:30 - 4 pm | Concert at the Castle | Front Lawn, Grey Towers Castle | Party like it's 1998 with an outdoor concert and festival celebrating the best of Arcadia and all classes! Concert at the Castle features alumni giveaways, food trucks, beer garden, live 90s band Flannel, and a special beer and cheese tasting led by alumnus and brewmaster Joe Spearot '14. This event will be fun in the sun for all ages. |
| 1:30 - 3:30 pm | Alumni Walking Tours | Grey Towers Castle | Guided alumni tours will run every half-hour from the lobby of Grey Towers Castle |
| 2 - 3:30 pm | Class Meetings: Classes of 1958, 1963, 1968, and 1973 | University Commons, various locations | Catch up with your classmates near and far in this class meeting. Virtual options may be available on request for alumnae who are not able to join in person. |
| 3 - 4:30 pm | Class of '88 Reception | Dining Room, Grey Towers Castle |
Celebrate and catch up with the Class of '88 as we celebrate 35 years since graduation from Beaver College. |
| 4:30-6 pm, Reception from 6-7 pm | Alumni Awards & Honors Celebration and Reception | Great Room, University Commons | This annual celebration honors the very best of Arcadia and Beaver, celebrating individual alumni of excellence. Join for a special awards ceremony, followed by a reception. |
| 6:30 - 8 pm | Class of 1973 50th Golden Reunion Dinner | Laura Minerva Korman Mirror and Rose Rooms, Grey Towers Castle | Celebrate your Golden Reunion from Beaver College with Class of 1973 classmates and guests |
Andrea Reeds, Director of Reunion Giving and Class Reunion Programs
Email: reedsa@arcadia.edu
Phone: 215-572-2160
