Schedule of Events
In addition to events and programs planned by your class, AAVC has planned a series of events, including Alumnae/i College, for the weekend. Below is a current schedule of events. Additional information about children's events, hours of operation of various campus services and facilities, and special exhibitions during the weekend can be accessed using the links in the left navigation bar. Use the links below to jump down to Saturday's or Sunday's list of events.
Saturday, June 7 | Sunday, June 8
Friday, June 6
- Check-In
- 9 am – 10 pm
- The Reunion Welcome Center opens at the Aula in Ely Hall for all classes except 1933 – 1943, who should check in at Alumnae House, and 1958, who should check in at Noyes House. After 10 pm, contact the Campus Response Center in the lobby of Main Building for access into the residence halls.
- Alumnae/i College
- Starting at 2 pm
- Special Programs
- 3 pm
- Arboretum Tour with Jeff Horst, Buildings and Grounds, meet at Main Circle
- 5:30 – 6:30 pm
- Reception hosted by Frances Lehman Loeb Art Center
- Evening Activities
- 7 pm
- Dinner at Walker Field House tents (tickets required)
- 9:30 pm
- Fireworks over Sunset Lake
- 10 pm – 2 am
- Matthew’s Mug open
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Saturday, June 7
- Check-In
8 am – 8 pm - Reunion Welcome Center open at the Aula in Ely Hall
- Breakfast
- 7 am – 9 am
- All Campus Dining Center (ACDC), tickets required, open seating
- Morning Activities
- 9:30 am
- Presidents’ Hour and AAVC Annual Meeting
Please join AAVC’s annual meeting with remarks by AAVC President Margaret (Meg) Venecek Johnson ’84 and Vassar College President Catharine (Cappy) Bond Hill. The Spirit of Vassar Award with be awarded to Cornelia Dettmer '53.
Chapel - 10:30 am
- Annual Alumnae/i Parade
Look for your class banner on the lawn outside of the Chapel - 11:30 am
- Celebration of Vassar Volunteers and Reunion Gifts
Athletic and Fitness Center - Lunch
12:30 pm - Boxed lunch at Walker Field House tents, tickets required
- Special Programs
1 pm - Geology Museum opens
Ely Hall - 1:30 pm
- Children's Program begins
- 2 pm
- Arboretum Tour with Jeff Horst, Buildings and Grounds, meet at Main Circle
- Alumnae/i College
- Starting at 2pm
- Meetings and Receptions
3 pm - Economics Department Reception
- 4:30 pm
- Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon open meeting
President’s Conference Room, Main Building - Evening Activities
- Class Social Hours
Check your class schedule for exact time and location
Class Dinners
Check your class schedule for exact time and location - 6:30 pm
- Children’s Pajama Party at Walker Field House, South Bay, advance registration required. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
- 10 pm – 2 am
- Matthew’s Mug open
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Sunday, June 8
- Lost and Found
8 am – 2 pm - Reunion Welcome Center at the Aula in Ely Hall
- Breakfast
7 am – 9 am - All Campus Dining Center (ACDC), tickets required, open seating
- Morning Activities
8 am - Roman Catholic Mass
Chapel Tower Room - 9 am
- Alumnae/i Choir Rehearsal
Chapel - 10 am
- Ecumenical Christian Chapel Service
An ecumenical service drawing upon Protestant traditions and including memorial prayers for all members of the college who have died in the past year (or past five years). Led by Director of the Religious and Spiritual Life Office Reverend Samuel H. Speers. The Alumnae/i Choir (rehearsal starts at 9 AM) will perform.
Chapel - Brunch
11 am - ACDC, tickets required, open seating
- Bus to New York City
Leaves at 2 pm - Bus starts loading at 1:30 pm.
If you have registered for a seat and will not be using it, please phone x5445 (845.437.5445) to cancel so the bus is not held up.
Aula - 2 pm
- Residence Halls Close
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