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Reunion Weekend | June 6-9, 2024

Tentative Schedule of Events (pdf)   Frequently Asked Questions

DateTimeEventDescriptionLocation
Thursday, June 6, 2024NoonWelcome & Check InPick up nametags, event tickets, and an updated schedule of events!Gault Alumni Center (Reunion Weekend HQ)
NoonGolf Cart Service Begins
4:30 p.m.Friends of Bill W. MeetingTBD
5 - 7 p.m.Thursday DinnerExperience the new servery in the renovated Lowry CenterLowry Center Dining
5:30 - 8 p.m.Class of 1974 - 50th Reunion Dinner with President Anne McCall5:30 p.m. Social Hour, 6:45 p.m. Dinner, 7:30 p.m. remarks from Dr. McCallKittredge Dining Hall
7 p.m.Reunion Weekend HQ ClosesGault Alumni Center
8 p.m.Golf Cart Service Ends
Friday, June 7, 20247 a.m.Welcome & Check InPick up nametags, event tickets, and an updated schedule of events!Gault Alumni Center (Reunion Weekend HQ)
7 a.m.Golf Cart Service Begins
7 - 9 a.m.Friday BreakfastLowry Center Dining
9 - 10:15 a.m.Guided Tours of CampusDepart from Lowry Center
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Shop, Dine & Explore Downtown Wooster! Shuttle departs from Babcock Circle
10:30 - 11:15 a.m.Guided Tours of CampusDepart from Lowry Center
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Friday LunchLowry Center Dining
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.Alumni College - Session IChoose from one of three presentations featuring: 1) Dr. Joran Biro Walters, Associate Professor of History 2) Dr. Sarah Sobeck, Professor of Chemistry and Associate Dean for Experiential Learning 3) Divided We Stand? The Complex Politics of U.S. Foreign Policy, presented by Dr. Jeffrey Lantis, Professor of Political Science, Global and International Studies, and hosted by the Class of 1969.Various Locations
3 - 4:30 p.m.Alumni College - Session IIChoose from one of three presentations featuring: 1) AMRE faculty-student panel 2) Beau Mastrine, Interim AVP for Facilities, hosted by the Class of 1994, 3) Los Abogadas: Attorneys on the Front Lines of the Migrant Crisis - a documentary and Q & A featuring Wooster's own Charlene D'Cruz '89.Various Locations
4:30 - 6 p.m.Welcome Home Happy Hour for All AlumniEnjoy complimentary appetizers and drinks in the beautiful Oak Grove! The Oak Grove
4:30 p.m.Friends of Bill W. MeetingTBD
6 - 8 p.m.Scots Forever Dinner with President Anne E. McCallEnjoy social time and a special dinner for the classes of 1949, 1954, 1959, 1964, and 1969. Kittredge Dining Hall
6:30 - 8 p.m.Welcome Home BBQClass of 1979 - 2019Lowry Center - Burden Family Patio
6:30 - 9:30 p.m.Class of 1974 - Reunion Dinner at the Ice HouseTransportation provided to and from this location from your college days, now know as The Ice Plant at Minglewood Distillery! The Ice Plant, 437 East South Street, Wooster
7 p.m.Reunion Weekend HQ ClosesGault Alumni Center
8 - 10 p.m.AMRE Reunion SocialAMRE alumni are invited to celebrate 30 years of AMRE with current faculty, staff, and founder Dr. John Ramsay. Off-campus, TBD
8 p.m.Social Time in Class LoungesVarious Locations
9 p.m.Golf Cart Service Ends
Saturday, June 8, 2024
7 a.m.Welcome & Check InPick up nametags, event tickets, and an updated schedule of events!Gault Alumni Center (Reunion Weekend HQ)
7 a.m.Golf Cart Service Begins
7:30 - 9:30 a.m.Saturday BreakfastLowry Center Dining
9:30 - 11:45 a.m.All-Class Celebration of Wooster 20249:30 a.m. - Conversation with the President 10:30 a.m. - Oustanding Scots Ceremony - with Alumni Award Honorees Sandeep Bhatia '89, Bob Hetherington '74, Kelley Johnson '13, Jim Maiwurm '71, and Jane Yamazaki '64 and the late Russell Yamazaki '64. 11:30 a.m. - Walk of the Reunion Classes, through Kauke ArchVarious Locations
11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Celebration of Wooster Luncheon for All AlumniLowry Center Dining
Noon - 1:30 p.m.Class of 1974 Saturday LunchRuth W. Williams Hall - Knowlton Commons
1 - 5 p.m.Indoor Rec Fun!Stop by for cornhole, pickleball, volleyball, and other indoor activities! All ages and abilities welcome.The Scot Center - Gault Recreation Center
1:30 p.m.Class of 1974 - 50th PhotoNorth Steps of Kauke
2 p.m.Class of 1964 - Dr. Lowry's Welcome AddressTBD
2:30 p.m.Class of 1974 - Time of RemembranceTBD
3 p.m.Dedication of Memorial Benches In honor of Dr. Maria Sexton, Dr. Ginny Hunt, and Nan Nichols, three Pioneer Coaches of Women's Athletics. Light reception to follow.The Scot Center
3 - 5 p.m.Class of 1994 SocialAppetizers provided, cash bar. Transportation provided.Mariola Italian, 365 East Liberty Street, Wooster.
4 - 5 p.m.President's Reception for Members of the Wooster Fund Leadership Circle and the 1866 Legacy SocietyBy invitation only. Ruth W. Williams Hall - Knowlton Commons
4 - 5 p.m.LGBTQ+ Alumni & Friends Social HourLGBTQ+ alumni and allies are invited to a happy hour with appetizers and LGBTQ+ swag! Learn about the plans of the LGBTQ+ Alumni Association and the Office of Sexuality & Gender Inclusion.TBD
4:30 p.m.Friends of Bill W. MeetingTBD
5 - 6 p.m.BIPOC Alumni & Friends Social HourBlack, Indigenous, Latinx, and all people of color are invited to come together for a happy hour with appetizers and Wooster swag! Learn more about the Black Alumni Council, the Latinx Alumni Association, and the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. TBD
5 p.m.Class of 1964 Dinner at the Dutch KitchenTransportation provided, guests will order and pay on site.The Dutch Kitchen, 14278 Lincoln Way East, Dalton
5:30 p.m.Class of 1974 Dinner and Social Local home of Marilynn Rowdybush '74 (within walking distance of campus)
5:30 p.m.Class of 1969 Dinner and SocialLocal home of Margo Broehl '69 (within walking distance of campus)
5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m.Class DinnersFor the reunion classes of 1979 - 2019Various Locations
8 -11 p.m.Party Like It's 1999! All-alumni dance party with DJ Alyssa, snacks, and a bar!Lowry Center - Burden Family Patio
Sunday, June 9, 20247 a.m.Reunion Weekend HQ OpensPlease return your residence hall key cards and your nametag holders to the Gault Alumni Center before you depart campus.Gault Alumni Center
7 a.m.Golf Cart Service Begins
7 - 9 a.m.Farewell BreakfastLowry Center Dining
11 a.m.Final Check Out of Residence HallsReturn residence hall keys and say farewell to Wooster….for now!Gault Alumni Center
11 a.m.Reunion Weekend HQ Closes and Golf Cart Service EndsGault Alumni Center

Registration

Best Value Package Price Registration   A La Carte Registration


Frequently Asked Questions

More questions? Contact the Office of Alumni & Family Engagement at 330-263-2533.

Reunion Weekend

All alumni, regardless of class year, and their families, are welcome to return to campus. Class years ending in 4 and 9 will have special recognition. We are also proud to celebrate 30 years of AMRE (Applied Mathematics Research Experience) at Wooster!

May 24, 2024

Register online at https://wooster.edu/alumni/events-programs/reunion-weekend/.

The Best Value Package Price is the ideal registration option for guests who want to attend all/most meals and events at the Reunion. If guests are only able to attend a few or some of the events, the A La Carte Registration makes the most sense.

For other questions, please call 330.263.2533.

The best value package is $110 through April 30, and then it increases to $135 on May 1. A la carte pricing varies depending on your selections. The fees for the weekend cover direct costs of food and beverages. The College is eager to welcome back alumni and happily underwrites most expenses.

On-campus lodging costs are separate from these fees. One room for the weekend is $115. You may register for housing using either registration form.

For many years, Wooster’s Reunion Weekend included at least three class-specific events throughout the weekend, which is no longer logistically possible or financially sustainable. We invite you to spend time with classmates at meals in Lowry Center and in your class lounges.

We have been moving towards more “all-alumni” events at Reunion Weekend to be a more inclusive celebration for all. All the reunion classes have been offered Saturday afternoon as ‘their time’ to plan class-specific activities.

Our guests are encouraged to dress casually for the weekend. Of course, wearing black & gold attire or MacLeod tartan is always acceptable.

Yes! Wooster’s new President Anne E. McCall will address the alumni on Saturday morning during the Celebration of Wooster’s first event, the Conversation with the President. Dr. McCall is also hosting a few special events and will be an active participant in the overall weekend.

We welcome alumni to use the facilities of The Scot Center. Hours of operation are somewhat limited in the summer and will be listed in the updated schedule we distribute at Reunion Weekend check-in. The pool is usually closed for the summer.

Unfortunately, no. We are given access to a limited number of rooms and linen packs, and we must stick to the May 24 deadline.

No! We will not assign you a roommate for the weekend unless two friends request to stay together.

Most halls have two large restroom facilities per floor. Rooms with private bathrooms are not available. Many of the restrooms at Wooster are gender-neutral, though some are still tagged as “men” or “women”. We encourage folks to use the facilities that align with their own identities.

Please remember that residence hall rooms are sparsely furnished. Rooms are furnished with two twin beds (unbunked); one fitted sheet, one flat sheet, one blanket, one pillow and pillowcase per bed; three towels and three washcloths per person; desks, dressers and trash cans. Linens are supplied once, at the start of the weekend, but not replaced throughout.

Many items that are standard in hotel rooms are NOT provided in the residence halls, such as: irons, ironing boards, hangers, alarm clocks, hairdryers, coffee makers, televisions, mini-refrigerators, shampoo & other toiletries, fans, air conditioning, telephones, mattress pads, tissues, and night lights.

Check-out is 11 a.m. on Sunday for all guests. Swipe access cards and nametag badges should be returned to the Gault Alumni Center before guests leave campus.

When planning event menus, we offer a great variety so that all guests will have plenty to eat. Vegetarian/vegan options are available at all events. If you have a serious food allergy, we ask that you specify this on your reservation form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.

Beer and wine are commonly served at reunion weekend events in the evenings. Non-alcoholic beverages are always available at events.

Young Scots are welcome to attend with their families, and there will be some indoor recreational activities on Saturday afternoon that may be appealing to children seven and older. Childcare is not provided.

 

 

Car rentals are offered at both airport locations, as well as taxis and the rideshare options Uber and Lyft.  The College will not offer a shuttle service.

Alumni and guests are welcome to park in any legal parking space on campus, whether they are shown for visitors, staff, or students. Wooster’s Office of Safety & Security will ticket vehicles that are parked illegally (e.g., in a handicapped spot without a pass, in a fire lane, etc.). Please also note that city ordinances are in effect for street parking.

Golf carts, driven by trained College of Wooster students and staff, will be available throughout the weekend to help guests in getting around campus.

Alumni should come to our Reunion Weekend HQ at the Gault Alumni Center. There, they will receive your nametag(s), tickets, an updated schedule, and swipe card keys for on-campus lodging.

Check-in hours are:

Thursday Noon – 6 p.m.

Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Sunday 7 a.m. – Noon

After HQ is closed each night, room keys are available at the Office of Safety and Security, located in the Culbertson/Slater House complex on Wayne Avenue, across from Kittredge Dining Hall and Wagner Hall.


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