Schedule of Events

1:30 p.m. Golf Tournament for 1967 and 1972
Join your fellow Bantams for a friendly golf tournament between classes at one of Hartford's premier courses, Wintonbury Hills golf course. The $80 fee includes greens fees, a cart, and a bucket of practice balls, and tournament prizes. Space is limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants need to provide their own transportation to and from Wintonbury Hills golf course. If the event is cancelled due to inclement weather, a full refund will be provided to participants. 
Tee times are 1:20, 1:30, 1:40 and 1:50 p.m.
Wintonbury Hills Golf Course, 206 Terry Plains Rd., Bloomfield, CT 06002

2:30 p.m. The Mather Quad Project: What are those fences for?
Gary Bricher, Trinity's new facilities director, will tell you all about the Mather Quad renovation.  The design, by Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects,
aspires to create a more aesthetically unified space worthy of your alma mater.
Rittenberg Lounge, Mather Hall, 2nd Floor

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Tennis Clinic
With Men’s Head Tennis and Squash Coach Paul Assaiante P'06. Learn from renowned Coach Assaiante how to improve your game. Please bring your own racquet.
Paul Assaiante Tennis Center

3:00 - 4:30 p.m.  Screening and Q&A  of The Curious Mister Catesby
with David Elliot '57, executive producer of the film. "Part artist, part adventurer, part scientist, Englishman Mark Catesby (1683-1749) was a pioneering figure in the scientific exploration of the New World.  Begun more than 50 years before the American Revolution, his Natural History of Carolina, Florida & the Bahama Islands was the first fully illustrated study of North American flora and fauna.  Mark Catesby,' says Tim Hames of the London Times, 'was in many ways the most important artist and scientist of the Americas.'"​
Joslin 1823 Room,  Raether Library

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. The Allure of the Exotic

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. George Will '62 talks Election 2012
 Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Washington Post columnist and author says One hundred years after the tumultuous election of 1912--Woodrow Wilson won; the incumbent president William Howard Taft finished third, behind former president Theodore Roosevelt--the 2012 election will turn on the old issues of progressivism and conservatism.
Cinestudio

5:00 p.m. Gathering for Friends of Bill W.
English Room, Smith House

7:30- 10:00 a.m. Breakfast with the Bantam
Bring the family- and your camera - for a visit with our beloved College mascot.
Mather Dining Hall

8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Elms Society Breakfast
All Elms Society members are invited to attend this special breakfast. The Elms Society recognizes all alums in the Trinity community who have included the College in their estate plans.  Keynote speaker will be Richard Ring, new head curator or the Watkinson Library
Reese Room, Smith House

8:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Registration and Housing open
Admissions and Career Services Center, Grand Room

9:00 a.m. Alumni Row at the Trinity Bliss Boathouse
55 Riverside Drive, East Hartford
Click here for directions to the Friends of Trinity Rowing Boathouse from the Trinity campus

9:00 a.m. Historic Long Walk Tour with Special Collections Librarian and College Archivist Peter Knapp ’65, P'10
Peter will discuss the background of the College, moving from downtown Hartford; the planning efforts for the Long Walk, including the interaction between William Burges, the English architect, and Francis Kimball, the on-site supervising architect; the materials in the archives that facilitate the study of the Long Walk; and the long-range importance of the buildings to Trinity and the history of collegiate architecture.  He will then briefly lead a tour of the Long Walk dormitory suite and the main floor of Seabury.
Meet in front of Cinestudio, rain or shine (extreme weather plan: meet in library lobby)

9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Class of 1977 Breakfast and Banter
Join classmates Sophie Bell Ayres, Gil Childers, and others for a candid converation.  John Gillespie will  moderate and ask what you've been up to, so come prepared to banter.
Rittenberg Lounge

10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m  Spouses/guests/partners lounge
Stop by the Smith House to enjoy light refreshments and relax!
Cuppia Room, Smith House

10:00 - 10:30   Class meetings and Election of Class Officers
1952 - Seabury Hall 129
1957 - Seabury Hall 121
1962 -The New Britain Museum of American Art
1967 - Seabury Hall 205
1972 - Seabury Hall 128
1977 - Rittenberg Lounge, Mather Hall, 2nd floor
1982 - Seabury Hall 201

 

10:30 a.m. Pre-Parade Mimosas
Gather in front of Cinestudio

10:45 a.m. Parade of Classes
Come out and join your class for this Reunion tradition.  All alumni, family, and friends are invited to participate.  Remember to wear your Trinity SWAG!
The parade forms at 10:30 a.m. in front of Cinestudio

11:00 a.m.  Alumni Convocation
Rhea Pincus Turtletaub '82, Trustee and president of the National Alumni Association, will lead the ceremony. President Jones  will address alumni, class gifts will be recognized, and alumni awards will be presented.  The ceremony will conclude with singing 'Neath the Elms'.
The Quad (Rain location: Vernon Social Center)

12:00 - 12:15 p.m. A Salute to Legacy Families
We invite our legacy family members to gather immediately after Alumni Convocation to have a photo taken with President Jones.

12:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Reunion BBQ on the Quad
Enjoy outdoor activities and a cookout with fellow classmates, faculty, family, and friends. Face painting, sports, music, arts and crafts, and children's activities throughout the day.
Lunch will be served until 2:00 p.m.
The Quad (Rain location: Mather Hall)

12:00 - 3:00 p.m. 1967 Hartford Belle Boat Cruise and Lunch
Take a ride down the breathtaking Connecticut River on the Hartford Belle with classmates.  A buffet lunch will be served.
Bus will depart from Summit Street immediately following Alumni Convocation

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Round Robin Tennis Tournament
With Men’s Head Tennis and Squash Coach Paul Assaiante P'06
Adults only. Please bring your own racquet.
Paul Assaiante Tennis Center

1:15 - 3:30 p.m  1972 Private Tour of ESPN Headquarters
Take an insiders tour of the world headquarters of ESPN with fellow classmates.
Space is limited to the first 25 registrants.
Transporation will be provided from the College

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Better than Mather - A cooking demonstration
Join Tyler Simmons '07, personal chef, caterer, and food blogger and his dad Warren '61 for this fun, interactive cooking lesson.  Check out Tyler's blog at www.tyskitchen.com.
Smith House

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.  Jobs, Super PACS, and Christian Conservatives: The 2012 Primaries and General Election.  Featuring Steve Elmendorf ’82, president and founder of Elmendorf/Ryan, Washington's premier lobbying firm; Jane Swift ’87, governor of Massachusetts, 2001 - 2003 and current CEO of Middlebury Interactive Languages LLC; John Rossi ’02, chief of staff for Congressman John Larson of Connecticut. Moderated by Renny Fulco, associate professor of legal and policy studies, Trinity College.

1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Books of a Feather: Rare Flock at the Watkinson
A presentation by Jack Enders '92 of both newly acquired and long-held rarities from the Enders Ornithology collection by Richard Ring, head curator.  Also on permanent display in a newly constructed exhibition area is Trinity's copy of John James Audubon's famous Birds of America.
The Watkinson Library

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Roller blading at the Koeppel Community Sports Center
Take a roll around the new rink with friends and family.  Roller blades will be available at no cost.
Koeppel Community Sports Complex (175 New Britain Avenue)

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Black Alumni Organization (BAO) Open House
Stop by at your convenience this afternoon to meet the new BAO president Charles Wallace '92 and enjoy light refreshments.
Umoja House, 72 Vernon Street

3:00 - 4:00 p.m.  Making a Difference: Trinity Graduates Shaping the World
Featuring Charlie Perrin '67, Board Chair, Save The Children International, John Niekrash '77, founder and CEO, Work Vessels for Veterans, Joe DeAngelis '97, Orthopedic surgeon who volunteered in Haiti.

3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Dish the Dirt on Celebrities with Juliet Izon '07
Stop by to hear from Life and Style Magazine's editor about what and who is trending in Hollywood.

3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sounding It Out: Composing 'Classical' Music in the Information Age
Patrick Greene '07 will give an overview of the trajectory of classical music over the last century, and talk about what it's like to be a modern composer.  The talk will conclude with a performance by The Elmsmen featuring Patrick, Devin Romanul '07, and 
Becket Greten-Harrison '07.
Friendship Chapel, The Chapel

 

3:30 -4:30 p.m.  Book Signing with Alumni/Faculty Authors
Paul Assaiante P'06, head tennis and squash coach - Run to the Roar
Ian Bennett '62, Friends and Family: A Story of Violence in the City of Brotherly Love
Andrea Dyrness, associate professor of educational studies - Mothers United: An Immigrant Struggle for Socially Just Education
Jeffrey Fox '67 - The Transformative CEO:  Impact Lessons From Industry Game Changers
Barbara Sicherman, emerita professor of American institutions –Well-Read Lives: How Books Inspired a Generation of American Women
George Whitehead '67 - A Glorious Revolution for Youth and Communities: Service-Learning and Model Communities
The Bookstore, Mather Hall, Basement

3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Class of 2002 Tappy Hour
Revisit your college haunt with classmates by heading over to The Tap for happy hour!
The Tap, 217 New Britain Avenue

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. An Enduring Musical Collaboration
Phoebe McBride Madden '87 sings Broadway, accompanied by Professor of music, Gerald Moshell.  They will give a short concert presenting songs performed over the last 25 years, including selections from Phoebe Sings Broadway and Phoebe In Love.
 CD's can be purchased after the show.
The Chapel

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Polish Jewry: Today and Tomorrow
This talk will be given by S. Shana Penn '77, Director of the Jewish Heritage Initiative in Poland and Solidarity's Secret: The Women Who Defeated Communism in Poland author and Samual Kassow '66, Charles H. Northam Professor of History.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Managing your Investment Portfolio in These Troubled Times.  This will be conversation among three seasoned professionals
Peter Blum '72, Partner, Mayo Capital Partners, Michael Gilboy '72, Partner, Mosaic Investment Advisors and James Yu '87, Managing Director, JP Morgan on their recommendations for investing. Professor of Economics, Ward Curran '57, P'92, GP'12, as the moderator, will  first provide the current and near future economic context for portfolio management as he sees it. 

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Staying Out of the Doctor’s Office: Keeping Healthy on Your Own.  Hear from this distinguished group of medical experts.  Moderated by Associate Professor of Chemistry and Neuroscience, William Church.  Featuring Alan Gurwitt M.D., '52, retired adult and child psychiatrist and psychoanalyst,  

Daryl Froelich Moss '82, certified holistic health counselor, president and founder of Mission to Wellness, LLC and Jeff Durmer M.D., PhD, '87, chief medical officer, Fusion Health & Professor of Health Sciences, Georgia State University.

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Class of 2007 Tappy Hour
Revisit your college haunt with classmates by heading over to The Tap for happy hour!
The Tap, 217 New Britain Avenue

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Gathering for Friends of Bill W
English Room, Smith House

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Class of 1987 Wine Tasting
Wine expert Phillipe Newlin '86 will take you through a journey of old vs. new world grapes and wines.  You will enjoy both red and white selections.
Olgiby Hall Patio, Vernon Street

5:30 - 6:30 p.m.  Class of 1982 Beer Tasting
Enjoy a sampling of beers from classmate Chuck Buffum's '82 brewery,
 the Cottrell brewing company.
Faculty Lounge, Hamlen Hall

6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Class receptions
All classes will start their evening with a reception. 

 7:30 p.m. 1972 art exhibit and reception
Florida based, award winning artist Russell Rand '72 has created nearly 50,000 square feet of public art in numerous musuems. He is looking forward to his first Trinity exhibit at Reunion.
The Bistro

 7:30 - 9:00 p.m Class dinners
Dinner locations will be provided upon arrival on campus. Please check with the Alumni Office staff at Reunion headquarters.

7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Say Cheese!
Stop by Mather Hall with your friends and spend a few minutes in the Photo Booth! Not only will you have a great time at Reunion, but you'll have something to bring home to remember it by.

9:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight 1997 Karaoke party
Featuring performances by classmates Brian Bryne, Rob Cibotti, Ray Jones and Ryan Saulnier.

9:00 p.m. -1:00 a.m.  Reunion DJ Dance Party
The Washington Room, Mather Hall

 Sunday, June 10
8:00 - 12:00 p.m.  Brunch with the Bantam
Mather Hall Dining, Mather Hall

10:00 - 12:00 p.m. Hillel Brunch
Zachs Hillel House

9:30 a.m. Memorial Eucharist 
All alumni, friends, and family are welcome to this service of Holy Communion. We will remember in prayer all Trinity graduates, with special remembrance of those who have died since last year’s Reunion
 The Chapel