Reunion Weekend 2008 Schedule

Below is the schedule of events for Reunion Weekend 2008.  Events will be added frequently so please check back often!  An official registration form will be arriving in your mailbox in April.  We look forward to seeing you in May!

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Thursday, May 29, 2008

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Musselman Library Exhibits Open
Musselman Library
Featuring Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln

Musselman Library celebrates the upcoming bicentennial of Abraham
Lincoln's birth with a series of exhibits highlighting the Civil War, 19^th century life, and Lincoln.  Explore period letters, pamphlets, speeches, and photographs, on loan from Gettysburg alumnus Bill Wright, ‘61; as well as a unique collection of 19^th century surgical instruments assembled by adjunct faculty member Ian Isherwood, class of 2000.  Also, enjoy a display of Lincoln portraiture, coordinated by the College's Civil War Institute, featuring works by Sam Fink and three other artists. 

10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Registration
College Union Building (CUB) Lobby

11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Lunch on your Own
Bullet Hole, College Union Building (CUB)

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
*GC 101 Archiving the History of Gettysburg College Women
Temma Berg,
Department of English

Karen Drickamer,
Director of Special Collections and College Archivist

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
*GC 102 The Art of Renaissance Florence
Professor Felicia Else,
Assistant Professor of Visual Arts

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
*GC 103 Living With Today's Technology
Rodney Tosten '85,
Vice President of Information Technology

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
*GC 104 California Family-Owned Wineries: A Study & Tasting Tour
Joe Lynch, Sr.

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
*GC 105 We Are Stardust
Jackie Milingo
Assistant Professor of Physics

5:00 pm - 12:00 a.m.
Early Arrival Open House for SAE's & Friends
Chapter House, 41 West Lincoln Avenue

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
*Alumni College Buffet Dinner
Dining Center

7:30 pm - 9:00 p.m. 
Alumni Weekend Kick-Off Reception
Norris-Wachob Alumni House
All alumni and friends welcome

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
*GC106 An Evening at the Gettysburg College Observatory
Dick Cooper '65, Outreach Coordinator for Project CLEA; Mike Hayden, Director on Infrastructure; Jackie Milingo, Assistant Professor of Physics 

Friday, May 30, 2008 
 

8:00 am - 11:00 pm  
Registration
College Union Building (CUB) Lobby

8:00 am - 10:30 am
Continental Breakfast
College Union Building (CUB) Lobby

9:00 am
Orange and Blue Golf Tournament
Hanover Country Club
Please visit http://www.gettysburgsports.com/ (Orange & Blue) for more information or contact Amy Hunt at ahunt@gettysburg.edu or 717-337-6533

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Musselman Library Exhibits Open
Musselman Library
Featuring Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln Musselman Library celebrates the upcoming bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth with a series of exhibits highlighting the Civil War, 19^th century life, and Lincoln.  Explore period letters, pamphlets, speeches, and photographs, on loan from Gettysburg alumnus Bill Wright, ‘61; as well as a unique collection of 19^th century surgical instruments assembled by adjunct faculty member Ian Isherwood, class of 2000.  Also, enjoy a display of Lincoln portraiture, coordinated by the College's Civil War Institute, featuring works by Sam Fink and three other artists.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm 
Special Collections Open House
Musselman Library
Exhibits: Leaves from "The American Bible" and other College related exhibits.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Piano Sale
Schmucker Art Gallery
Sponsored by Reifsnyder's Pianos.  A percentage of the proceeds will go towards the Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College.

9:00 am - 10:30 am
*GC 207 The Impact of the Intelligent Design Issue in One Community
Warren Eshbach '61
Adjunct Professor, Gettysburg Lutheran Theological Seminary 

9:00 am - 10:30 am
*GC 208 The Gettysburg Gospel: The Lincoln Speech That Nobody Knows
Gabor Boritt,
Director, Civil War Institute, 
Professor of Civil War Studies

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
*GC 209 "From Budapest to Gettysburg" - a film about Gabor Boritt's remarkable life
Gabor Boritt,
Director, Civil War Institute, 
Professor of Civil War Studies

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
*GC 210 Two Trials of the Century
Jennifer Fisher Bryant '82
Author

11:00 am - 4:00 pm
SAE Golf Outing
Piney Apple Golf Course
RSVP to Eric Nelson ‘79 at ericnelson03@comcast.net by Friday, May 16.

11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Lunch on your Own
Dining Center (cost: $8 per person, pay at door)
Bullet Hole, College Union Building (CUB)

12:30 pm - 1:45 pm 
*Alumni College Buffet Lunch
Dining Center

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm 
Greenhouse Open House
Greenhouse, Science Center

1:00 pm - ?? (BBQ Starts at 5 pm)
Lambda Chi Alpha Casual Reception
Chapter House, 131 Broadway
RSVP to Aaron Fedor '10 at fedoaa01@gettysburg.edu.

2:00 pm
Sculpture Donation to the Library in Memory of Brian Lovett
Musselman Library
Brian Lovett (1956-2006) served Gettysburg College as a Safety and Security officer for 24 years and spent his last year at the college as Night Shift Supervisor at Musselman Library Circulation Desk. With his friendly smile and warm personality, he used every occasion to connect with students, lend an ear, and offer sympathy or advice. Brian was a friend and confidant to several generations of college students and a well-respected colleague, whom we all miss.

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
*GC 211 So What's Happening in the Election This Year?
Shirley Anne Warshaw,
Professor of Political Science

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
*GC 212 Beginning Drawing
Margery Schuler '58
Artist

4:00 pm
Campus Walking Tour
Depart from College Union Building (CUB) Lobby

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
GC 213 A Performance of "Address Unknown"
Directed by George Muschamp ‘66

5:15 pm
Center for Athletics Recreation and Fitness Groundbreaking
Behind Bream Wright Hauser

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
*Cupola Society Reception
(by invitation only)

Class Socials

1958	7:00 pm - 9:00 pm  Science Center Lobby
1963	7:00 pm - 10:00 pm  The Quarry Suites
1968	7:00 pm - 10:00 pm The Junction, College Union Building
1973	7:00 pm - ?? The Pub, Lincoln Square
1978	7:00 pm - 11:00 pm  Norris-Wachob Alumni House
1983	8:00 pm - 11:00 pm The Majestic Theater Lobby
1988	8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Blue Parrot Bistro, 35 Chambersburg Street
1993	8:00 pm - 11:00 pm The Pub, 2nd Floor, Lincoln Square
1998	8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Patron's Lounge, (2nd Floor), Majestic Theater

8:00 pm - 12:00 a.m.
SAE "Porch Party"
Chapter House, 41 West Lincoln Avenue

             
Saturday, May 31, 2008

8:00 am - 7:30 pm
Registration
College Union Building (CUB) Lobby 

8:00 am - 9:00 am
Battlefield Bicycle Tour
Starts from the North Side of Pennsylvania Hall
Join Laurie Harker Fuschetti '78 and Dan Capozzi '78 for a 10 mile bike ride through the battlefields. 
Click here for information on bike rentals.

8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SAE Golf Outing
The Bridges
RSVP to Eric Nelson '79 at ericnelson03@comcast.net by Friday May 16.

8:30 am 
Class of '58 Breakfast 
Gettysburg Hotel (on Lincoln Square)

9:00 am - 9:45 am
Continental Breakfast
Located at the fountain
Enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast while the Parade of Classes forms! 

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Piano Sale
Schmucker Art Gallery
Sponsored by Reifsnyder's Pianos.  A percentage of the proceeds will go towards the Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College.

9:45 am
Parade of Classes
Rain:  Go directly to College Union Building Ballroom at 10:15 am
Please arrive at 9:30 am to line up at the fountain before proceeding to the College Union Building.

10:00 am -??
Lambda Chi Alpha Golf Outing
Mountain View Golf Club
RSVP to Aaron Fedor '10 at fedoaa01@gettysburg.edu by May 10

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Musselman Library Exhibits Open
Musselman Library
Featuring Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln

Musselman Library celebrates the upcoming bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth with a series of exhibits highlighting the Civil War, 19^th century life, and Lincoln.  Explore period letters, pamphlets, speeches, and photographs, on loan from Gettysburg alumnus Bill Wright, ‘61; as well as a unique collection of 19^th century surgical instruments assembled by adjunct faculty member Ian Isherwood, class of 2000.  Also, enjoy a display of Lincoln portraiture, coordinated by the College's Civil War Institute, featuring works by Sam Fink and three other artists.

10:00 am - 4:00 pm 
Special Collections Open House
Musselman Library
Exhibits: Leaves from "The American Bible" and other College related exhibits.

10:15 am - 11:30 am
Presidential Remarks and Alumni Awards 
Ballroom, College Union Building 
Come hear greetings and remarks with an update from the Alumni Association, alumni awards, class reunion gift presentations, and trophy awards for classes with best attendance, gift percentage, and gift totals.

12:00 noon
*Heritage Society Banquet
(Classes prior to 1958)
Dining Center

12:00 noon - 2:30 pm
Alumni Picnic Buffet and Family Carnival 
Memorial Field Tent 
Have lunch and enjoy an array of family activities and fun!

Class Reunion Photos
Bream Gymnasium
(These are approximate times. 
Please arrive 15 minutes early.)
12:00 noon    Class of '58
12:15 pm       Class of '68
12:30 pm       Class of '78
12:45 pm       Class of '83
1:15 pm         Class of '88
1:45 pm         Class of '93   
2:00 pm         Class of '98    

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Phi Sigma Kappa Open House
Chapter House, Carlisle Street
RSVP to Barry Kunkel '58 at bckunkel@comcast.net.

1:15 pm
Class of 1973 Photo
Steps of Pennsylvania Hall
Rain: Bream Gymnasium   

1:30 pm
Class of 1963 Photo
Steps of Pennsylvania Hall
Rain: Majestic Theater at 3:30 pm 

2:00 pm
Class of 1968 Service Project ~ Gettysburg Gives Back
Masters Hall, Room 117

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Class of 1978 Majestic Theater Tour
Meet in the Lobby of the Majestic Theater to tour the beautifully renovated complex. 

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Gettysburg College Admissions Information Session
Joseph Theater, Breidenbaugh Hall
Introduce yourself and/or child to Gettysburg College and the college search process.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Class of 1958 Social
Suzanne Mickley Youngblood '58 will host the class at her historic home, Middlecoff Manor, for refreshments and tours.
Shuttle leaves from the the CUB at 1:45 and 2:15.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm 
Alumni Authors Exhibition 
Norris-Wachob Alumni House
On display will be the works of several alumni authors from reunion classes.

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gettysburg College Alumni Unplugged
Lawn of the Norris-Wachob Alumni House 
Bring your musical talents and put them on display for your fellow alumni to hear at this informal musical session.  To take part, contact Doug Brouder '83 at dbrouder@gettysburg.edu 

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
*All-Class Battlefield Bus Tour
Busses depart from Lincoln Avenue in front of Apple Hall
Limited seating is available on these two busses. 

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Self-Guided Walking Tours of the Majestic
Take a tour of the beautifully renovated Majestic Theater!

2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
SAE Alumni and Brother Meeting
Chapter House, 41 West Lincoln Avenue

3:00 pm 
Documentary/The Legacy: The Presence of Blacks at Gettysburg 1837-2007
Majestic Theater
This documentary, created for the 175th anniversary of the college, explores the Black experience at Gettysburg College.

3:00 pm, 3:30 pm, and 4:00 pm
Campus Walking Tours
Depart from College Union Building (CUB) Lobby 

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Sorority Open Houses
Chapter rooms, Women's Meeting Center, Icehouse Complex
All Greek Women invited to stop by the sorority rooms.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Eisenhower Institute Open House
157 North Washington Street 
Come see the first home Ike and Mamie lived in in Gettysburg, and learn about the College's new Public Policy Program through the EI.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alpha Tau Omega Reception
Chapter House 
RSVP to George Marguglio at 717-339-5125 or gmarguglio@acnb.com.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lambda Chi Alpha Open House/Information Session
RSVP to Aaron Fedor '10 at fedoaa01@gettysburg.edu.

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Phi Gamma Delta Open House
Chapter House
RSVP to Dave Moran '86 at deam3@aol.com

3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sigma Chi Reception
Glatfelter Lodge
The brothers of recently recolonized Sigma Chi look forward to meeting with Sigma Chi alumni for a reception.  RSVP to Andrew Gaess '10 at gaesab01@gettysburg.edu.

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Class of 1963 Majestic Theater Tour 
Meet in the Majestic Theater lobby and get a private tour of the Theater.

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
GALA Reception
Brua Lobby 

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Alumni Catholic Mass
Christ Chapel

4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
SAE and Friends Animal Roast Barbecue
Chapter House, 41 West Lincoln Avenue

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Alumni Social Reception (ticket required - included with all dinner packages)
College Union Building (CUB) Ballroom
Catch up with classmates over cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and live music!

6:00 pm
Class of 1953 Dinner
Gettysburg Country Club 

*Class Dinners
(locations subject to change)

1958	Paul Recital Hall, Schmucker Hall
1963	College Union Building, Room 260
1968	Specialty Dining
1973	3rd Floor, Pennsylvania Hall
1978	Science Center Lobby
1983	Memorial Field Tent
1988	Bullet Hole Patio
1993	The Quarry Pavilion
1998	The Attic, West Building

8:00 pm - ??
SAE "Porch Party" for Alumni and Friends
Chapter House, 41 West Lincoln Avenue

9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
R & R:  Refreshments and Relaxation!
The Junction, College Union Building (CUB)
Enjoy complimentary beer, wine, soda and snacks in our campus "living room."

9:00 pm - 12:15 am
All-Class Party Under the Tent
West Building Tent
Come dance the night away with a great mix of rock-n-roll songs!

9:45 pm
Alumni Fireworks Celebration!
Memorial Field (behind the College Union Building)
Bring a blanket and enjoy a spectacular fireworks display.  Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Relations, this special treat is to show appreciation to all of our great alumni!

Sunday, June 1, 2008

8:00 am - 11:00 am
Dorm Check-Out
Individual hall lobbies

8:30 am - 11:00 am
Breakfast at the Dining Center
Pay at door: $4 per person 

9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Piano Sale
Schmucker Art Gallery
Sponsored by Reifsnyder's Pianos.  A percentage of the proceeds will go towards the Sunderman Conservatory of Music at Gettysburg College.

10:00 am
Service of Word and Sacrament
Christ Chapel
Presiding Minister:  Reverend Joseph Donnella, Chaplain of the College

10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Musselman Library Exhibits Open
Musselman Library
Featuring Torn Asunder and Reunited: The American Past and Lincoln

Musselman Library celebrates the upcoming bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth with a series of exhibits highlighting the Civil War, 19^th century life, and Lincoln.  Explore period letters, pamphlets, speeches, and photographs, on loan from Gettysburg alumnus Bill Wright, ‘61; as well as a unique collection of 19^th century surgical instruments assembled by adjunct faculty member Ian Isherwood, class of 2000.  Also, enjoy a display of Lincoln portraiture, coordinated by the College's Civil War Institute, featuring works by Sam Fink and three other artists.

Updated 5/19/08