{"id":1543,"date":"2023-04-18T14:16:39","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T18:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/bicentennial\/?page_id=1543"},"modified":"2023-04-18T14:16:39","modified_gmt":"2023-04-18T18:16:39","slug":"celebrate-trinity-colleges-bicentennial-year","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/bicentennial\/about\/celebrate-trinity-colleges-bicentennial-year\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate Trinity College\u2019s Bicentennial Year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Trinity Community,<\/p>\n<p>The countdown has begun to Trinity College\u2019s Bicentennial year! We are delighted to announce the initial calendar. We know that many, especially those in our alumni community, have been eager to hear more. This initial calendar will continue to evolve with new events and programs added throughout the year. You can expect to receive a printed invitation by mail and find updated information on the webpage: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trincoll.edu\/bicentennial\/\">www.trincoll.edu\/Bicentennial<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The below are highlighted events:<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Bicentennial Kickoff &#8211; Friday, May 5, 2023<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">To launch the celebration when students are still on campus, the campus community will cap off Honors Day by launching a festive celebration.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Charter Day &#8211; Tuesday, May 16, 2023<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Mark Trinity\u2019s official birthday\u2014Charter Day\u2014with a new tradition on campus and a digital celebration around the world.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Alumni Bicentennial Celebration &#8211; Friday-Saturday, June 9 \u2013 10, 2023<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">All alumni are invited to return to campus for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration over the course of our traditional Reunion Weekend. Reconnect with classmates, and find friends from cultural houses, athletic teams, fraternities and sororities, academic groups, and student clubs. Attend talks and the first Bicentennial symposium. Join in the biggest birthday bash\u2014music, cake, and fireworks included!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Bicentennial Symposia<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Friday-Saturday, June 9 \u2013 10, 2023<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Tuesday, November 14, 2023<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Wednesday, February 28, 2024<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Bicentennial Symposia are designed by faculty, staff, students, and alumni to create intergenerational reflection and dialogue about our history, our identity, and our future.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Bicentennial Fall Weekend &#8211; Friday \u2013 Sunday, October 13 \u2013 15, 2023<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">All are invited to campus for a combined Homecoming and Family Weekend celebration. See your favorite team compete, enjoy a special performing arts event, spend time with friends, or watch student groups in action.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Bicentennial Gala &#8211; Saturday, May 11, 2024<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">To close the year, we are hosting a fundraising gala at the Connecticut Convention Center to honor the Trinity\u2013Hartford connection and celebrate our commitments to the future.<\/p>\n<p>There will also be a number of free and open events for all. These events, the 1823 Series, will include movies and talks at Cinestudio, athletic events, the July carillon series, and arts events. Dates will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n<p>To create space for memories and communal storytelling, the Bicentennial website will include a project called \u201c200 Stories.\u201d Plans and details are forthcoming.<\/p>\n<p>Participation is key to the success of the upcoming year\u2014whether attending an event or engaging digitally. 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