Reunion

*Thursday arrival is for those celebrating 50+ years and those traveling internationally. 

• Registration in Sage Foyer, 3:00–7:00 p.m.
• Afternoon Tea in Robison Admissions Suite, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
• Dinner in Kellas Dining Hall, 5:00–7:00 p.m.

• Coffee and Tea available in Kellas Dining Hall, 6:30–7:30 a.m.
• Breakfast Buffet in Kellas Dining Hall, 7:30–10:00 a.m.
• Registration in Sage Foyer 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
• Archives Tour with Archivist Stephanie Ross in Dietel Library, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• The Back 40 Nature Walk with Director of Facilities Ken McGivern at the Front Loop, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
• Lunch in Kellas Dining Hall, 12:00–2:00 p.m.
• Behind the Scenes Campus Tour with Director of Facilities Ken McGivern at the Front Loop, 1:00–2:15 p.m.
• Revels Room Open House with Revels Costumer and Language Department Chair Gina Egan in the Revels Costume Room, Slocum Basement, 1:00–3:00 p.m.
• Emma Academy with English Instructor Kathleen McNamara in Robison Room, Alice Dodge Wallace ’38 Center for the Performing Arts, 2:00–2:45 p.m.
• Afternoon Tea in Robison Admissions Suite, Sage Hall, 2:30–4:00 p.m.
• Emma Academy with Visual Arts Instructor Lindsay Slaughter in Lyon-Remington, 2:45–4:00 p.m.
• Emma Academy with Mathematics Instructor Judy Price in Slocum 225, 3:00–3:45 p.m.
• Emma’s Biergarten in Student Center, Sage Hall, 3:00–5:30 p.m.
• Welcome Home Cocktails in Kellas Foyer and Kellas Commons, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
• Welcome Home Dinner in Kellas Dining Hall, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
• 50th Reunion Champagne Toast in Kellas Commons, 8:15–8:25 p.m.
• Trivia Night with former Jeopardy! Contestants Leah Friedman ’02 and Amelia Mitchell Hershberger ’01 in Student Center, Sage Hall, 8:30–10:00 p.m.

• Coffee and Tea available in Kellas Dining Hall, 6:30–7:30 a.m.
• Morning Swim in Cheel Aquatics Center, 7:00–9:00 a.m.
• Breakfast Buffet in Kellas Dining Hall, 7:30–10:00 a.m.
• Registration in Sage Foyer, 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• The Back 40 Nature Walk with Director of Facilities Ken McGivern in the Front Loop, 8:00–9:15 a.m.
• Pickleball with Dean of Students Shelley Maher at Mott Gymnasium, 8:15–9:15 a.m.
• Revels Room Open House with Revels Costumer and Language Department Chair Gina Egan in the Revels Costume Room, Slocum Basement, 9:00–10:30 a.m.
• Preserving History: Restoring the Mural in Sage Hall depicting General Lafayette's visit to Madame Willard and the Troy Female Seminary in Kellas Commons, 9:30–10:15 a.m.
• Behind the Scenes Tour with Director of Facilities Management Ken McGivern in the Front Loop, 9:30–10:30 a.m.
• The Parade of Classes in the Front Loop (Rain location Dietel Gallery) 10:45–11:30 a.m.
• Head of School’s Welcome, Awards Ceremony, and Alumnae Association Annual Meeting in Klingenstein Concert Hall, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Luncheon Buffet in the Celebration Tent, 12:45–2:00 p.m.
• Faculty Housing Open House at Tangeman Commons, behind Wellington-Lay, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
• Emma Academy with Chair of Experiential Learning and Homer L. Dodge Instructor in Science Jon Calos in Signature Lab, Weaver, 2:15–3:00 p.m.
• Alumnae of Color Mixer with Head of Equity and Inclusion Prince Botchway in Kellas Commons, 3:00–4:00 p.m.
• Tour of the Alice Dodge Wallace ’38 Center for the Performing Arts with Director of Facilities Construction Management and Planning Scott Kosnick 3:15–4:00 p.m.
• Archives Tour with Archivist Stephanie Ross in Dietel Library, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
• Lafayette Mural Viewing in Admissions Hallway, 3:30–4:30 p.m.
• Afternoon Tea in Robison Admissions Suite, Sage Hall, 3:30–4:00 p.m.
• 50th Reunion Cocktail Party and Dinner for the Class of 1976 in Lyon-Remington, 5:30–8:00 p.m.
• Cocktail Party for all Classes in Celebration Tent, 5:30–6:30 p.m.
• Class Dinners and Class Photos 6:30–8:00 p.m.
• Dance Your Class Off! in Celebration Tent, 8:00–11:00 p.m.

• Coffee and Tea available in Kellas Dining Hall, 6:30–7:30 a.m.
• Morning Swim in Cheel Aquatics Center, 7:00–9:00 a.m.
• Breakfast and Brunch Buffet in Kellas Dining Hall, 7:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Women in Philanthropy Panel in Kellas Commons, 8:45–9:30 a.m.
• Alumnae Choir Rehearsal in Lyon-Remington, 9:30–10:00 a.m.
• Farewell Gathering featuring Alumnae Choir in Lyon-Remington, 10:00–11:00 a.m.

Yes, everyone is welcome! Please go ahead and register to join in the fun!

We offer three different passes for Reunion weekend:

• A Weekend Pass with Housing (covers lodging in the dorms, all food, all drinks, and all programming)

• A Weekend Pass without Housing (covers all food, all drinks, and all programming)

• A Day Pass (covers all food, all drinks for one day. You can pick which day you will be attending) This pass is most ideal for Saturday for class dinners. 

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We want to help every member of the Emma family to participate in the celebration. If you have financial hardship, please email alumnae@emmawillard.org to request financial assistance. This is a fully confidential ask, and we will make every effort to help offset the expense of your registration fee. We are not able to provide financial support for travel, or other non-registration fee related expenses.

You may park on the front loop while you register. After registering, please move your vehicle off the front loop. We need to keep the front loop clear for other attendees to register, emergency vehicle access, and available for those who need accessible parking. You can park behind Weaver or use the Elmgrove entrance and park behind Mott Gymnasium for the remainder of the weekend. Students will be available to help with your luggage at the front loop or a golf cart can be deployed to the parking lot to assist you. Should you need accessible parking, please contact us at alumnae@emmawillard.org and we are happy to assist.

When you arrive on campus, please use the front entrance off Pawling Avenue and proceed to registration located in Sage Foyer. At registration, you will receive your name tag and room assignment if you are staying on campus, as well as your welcome bag and Reunion schedule. 

The hours for registration are:

• Thursday: 3:00–7:00 p.m. for those celebrating 50+ years and those traveling internationally. 
  Please note: rooms will not be available before 3:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.

Please note: the dorms close at noon on Sunday.

Our registration system only allows for two adults and two kids. If you have a larger party than registration allows, please reach out to the alumnae office at alumnae@emmawillard.org.

No, pets are not allowed in the dorms. Pets are allowed on the campus grounds, but not in campus buildings unless you have a medical need. Please look for local kennels, or speak to local hotels/rentals about pet accommodations.

If you did not indicate that you wanted to reserve a dorm room when you registered, no need to register again. Simply contact our Alumnae Relations Office at alumnae@emmawillard.org and we would be more than happy to help!

If you have discussed rooming with someone, please go ahead and provide their name on the reservation form when you choose a double room. Please ask your roommate to register as soon as possible and have them write your name as their roommate.

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Each bed will be made with sheets, a blanket, and a pillow. You will receive one towel and a facecloth.

Please bring clothes that you are comfortable in! Be sure to pack layers and extra blankets for warm/hot daytime temperatures and cooler evening temperatures. If you are staying in a dorm room where there is no A/C, please dress accordingly. You may want to dress up for the cocktail receptions and dinners but there is no dress requirement. If you plan on playing pickleball or swimming, please bring appropriate clothing and footwear to do so. Be sure to wear (or purchase on campus) your Emma spirit wear!

Some personal items you may want to bring:

• Toiletries including body wash/shampoo

• Hairdryer

• Water bottle

• Phone charger

• Shower shoes

• Tissues

• Sunscreen

• Sun hat/visor

• Umbrella

• Comfortable walking shoes

• Layers

• Extra blankets 

• Small fan

If there is a problem with the room you are assigned, please notify a staff member at the registration table. Please do not switch rooms on your own, as some rooms are assigned based on accessibility needs.

Due to liability issues, we do not offer child care. Young children must be supervised by a parent or babysitter at all events, but we provide a dorm bed, free of charge, for sitters coming with families (let us know that your sitter is coming when you register).

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