Franklin & Marshall College

Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change. Continue to check this site as updates are made regularly. Changes will be posted at Reunion Registration in Frey Atrium, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building.

Friday, June 1, 2012

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Alumni Reception and Registration Center
Frey Atrium, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Franklin & Marshall College Memories Display
Take a photographic walk down memory lane courtesy of Archives and Special Collections. Enjoy a selection of photos and memorabilia from years past that are certain to bring back treasured memories of your time at F&M.
Frey Atrium, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

10 a.m. A Service of Gratitude and Rememberance
The interfaith service, led by the Rev. Susan Minasian, College chaplain, will honor and remember deceased alumni and members of the College community.
Woods Room, Alumni Sports & Fitness Center

11 a.m. The Nevonian Society Reception and Luncheon Honoring the Class of 1962
Join the celebration as we honor the Class of 1962 and observe their induction into the Nevonian Society. Fellow Nevonians will regale classmates with their class reflections. Reminiscences of dear old F&M continue as the Blue & White Singers perform the College fight songs, a rousing conclusion to the luncheon and a fitting salute as you begin your Reunion Weekend.
Alumni Sports & Fitness Center

11 a.m. Reunion Golf Outing
Join fellow alumni and guests for an afternoon of golf at one of the finest courses in Lancaster County, Conestoga Country Club.  $60 includes a round of golf, a cart and a box lunch. Register for the golf outing. We are happy to partner you with fellow alumni and friends.
Conestoga Country Club

1:30 – 4 p.m. Reunion Alumni College
Enjoy the benefits of your alma mater without worrying about your grade point average! Faculty and staff present their current work and offer you an opportunity to share in their expertise.
Druker Commons, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

• 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Election 2012: Will President Obama Win Reelection?
  G. Terry Madonna, Ph.D., director of the Center for Politics and Public Affairs and the Franklin and Marshall College Poll and professor of Public Affairs.

• 2:30 – 3:15 p.m. The Antebellum Corporation in Literature and Law: A Chapter in the Prehistory of Citizens United.
  Peter Jaros, Ph.D., assistant professor of English.

• 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. From Bedside to Bench to Bedside to Community Health - Engaging Undergraduates in Translational Research and Public Health through our Partnership with the Clinic for Special Children
  Robert Jinks, Ph.D., associate professor of Biology

2 p.m. Self-Guided Tour of Lancaster
You're in the driver's seat. We provide you with a map of Lancaster and you can wander and visit what interests you. Many local historical sites are within easy walking distance. Parking maps are also available.

3 p.m. Tour of Campus
David Stameshkin, Ph.D., associate dean and prefect of Bonchek College House, will be your tour guide. Franklin & Marshall College has a beautiful and evolving campus. See New College House; the Patricia E. Harris Center for Business, Government & Public Policy; the Klehr Center for Jewish Life; the Barshinger Life Sciences and Philosophy Building and other campus landmarks on this tour.
Old Main

5 – 6:30 p.m. Alumni Toast to F&M Faculty and Coaches
This is your time to reconnect with Franklin & Marshall faculty and coaches, both past and present. It is a wonderful occasion for one-on-one conversations. Celebrate, reminisce and take the opportunity to say 'thank you' to the faculty and coaches who meant so much to you.
Kreisel Lobby, Roschel Performing Arts Center

5 – 9 p.m. First Friday in Downtown Lancaster
Lancaster's First Fridays are an exhilarating celebration of the arts! Walk around and explore the 70+ arts venues. You'll find exhibitions, live music, theatrical performances, artist receptions, as well as unique boutiques and outstanding restaurants. First Friday is a great way to experience the beauty of the city and all that the arts community has to offer.

6:30 p.m. All Class Dinner
Join reunion classes from 1957 to 2007 for dinner under the tent and celebrate your return to campus! Enjoy the sounds of Neil Wright, who plays it all from Motown to Bill Haley and the Comets, to R&B and other up-tempo tunes.
Hartman Green

6: 30 p.m. Night at the North Museum
Just for F&M families – after-hours fun! We will provide your children with a special “F&M flashlight” to light your way through the exhibits, collections and planetarium.  North Museum staff will be on hand to assist you and to answer all your children’s questions. We will even sneak in some snacks.
North Museum, 400 College Avenue

7:30 p.m. Celebration of 1972 Wrestling
The Class of 1972 celebrates Chris Black '72 EIWA Championship, All-America Awards and Division National Championship in 1971 and 1972, along with John M. Stevenson's '72 All-America Awards, member of the All-Star Wrestling Classic, and NCAA College Division National Championship in 1971-1972.
Old Main 

8 p.m. Friends of Bill W.
Bethany Presbyterian Church, 25 N. West End Avenue, Lancaster.

9 p.m. Reunion Class Socials
Classes will meet to kick off your weekend with good company, drinks and conversation.

            Class of 1957: Hilton Garden Inn

            Class of 1962: Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

            Class of 1967: Annie Bailey's

            Class of 1972: Lancaster Barnstormers, Clipper Stadium

            Class of 1977: Lancaster Arts Hotel

            Class of 1982: Hildy's, late-night at the Marriott Penn Square

            Class of 1987: The Unprofessionals, formerly High Tide, on campus

            Class of 1992: Marriott at Penn Square

            Class of 1997: The Unprofessionals, formerly High Tide, on campus

            Class of 2002: Lancaster Brewing Company, late-night at Hildy's

            Class of 2007: Fenz

Saturday, June 2, 2012

8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Alumni Reception and Registration Center
Frey Atrium, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

8 a.m. – 7 p.m. Franklin & Marshall College Memories Display
Take a photographic walk down memory lane courtesy of Archives and Special Collections. Enjoy a selection of photos and memorabilia from years past that are certain to bring back treasured memories of your time at F&M.
Frey Atrium, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

8 – 9:30 a.m. Benjamin Franklin Society Breakfast (by invitation)
The Benjamin Franklin Society recognizes alumni, parents and friends who make leadership gifts to the Franklin & Marshall Fund.
Druker Commons, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building 

8:30 – 10 a.m. Wake Up in the Library
Come enjoy coffee and muffins while you read the newspapers or a good book, look at yearbooks, visit the exhibitions, explore our online resources and meet the librarians.
Shadek-Fackenthal Library

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Breakfast with the Coaches
Enjoy a continental breakfast and conversation with coaches from F&M's athletic teams. Find out what is in store for the Diplomats in 2012!
Kreisel Lobby, Roschel Performing Arts Center

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Coffee to Go
Need a morning wake up?? Grab your coffee and tea and head to your Reunion class meeting. 
Frey Atrium, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

10 a.m. until Noon North Museum
Families with children of all ages will enjoy a visit to the North Museum at the southern end of campus. Show your Reunion lanyard and F&M will pay your entrance fee.
North Museum, 400 College Avenue

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Lancaster Science Factory
The Science Factory is one of Lancaster’s newest educational venues. Kids from 3rd to 8th grade will love this hands-on interactive science & technology center. Your kids, and parents too, will enjoy the 50+ science, engineering and mathematic exhibits. Pick up you buy-one-get-one coupon at Reunion registration. Free parking directly across from the Science Factory.
The Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster.

9:30 Class Meeting 4.0
This is not the same old class meeting you are used to - it's fast-paced, fun and entertaining. Catch up with classmates, discuss how to stay in contact with each other and the College, and believe it or not... talk about Reunion 2017! Want more - join us for Reunion games; mad-libs, word association and "I wish I knew then...!" Win a Reunion Prize!
Stager Hall

• Class of 1962: Stahr Auditorium
• Class of 1967: Stager 110
• Class of 1972: Stager 109
• Class of 1977: Stager 114
• Class of 1982: Stager 112
• Class of 1987: Stager 113
• Class of 1992: Stager 105
• Class of 1997: Stager 217
• Class of 2002: Stager 214
• Class of 2007: Stager 219

10:00 a.m. Reunion Class Parade
Join your Class Parade! Carry your class banner and process with your classmates to celebrate your return to campus. A bagpiper leads the parade to the Ann & Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts in Hensel Hall for the Alumni Celebration. Bleachers outside of Jazzman’s will be available for spouses and guests of Reunion alumni. Enjoy the parade from the “F&M parade viewing stands.”
Rain: Go directly to Barshinger Center for Musical Arts in Hensel Hall.

10:30 a.m. Alumni Celebration
All classes come together for a Reunion celebration. Cheer on your fellow classmates as class reflections, gifts and awards are presented. Share the F&M spirit with our new president, Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D. Not to be missed!
Barshinger Center for Musical Arts in Hensel Hall

11 a.m. Friends of Bill W.
Holy Spirit Lutheran Church, 3131 Columbia Avenue, Lancaster.

Noon Reunion Barbeque and Class Photos
Relax with friends, family, students and faculty on Hartman Green and enjoy a traditional down-home barbeque.  Music provided by Crystal City; Wayne Reno ’76, Steve Singer ’74 and Fred Amendola. Join classmates for your official class photo.
Hartman Green

Photo Schedule - Please proceed to the risers in front of Appel Infirmary on Hartman Green at the scheduled time!

• Class of 1957 - 12:10 p.m.
• Class of 1962 - 12:15 p.m.
• Class of 1967 - 12:20 p.m.
• Class of 1972 - 12:25 p.m.
• Class of 1977 - 12:30 p.m.
• Class of 1982 - 12:35 p.m.
• Class of 1987 - 12:40 p.m.
• Class of 1992 - 12:45 p.m.
• Class of 1997 - 12:50 p.m.
• Class of 2002 - 12:55 p.m.
• Class of 2007 - 1:00 p.m. 

1:30 – 4 p.m. Alumni Forums
A fabulous opportunity to hear fellow alumni discuss their career paths, interests, travel and hobbies. Feel free to move in and out of each series of presentations.
Stager Hall

• 1:30 p.m. - Richard P. Mills '72, Lt Gen USMC, Deputy Commandant for Combat Development and Integration; Commanding General Marine Corps Combat Development Command; Commanding General, Marine Corps CYBER Command.
  Stahr Auditorium, Stager Hall
   
• 2 p.m. - Putting Humpty Dumpty Together Again: The Art of Rebuilding and Replacing Lost Arms and Legs, Dr. Robert Meier '62, Director & Founder, Amputee Services of America, Denver, Colo.
  Stager 112

• 2:30 p.m. - Paula T. Dow '77, Esq., First Deputy General Counsel, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
  Stager 113
   
• 2:45 p.m. - Mississippi Adventures 1962-65 -- and The Help, P. William Hutchinson ‘57, PhD, professor emeritus of theater, Rhode Island College, will talk about his adventures involved with the civil rights movement, and his work with Viola Davis
  Stager 105
   
• 3 p.m. - F&M Basketball - From Lancaster to the Olympics and NBA, Chris Finch '92, assistant coach, Houston Rockets and coach, UK Olympic basketball team. Mark Maggioncalda '92, will interview Chris focusing on how his rise from F&M basketball prepared him for his rise in professional basketball.
  Stahr Auditorium, Stager Hall
   
• 3:30 p.m. - CHASING TIGER, CHANGING TIMES, Ron Sirak '72, Executive Editor, Golf World Magazine. How F&M prepared me to cover the rise and fall of Tiger Woods and make the transition from typewriters to Twitter.
  Stager 109

1:30 p.m. Little Dippers Carnival
Create your own F&M banners. Have fun with face painting, games and entertainment, and enjoy snow cones, popcorn and cotton candy for kids of all ages.
Hartman Green

1:30 - 4 p.m. Campus Open House
Campus is open. Feel free to visit some of the newest buildings on campus or just walk through the some of those buildings that bring back memories of your years at F&M.

2 p.m. Sports, Your Way . . .
Grab your classmates or family and head to Buchanan Park for a pick-up game of volleyball, baseball or basketball. Organize your own game, we will provide the equipment.
Buchanan Park

2 - 4 p.m. Council for Women of Franklin & Marshall Networking Social
Your opportunity to network with fellow alumnae, hear about the inspiring work of current students and learn about the newly formed Council for Women, "CFW," at F&M.
Home of the Provost & Dean of the Faculty, 452 Race Avenue, Lancaster

2 - 3 p.m. Class of 2007- Beers Around the World
Welcome classmates of 2007. Yes you can have your beer and drink it on campus! You really are all grown up. The price of admission? Bring a six-pack from your local brewery and plan to share. So whether you bring a beer from a couple blocks away or from a couple states away, join your classmates for some "tasting" fun.
Wohlsen Center for the Sustainable Environment Patio

2 - 4:30 p.m. Ben's Underground
Remember when you hung out at Ben’s? Bring your family and show them where you were …after studying in the Library!  Play pool, foosball, and ping pong or just sit around talking with classmates and friends! Enjoy snacks and relive the memories.
Ben's Underground, Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall

3 p.m. Franklin & Marshall Campus Tour
David Stameshkin, Ph.D., associate dean and prefect of the Bonchek College House, will be your tour guide. Franklin & Marshall College has a beautiful and evolving campus. See New College House; the Patricia E. Harris Center for Business, Government & Public Policy; the Klehr Center for Jewish Life; the Barshinger Life Sciences and Philosophy Building and other campus landmarks on this tour.
Old Main

3 - 4 p.m. Alumni Soccer Game
Remember the pick-up soccer games on Hartman Green during those beautiful spring days? Come relive those memories and join fellow alums for a casual soccer game on the Tylus Turf Field. Join Dan Wagner, coach of the men's soccer team and head of athletic development, on the field as he reviews some of the rules and can answer any questions you may have! Open of all alumni and guests.
Tylus Field

3 p.m. Welcome to Reunion Volunteers 2013
Special welcome to the Reunion 2013 attending volunteers. We look forward to welcome you to Reunion "sneak peek" Weekend.
Frey Atrium, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy

3 – 4 p.m. Phi Sigma Kappa Open House
Drop in and reminisce! The Winterstein family has graciously agreed to open their home, formerly the fraternity house of Phi Sigma Kappa. Bill Curtis '61 will be on hand to greet returning alums.
437 West James Street

4:30 – 6 p.m. President's Reception
Reunion alumni and their families are invited to attend a reception hosted by President Daniel R. Porterfield, Ph.D.
President's House, 508 N. School Lane

6 – 10 p.m. Childcare
Childcare is available for children ages 3 and older. Box dinner included. Registration required.
Drama Studio, Roschel Performing Arts Center

6:30 p.m. Nevonian Class Dinner
Nevonian classes gather for dinner, conversation and reminiscences

6:30 p.m. Reunion Class Dinners for Classes of 1957 – 2007
For many, this is the highpoint of the weekend. Enjoy a celebratory dinner with classmates and special guests, relive your fondest memories and reconnect all over again.

Dinner locations will be posted at registration at the Alumni Reception Center. Any changes to dinner locations will be posted at the Reunion Information Desk in Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building.

• Class of 1957: Catering Suite, Ben Franklin Dining Hall
• Class of 1962: Eden Resort of Lancaster
• Class of 1967: Jazzman's cafe
• Class of 1972: Druker Commons, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building
• Class of 1977: Patio, New College House
• Class of 1982: Kreisel Lobby, Roschel Performing Arts Center
• Class of 1987: Weis Great Room, Weis College House
• Class of 1992: Hard Living Room, Patricia E. Harris Center for Business, Government & Public Policy
• Class of 1997: Brooks Great Room, Brooks College House
• Class of 2002: Bonchek Great Room, Bonchek College House
• Class of 2007: Ware Great Room, Ware College House

7 p.m. Friends of Bill W.
St. Peter's United Church of Christ, 816 Buchanan Avenue, Lancaster.

8 – 11:30 p.m. F&M Late Nite Café
Sit back and relax. Enjoy your dessert and coffee in quiet surroundings. A wonderful place to unwind with quiet conversation.
Frey Atrium, Barshinger Life Sciences & Philosophy Building

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8 – 11:30 p.m. Party on the Green
This party has got it all. Join us after your class dinner. Dance the night away with the band Clockwork and enjoy cover music from the '60's through the '90's. Special reunion "beverages" and delicious desserts will make the party even sweeter.
Hartman Green

Sunday, June 3, 2012

9 – 11 a.m. Farewell Brunch
Enjoy brunch with classmates, family and friends.
Benjamin Franklin Dining Hall

Noon to 5 p.m. The Lancaster Science Factory
The Science Factory is one of Lancaster’s newest educational venues. Kids from 3rd to 8th grade will love this hands-on interactive science & technology center. Your kids, and parents too, will enjoy the 50+ science, engineering and mathematic exhibits. Pick up you buy-one-get-one coupon at Reunion registration. Free parking directly across from the Science Factory.
The Lancaster Science Factory, 454 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster.

Noon. Residence Hall Check Out

1 - 4 p.m. North Museum
Families with children of all ages will enjoy a visit to the North Museum at the southern end of campus. Show your Reunion lanyard and F&M will pay your entrance fee.
North Museum, 400 College Avenue 

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