Reunion Weekend 2007
Class of 1957, 1962 & 50 Year Club
Friday, May 25
9 a.m. - Class of 1957 Golf Outing – Shoreland Country Club, St. Peter
9 a.m. - Class of 1962 Tennis Outing warm up and registration - Swanson Tennis Center
9:30 a.m. - Class of 1962 Tennis Doubles Rotation - Swanson Tennis Center
10 a.m. - Class of 1962 Golf Registration - Shoreland Country Club
10:30 a.m. - Class of 1962 Tee times start for golfers - Shoreland Country Club
11:30 a.m. - Seminar by Tennis Coach Steve Wilkinson - Ylinen Lounge, Swanson Tennis Center, Followed by box lunch for those attending
1-7 p.m. - Registration – Jackson Campus Center
1:30 p.m. - Tour of Lund Fitness Center, Carlson International Center Residents Hall, Fine Arts facilities
Meet outside the Book Mark in lower level of Jackson Campus Center
2:30 p.m. - Reunion Seminar – Alumni Hall
The Past, Present, and Future of Gustavus
Milt Brostrom '49 will present images from Gustavus' past and President Jim Peterson '64 a College update and plans for the future.
3:30 p.m. - Tour of Old Main, Folke Bernadotte Library, Granlund sculptures on Eckman Mall - Meet at Alumni Hall
4:00 p.m. - Class of 1957 Memorial Service – Christ Chapel
4:30 p.m. - 1957 Class Photos – Christ Chapel
5:00 p.m. - 50 Year Club Dinner – Campus Banquet Rooms
5:00 p.m. - Class of 1957 Reception – The Dive
5:30 p.m. - Class of 1962 Reunion Dinner - Jan and Owen Sammelson Residence, 618 West Nassau
6 p.m. - Class of 1957 Banquet – Alumni Hall
8 p.m. - 1957 Post-Banquet Social – The Dive
Saturday, May 26
7-9 a.m. - Breakfast available ala carte - Evelyn Young Dining Room
8:30-5:30 p.m. - Registration – Jackson Campus Center
9 a.m. - Reunion Seminar – Alumni Hall
Discover Our Natural World – with naturalist Jim Gilbert '62
The greatest show on earth is just outside our back doors everywhere we look. This seminar will provide you with awareness to get the best seat in the house.
10 a.m. - Refreshments and Conversation – Alumni Hall
10 a.m. - Arboretum Walking Tour with Jim Gilbert – Meet at Alumni Hall
10:30 a.m. - Reunion Seminar – Alumni Hall
Heating Up: The Energy Debate
Jeff Jeremiason, chair of the 2007 Nobel Conference, will address issues about climate change, declining oil reserves, and new and advancing technologies, some of which are being researched and implemented at Gustavus. Dr. Jeremiason will preview the 43nd Nobel Conference, to be held October 2 & 3, 2007.
11:30 a.m. - Alumni Luncheon for 50 Year Club and 1957 – Campus Banquet Rooms
11:30 a.m. - Class of 1962 Luncheon and Program - Campus Center Banquet Rooms
Class Photo following lunch - Jackson Campus Center
1 p.m. - Reunion Seminar – Alumni Hall
The Woman of the House
Margaret Anderson Kelliher '90, House Speaker, Minnesota House of Representatives, will reflect on the past legislative session and discuss future challenges for the State of Minnesota.
2:00 p.m. - Class of 1962 Chapel Service and Memorial for Deceased Classmates - Christ Chapel. Organist, Lou Ann Reese; Choir, conducted by Diane Kolander Loomer
2:30 p.m. - Self-guided Activities
Tour renovated Old Main, view the Hillstrom Museum of Art in the Jackson Campus Center, or take a walk on a self-guided Granlund sculpture tour (brochure at Registration Desk).
3:30 p.m. - Vesper Service – Christ Chapel
4:30 p.m. - President's Reception – Evelyn Young Dining Room
5 p.m. - Alumni Banquet – Evelyn Young Dining Room
Presentation of Greater Gustavus Award to Russ and Jan Ledin Michaletz '74 '74 and Distinguished Alumni Citations to Margaret Anderson Kelliher '90, Paul Peterson '94, and Magnus Ranstorp '85.
5:30 p.m. - Class of 1962 Cocktails, Dinner and Program - Best Western, Mankato
8 p.m. - Gustavus Symphony Orchestra Concert – Christ Chapel
10 p.m. - Candlelight Chapel Service – Christ Chapel
Sunday, May 27
7-9 a.m. - Breakfast